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  1. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    There are not many HK people emigrating to Canada in recent years. But I do see at least 3 cases of HK residents getting approvals in a few month's time!
  2. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    Hi Paperball Yes you are right. I think the 19-mth figure is not a very useful reference for us as I guess less than 10% of applicants are HK residents. My husband and I have tried to seek advice from an immigration consultant before but decide not to use his services at the end 1) I can do it...
  3. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    Sure! I need friends in Vancouver! ;D
  4. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    You are more than welcome. Hong Kong people should help one another! I just sent my passport by registered mail today during lunch period. The email from the Consulate General said it would normally takes 20 working days for them to issue a visa. So I am expecting my visa to come in early Nov...
  5. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    Thank you very much and good luck to you too! By the way, you may consider make an appointment in advance - they can be quite fully booked!
  6. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    Yes you should make a booking with a DMP listed in the CIC website. They know where they should send the medical report to (I am sure about that!) You are right, the doctor won't give you the report directly. In fact, it caught me by surprise to hear from them the medical report will be sent to...
  7. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    Yes, I suggest doing it now or they will probably be delays. And it's October, I'm sure you won't have the expiry problems! Cheers Fran
  8. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    First things first, have you handed in the application? I thought you have. For HK residents, we need to hand in the medical results together with the application pack. As for the police certificate, you will receive a letter from the consulate general later. You need to take this letter to...
  9. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    Oh I see, no worries, your case is straightforward! I also got friends from Hong Kong having all things done within 5 months. I think you can get your decision made pretty soon! By the way, did you say you wanna get back to Canada next Sep? I just think your medical results may have expired then!
  10. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    Hi HongKong guy I think tips may not be useful for you now as you've handed in the application already. Anyway, can I know more about your case? Are you a Hong Kong resident first? I think applications handed in by Hong Kong residents are processed with faster speed. Cheers Francesca
  11. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    Hi Hong Kong guy I'm excited! I applied outland. I am a Hong Kong resident and my husband is a Canadian citizen living in Vancouver. Outland applications should be processed at a faster speed. Do you apply inland or outland? Good luck Cheers Fran
  12. FranFran

    Ready for visa issuance; don't worry too much about ecas status

    I'm so happy that I got an email from the Consulate General yesterday, requesting my passport for visa issuance. It takes around 2.5 months for the Hong Kong office to process my application. :) Gotta celebrate my husband's 33 yrs birthday and Christmas with him in Canada this year..Can't...
  13. FranFran

    Considering in-land sponsorship of girlfriend from Hong Kong

    Hi there, I got my decision made today! So happy! :D Today is Oct 10. The HK visa office received my application on July 6. That means it takes the VO around 3 months to process my case! Cheers FranFran
  14. FranFran

    love letters, emails -needs translation?

    I followed the country specific instructions (3903e) and sent the copies only. ;)
  15. FranFran

    love letters, emails -needs translation?

    I attached a sheet to the photocopied original. Besides, I sent them some love letters/ postcards written in English as well, to convince them the letters are all written by myself with consistent language style..
  16. FranFran

    Hong Kong processing times - 19 months??!!!

    I don't know when your wife needs to hand in the medical results. May be you can drop a call to the offices of Designated Medical Practitioners in Guangdong. http://www.cic.gc.ca/dmp-md/medicalinfo.aspx?CountryID=1992&CountryName=China,%20People's%20Republic%20of Anybody here have ideas on this?
  17. FranFran

    Hong Kong processing times - 19 months??!!!

    Hi To obtain the police certificate, please visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/index.asp http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/asia-pacific/china.asp
  18. FranFran

    Hong Kong processing times - 19 months??!!!

    For the police certificate, take a look at document checklist item 13 at the http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3903e.pdf