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Keliwal

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Mar 23, 2019
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Idk how it works with other countries, but in Afghanistan it takes 20 days to get your PCC and has multiple steps to do so, first you give ur biometrics in MOIA, then they direct you to the MOFA, then they will tell you that after a couple of days you can ask your mom dad or relatives in canada to collect it from the consulate, they wont hand it over to you, also they charge 50$ american. Per pcc. And NO THEY WONT APPLY FOR YOU, they will simply ask you to get them the PCC and its your job on how and from where.!
2: your dependents arent exempt from medical Fee, they have to pay, here in AFG its 400$/person, but in Pakistan a lot cheaper but time consuming..

thank you
My spouse got the PCC in one day from MoI. I am not sure if the right procedure was followed. Nonetheless, the PCC was submitted to London VO 3 months ago and they haven’t asked to submit another version. 3 weeks ago they asked my spouse to do biometric and send other supporting documents like birth certificates, photos, etc.

My understanding was that if the person is in Afghanistan, why the PCC should be sent to Canada? They can translate it and endorse it by MOFA and simply send a scan copy to London VO?
 

Ex ツ

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May 24, 2020
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My spouse got the PCC in one day from MoI. I am not sure if the right procedure was followed. Nonetheless, the PCC was submitted to London VO 3 months ago and they haven’t asked to submit another version. 3 weeks ago they asked my spouse to do biometric and send other supporting documents like birth certificates, photos, etc.

My understanding was that if the person is in Afghanistan, why the PCC should be sent to Canada? They can translate it and endorse it by MOFA and simply send a scan copy to London VO?
Its very strange that your spouse got it ina single day. A lot of us had to go through multiple Ministries to get it and took us 15 days to do so. And they wont ask for an updated PCC unless it expires. I dont think its the Job of ministry, to translate the PCCs because thats what consulates are for in different countries. The only reason that it goes to multiple ministries is to prevent duplication/fraud as we have a good history in it.
 

Ex ツ

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May 24, 2020
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My spouse got the PCC in one day from MoI. I am not sure if the right procedure was followed. Nonetheless, the PCC was submitted to London VO 3 months ago and they haven’t asked to submit another version. 3 weeks ago they asked my spouse to do biometric and send other supporting documents like birth certificates, photos, etc.

My understanding was that if the person is in Afghanistan, why the PCC should be sent to Canada? They can translate it and endorse it by MOFA and simply send a scan copy to London VO?
What is your spouses timeline if i may ask? When did you send the docs to LVO? A complete timeline would me appreciated
 

Immy075

Full Member
Nov 15, 2020
46
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It could help everybody with the processing time
1-PR applied April 2019
2-PR approved December 2020 n wife documents requested in London office December 2020
3-PR card received January 2021
4-medical of wife done in April 2021 n proof of relation like emails pic n chat requested in April 2021
5-wife biometric in May 2021
6-Passport requested in June 2021 London Office n came back after stamp in 4 days
7-wife landed today n became PR
Note: 27 month processing time for spouse visa the day u submit first time PR application for u n ur wife in Canada
Good Luck to everybody n thanks everyone for helping me out with all my question during the processing time of my application
 

Arbz

Star Member
Nov 1, 2018
144
19
Received app on June 18
Start processing app march 2020
ADR additional forms Aug 20
ADR nov 20
No medical
No biometric
still waiting anyone else going through with same timeline. File at London VO. Very long time
 

Mysoul78

Full Member
Jun 30, 2018
49
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Hi,
Is there an Afghan family here who’s recently processed their biometric and supporting documents kit in Afghanistan? Where they can get fingerprints and biometric in Kabul?
Also, how much time it takes to ask for medical and approval letter once these documents are submitted to London VO?
Thanks,
My husband just got his biometric done in Islamabad. It was smooth. He got it in one day and went back to Kabul. Tajikistan is suspending visa and flights due to increased cases of covid.
 

Ex ツ

Hero Member
May 24, 2020
465
184
It could help everybody with the processing time
1-PR applied April 2019
2-PR approved December 2020 n wife documents requested in London office December 2020
3-PR card received January 2021
4-medical of wife done in April 2021 n proof of relation like emails pic n chat requested in April 2021
5-wife biometric in May 2021
6-Passport requested in June 2021 London Office n came back after stamp in 4 days
7-wife landed today n became PR
Note: 27 month processing time for spouse visa the day u submit first time PR application for u n ur wife in Canada
Good Luck to everybody n thanks everyone for helping me out with all my question during the processing time of my application
Congrats bro.. wanted to ask you something
When did you submit the PCC?
did you get medical with ADR? And was it just oneADR?
 

Ex ツ

Hero Member
May 24, 2020
465
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Received app on June 18
Start processing app march 2020
ADR additional forms Aug 20
ADR nov 20
No medical
No biometric
still waiting anyone else going through with same timeline. File at London VO. Very long time
Did you send the file to LVO on june 2020? And are you a protected person? If yes its been a longtime, order G NOTES or ask you mp to intervene.
 

Khan5696

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Jan 4, 2016
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I have a question regarding my overseas dependents?
Does IRCC ask police certificate from everyone or some people ?

Please share your experience
 

Khan5696

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Jan 4, 2016
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lala jan I have a question which is bothering me a-lot
My dependents had their passport from before and they got it with old Tazkira (waraqaki) but they got their new electronic tazkira (Afghan citizen card) now on the passort the tazkira number is still old one which mean it dosent match with their new tazkira ( On the passport they mention ID number) is visa office will consider this

should I change passport or I should write an explanation
Please help if you have an idea or anyone

I am sure lots of Afghans face this issue who have passport from before.
 

Ex ツ

Hero Member
May 24, 2020
465
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lala jan I have a question which is bothering me a-lot
My dependents had their passport from before and they got it with old Tazkira (waraqaki) but they got their new electronic tazkira (Afghan citizen card) now on the passort the tazkira number is still old one which mean it dosent match with their new tazkira ( On the passport they mention ID number) is visa office will consider this

should I change passport or I should write an explanation
Please help if you have an idea or anyone

I am sure lots of Afghans face this issue who have passport from before.
Bro its easy!!! No need to change anything just send the old tazkira .!!! They accept the Old ones. If you dont want headache. If you want to yes you can send them both and explain that they got a new electronic one. But if i were you i would not give them the electronic one. As long as the name date of birth are matching with the old tazkira its fine..!!
GG
 

Khan5696

Hero Member
Jan 4, 2016
315
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Bro its easy!!! No need to change anything just send the old tazkira .!!! They accept the Old ones. If you dont want headache. If you want to yes you can send them both and explain that they got a new electronic one. But if i were you i would not give them the electronic one. As long as the name date of birth are matching with the old tazkira its fine..!!
GG
I agree brother
3 months ago IRCC requested their birth certificate and tazkira while my application was in security check and and we sent new one now I realize that the difference - Maybe I have to send an explantation along with copy of old Tazkira or maybe After submission of their documents to IRCC i should wait if they ask me anything .
 

Khan5696

Hero Member
Jan 4, 2016
315
126
My husband just got his biometric done in Islamabad. It was smooth. He got it in one day and went back to Kabul. Tajikistan is suspending visa and flights due to increased cases of covid.
My kids are scheduled for Next week in islamabad for biometric
Keep us posted if you get any updatate
 
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Ex ツ

Hero Member
May 24, 2020
465
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I agree brother
3 months ago IRCC requested their birth certificate and tazkira while my application was in security check and and we sent new one now I realize that the difference - Maybe I have to send an explantation along with copy of old Tazkira or maybe After submission of their documents to IRCC i should wait if they ask me anything .
We both know they will ask, but if you could explain it to them before hand, that would be great. Just attach a copy of the old ones aswell and explain whats happening.
GG