London Visa Office

[rizwan150]

Hi guys,

Did a short landing in calgary and just returned back along with family of 4..All went well and smooth.
I was their for a week only.I took only $3000 with me but they never asked me for any funds as such.I resided in my friends house
Always remember to make a list of goods you would like to take to canada and submit it to immigration officer.So next time when you take those goods along with you their is no tax on it.You can also import a car tax free.This is only once for immigrants.
I got the SIN number which is important for Job and to open bank accounts and other requirements.So better get the SIN number which you can get from Immigrant service centers in that city.You can google it depending on your city of landing.only your passport along with CPR will be enough to get SIN number.
Currently Oil and gas job market is down due to prices...but other service industry are doing very well and IT jobs should not be an issue.

Hope this will be helpful.

Thanks

Congratulations on your landing...

I am due to land in may last week in calgary, i have a few questions regarding landing:

1- Immigration officer at the airport asked any question regarding, is this your short landing or permanent?
2- Did he filed your PR card application?
3- Did he ask to show your Ticket?

I am asking these questions, as i heard from a friend that sometimes they do ask for this question, if you say this is short landing then they do not file your application for PR card. And one friend was also asked to show the ticket after he replies that i am here on permanent landing. After showing ticket which was one way, his application for PR card was processed. I heard this from someone.

I am a bit concerned about this part, as i am only going for 12 days just to apply for PR cards and give landing before visas expire.

Please share your experience regarding these queries.

Thank you.

 

[sk1979]

Friends,

;D Here is the kicker; my immigration journey marked an end on my Birthday, which is today. :-*





By the grace of Allah; my wait is over. I have received my passports with Visas + CoPR today. ;D . This is amazing; Embassy took only 2 days to stamp my passport.

My entire timeline is down below:

Category: FSW1
Visa Office: London
NOC Code: 2171
Application Filed: 21-Jul-2014
PER: 15-Nov-2014
Processing Started: 5-Feb-2015 [ECAS Status changed]
1st Communication: 9-Feb-2015 [Request to submit PCC, Updated Information Chart & Scanned copies of Passport Bio Pages] *I wasted a week.
Medical Request: 6-Mar-2015 [Medical & RPRF]
Medical Done: 19-Mar-2015 [I wasted a week]
Passport Request: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Submitted: 13-Apr-2015
Visa Issued: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Received: 20-Apr-2015
Embassy: Riyadh
Visa Officer: MCH
IELTS: Band 8
Interview: Waived
Total # of days: 273
Goofs: I sent old forms of "Generic Application" & "Document Checklist"

I wish all of my lovely friends on this forum for a smooth process. May your dreams come true soon. And best of luck for your future endeavours. :-*

Also, many thanks for all your help, support and information provided.

Regards.

 

[lionheartleo2001]

Hi guys,

Did a short landing in calgary and just returned back along with family of 4..All went well and smooth.
I was their for a week only.I took only $3000 with me but they never asked me for any funds as such.I resided in my friends house
Always remember to make a list of goods you would like to take to canada and submit it to immigration officer.So next time when you take those goods along with you their is no tax on it.You can also import a car tax free.This is only once for immigrants.
I got the SIN number which is important for Job and to open bank accounts and other requirements.So better get the SIN number which you can get from Immigrant service centers in that city.You can google it depending on your city of landing.only your passport along with CPR will be enough to get SIN number.
Currently Oil and gas job market is down due to prices...but other service industry are doing very well and IT jobs should not be an issue.

Hope this will be helpful.

thanks for sharing this information.

Thanks

 

[TheMapleLeaf]

Congrats!

Get ready for the queue. 8)

Cheers!

Friends,

;D Here is the kicker; my immigration journey marked an end on my Birthday, which is today. :-*





By the grace of Allah; my wait is over. I have received my passports with Visas + CoPR today. ;D . This is amazing; Embassy took only 2 days to stamp my passport.

My entire timeline is down below:

Category: FSW1
Visa Office: London
NOC Code: 2171
Application Filed: 21-Jul-2014
PER: 15-Nov-2014
Processing Started: 5-Feb-2015 [ECAS Status changed]
1st Communication: 9-Feb-2015 [Request to submit PCC, Updated Information Chart & Scanned copies of Passport Bio Pages] *I wasted a week.
Medical Request: 6-Mar-2015 [Medical & RPRF]
Medical Done: 19-Mar-2015 [I wasted a week]
Passport Request: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Submitted: 13-Apr-2015
Visa Issued: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Received: 20-Apr-2015
Embassy: Riyadh
Visa Officer: MCH
IELTS: Band 8
Interview: Waived
Total # of days: 273
Goofs: I sent old forms of "Generic Application" & "Document Checklist"

I wish all of my lovely friends on this forum for a smooth process. May your dreams come true soon. And best of luck for your future endeavours. :-*

Also, many thanks for all your help, support and information provided.

Regards.

 

[rizwan150]

Friends,

;D Here is the kicker; my immigration journey marked an end on my Birthday, which is today. :-*





By the grace of Allah; my wait is over. I have received my passports with Visas + CoPR today. ;D . This is amazing; Embassy took only 2 days to stamp my passport.

My entire timeline is down below:

Category: FSW1
Visa Office: London
NOC Code: 2171
Application Filed: 21-Jul-2014
PER: 15-Nov-2014
Processing Started: 5-Feb-2015 [ECAS Status changed]
1st Communication: 9-Feb-2015 [Request to submit PCC, Updated Information Chart & Scanned copies of Passport Bio Pages] *I wasted a week.
Medical Request: 6-Mar-2015 [Medical & RPRF]
Medical Done: 19-Mar-2015 [I wasted a week]
Passport Request: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Submitted: 13-Apr-2015
Visa Issued: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Received: 20-Apr-2015
Embassy: Riyadh
Visa Officer: MCH
IELTS: Band 8
Interview: Waived
Total # of days: 273
Goofs: I sent old forms of "Generic Application" & "Document Checklist"

I wish all of my lovely friends on this forum for a smooth process. May your dreams come true soon. And best of luck for your future endeavours. :-*

Also, many thanks for all your help, support and information provided.

Regards.

MABROOOOK

 

[Azhar ud din]

Attach both the documents to and simply reply the email in which u received request (email is enough no need to send through post or courier )

Thank you! I have emailed back both the docs (Updated Information Chart + Reciept for PR)

 

[GodIsAmazing]

Friends,

;D Here is the kicker; my immigration journey marked an end on my Birthday, which is today. :-*





By the grace of Allah; my wait is over. I have received my passports with Visas + CoPR today. ;D . This is amazing; Embassy took only 2 days to stamp my passport.

My entire timeline is down below:

Category: FSW1
Visa Office: London
NOC Code: 2171
Application Filed: 21-Jul-2014
PER: 15-Nov-2014
Processing Started: 5-Feb-2015 [ECAS Status changed]
1st Communication: 9-Feb-2015 [Request to submit PCC, Updated Information Chart & Scanned copies of Passport Bio Pages] *I wasted a week.
Medical Request: 6-Mar-2015 [Medical & RPRF]
Medical Done: 19-Mar-2015 [I wasted a week]
Passport Request: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Submitted: 13-Apr-2015
Visa Issued: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Received: 20-Apr-2015
Embassy: Riyadh
Visa Officer: MCH
IELTS: Band 8
Interview: Waived
Total # of days: 273
Goofs: I sent old forms of "Generic Application" & "Document Checklist"

I wish all of my lovely friends on this forum for a smooth process. May your dreams come true soon. And best of luck for your future endeavours. :-*

Also, many thanks for all your help, support and information provided.

Regards.

Congrats and happy birthday, good birthday gift from above.

 

[KarimWahba]

In my case 42 days has passed since 2nd line..
28nov applicant
14 feb PER
Second line.. 11th march

Hi Dr.Ss11,
I received my PER on 12 Feb , but i didn't receive any Photo /doc request not second line is updated.... my question is how did you get the photo request , is it through email or normal mail

 

[nasha27]

Many congratulations and a very Happy birthday ! You got the best gift

Thanks for sharing the detailed timeline.....hope things get smoothly and speedily for the other members as well

All the best for your future endeavours

Friends,

;D Here is the kicker; my immigration journey marked an end on my Birthday, which is today. :-*





By the grace of Allah; my wait is over. I have received my passports with Visas + CoPR today. ;D . This is amazing; Embassy took only 2 days to stamp my passport.

My entire timeline is down below:

Category: FSW1
Visa Office: London
NOC Code: 2171
Application Filed: 21-Jul-2014
PER: 15-Nov-2014
Processing Started: 5-Feb-2015 [ECAS Status changed]
1st Communication: 9-Feb-2015 [Request to submit PCC, Updated Information Chart & Scanned copies of Passport Bio Pages] *I wasted a week.
Medical Request: 6-Mar-2015 [Medical & RPRF]
Medical Done: 19-Mar-2015 [I wasted a week]
Passport Request: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Submitted: 13-Apr-2015
Visa Issued: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Received: 20-Apr-2015
Embassy: Riyadh
Visa Officer: MCH
IELTS: Band 8
Interview: Waived
Total # of days: 273
Goofs: I sent old forms of "Generic Application" & "Document Checklist"

I wish all of my lovely friends on this forum for a smooth process. May your dreams come true soon. And best of luck for your future endeavours. :-*

Also, many thanks for all your help, support and information provided.

Regards.

 

[sk1979]

Congrats and happy birthday, good birthday gift from above.

Thank you very much for the wish. :-*

 

[sk1979]

Many congratulations and a very Happy birthday ! You got the best gift

Thanks for sharing the detailed timeline.....hope things get smoothly and speedily for the other members as well

All the best for your future endeavours

Thank you very much mate. in sha Allah.

 

[snowmint]

Good to know about MCH efficiency. Hope everyone gets smooth and speedy process.

Does MCH ask for PCC before MR ??? what has been the trend

Yup! as per my observation... MCH ask for PCC/update form/ Bio pages of passport before issuing MR
and good news is MCH is on Fire ;D

 

[snowmint]

Friends,

;D Here is the kicker; my immigration journey marked an end on my Birthday, which is today. :-*





By the grace of Allah; my wait is over. I have received my passports with Visas + CoPR today. ;D . This is amazing; Embassy took only 2 days to stamp my passport.

My entire timeline is down below:

Category: FSW1
Visa Office: London
NOC Code: 2171
Application Filed: 21-Jul-2014
PER: 15-Nov-2014
Processing Started: 5-Feb-2015 [ECAS Status changed]
1st Communication: 9-Feb-2015 [Request to submit PCC, Updated Information Chart & Scanned copies of Passport Bio Pages] *I wasted a week.
Medical Request: 6-Mar-2015 [Medical & RPRF]
Medical Done: 19-Mar-2015 [I wasted a week]
Passport Request: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Submitted: 13-Apr-2015
Visa Issued: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Received: 20-Apr-2015
Embassy: Riyadh
Visa Officer: MCH
IELTS: Band 8
Interview: Waived
Total # of days: 273
Goofs: I sent old forms of "Generic Application" & "Document Checklist"

I wish all of my lovely friends on this forum for a smooth process. May your dreams come true soon. And best of luck for your future endeavours. :-*

Also, many thanks for all your help, support and information provided.

Regards.

Congrats.....!!!

 

[Ali-N]

Dont know whats happening..

Today I received this email from CIO-Sydney.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Regulation 12 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations states that if certain requirements are not met, the application and all documents submitted in support of the application will be returned to the applicant. A review of your application has indicated that your submission has failed to meet these requirements. We have attempted to return your application package to you, however the package has been returned to us as undeliverable.

They have asked for mailing address again.

MY CONCERN IS THAT I RECEIVED PER EMAIL ON 18TH JAN.
THEN I RECEIVED PHOTO REQUEST ON 18TH FEB.
PHOTOS WERE SENT AND DELIVERED ON 24TH FEB.

WHAT IS HAPPENING???

I HAD APPLIED IN TWO DIFFERENT NOC'S.
DOES THIS MEAN THAT THE SECOND PACKAGE HAS BEEN RETURNED?

PLEASE ADVICE.
WORRIED

Check if file number is mentioned on this mail. If yes, match it with the file number on your PER for the other application for which you have got the photo request.

Regards,
Ali

 

[FIK]

Friends,

;D Here is the kicker; my immigration journey marked an end on my Birthday, which is today. :-*





By the grace of Allah; my wait is over. I have received my passports with Visas + CoPR today. ;D . This is amazing; Embassy took only 2 days to stamp my passport.

My entire timeline is down below:

Category: FSW1
Visa Office: London
NOC Code: 2171
Application Filed: 21-Jul-2014
PER: 15-Nov-2014
Processing Started: 5-Feb-2015 [ECAS Status changed]
1st Communication: 9-Feb-2015 [Request to submit PCC, Updated Information Chart & Scanned copies of Passport Bio Pages] *I wasted a week.
Medical Request: 6-Mar-2015 [Medical & RPRF]
Medical Done: 19-Mar-2015 [I wasted a week]
Passport Request: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Submitted: 13-Apr-2015
Visa Issued: 10-Apr-2015
Passport Received: 20-Apr-2015
Embassy: Riyadh
Visa Officer: MCH
IELTS: Band 8
Interview: Waived
Total # of days: 273
Goofs: I sent old forms of "Generic Application" & "Document Checklist"

I wish all of my lovely friends on this forum for a smooth process. May your dreams come true soon. And best of luck for your future endeavours. :-*

Also, many thanks for all your help, support and information provided.

Regards.

Lucky Man Mashallah, Many Congrats!!!!.