thanks everyone....
On a side note, all of our communication was by email. We had provided the email address to CIC on the forms, so that is what they used for everything.
Email from CPP-O, email from Paris office for AOR, and then email for PPR.
We did order the GCMS and we got it last week, it gave us a good idea on the application, you just have to read/analyze the notes carefully.
Email is so much faster, and visa offices in Europe are quite efficient in communication, unlike some of those offices in the 3rd world.
Nevertheless, the process is, thankfully, over for us.
BTW, they asked for 2 recent photos (PR Specifications) along with the passport, and a completed 1-page declaration(VO specific) which just asks for name, address info, etc.
I wonder where the 9 photos we originally gave are used, lol. Total photos = 11 for this!
We stayed away from unnecessary inquires to the visa office. Did not need any letters of support, or anything from family members. Just the marriage certificate, PCC, and labelled photographs were sent from wedding and reception, and 1 wedding invitation card with english translation. And after file transfer, sent a few skype conversation history printouts, fresh PCC and long-distance phone card call record from the phone for last 3-4 months. Photos from 1-2 outings together after marriage were also sent. It was a pain labelling each photo with details. We filled all the forms on the computer to avoid messy application feeling, and only provided what was asked.
Now we have to arrange the 3-month health insurance coverage.....
Best of luck to everyone and i hope everyone is united with their spouses/kids asap.
Remember to help others even after your process is completed if possible.
