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bhanump

Star Member
Jun 28, 2010
181
29
Visa Office......
Buffalo
App. Filed.......
06-05-2010
Doc's Request.
04-11-2010
AOR Received.
18-05-2011
IELTS Request
Done
File Transfer...
08-05-2012 to Detroit and "in process"
Med's Request
14-06-2012
Med's Done....
19-06-2012 Medicals Received: 20-07-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
06-08-2012
VISA ISSUED...
21-08-2012
LANDED..........
22-08-2012 Received PR card : 26-10-2012
Guys, seniors please advise,

I reside in Canada and I just realized that my Canadian Visa got expired on 30 of last month. I am preparing documents to be sent to Buffalo VO and wondering will that be an issue? I have my permit till sept 2011 so my stay here will not be a problem. But will it effect my application? Will I have to extend my visa b4 I send my documents to Buffalo? Any hint is much appreciated.

Regards,
Bhanu.
 

wxyz123

Hero Member
Sep 21, 2010
842
140
Guys I sent an email to CHC London asking them if I can send officially certified photocopies of transcripts of all degrees in University sealed envelope and not original transcripts of degrees in university sealed envelope. Here is the reply I got from them. What you people think should I send them offically certified copies in sealed envelope or original transcripts in sealed envelope?? please comment. Thanks All.

Dear Mr,



Thank you for your enquiry.



You are not required to submit your original documents when submitting information in support of your application. Photocopies are acceptable. Notarized copies are not mandatory unless specified otherwise. The immigration officer may need to see the original copy of a document during the review process in which case you will be asked to send the original copy to our office.



However, you MUST submit your original police certificate(s) and language test results (if applicable). Also, translations must be notarized.



Yours sincerely,



Client Service Unit (VCM)



Immigration and Medical Services Division | Direction de l'immigration et des services médicaux

Canadian High Commission | Haut-commissariat du Canada

38 Grosvenor Street

London, W1K 4AA | Londres, W1K 4AA

United Kingdom | Royaume-Uni



Government of Canada



Web site: www.unitedkingdom.gc.ca



Email: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/united_kingdom-royaume_uni/visas/contact_visa_contactez.aspx?lang=eng





Consent & Disclaimer: By supplying your email address (in your enquiry or previously in your application), you are initiating an email communication with CIC, and CIC is thereby authorized to use the email address provided by you for communication with you including the transmission of personal information on your file/case. When you supply your email address to CIC, it is also understood that you are aware that this channel may not be a secure channel. CIC is not liable for the disclosure of personal information to a third party where CIC has taken reasonable means to ensure the identity of the party. CIC is also not liable for the misuse of this information by a third party.



Sent: 02 November 2010 13:48
To: LDN (IMMIGRATION)
Subject: Original transcripts in university sealed envelope



Dear Sir / Madam,

I am from Islamabad / Pakistan. I have applied for Canadian Immigration (Federal Skilled Worker class) for which I have received my fist AOR asking me to submit requisite documents within 120 days period. Your required documents list states as

(6) EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Transcripts. Original transcripts of all degrees must be submitted in university sealed envelope.


My query is that I have only one set of original transcripts issued by university and my university does not issue second set of originals unless the first set is lost. But they can provide certified copies of originals in university sealed envelope with University's Controller stamp and signature on the envelope. May I ask that can I do the same as university does not provide second set of originals.

Hope to hear from you soon.


Kind Regards
 

jhonjjj

Full Member
Jan 23, 2010
39
1
Lahore
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
4131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-05-2010
Doc's Request.
21-10-2010
AOR Received.
27-06-2011
IELTS Request
L 7.0, R 7.5, W 6.5, S 6.5
File Transfer...
04-02-2011
navali said:
My full documents delivered to VO yesterday, Alhamdolillah. Much relaxed now as last few weeks in getting all docs was very tough and praying for everything to go smooth (insha Allah).

Now another but looooong wait this time. But to be honest, even this long wait is okay if we get the +ve result in the end like we got our AORs in 06 months but after getting AOR we just forgot all the past things :)
Navali I wish you best of Luck for the future.
I have a question from you from Visa office specific Instructions with regards to Identity dcouments which says
  • Original birth certificates for you and your spouse or common-law partner, with certified translations into English or French.
  • Original marriage certificate or "Nikah Nama" issued by an official responsible for the registration of marriages in the district in which the marriage took place and bearing the Nikah registry seal, along with a certified English or French translation.


What does it mean? Do we need to send original birth certificate and nikkah nama to CHC.

Thanks
 

katydid

Hero Member
Jul 26, 2010
450
6
Category........
Visa Office......
bufflo
NOC Code......
1221
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
May 17, 2010
Doc's Request.
Nov 8th, 2010
AOR Received.
Sep 8th, 2011
Med's Request
May 1st, 2013
Med's Done....
May 6th, 2013
Interview........
Oct , 2013
Passport Req..
Oct 2013
VISA ISSUED...
Nov 2013
LANDED..........
Nov 2013
I recieved my 1st AoR yesterday. It takes almost 6 six months. My app was recienved May 17th. Long and nervous waiting for 1st Aor is eventually over right now. My visa office is Buffalo.

Wish a smooth process later for everyone.
 
C

catherine1967

Guest
katydid said:
I recieved my 1st AoR yesterday. It takes almost 6 six months. My app was recienved May 17th. Long and nervous waiting for 1st Aor is eventually over right now. My visa office is Buffalo.

Wish a smooth process later for everyone.
Congratulations Katydid! I wish you a smooth ride on the suceeding phase.
 

alizia

Hero Member
May 25, 2010
328
33
Islamabad Pakistan
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
0213 4131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-05-2010
Doc's Request.
CC Charged on 30-07-2010
AOR Received.
21-OCT
IELTS Request
06-Mar
File Transfer...
07-DEC 2nd AOR.... 18 April 2011
Med's Request
case refused
Med's Done....
case refused
Interview........
case refused
Passport Req..
case refused
VISA ISSUED...
Nops
LANDED..........
Nops
navali said:
My full documents delivered to VO yesterday, Alhamdolillah. Much relaxed now as last few weeks in getting all docs was very tough and praying for everything to go smooth (insha Allah).

Now another but looooong wait this time. But to be honest, even this long wait is okay if we get the +ve result in the end like we got our AORs in 06 months but after getting AOR we just forgot all the past things :)
Good luck
 

srid_a

Hero Member
Mar 31, 2010
776
39
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-06-2010
Med's Request
06-09-2013
Med's Done....
26-09-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
PP Sent: 30-09-2013, DM 02-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
30-10-2013
LANDED..........
in May/June 2014
You can check if CAIPS will have this data.
If it will have this info then you can order for CAIPS by paying some money and get the report in 4-6 weeks.
 

kenzo

Star Member
Apr 4, 2010
174
3
srid_a said:
You can check if CAIPS will have this data.
If it will have this info then you can order for CAIPS by paying some money and get the report in 4-6 weeks.
Thxxx for ur Re
CAIPS means Visa Office ?
 

srid_a

Hero Member
Mar 31, 2010
776
39
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-06-2010
Med's Request
06-09-2013
Med's Done....
26-09-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
PP Sent: 30-09-2013, DM 02-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
30-10-2013
LANDED..........
in May/June 2014
Search for CAIPS in this forum.
Here is one good introductory thread
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t51847.0.html;msg426839#msg426839

Here is the note (form Qorax) on how ot order it:
How to Order CAIPS Notes?
Our CAIPS can be ordered thru either of the following 3 methods:

1. Your consultant, if u have one. -usually a Free service provided by the good ones, or costs $5-10.
2. A friend/relative in Canada. -s/he can obtain it for u. It costs Ca$5.00.
3. Websites offering CAIPS Service*. -costs US$30-40.

*WEBSITES:
There r many who offer such services, but most applicants use either of the following:

a) http://www.caips.ca/
b) http://caipsnotes.com/index.shtml
c) http://www.caipsretriever.com/2006/03/immigrants-life-in-toronto-canada-ii.html
 

kenzo

Star Member
Apr 4, 2010
174
3
srid_a said:
Search for CAIPS in this forum.
Here is one good introductory thread
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t51847.0.html;msg426839#msg426839

Here is the note (form Qorax) on how ot order it:
How to Order CAIPS Notes?
Our CAIPS can be ordered thru either of the following 3 methods:

1. Your consultant, if u have one. -usually a Free service provided by the good ones, or costs $5-10.
2. A friend/relative in Canada. -s/he can obtain it for u. It costs Ca$5.00.
3. Websites offering CAIPS Service*. -costs US$30-40.

*WEBSITES:
There r many who offer such services, but most applicants use either of the following:

a) http://www.caips.ca/
b) http://caipsnotes.com/index.shtml
c) http://www.caipsretriever.com/2006/03/immigrants-life-in-toronto-canada-ii.html
thx man alot for ur nice Help +1
 

sayemhasan

Member
Mar 1, 2009
11
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
NOC Code......
0631
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-02-2010
Doc's Request.
12-04-2010
Nomination.....
12-04-2010
AOR Received.
13-08-2010
IELTS Request
Filled togather
File Transfer...
13-08-2011
Med's Request
07-11-2011
Med's Done....
09-11-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-02-2012
VISA ISSUED...
16-03-2012
LANDED..........
25-03-2012
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo
NOC Code......: 0631
App. Filed to Buffalo with CIO Approval.......: 12-05-2010
AOR Received & File created: 13- August
IELTS Request: done
File Transfer...: waiting
Med's Request: waiting
Med's Done....: waiting
Interview........: waiting
Passport Req..: waiting
VISA ISSUED...: waiting
LANDED..........: waiting

HI freidns can you please share your timeline and any advice. we have applied from Canada. We applied thur CIO, Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Anybody with any experience or advice ?? please. Much appriciated. Thanks.

Best of Luck
 

navali

Hero Member
May 23, 2010
506
9
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
jhonjjj said:
Navali I wish you best of Luck for the future.
I have a question from you from Visa office specific Instructions with regards to Identity dcouments which says
  • Original birth certificates for you and your spouse or common-law partner, with certified translations into English or French.
  • Original marriage certificate or "Nikah Nama" issued by an official responsible for the registration of marriages in the district in which the marriage took place and bearing the Nikah registry seal, along with a certified English or French translation.


What does it mean? Do we need to send original birth certificate and nikkah nama to CHC.

Thanks
I followed the London VO guide exactly as asked and sent original birth certificates an marriage certificate to avoid any delay or question mark.
 

nimba20

Member
Aug 23, 2010
19
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Damascus
NOC Code......
0711
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-5-2010
AOR Received.
25-10-2010
IELTS Request
Already Done
katydid said:
I recieved my 1st AoR yesterday. It takes almost 6 six months. My app was recienved May 17th. Long and nervous waiting for 1st Aor is eventually over right now. My visa office is Buffalo.

Wish a smooth process later for everyone.

Congratulations Katidid.
 

jhonjjj

Full Member
Jan 23, 2010
39
1
Lahore
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
4131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-05-2010
Doc's Request.
21-10-2010
AOR Received.
27-06-2011
IELTS Request
L 7.0, R 7.5, W 6.5, S 6.5
File Transfer...
04-02-2011
katydid Good luck for the future