I am really lost, I don't know what to do

[medellinguy]

I am not quite sure how to understand how to get the medicals before applying? Does she have to apply? Does she have to translate her police report to English? How does that work...

On cic.gc.ca it says:

If you live in Colombia (both nationals and non-nationals)
Once you have submitted an application to the visa office, the visa office processing your case will provide instructions to you on how to obtain the background verifications certificate.

I guess that if I send them earlier with the application, they won't need to tell me to send it right?

 

[bobshynoswife]

Colombia might be different. For most countries you have to obtain police clearance and send it with your application. You'd have to check the regional specific guide for exactly what to do in your area.

She will have to have a medical done. The form to download is in the Region Specific Guide. There is a also a list of Designated Medical Professionals (DMPs) in her country. You have to go to one of them. They will give you back a form that you will submit with your application. Just be careful...medicals expire after 1 year, so it's best to have them done as close to the time of applying, almost the last thing you would do.

All the info is online and in the guides. You should of course read over both inland and outland so that you'll know the ins and outs (lol) of both.

I do think you're not going to have a choice in how you apply though. You obviously want to be together, so if she somehow secures that TRV, you'll apply inland, and if she doesn't, outland is your only choice.

 

[medellinguy]

but in a way, even if we apply for a VRT, she can only come in March 2011...we plan on applying end of september, early october 2010. So, 6 months would have already passed in March 2011. I guess if we can secure a 8 months, as Yullover had with his colombian chica. I mean, the documents need to be perfect, right?

 

[bobshynoswife]

Yes, they have to be perfect. Again I am informing you that just because you know of someone who got it does not increase your chances.

You know, after posting 5 posts to you, I would have appreciated a thank you, rather than you coming back with how things STILL won't work and ignoring everyone's advice. I have tried over and over to help you, as you said you were really lost and didn't know what to do, but as I see it, you know (and have always known) exactly what you are going to do.

Good luck.

 

[rjessome]

I am not quite sure how to understand how to get the medicals before applying? Does she have to apply? Does she have to translate her police report to English? How does that work...

On cic.gc.ca it says:

If you live in Colombia (both nationals and non-nationals)
Once you have submitted an application to the visa office, the visa office processing your case will provide instructions to you on how to obtain the background verifications certificate.

I guess that if I send them earlier with the application, they won't need to tell me to send it right?

You are reading the wrong set of instructions. You need to comply with the Region Specific Guide for Latin America, Family Class, Spousal.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3908e.pdf

You don't have a choice. You MUST send the PCC and medical with the completed application to CPC Mississauga.

Also, you can apply for a TRV as others have said. But you need to accept the fact that it might not be approved. Make sure it is a thorough and honest application. You said in one of your posts that she has a work contract starting in February? That could help. NEVER compare your application with that of another. CIC treats each file individually on its own merits. Too many people have gotten themselves in trouble thinking that what "a friend" said or did will apply to them when it's not true.

You know, it seems that Inland is much more popular application than it used to be but I still don't recommend it unless it is absolutely necessary. First stage approval is not a guarantee. If you don't get it and your file is transferred to a local office, you could be waiting another 12 to 18 months and your wife would not be able to work, would have not health coverage, wouldn't be allowed to study, nada! That's difficult on a new marriage. And if you were refused there is no right of appeal. Apply outland. Colombia is not the slowest embassy ever as there are some even slower.

 

[medellinguy]

You are reading the wrong set of instructions. You need to comply with the Region Specific Guide for Latin America, Family Class, Spousal.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3908e.pdf

You don't have a choice. You MUST send the PCC and medical with the completed application to CPC Mississauga.

Hello,

Yes, that's the guide I have too. It has a link where you click on how to get the Police Thingie and then it says:

Please consult our Web site at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/index.asp for specific and up-to-date information on how to obtain police certificates from any country.

then I go to the website and it says:

Colombia
Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes, you need to provide a background verifications certificate. However, do not apply for the background verifications certificate before obtaining a file number from the visa office.

How or where do I obtain one?

If you live in Colombia (both nationals and non-nationals)
Once you have submitted an application to the visa office, the visa office processing your case will provide instructions to you on how to obtain the background verifications certificate.

 

[medellinguy]

Yes, they have to be perfect. Again I am informing you that just because you know of someone who got it does not increase your chances.

You know, after posting 5 posts to you, I would have appreciated a thank you, rather than you coming back with how things STILL won't work and ignoring everyone's advice. I have tried over and over to help you, as you said you were really lost and didn't know what to do, but as I see it, you know (and have always known) exactly what you are going to do.

Good luck.

I don't know why you assume I know everything, far from that fact, otherwise I wouldn't be here asking you questions. Thanks a lot for your help (and everyone's), it really does help my understanding of both options and situations. I am sorry if I seemed like I didn't care about your answers, but in fact I do

 

[rjessome]

Hello,

Yes, that's the guide I have too. It has a link where you click on how to get the Police Thingie and then it says:

Please consult our Web site at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/security/police-cert/index.asp for specific and up-to-date information on how to obtain police certificates from any country.

then I go to the website and it says:

Colombia
Do I need to provide a police certificate when applying for permanent residence?
Yes, you need to provide a background verifications certificate. However, do not apply for the background verifications certificate before obtaining a file number from the visa office.

How or where do I obtain one?

If you live in Colombia (both nationals and non-nationals)
Once you have submitted an application to the visa office, the visa office processing your case will provide instructions to you on how to obtain the background verifications certificate.

It seems I stand corrected. I clicked on the link.

There are others on here who have applied through this embassy. Use the search function to see what they did about the police clearance and how smoothly it went for them. Please read my edit to my last post regarding inland vs. outland.

 

[medellinguy]

It seems I stand corrected. I clicked on the link.

There are others on here who have applied through this embassy. Use the search function to see what they did about the police clearance and how smoothly it went for them. Please read my edit to my last post regarding inland vs. outland.

sorry, what does " I stand corrected " mean.?? English isn't my first language. I will use the search option now! ty

 

[rjessome]

Hahaha. It means you corrected me and I accept/admit that.

 

[bonbon9]

Hello rjessome!

Just a question: Do you know if it's OK to send the police certificate with the initial application, even if it says on the website that the embassy will ask for it later on?
Do you think this would actually speed up the process?

Thanks in advance!

 

[rjessome]

Hello rjessome!

Just a question: Do you know if it's OK to send the police certificate with the initial application, even if it says on the website that the embassy will ask for it later on?
Do you think this would actually speed up the process?

Thanks in advance!

If you can get it, send it! Your are SUPPOSED to include it in your original application for Family Class Spousal sponsorships. But there are a couple of countries out there that won't release it without a file number from CIC. Again, research the experience others have had with the country you are asking about.

 

[bonbon9]

If you can get it, send it! Your are SUPPOSED to include it in your original application for Family Class Spousal sponsorships. But there are a couple of countries out there that won't release it without a file number from CIC. Again, research the experience others have had with the country you are asking about.

Awesome!
Thanks for your reply!

 

[medellinguy]

If you can get it, send it! Your are SUPPOSED to include it in your original application for Family Class Spousal sponsorships. But there are a couple of countries out there that won't release it without a file number from CIC. Again, research the experience others have had with the country you are asking about.

Well in Colombia, someone goes to DAS (Departamento administrativo de Seguridad) and asks for a clearance paper which says you do not have criminal record. It takes about 3 hours of waiting and you can print it onlife afterwards from their internet site...

 

[alpesantezo]

Hello medellin guy i see you are confused, that what usually happends to us being processed in colombia theres not much info and the embassy won´t answer any question

You do need to put your certificate in the original package of sponsorship. you need to notarice it according the goverment rules (thats something your fiancee should know where usually is the foreing affairs ministry

it does take long on this embassy.... yullover was lucky 8 months!!!
i am since december and finally got my passport request.. they are kind of speeding up their timeline.. finally!!!

is really unpossible to get the TRV (believe me i applied and goot denied after havig a TRv and returning home at the right times).

if you are more confortable to speak in spanish i will help you in whatever i can and you need