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huma757

Star Member
Oct 3, 2017
127
47
Does anyone know if there's a link between medical expiry/request and movement on a file? I am really hoping that when my medical expires (April 12th) it could trigger some progress. I have had complete silence on my application since AOR 1 Nov. I'm wondering if they would maybe request a new medical and then uploading the document will make them start working on my file. I have noticed those who submit ADR or upload new info get PPR. This silence from LVO is really unbearable.
 

Jalzy

Member
Aug 10, 2017
14
15
NIGERIA
Visa Office......
LONDON
App. Filed.......
08-03-2017
AOR Received.
08-03-2017
Med's Done....
04-05-2017
Hi Bill,

Every time i contact LVO this is the response i get.

Your application is undergoing additional background checks. Unfortunately, these checks cannot be expedited and are not conducted by the London office.

We urge you to keep correspondence to a minimum so that our office can focus on processing applications.


Rest assured, we will be in touch when further action or documentation is required from you.


Regards,

VCM
 

BillHyatt

Champion Member
Apr 13, 2017
1,737
2,036
Toronto
Hi Bill,

Every time i contact LVO this is the response i get.

Your application is undergoing additional background checks. Unfortunately, these checks cannot be expedited and are not conducted by the London office.

We urge you to keep correspondence to a minimum so that our office can focus on processing applications.


Rest assured, we will be in touch when further action or documentation is required from you.


Regards,

VCM
Your file is going through Security Screening
 

alnemeh82

Hero Member
Mar 10, 2017
220
72
I would like to request you guys to report the department from where you are getting replies from London Visa Office. There is a code word used for each department such as:
- EXP (Immigration and Medical Services Division)
- VCM (Program Assistant)
etc.

I found an interesting pattern of files moving through departments and need to confirm this through the larger sample of files. So, kindly update here with Department and Status of your file.

Thanks in advance.
The first response I got from LVO was on 29.Jan from DRD/ Program Assitant who mentioned my file is being reviewed by an immigration officer and to keep correspondence to minimal. On 20th Feb I recieved an ADR for Schedule A from the Medical and Immigration section / High Commision Cana. No signature
 
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IIO

Star Member
Jun 11, 2017
72
34
I am doing a little bit of research and found files are moving to certain departments. However, this is just an initial review and may not be accurate.

When the file is not opened most of the applicants receive a message from Immigration and Medical Services Division (or mostly from EXP) and this is the case for most of the Change in Information cases as well.

When a file is opened and is with analyst the replies will start to come from Program Assistants (or mostly VCM) and this is the case for most of the additional documents cases as well.

When a file is undergoing background or security checks by LVO the reply starts to come from Program Assistants (or mostly DRD) and this is the case for Data Release Cases as well.

For other departments, I need more research and Finally, I can't find exact names of the abbreviations used by the Visa Office.

These are initial understanding and I am trying to come with things that are more accurate.
2 weeks ago I got a reply from DJM saying it was awaiting further review. I got another reply still from DJM on Monday


We are still reviewing your application – there have been no further requests from us. We will, of course, contact you if we need any further information.



Kind regards,



DJM
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) | Immigration Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC)

High Commission of Canada | Haut-commissariat du Canada

Canada House | Maison du Canada
Trafalgar Square
London | Londres

United Kingdom | Royaume-Uni
SW1Y 5BJ



@CanadianUK | @CanadienRU
 
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Muhammad Faisal

Star Member
Jul 10, 2017
177
62
Karachi
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Karachi, Pakistan
NOC Code......
2174
Those who receive a message from Client Service Unit (CSU) are you an FSW applicant or PNP. The trend shows most FSW applicants whose file is not started receive a reply from CSU while PNP applicants receive a reply from Immigration and Medical Services Division (IMSD).
I am PNP but got reply from SNO or Client Service Unit
 
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monavy

Hero Member
Aug 20, 2013
327
65
On 12-Dec-17 - Awaiting review from VCM
On 29-Jan-18 - Awaiting review from VCM
On 12-Mar-18 - Still awaiting review from VCM

you see someone there is sitting on file to hatch it may be he thinks sitting on it will produce eggs for his/her breakfast.
AoR - Oct 4 2017.
 

kjabbar

Star Member
Jun 26, 2016
119
23
I would like to request you guys to report the department from where you are getting replies from London Visa Office. There is a code word used for each department such as:
- EXP (Immigration and Medical Services Division)
- VCM (Program Assistant)
etc.

I found an interesting pattern of files moving through departments and need to confirm this through the larger sample of files. So, kindly update here with Department and Status of your file.

Thanks in advance.
@BillHyatt I got reply from LBM stating "
Thank you for your email.

Your application is awaiting further review. We will contact you again via your MyCIC account as soon as we are able to.

In the meantime, please do not send repeat status requests to this office as we will be unable to respond to them. Your cooperation will be appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

LBM

Immigration and Medical Services Division.

High Commission of Canada

I am at IP2 from 27th Feb..
 

Muhammad Faisal

Star Member
Jul 10, 2017
177
62
Karachi
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Karachi, Pakistan
NOC Code......
2174
On 12-Dec-17 - Awaiting review from VCM
On 29-Jan-18 - Awaiting review from VCM
On 12-Mar-18 - Still awaiting review from VCM

you see someone there is sitting on file to hatch it may be he thinks sitting on it will produce eggs for his/her breakfast.
AoR - Oct 4 2017.
Hahahahahahahaha outstanding !!!
 

Gbemjay

Full Member
Mar 16, 2018
42
5
@BillHyatt,

I received response for my status enquiry. Find the details of the respo se below. What do I expect after this please?

Yes your case is still being reviewed by an immigration officer. We will of course contact you as soon as we have an update on your case.

Kind regards,

DJM
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) | Immigration Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC)
High Commission of Canada | Haut-commissariat du Canada
Canada House | Maison du Canada
Trafalgar Square
London | Londres
United Kingdom | Royaume-Uni
SW1Y 5BJ

@CanadianUK | @CanadienRU
 
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Gbemjay

Full Member
Mar 16, 2018
42
5
I just joined this wonderful group of great people with great minds to help.

I so sure I wud receive a warm welcome and with no doubt in my mind I will surely love it here.
 

ciscawy

Full Member
Aug 23, 2017
37
11
Those who receive a message from Client Service Unit (CSU) are you an FSW applicant or PNP. The trend shows most FSW applicants whose file is not started receive a reply from CSU while PNP applicants receive a reply from Immigration and Medical Services Division (IMSD).
I am a PNP 9th October Aor, received a reply from CSU.
 

nicebaba

Newbie
Jan 18, 2018
4
2
BillHyatt,

Hello..... can you shed more light on this? I got this reply on my application.......thus:

Your application is currently undergoing final background/security checks. We will contact you as soon as these are complete.



Kind regards,



DJM
Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) | Immigration Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada (IRCC)

High Commission of Canada | Haut-commissariat du Canada

Canada House | Maison du Canada
Trafalgar Square
London | Londres

United Kingdom | Royaume-Uni
SW1Y 5BJ
 

alnemeh82

Hero Member
Mar 10, 2017
220
72
Any idea what all these responces mean?
Being Reviewed vs Awaiting Final Review vs Awaiting to be Reviewed...Is there an average time scale to receive a PPR related to each response ?
 

khushi.saxena

Star Member
Jan 17, 2018
179
16
I would like to request you guys to report the department from where you are getting replies from London Visa Office. There is a code word used for each department such as:
- EXP (Immigration and Medical Services Division)
- VCM (Program Assistant)
etc.

I found an interesting pattern of files moving through departments and need to confirm this through the larger sample of files. So, kindly update here with Department and Status of your file.

Thanks in advance.
VCM status ip2 since 27th feb