SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

[IrshadM]

Hi guys,

I recently applied for my PR with my wife (she's a Canadian citizen) as my sponsor. I would like to hear from someone with experience as to the impact the following factors from my case would have on both processing time and the likelihood that I would need an interview:

My wife and I have known each other for almost 3 years. We completed the Nikkah almost 2 years ago, and then finally legalised our marriage in Pakistan this past September right after we applied.

My wife is 11 years older than me.

She has travelled across the world three times to see me - in fact, she and our eight month old child are in Pakistan right now for a five month visit while she is on maternity leave from her job in the Canadian government.

I am named as the father on our child's birth certificate from Nova Scotia.

While she was pregnant, we applied two times for me to join her in Canada on a visitor Visa - I was rejected both times. We are now planning a third application, as she has no family nearby and is completely alone and very much needs my help. It's a long shot but we have to try.

If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer period please let me know what you think.

 

[IrshadM]

Hi there,

I actually have another question lol!

Does anyone know what's involved in the security and background checks? And what is the difference between a background check and a security check?

Thanks!

 

[MM345]

Hi guys,

I recently applied for my PR with my wife (she's a Canadian citizen) as my sponsor. I would like to hear from someone with experience as to the impact the following factors from my case would have on both processing time and the likelihood that I would need an interview:

My wife and I have known each other for almost 3 years. We completed the Nikkah almost 2 years ago, and then finally legalised our marriage in Pakistan this past September right after we applied.

My wife is 11 years older than me.

She has travelled across the world three times to see me - in fact, she and our eight month old child are in Pakistan right now for a five month visit while she is on maternity leave from her job in the Canadian government.

I am named as the father on our child's birth certificate from Nova Scotia.

While she was pregnant, we applied two times for me to join her in Canada on a visitor Visa - I was rejected both times. We are now planning a third application, as she has no family nearby and is completely alone and very much needs my help. It's a long shot but we have to try.

If you have any questions, I'll be happy to answer period please let me know what you think.

Few red flags in your case as compared to a regular Pakistani spousal application so looks like you will definitely being called for an interview in Pakistan.. Wife who is Sponsor is 11 years older, marriage legalised in Pakistan 2 years after getting married, applying 2 years after getting married, applying for spousal sponsorship after 2 trv refusals....

 

[Pk2017]

any idea how long pakistan police report takes. anyone have experience with Lahore?

Go to police station or facilitating center. They will ask you to give 2-3 photos and few more documents I dont remember now. And 50 rs for tcs. You will receive certificate within week at your home.

 

[MM345]

Hi there,

I actually have another question lol!

Does anyone know what's involved in the security and background checks? And what is the difference between a background check and a security check?

Thanks!

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/background-checks-explained.39578/

https://www.canadianimmigration.com/immigration-to-canada/federal-skilled-worker/security-clearance/

 

[rehan1104]

AOA guys,

In my GCKey, I am asked to provide/upload my passport along with a remed request. Why would they ask for my passport ALONG with a remed request? Has this happened to anyone else? So is this a ppr? What is this?!? I'm so confused...

 

[MM345]

AOA guys,

In my GCKey, I am asked to provide/upload my passport along with a remed request. Why would they ask for my passport ALONG with a remed request? Has this happened to anyone else? So is this a ppr? What is this?!? I'm so confused...

Did you get a 7 page passport request letter? that is a ppr and it asks to submit the original passport to a vfs centre.

 

[Samsid0520]

Asalam Alykum everyone,

Quick question; has anyone submitted additional documents while their file is in London? I visited my wife in sept of 2017 for a month in Karachi. I have pics and all, plus the e ticket and passport stamps. I would like to make a pdf file with all these documents and a cover letter. Speaking of which is there a particular format for the style of cover letter ?? (maybe i am being too professional?)

Anyways, any thoughts?

Thanks.

June 2017 applicant.

 

[MM345]

Asalam Alykum everyone,

Quick question; has anyone submitted additional documents while their file is in London? I visited my wife in sept of 2017 for a month in Karachi. I have pics and all, plus the e ticket and passport stamps. I would like to make a pdf file with all these documents and a cover letter. Speaking of which is there a particular format for the style of cover letter ?? (maybe i am being too professional?)

Anyways, any thoughts?

Thanks.

June 2017 applicant.

Yes lots of people submit visit proof voluntarily including me.
No exact format of cover letter required. It should just highlight yout trip dates , what have you included in the pdf etc.

 

[rehan1104]

Did you get a 7 page passport request letter? that is a ppr and it asks to submit the original passport to a vfs centre.

No, just a single page letter (so prob, not a ppr then ). This is what they're wanting: Passport/Travel Document: Please provide a copy of the biographic information page of a valid passport/travel document.

The thing we don't understand is why would they ask for this? And why these 2 things (copy of the pp + remed request) together?

 

[MM345]

No, just a single page letter (so prob, not a ppr then ). This is what they're wanting: Passport/Travel Document: Please provide a copy of the biographic information page of a valid passport/travel document.

The thing we don't understand is why would they ask for this? And why these 2 things (copy of the pp + remed request) together?

Don't know. Just upload what they have asked for and get re Med done quickly.

 

[MM345]

No, just a single page letter (so prob, not a ppr then ). This is what they're wanting: Passport/Travel Document: Please provide a copy of the biographic information page of a valid passport/travel document.

The thing we don't understand is why would they ask for this? And why these 2 things (copy of the pp + remed request) together?

plz provide your timline in the following format so I can add you to the spreadsheet:

Application received in Mississauga date:
Location of Principal Applicant (city):
Are you Sponsor or Applicant:
Sponsor is Canadian Citizen or PR:
Sponsoring husband or wife:
Sponsor Approval Date:
Application in Process date:
Upfront medical date:
Re-medical request date:
Re-medical performed date:
Review of Medical Passed Date (MYCIC):
Review of submitted document Date (MYCIC):
Background check in progress Date (MYCIC):
Additional document request date:
Additional documents that are requested:
Rukhsati Ceremony Performed (Y/N):
Nikkah Only Case (Y/N):
Second marriage for PA or Sponsor (Y/N):
Interview Date:

 

[kmood]

Meri application bhi wapas agayi thi kyun ke meine birth certificate nahi diya tha..phir dobara bejhi 1 month bad.. august 17, 2017 ko received hogayi...

Do they check everything and send it back or just tell you 1 thing that you skipped and send it back any idea? also my application was sent back on the 2nd and today is the 12th I still have not received it and I live in Canada

 

[r4rameezraja]

ALLAH k fazl se i rcvd pasport req today but can any one tell me VFS islamabad will be opn r not bcz it is written in PPR that will expire one year of medical date but my medical will b expire on april

 

[r4rameezraja]

and is this necessary to upload scan copy of passport on cic id