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SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

MM345

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Sep 20, 2016
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Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Yeah I'm trying to gather as much documents as I can but as for proof of communication i really don't have anything pre-Ruksati, however, we sent tons of pictures after the ruksati along with all the other proof of communication and contact that they require. But since they are not satisfied with that I'm gonna explain everything hopefully they approve :(
When did they ask u additional docs and what stuff did they ask besides comm proof?
 

nodoubt786

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Sep 8, 2017
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When did they ask u additional docs and what stuff did they ask besides comm proof?
They asked for additional documents around June, like the Schedule A and besides proof of communication, which they asked for just today, they want to an explanation as to why there's a 3 year gap from Nikkah to Ruksati.
 
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Malik1983

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Aug 22, 2015
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Pakistan
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
30-09-2016
AOR Received.
07-10-2016
File Transfer...
03-11-2016
Med's Request
27-04-2017
Med's Done....
02-05-2017
Interview........
01-03-2018
Passport Req..
01-03-2018
VISA ISSUED...
01-03-2018
LANDED..........
12-04-2018
Hi Guys, just want some information, my wife submitted our child's passport application and i (father) need to sign a consent form here in Pakistan in Canadian consulate and for that i need file number of passport application. how can we get that file number?
 

ahsan512

Hero Member
Aug 31, 2016
215
44
Sialkot, Pakistan
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
London Visa Office
App. Filed.......
22-03-2017
Doc's Request.
21-04-2017
AOR Received.
05-04-2017
File Transfer...
26-09-2017
Med's Request
21-04-2017
Med's Done....
27-04-2017
Passport Req..
14-11-2017
VISA ISSUED...
04-12-2017
LANDED..........
05-12-2017
i think u can still access it as long as u have the uci number. just link your file to the online account.
no we cannot access GCKEY if we have representative. we cannot link our file while having representative
 

outflare

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Jun 20, 2017
118
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Hello everyone
i applied for my wife sponsorship in June 2017. from canada
yesterday i recieved email that file has been moved to london office now .

can someone guide me whats the average processing time from here onwards
also what will be the next step after this .
 

Kinza_Bee

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May 25, 2017
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Hello everyone
i applied for my wife sponsorship in June 2017. from canada
yesterday i recieved email that file has been moved to london office now .

can someone guide me whats the average processing time from here onwards
also what will be the next step after this .
The next step is for London vo to open your file and assess eligibility. Getting to this step alone may take a few months. Once they do, and if your case is straightforward, BGC should start once eligibility is concluded. DM on ECAS and then passport request.

For processing times please refer to the Pakistan spousal sponsorship spreadsheet. Please note as the application processing times have changed as of Dec 2016, the average processing times will vary drastically. all the best :)

Oh and if you haven't already you can submit your information here to be added to the spreadsheet. @MM345 can add you.
 
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Rumi01

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Mar 18, 2015
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Hey Guys, I applied for my wife in April 2016. CIC called us for an interview in Islamabad last month (Sept. 2017). Today we got rejection letter :( :( . I am in Pakistan these days on vacations, Totally lost. I know I am going to appeal against this.

Can anyone please share their experience if they have any with appeal process? How long does it takes ? etc.

Thanks.
 

Naina888

Star Member
Dec 19, 2016
84
1
Hi,
I am a naturalized Canadian and have applied for my husband's spousal sponsorship visa in march 2017. I am pregnant (my due date is in february 2018) and we are currently living in Karachi, Pakistan. My question is if the baby is born in karachi how long does it take to get the proof of citizenship certificate for the baby? Please kindly respond :)
 

MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Hi Guys, just want some information, my wife submitted our child's passport application and i (father) need to sign a consent form here in Pakistan in Canadian consulate and for that i need file number of passport application. how can we get that file number?
Maybe your wife can ask for it from CIC call centre...just guessing.
 
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MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Hello everyone
i applied for my wife sponsorship in June 2017. from canada
yesterday i recieved email that file has been moved to london office now .

can someone guide me whats the average processing time from here onwards
also what will be the next step after this .
Average processing time for 2017 (since application submission) is 4.6 months based on the data of few members on the spreadsheet. Maximum time has been 7 months since app submission.

Please share your timeline in the below format to be added to the spreadsheet:

Application received in Mississauga date:
Location of Principal Applicant (city):
Are you Sponsor or Applicant:
Sponsor is Canadian Citizen or PR:
Sponsoring husband or wife:
Sponsor Approval Date
Application in Process date:
Upfront medical date:
Re-medical request date:
Re-medical performed date:
Medical and Police Request Date:
Review of Eligiblity in Progress Date (MYCIC):
Review of Medical Passed Date (MYCIC):
Review of submitted document Date (MYCIC):
Background check in progress Date (MYCIC):
Additional document request date:
Additional documents that are requested:
Rukhsati Ceremony Performed (Y/N):
Nikkah Only Case (Y/N):
Second marriage for PA or Sponsor (Y/N):
Interview Date:
Decision Made Date:
Passport Request Date:
COPR & Passport stamped date:
 

Landing_PR

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Sep 30, 2015
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Visa Office......
London Visa Office
App. Filed.......
Dec 10, 15
Doc's Request.
Sept 28, 2016
AOR Received.
Feb 4, 2016
File Transfer...
Feb 19, 2016
Med's Done....
Dec 3, 2015/Re-Med: April 25, 2017
Interview........
15-05-2017
Hey Guys, I applied for my wife in April 2016. CIC called us for an interview in Islamabad last month (Sept. 2017). Today we got rejection letter :( :( . I am in Pakistan these days on vacations, Totally lost. I know I am going to appeal against this.

Can anyone please share their experience if they have any with appeal process? How long does it takes ? etc.

Thanks.
OMG so sorry to hear that! You should definitely appeal! I have a friend she now moved to Waterloo and is from India, but she applied and got rejected even without an interview. So she hired a desi lawyer who also lost for her. Then she re appealed with a well known Jewish lawyer from Toronto who won her case. From what I heard, it's really expensive to appeal but it was worth it in the end.
 

Landing_PR

Champion Member
Sep 30, 2015
2,705
363
Visa Office......
London Visa Office
App. Filed.......
Dec 10, 15
Doc's Request.
Sept 28, 2016
AOR Received.
Feb 4, 2016
File Transfer...
Feb 19, 2016
Med's Done....
Dec 3, 2015/Re-Med: April 25, 2017
Interview........
15-05-2017
Hey Guys, I applied for my wife in April 2016. CIC called us for an interview in Islamabad last month (Sept. 2017). Today we got rejection letter :( :( . I am in Pakistan these days on vacations, Totally lost. I know I am going to appeal against this.

Can anyone please share their experience if they have any with appeal process? How long does it takes ? etc.

Thanks.
Another case:
Someone applied in March 2016, was called in for an interview in May 2017 and was told that they were admissible in Canada only if they had provided FBI clearance by a certain time. When they were submitting their clearance, they attached few other things (I forget what they were) to go with the more the merrier theory, and after 30 days, got a PFL to say what you mentioned in the interview does not match with the additional information you've provided. Please respond in 30 days or your case will be rejected. They responded on the 29th day, however, the case got rejected in August. Now waiting for CIC to reopen their case after MP and lawyers intervened. It takes about 45 - 60 days for the CIC to make a decision whether the case will be opened or not.
 

MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Hey Guys, I applied for my wife in April 2016. CIC called us for an interview in Islamabad last month (Sept. 2017). Today we got rejection letter :( :( . I am in Pakistan these days on vacations, Totally lost. I know I am going to appeal against this.

Can anyone please share their experience if they have any with appeal process? How long does it takes ? etc.

Thanks.
Very sorry to hear about your refusal. You should visit this Appeals thread to read and discuss the process n timelines:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/all-spouse-appeal-cases-come-here-and-join-us-plz.87619/page-708

Also you should order GCMS notes to read visa officer comments and concerns in detail.

I have heard that some people are able to fix the visa concerns and then re apply instead of going for an appeal.
 

MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Hi,
I am a naturalized Canadian and have applied for my husband's spousal sponsorship visa in march 2017. I am pregnant (my due date is in february 2018) and we are currently living in Karachi, Pakistan. My question is if the baby is born in karachi how long does it take to get the proof of citizenship certificate for the baby? Please kindly respond :)
No idea, u better post on the Facebook group. Members with children will definitely reply over there.