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On june 24th 2011 my case was forwarded to Islamabad. waited for an year then got a letter and asking for Orignal Nikah khat from Afghan Consulate. now looking to which section should i send it...to iimigration section or Visa Section?
 
Send it to the address listed on your STEP One approval letter.

Atif Shegiwal said:
On june 24th 2011 my case was forwarded to Islamabad. waited for an year then got a letter and asking for Orignal Nikah khat from Afghan Consulate. now looking to which section should i send it...to iimigration section or Visa Section?
 
rites.of.spring said:
No friggin way! Was this a tourist visa?? Are you sure its spousal? What process did he follow???? :o

No, it's the visa we all covet. He said he just followed the regular process.
 
Thank you Ezee and adilmk123 for your responses. :)
 
you are right- but I was reading some of his older posts and it seems like he and his wife waited three years after marraige before applying for spousal sponsorhip.

Hamurabi said:
No, it's the visa we all covet. He said he just followed the regular process.
 
rites.of.spring said:
you are right- but I was reading some of his older posts and it seems like he and his wife waited three years after marraige before applying for spousal sponsorhip.

3 years...ouch
I guess it all evens out in the end :D
 
Hi, Thanks everyone.. yes it was fast.. maybe I can share my situation that might help others..


My case was straight forward. We have 2 Canadian citizen kids. I went to embassy recently to sign an authorization to sign a form (father's consent) to issue Canadian passport to my younger son in Canada. I utilized this visit to embassy and it worked. I requested a visa officer to meet me. She was kind enough (although I had to wait for more than 2 hours). I told her that I haven't seen my younger son and requested my case should be processed fast as its a simple case.. Plus i applied after 3 years of marriage... She said she will have a look. although she seemed not serious about it. but she was.

Another thing.. I work at a multinational company here in Islamabad which has branches in Canada too.. I told her I can easily be relocated to Canada through my company. I also showed her my email correspondence with another company in Canada. I applied for a job online and they were keen to hire me.. they even did an initial telephonic interview.. but were not willing to issue a work permit and said clearly in email that "we will be willing to offer you a job once you are here and have authorization to work, provided we have a suitable opportunity at that time". So i printed that email and showed them.

My experience says.. you need to do some extra hard work to satisfy the officer on 2 things. (genuine marriage and ability to pay them taxes by working high end jobs). Like my effort to get a job helped me. Once they are sure its a genuine marriage and if they are satisfied that we are able to get a job there and pay them taxes.. they are more than happy to give us visa. That's why Indians get visa quickly. I think its not about workload or anything. Some Pakistanis have done such things in past that they don't trust us easily.

Anyway. I wish you all best of luck. I was already starting to get frustrated and was about to abandon my case by calling my wife and kids back to Pakistan. because I felt I wont be able to wait for so long (26 to 30 months) because I miss my son alot and haven't even seen my 2nd son. But thank God .. its such a relief. Thanks to the visa officer who listened to me... :)
 
pk2ca123 said:
Hi, Thanks everyone.. yes it was fast.. maybe I can share my situation that might help others..


My case was straight forward. We have 2 Canadian citizen kids. I went to embassy recently to sign an authorization to sign a form (father's consent) to issue Canadian passport to my younger son in Canada. I utilized this visit to embassy and it worked. I requested a visa officer to meet me. She was kind enough (although I had to wait for more than 2 hours). I told her that I haven't seen my younger son and requested my case should be processed fast as its a simple case.. Plus i applied after 3 years of marriage... She said she will have a look. although she seemed not serious about it. but she was.

Another thing.. I work at a multinational company here in Islamabad which has branches in Canada too.. I told her I can easily be relocated to Canada through my company. I also showed her my email correspondence with another company in Canada. I applied for a job online and they were keen to hire me.. they even did an initial telephonic interview.. but were not willing to issue a work permit and said clearly in email that "we will be willing to offer you a job once you are here and have authorization to work, provided we have a suitable opportunity at that time". So i printed that email and showed them.

My experience says.. you need to do some extra hard work to satisfy the officer on 2 things. (genuine marriage and ability to pay them taxes by working high end jobs). Like my effort to get a job helped me. Once they are sure its a genuine marriage and if they are satisfied that we are able to get a job there and pay them taxes.. they are more than happy to give us visa. That's why Indians get visa quickly. I think its not about workload or anything. Some Pakistanis have done such things in past that they don't trust us easily.

Anyway. I wish you all best of luck. I was already starting to get frustrated and was about to abandon my case by calling my wife and kids back to Pakistan. because I felt I wont be able to wait for so long (26 to 30 months) because I miss my son alot and haven't even seen my 2nd son. But thank God .. its such a relief. Thanks to the visa officer who listened to me... :)

Congrats brother ;) we are in same situation Alhamdulilah we have 2 kids & my wife both kids are Canadian citizen but i am still waiting for my visa :( i don't know what to do they are missing me & still waiting for me :(
 
Very interesting case. I just didnt understand the aspect of "utilizing the visit" part. To clarify, you went to Canadian High Commision personally?

pk2ca123 said:
Hi, Thanks everyone.. yes it was fast.. maybe I can share my situation that might help others..


My case was straight forward. We have 2 Canadian citizen kids. I went to embassy recently to sign an authorization to sign a form (father's consent) to issue Canadian passport to my younger son in Canada. I utilized this visit to embassy and it worked. I requested a visa officer to meet me. She was kind enough (although I had to wait for more than 2 hours). I told her that I haven't seen my younger son and requested my case should be processed fast as its a simple case.. Plus i applied after 3 years of marriage... She said she will have a look. although she seemed not serious about it. but she was.

Another thing.. I work at a multinational company here in Islamabad which has branches in Canada too.. I told her I can easily be relocated to Canada through my company. I also showed her my email correspondence with another company in Canada. I applied for a job online and they were keen to hire me.. they even did an initial telephonic interview.. but were not willing to issue a work permit and said clearly in email that "we will be willing to offer you a job once you are here and have authorization to work, provided we have a suitable opportunity at that time". So i printed that email and showed them.

My experience says.. you need to do some extra hard work to satisfy the officer on 2 things. (genuine marriage and ability to pay them taxes by working high end jobs). Like my effort to get a job helped me. Once they are sure its a genuine marriage and if they are satisfied that we are able to get a job there and pay them taxes.. they are more than happy to give us visa. That's why Indians get visa quickly. I think its not about workload or anything. Some Pakistanis have done such things in past that they don't trust us easily.

Anyway. I wish you all best of luck. I was already starting to get frustrated and was about to abandon my case by calling my wife and kids back to Pakistan. because I felt I wont be able to wait for so long (26 to 30 months) because I miss my son alot and haven't even seen my 2nd son. But thank God .. its such a relief. Thanks to the visa officer who listened to me... :)
 
First of all congratulations! An amazing story you have here. Looks like it worked out very well for you. This shows that the ultimate test the Canadian High Commission is using to ascertain bona-fide marriages is the time elapsed. I know they are not saying it- but if couples waited an year after rukhsati before applying then maybe the heart ache that waiting brings would lessen.

I agree with your statement about Pakistani's. The less said about the majority (ghetto mentality) of them in Canada- the better. I am glad you also have a solid job offer in Canada. :D

pk2ca123 said:
Hi, Thanks everyone.. yes it was fast.. maybe I can share my situation that might help others..


My case was straight forward. We have 2 Canadian citizen kids. I went to embassy recently to sign an authorization to sign a form (father's consent) to issue Canadian passport to my younger son in Canada. I utilized this visit to embassy and it worked. I requested a visa officer to meet me. She was kind enough (although I had to wait for more than 2 hours). I told her that I haven't seen my younger son and requested my case should be processed fast as its a simple case.. Plus i applied after 3 years of marriage... She said she will have a look. although she seemed not serious about it. but she was.

Another thing.. I work at a multinational company here in Islamabad which has branches in Canada too.. I told her I can easily be relocated to Canada through my company. I also showed her my email correspondence with another company in Canada. I applied for a job online and they were keen to hire me.. they even did an initial telephonic interview.. but were not willing to issue a work permit and said clearly in email that "we will be willing to offer you a job once you are here and have authorization to work, provided we have a suitable opportunity at that time". So i printed that email and showed them.

My experience says.. you need to do some extra hard work to satisfy the officer on 2 things. (genuine marriage and ability to pay them taxes by working high end jobs). Like my effort to get a job helped me. Once they are sure its a genuine marriage and if they are satisfied that we are able to get a job there and pay them taxes.. they are more than happy to give us visa. That's why Indians get visa quickly. I think its not about workload or anything. Some Pakistanis have done such things in past that they don't trust us easily.

Anyway. I wish you all best of luck. I was already starting to get frustrated and was about to abandon my case by calling my wife and kids back to Pakistan. because I felt I wont be able to wait for so long (26 to 30 months) because I miss my son alot and haven't even seen my 2nd son. But thank God .. its such a relief. Thanks to the visa officer who listened to me... :)
 
congrats pk2ca123!!

but a little part inside my tiny heart feels really bad for 2009-2010 cases..who are still waiting.

it should be fair for everyone.. bechare 2010 interview cases ka kia kasor..
:(
 
hubby chubby said:
Very interesting case. I just didnt understand the aspect of "utilizing the visit" part. To clarify, you went to Canadian High Commission personally?

Thanks bro. as I explained in my post I went to CHC ISB to sign a form for my son's passport. But I double Utilized it i.e requested the visa officer to talk about my case as well.
 
Dear Forum Users,
MY online TimeLine Is,

1 - We received your application to sponsor on 17,January 2012.

2 - We sent you a letter on 21st,March,2012 about the decision on your application.and application sent to CHC, Islamabad .

3 - We received application for permanent residence on January 17, 2012

4 - Medical Done 5th,December,2011

Online Ecas Showing " Application Received "

Now i want to know when I'll receive any email or mail from CHC-I & when my medical will expired?

Your prompt reply in this regards will be highly appreciated.