***DECEMBER 2017***OUTLAND SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP OUTSIDE OF CANADA

[lynncita]

Well guys.... I finally have an update! Today we received a letter requesting an interview. Our VO is Mexico City and my husband is from Nicaragua. The interview will be in El Salvador on September 26th. Now I have to research best ways to prepare for that - of course I hope this is a good sign, it just makes me nervous because I already provided so much information. But this is a good step, right? Anybody else done an interview? Any feedback you can provide? Thanks! YAY

 

[Jemnay]

Well guys.... I finally have an update! Today we received a letter requesting an interview. Our VO is Mexico City and my husband is from Nicaragua. The interview will be in El Salvador on September 26th. Now I have to research best ways to prepare for that - of course I hope this is a good sign, it just makes me nervous because I already provided so much information. But this is a good step, right? Anybody else done an interview? Any feedback you can provide? Thanks! YAY

Did you get a pre arrival?

 

[Peanut butter and jelly]

Well guys.... I finally have an update! Today we received a letter requesting an interview. Our VO is Mexico City and my husband is from Nicaragua. The interview will be in El Salvador on September 26th. Now I have to research best ways to prepare for that - of course I hope this is a good sign, it just makes me nervous because I already provided so much information. But this is a good step, right? Anybody else done an interview? Any feedback you can provide? Thanks! YAY

Unfortunately having an interview is not a good sign, it means that the officer has some concerns about the application. You should search the forum for the thread about the interviews because there are a ton of questions officers usually ask and tips on how to prepare for it. Best of luck!

 

[lynncita]

Unfortunately having an interview is not a good sign, it means that the officer has concerns as to the genuineness of your relationship. You should order your GCMS notes ASAP if you can to find the reason why the officer is having doubts so you can address them during the interview, and you should search the forum for the thread about the interviews because there are a ton of questions officers usually ask and tips on how to prepare for it. Best of luck!

We have known each other for almost 11 years and been married for 5 years as of today.

 

[Peanut butter and jelly]

We have known each other for almost 11 years and been married for 5 years as of today.

What does your letter say?? It’s weird they’d request an interview since you’ve been together for so long

 

[Peanut butter and jelly]

We have known each other for almost 11 years and been married for 5 years as of today.

If it’s a relationship interview, this is the link for some of the commonly asked questions:

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/spousal-interview-questions.157678/

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/spousal-sponsorship-interview-questionaires-experience-preparations.220698/

 

[lynncita]

What does your letter say?? It’s weird they’d request an interview since you’ve been together for so long

It says: "In order to continue processing your immigration application you are required to attend an INTERVIEW at the __________", location in El Salvador.

Then it asks for, if not already submitted:

• original passport(s)
• updated Schedule A form
• Updated Additional Family Information form
• Photocopy of the original marriage certificate between me and sponsor
• Photocopy of the original divorce certificate from previous marriage
• Photocopy of original divorce judgement and/or petitions if there are any
• Photocopy of original birth certificate
• Photocopy of all sponsor's current and previous passport(s)
• Original police certificate
• ALL correspondence between you and sponsor
• ALL telephone bills indicating calls between you and your sponsor
• ALL photographs of you and sponsor together
• ALL evidence of financial support between you and your sponsor
• Evidence of any visits between you and sponsor
• Any other evidence that you would like the immigration officer to consider and that might be useful to demonstrate the genuineness of your relationship with the sponsor

I already submitted the requested # of pages of communication, telephone bills from recharges, and the identified number of photographs, AND financial support. I've given all this stuff with the original application including photos where it's obvious we GROW UP over a period of 10 years.

I have to say, I was so encouraged when I got this note today because it's movement, but then my heart absolutely sank when I read your first response... that it's usually a bad sign.

 

[Jemnay]

It says: "In order to continue processing your immigration application you are required to attend an INTERVIEW at the __________", location in El Salvador.

Then it asks for, if not already submitted:

• original passport(s)
• updated Schedule A form
• Updated Additional Family Information form
• Photocopy of the original marriage certificate between me and sponsor
• Photocopy of the original divorce certificate from previous marriage
• Photocopy of original divorce judgement and/or petitions if there are any
• Photocopy of original birth certificate
• Photocopy of all sponsor's current and previous passport(s)
• Original police certificate
• ALL correspondence between you and sponsor
• ALL telephone bills indicating calls between you and your sponsor
• ALL photographs of you and sponsor together
• ALL evidence of financial support between you and your sponsor
• Evidence of any visits between you and sponsor
• Any other evidence that you would like the immigration officer to consider and that might be useful to demonstrate the genuineness of your relationship with the sponsor

I already submitted the requested # of pages of communication, telephone bills from recharges, and the identified number of photographs, AND financial support. I've given all this stuff with the original application including photos where it's obvious we GROW UP over a period of 10 years.

I have to say, I was so encouraged when I got this note today because it's movement, but then my heart absolutely sank when I read your first response... that it's usually a bad sign.

Cheer up. Don't worry. If they ask you to bring the original passport maybe you will get the COPR on the spot after the interview if you passed it . So don't worry.

 

[Peanut butter and jelly]

It says: "In order to continue processing your immigration application you are required to attend an INTERVIEW at the __________", location in El Salvador.

Then it asks for, if not already submitted:

• original passport(s)
• updated Schedule A form
• Updated Additional Family Information form
• Photocopy of the original marriage certificate between me and sponsor
• Photocopy of the original divorce certificate from previous marriage
• Photocopy of original divorce judgement and/or petitions if there are any
• Photocopy of original birth certificate
• Photocopy of all sponsor's current and previous passport(s)
• Original police certificate
• ALL correspondence between you and sponsor
• ALL telephone bills indicating calls between you and your sponsor
• ALL photographs of you and sponsor together
• ALL evidence of financial support between you and your sponsor
• Evidence of any visits between you and sponsor
• Any other evidence that you would like the immigration officer to consider and that might be useful to demonstrate the genuineness of your relationship with the sponsor

I already submitted the requested # of pages of communication, telephone bills from recharges, and the identified number of photographs, AND financial support. I've given all this stuff with the original application including photos where it's obvious we GROW UP over a period of 10 years.

I have to say, I was so encouraged when I got this note today because it's movement, but then my heart absolutely sank when I read your first response... that it's usually a bad sign.

I’m sorry but if you note the last point it says they’re evaluating the relationship. Unfortunately you don’t have enough time to order the GCMS notes to see what they’re concerned about, so I’d suggest to gather as much evidence as you can and read the threads that I shared with you don’t worry, just practice together and try to relax. You’ve been together for so long so you clearly know each other well, it’s just a matter of convincing the officer that the relationship is genuine

 

[lynncita]

Thank you for your response. I appreciate the links and will use them.

Is there any feedback from somebody that has applied and gone through this process themselves as a December 2017 applicant? I will research the forum... but I find this initial feedback SUPER discouraging. My relationship is real... it's maybe not been traditional or "normal" but it is 100% real and I am hoping somebody else is maybe further along in this process. Also, the last line is something they say in several documents... it's not new. From the very first application, it said the same wording...

• Any other evidence that you would like the immigration officer to consider and that might be useful to demonstrate the genuineness of your relationship with the sponsor

It's a catch-all for any other supporting information. Any other experiences or positivity?

 

[Ukrainian girl]

We have known each other for almost 11 years and been married for 5 years as of today.

I read in another thread that it is possible to ask your MP (Member of Parliament) to obtain your gcms notes on your behalf and for them it would take only about 7 days to obtain them, free of charge. Maybe it would be worth doing it as you’d be able to read the officers notes and if they have any concerns they would most likely be mentioned there.

 

[Joron]

It says: "In order to continue processing your immigration application you are required to attend an INTERVIEW at the __________", location in El Salvador.

Then it asks for, if not already submitted:

• original passport(s)
• updated Schedule A form
• Updated Additional Family Information form
• Photocopy of the original marriage certificate between me and sponsor
• Photocopy of the original divorce certificate from previous marriage
• Photocopy of original divorce judgement and/or petitions if there are any
• Photocopy of original birth certificate
• Photocopy of all sponsor's current and previous passport(s)
• Original police certificate
• ALL correspondence between you and sponsor
• ALL telephone bills indicating calls between you and your sponsor
• ALL photographs of you and sponsor together
• ALL evidence of financial support between you and your sponsor
• Evidence of any visits between you and sponsor
• Any other evidence that you would like the immigration officer to consider and that might be useful to demonstrate the genuineness of your relationship with the sponsor

I already submitted the requested # of pages of communication, telephone bills from recharges, and the identified number of photographs, AND financial support. I've given all this stuff with the original application including photos where it's obvious we GROW UP over a period of 10 years.

I have to say, I was so encouraged when I got this note today because it's movement, but then my heart absolutely sank when I read your first response... that it's usually a bad sign.

Hey @lynncita we are literally on the same boat my spouse got his interview request for September 25 at El Salvador.

 

[Jemnay]

Got DM last night

 

[Ukrainian girl]

Just got PPR!!!

 

[Zeb786]

Just got PPR!!!

Congrats!! Ur timeline?