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LONDON Visa Office Applicants....Lets connect here

Kitua85

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Aug 2, 2015
117
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Dear forum members,

I have created this thread for members who have their applications being processed at the London VO
I hope we can connect and share ideas
I will be glad if members who have got their PR's can also share their timelines

My timeline

AOR- 6-Nov-2015
Medicals-Passed
Interview held @ Canada House London on 9-March-2015
BC- Not Started
Final Decision- Not Started
 
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Ranee

Full Member
Jan 18, 2016
20
1
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Nomination.....
10-12-2015
AOR Received.
06-02-2016
Kitua85 said:
Dear forum members,

I have created this thread for members who have their applications being processed at the London VO
I hope we can connect and share ideas
I will be glad if members who have got their PR's can also share their timelines

My timeline

AOR- 6-Nov-2015
Medicals-Passed
Interview held @ Canada House London on 9-March-2015
BC- Not Started
Final Decision- Not Started
Anyone knows the average processing time for London visa office?
 
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Kitua85

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Aug 2, 2015
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Ranee said:
Anyone knows the average processing time for London visa office?

My application will reach 5 months next week.
I believe October AOR's are currently being processed.
 
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bahadur

Hero Member
Jan 2, 2015
250
9
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
6221
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-Nov-2015 SINP
Nomination.....
SINP EE 05-Dec-2015
AOR Received.
04-Nov-2015 SINP EE
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
27-Jan-2016 Med Passed
Passport Req..
11-March-2016
VISA ISSUED...
11-March-2016
LANDED..........
27-May-2016
I received PPR on 11 March from London Visa office. Timelines in signature.
 

dupsy21

Star Member
Jul 15, 2015
157
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My country of residence is UK but my application is being processed in Ottawa.

AOR: 9th October
Medical Passed/Schedule A: 15th October
Additional Document Request (Passport for spouse): 7th March
New passport uploaded: 11th March
Background changed to in progress: 31st March
PPR: Waiting
 

Kitua85

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Aug 2, 2015
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dupsy21 said:
My country of residence is UK but my application is being processed in Ottawa.

AOR: 9th October
Medical Passed/Schedule A: 15th October
Additional Document Request (Passport for spouse): 7th March
New passport uploaded: 11th March
Background changed to in progress: 31st March
PPR: Waiting
From your timeline, your PPR is around the corner.
How did you confirm that your VO was Ottawa?
I was of the opinion that applications are sent to the local VO's for background checks.
 

dupsy21

Star Member
Jul 15, 2015
157
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I requested for GCMS note in January, which I received in February. From the note I realised that my file was transferred to VO Ottawa on 29th October. Nothing was done on my application from October 29th till 22nd January when my GCMS note was generated.

I think London VO processes application faster though as people that had similar AOR as mine and were interviewed in London got their PPR since January.

I am not sure if all applications are sent to local VO for background check


Kitua85 said:
From your timeline, your PPR is around the corner.
How did you confirm that your VO was Ottawa?
I was of the opinion that applications are sent to the local VO's for background checks.
 

LizzyBob

Hero Member
Nov 26, 2015
221
57
NOC Code......
2145
Kitua85 said:
Dear forum members,

I have created this thread for members who have their applications being processed at the London VO
I hope we can connect and share ideas
I will be glad if members who have got their PR's can also share their timelines

My timeline

AOR- 6-Nov-2015
Medicals-Passed
Interview held @ Canada House London on 9-March-2015
BC- Not Started
Final Decision- Not Started
what was your interview about?
 

Kitua85

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Aug 2, 2015
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dupsy21 said:
I requested for GCMS note in January, which I received in February. From the note I realised that my file was transferred to VO Ottawa on 29th October. Nothing was done on my application from October 29th till 22nd January when my GCMS note was generated.

I think London VO processes application faster though as people that had similar AOR as mine and were interviewed in London got their PPR since January.

I am not sure if all applications are sent to local VO for background check
Cool stuff, I haven't requested GCMS notes, however I had a personal interview at Canada house 3 weeks ago during which the visa officer made me understand that my file was been processed in London.
 
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Kitua85

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Aug 2, 2015
117
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LizzyBob said:
what was your interview about?
There were a range questions but I believe the main reason for the interview was to ascertain whether my work experience aligned with my chosen NOC.

I may also have been chosen randomly for an interview because 2 additional visa officers who were in attendance were been trained by the visa officer conducting my interview.
 

LizzyBob

Hero Member
Nov 26, 2015
221
57
NOC Code......
2145
Kitua85 said:
There were a range questions but I believe the main reason for the interview was to ascertain whether my work experience aligned with my chosen NOC.

I may also have been chosen randomly for an interview because 2 additional visa officers who were in attendance were been trained by the visa officer conducting my interview.
OK, what was your NOC?
 

dupsy21

Star Member
Jul 15, 2015
157
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Were you told when decision will be made with regard to your application.

I know of someone that attended the interview in December and was told he should get a response within a month. I am not sure the exact time he got his PPR but he already has.

Check the link below for details about his interview:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/london-office-interview-experience-and-questions-for-others-t391206.0.html;msg4867587#msg4867587
You can also check his profile to read his other posts.

Kitua85 said:
Cool stuff, I haven't requested GCMS notes, however I had a personal interview at Canada house 3 weeks ago during which the visa officer made me understand that my file was been processed in London.
 

Kitua85

Star Member
Aug 2, 2015
117
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Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
dupsy21 said:
Were you told when decision will be made with regard to your application.

I know of someone that attended the interview in December and was told he should get a response within a month. I am not sure the exact time he got his PPR but he already has.

Check the link below for details about his interview:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/london-office-interview-experience-and-questions-for-others-t391206.0.html;msg4867587#msg4867587
You can also check his profile to read his other posts.
No, the visa officer didn't give me a timeline within which to expect passport request though he hinted that the outcome of the interview was positive.