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dranzer19

Star Member
Oct 5, 2016
198
110
Canada
App. Filed.......
15-02-2017
Doc's Request.
09-03-2017
AOR Received.
01-03-2017
File Transfer...
07-09-2017
Med's Request
07-03-2017
Med's Done....
15-03-2017
Passport Req..
06-11-2017
Just received an email that they want to interview my spouse. The date is set for Nov 22.

Don't really get it since we were in BGC, I thought that was the last step.
This is so weird...... I was under the impression that if BGC started then it meant eligibility was passed and hence no interview.

Any doc requests for you or just straight interview?
 

su005

Hero Member
Dec 30, 2015
619
132
Karachi
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
01-12-2016 In Process.......: 22-12-2016
Doc's Request.
14-12-2016
AOR Received.
07-12-2016
File Transfer...
SA: 16-12-2016
Med's Request
03-11-2017
Med's Done....
28-09-2016 - Remedial: 09-11-2017
Interview........
07-12-2017
Passport Req..
18-01-2018
VISA ISSUED...
22-01-2018

fsiddiqui

Star Member
Sep 26, 2017
59
40
This is so weird...... I was under the impression that if BGC started then it meant eligibility was passed and hence no interview.

Any doc requests for you or just straight interview?
No Just straight interview. The interview letter mentions about bringing additional proofs but they didn't ask for anything before.

At least it's soon... It seems people wait months just in interview queue.
 

su005

Hero Member
Dec 30, 2015
619
132
Karachi
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
01-12-2016 In Process.......: 22-12-2016
Doc's Request.
14-12-2016
AOR Received.
07-12-2016
File Transfer...
SA: 16-12-2016
Med's Request
03-11-2017
Med's Done....
28-09-2016 - Remedial: 09-11-2017
Interview........
07-12-2017
Passport Req..
18-01-2018
VISA ISSUED...
22-01-2018
Update: Today I received the PPR. Alhamdulillah!
Question: I did my medical on Oct. 15, 2016. Which would make my medical expire. Although they havent said anything about remed. Can anyone please shed some light for me in this situation?
Congratulations! :) mmoin is right, they might have extended your medical. Rejoice the good news and leave else!
 

su005

Hero Member
Dec 30, 2015
619
132
Karachi
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
01-12-2016 In Process.......: 22-12-2016
Doc's Request.
14-12-2016
AOR Received.
07-12-2016
File Transfer...
SA: 16-12-2016
Med's Request
03-11-2017
Med's Done....
28-09-2016 - Remedial: 09-11-2017
Interview........
07-12-2017
Passport Req..
18-01-2018
VISA ISSUED...
22-01-2018
Just received an email that they want to interview my spouse. The date is set for Nov 22.

Don't really get it since we were in BGC, I thought that was the last step.
This is strange and second case where after BGC in process, interview is asked.
 

MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Update: Today I received the PPR. Alhamdulillah!
Question: I did my medical on Oct. 15, 2016. Which would make my medical expire. Although they havent said anything about remed. Can anyone please shed some light for me in this situation?
Many congrats, spreadsheet updated.

Since you reside out of Pak, they have most probably extended your medical. Once you receive the visa stamp, look for the "valid to" date. This is the date by which you will have to land in Canada.
 

su005

Hero Member
Dec 30, 2015
619
132
Karachi
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
01-12-2016 In Process.......: 22-12-2016
Doc's Request.
14-12-2016
AOR Received.
07-12-2016
File Transfer...
SA: 16-12-2016
Med's Request
03-11-2017
Med's Done....
28-09-2016 - Remedial: 09-11-2017
Interview........
07-12-2017
Passport Req..
18-01-2018
VISA ISSUED...
22-01-2018
So many people are getting interview requests for the next month and it seems like random case files are picked, may be it depends on VO.

Hopefully they finish off the 2015-2016 cases this year.
 
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MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Just received an email that they want to interview my spouse. The date is set for Nov 22.

Don't really get it since we were in BGC, I thought that was the last step.
Spreadsheet updated. Order gcms notes asap to find reason of interview and prepare accordingly. Keep us posted. Good luck!
 

MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
No Just straight interview. The interview letter mentions about bringing additional proofs but they didn't ask for anything before.

At least it's soon... It seems people wait months just in interview queue.
True, the wait time for interviews have decreased.
 

MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
No Just straight interview. The interview letter mentions about bringing additional proofs but they didn't ask for anything before.

At least it's soon... It seems people wait months just in interview queue.
Is there age difference or any other red flag in your case?
 

fsiddiqui

Star Member
Sep 26, 2017
59
40
Is there age difference or any other red flag in your case?
Maybe, I'm 8 years older than her. Also there was 8 month gap between Nikah and ruskhsati/valima, and we applied after the rukhsati.

She also got a visit visa request rejected a few years ago.
 
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Eng_Mtl

Hero Member
Jun 29, 2010
241
41
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-02-2017
Nomination.....
SA Email March 19, 2017
AOR Received.
01-03-2017
Med's Request
07-03-2017
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
Not yet
VISA ISSUED...
Not yet
LANDED..........
Not yet
No Just straight interview. The interview letter mentions about bringing additional proofs but they didn't ask for anything before.

At least it's soon... It seems people wait months just in interview queue.
Hi,

My wife is also in Feb 2017 applicant and we have not received any further communication after medical and Sch A.

I wanted to ask you if you have seen anything in your GCKEY such as Interview required or recommended ? or GCMS notes ?

Are there any red flags you may see in your case, 2nd marriage, nikkah case etc ?

I am worried if they would send us interview request and I am in Canada right now. We also have a son now who is a Canadian citizen.
 

Eng_Mtl

Hero Member
Jun 29, 2010
241
41
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-02-2017
Nomination.....
SA Email March 19, 2017
AOR Received.
01-03-2017
Med's Request
07-03-2017
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
Not yet
VISA ISSUED...
Not yet
LANDED..........
Not yet
Hey I have the same case. My BGC was in process since 5 weeks and no additional documents were asked before, but we received an interview email just today :/
When did you apply and also was your GCKEY or GCMS notes indicated interview recommended ?