**----January 2019 Outland Application----**

[sallafg]

Yes, January 4th applicant here, no biometrics done yet but just waiting to hear something.

Same here Jan 14th application no biometrics even though I paid upfront. No news ever since approval sponsor and medicals in march that was passed. These guys need to get off there butts and get these forms done. Just found out that they haven't started security check on my wife yet.....very frustrating. Their system is not fair. But what can we do, suck it up and be patient? yeah! for patience........

 

[Gordy-19]

Hi everyone,
We still haven't received the file transfer email after more than 7 months! (Jan applicant, medical and biometrics were done before mid April).
Anyone else one the same stressful boat?!

same here.. still waiting...

 

[JAMAL007]

Dear Friends, Please advise me on this case:

1. I have applied for Spouse Sponsorship in Jan/2019. My wife has received Medical Request and Passed in March 2019. Since that time we did not hear back any thing.
2. I have requested GCEM and got it last week, here are main points:
1. Sponsor and Sponsored were approved in March 2019.
2. GCEM says that Biometric was requested via letter in March 2019, but we did not get...even in the GCEM, they said; No copy is available.
3. The file was transferred to London Visa Office in March 2019...we did not hear back since then.
4. It is mentioned in the GCEM that Sponsor is living outside Canada and it is VO to determine his intention to return back to Canada.

My inquires:
1. What shall I do regarding Biometric Letter, GCEM, says was sent, but I did not get it. On my Ecas, also, not requested...
2. How can I overcome that the sponsor is living outside Canada? Any advice??
3. It is now 9 months, without update...Shall I contact the VO London?

Regards,
Jamal

 

[beethoven5]

Dear Friends, Please advise me on this case:

1. I have applied for Spouse Sponsorship in Jan/2019. My wife has received Medical Request and Passed in March 2019. Since that time we did not hear back any thing.
2. I have requested GCEM and got it last week, here are main points:
1. Sponsor and Sponsored were approved in March 2019.
2. GCEM says that Biometric was requested via letter in March 2019, but we did not get...even in the GCEM, they said; No copy is available.
3. The file was transferred to London Visa Office in March 2019...we did not hear back since then.
4. It is mentioned in the GCEM that Sponsor is living outside Canada and it is VO to determine his intention to return back to Canada.

My inquires:
1. What shall I do regarding Biometric Letter, GCEM, says was sent, but I did not get it. On my Ecas, also, not requested...
2. How can I overcome that the sponsor is living outside Canada? Any advice??
3. It is now 9 months, without update...Shall I contact the VO London?

Regards,
Jamal

I actually don't know about the biometric letter. But living outside canada if you're a citizen should be fine. How did they find out that you're living outside Canada? Did you declare it yourself?

 

[FVPupnorth]

Dear Friends, Please advise me on this case:

1. I have applied for Spouse Sponsorship in Jan/2019. My wife has received Medical Request and Passed in March 2019. Since that time we did not hear back any thing.
2. I have requested GCEM and got it last week, here are main points:
1. Sponsor and Sponsored were approved in March 2019.
2. GCEM says that Biometric was requested via letter in March 2019, but we did not get...even in the GCEM, they said; No copy is available.
3. The file was transferred to London Visa Office in March 2019...we did not hear back since then.
4. It is mentioned in the GCEM that Sponsor is living outside Canada and it is VO to determine his intention to return back to Canada.

My inquires:
1. What shall I do regarding Biometric Letter, GCEM, says was sent, but I did not get it. On my Ecas, also, not requested...
2. How can I overcome that the sponsor is living outside Canada? Any advice??
3. It is now 9 months, without update...Shall I contact the VO London?

Regards,
Jamal

If I were you, I would phone them (VO, since that's where your file is now) to ask what you should do about the biometrics situation, explaining what it says in the notes you received about not having a copy on file. Ask if they can send you another request and you can process it now.

While I was on the phone with them I would also ask if there is any update they can give you on the file ... it can't hurt to ask!

BTW it's really only 7 full months from Jan. 20th to Aug 22nd so technically it could take another 5 months to complete since they tell us 80% of files are completed within 12 months. Hang in there!

 

[aby1098]

As far as the transfer of file is concerned, it’s completely normal. Your process takes around 8-10 months in new delhi from the date ot was received.

8-10 months in Delhi ? They may issue the PPR next month.

 

[zainxo]

8-10 months in Delhi ? They may issue the PPR next month.

how about london

 

[canrediff]

Same! Got PPR today

Have you submitted the passport. We submitted on Tuesday in VFS.

 

[Gordy-19]

I would suggest call for GCMS notes. It will give you some sort of information why it is pending.

Hi what is GCMS Notes and how do we get/ apply for it? appreciate your help.

 

[Tuhin_Ashraf]

Hello. I applied for my wife. Me PR and my wife outside of canada. She got request for Biometric.

1. What is this linking application? Where to link? Can I get the link please?
2. Can anyone please give me doc for timeline?

 

[ranabibi33]

Hi what is GCMS Notes and how do we get/ apply for it? appreciate your help.

What are GCMS notes? https://medium.com/@applygcms/what-are-gcms-notes-and-how-do-you-order-them-fbf03326b68f

How to order them: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/how-to-order-gcms-notes-step-by-step-process.513893/

 

[Jaybee43]

Hey guys, I just found this board.

Hoping that someone could give us some advice on our timeline because I havent received the biometrics Instruction Letter yet.
I'm a Swedish national.

Application recieved Jan 15
Sponsor Approval March 2
Requested medical March 6
Request for additional information March 9
Transfer to Paris on March 13
Started processing March 19
Medical sent in April 30 (delayed due to re-test. CIC notified about the delay)
Additional info received May 3rd

I havent head anything since they confirmed that they received the additional documents in may.
I just ordered GCMS.

Any advice or just sit tight and wait?

Sit tight and wait. I ordered GCMS juky 11th and still nothing. Maybe your VO will provide them sooner

 

[Jaybee43]

Dear Friends, Please advise me on this case:

1. I have applied for Spouse Sponsorship in Jan/2019. My wife has received Medical Request and Passed in March 2019. Since that time we did not hear back any thing.
2. I have requested GCEM and got it last week, here are main points:
1. Sponsor and Sponsored were approved in March 2019.
2. GCEM says that Biometric was requested via letter in March 2019, but we did not get...even in the GCEM, they said; No copy is available.
3. The file was transferred to London Visa Office in March 2019...we did not hear back since then.
4. It is mentioned in the GCEM that Sponsor is living outside Canada and it is VO to determine his intention to return back to Canada.

My inquires:
1. What shall I do regarding Biometric Letter, GCEM, says was sent, but I did not get it. On my Ecas, also, not requested...
2. How can I overcome that the sponsor is living outside Canada? Any advice??
3. It is now 9 months, without update...Shall I contact the VO London?

Regards,
Jamal

How long did u have to wait for your GCMS notes

 

[Jaybee43]

For anyone whose spouse/partner landed at Vancouver International Airport, how did it go for you? I will be arriving there from Saskatchewan about 15 mins before my partner gets there from Australia.

Will we be able to connect before his interview? Does that happen after he passes through customs? I'm just trying to work out the logistics.

Thank you!

For anyone whose spouse/partner landed at Vancouver International Airport, how did it go for you? I will be arriving there from Saskatchewan about 15 mins before my partner gets there from Australia.

Will we be able to connect before his interview? Does that happen after he passes through customs? I'm just trying to work out the logistics.

Thank you!

Your partner will head straight immigration after getting off the plane. He/she will be brought into a back office where theyll verify the visa and start the paperwork for health card sin number etc. Could take a while. Once finished your partner will be sent to.collect baggage and.then into the arrivals hall. If u want to connect with your partner b4 all this have your partner log into the airport wifi while walking slowly to.the immigration hall. Good luck

 

[pettar2462]

Hey everyone! I officially landed TODAY!! Woohoo!!

Although there was a wee glitch. The agent asked me what my delivery address for my PR card was AFTER she hit "okay", and it was not the correct address. It was my American address and not my Canadian address. She said she couldn't go in and change it because she already hit "okay" and I would have to contact CIC Monday morning to get that changed ASAP before they send my card out. EEEEP!

Has anyone come across this issue? What is the best number to call? Is this something I can just update on CIC's web form? Frustrating, but also VERY EXCITED to be a permanent resident FINALLY!! Any guidance would be great!

Thanks!!