Spousal Sponsorship

[preh93]

Hello,
I applied for my husband's sponsorship on Feb. 25, 2014, and I got a reply from cic a month after,that it got accepted.
It's almost been a year now, and they contacted my husband last month and asked for some more proofs. When should I expect their next response?How long do you think it might take my husband to be here? I have heard that it takes around 9-11 months these days.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thank you.

 

[RajaJi]

Where is the file being processed, Visa Office/Country?

 

[preh93]

It's in the London visa office right now, and my husband is from Pakistan.
Thanks

 

[preh93]

Also they contacted him today, and asked for his 2nd medical examination to New Delhi?
thanks

 

[RajaJi]

Also they contacted him today, and asked for his 2nd medical examination to New Delhi?
thanks

Why New Delhi?

 

[preh93]

it says that clients outside India should advise their PP to send the results to India, and I have no idea. I am soo confused :'(

 

[RajaJi]

It is alright then, though does not make much sense (because your husband is from Pakistan). Another applicant, who posted on this forum, had their file sent to New Delhi.

CIC might have established a Medical Assessment Center / Processing Center in New Delhi.

or

It is a mistake

 

[preh93]

oh okay good because I was scared that it might be a scam, so do they usually send the VISA after the second medical if you know, and when do they usually take the interview?
Is there a way to contact CIC just to make sure that the email they sent is right and not a scam?

 

[RajaJi]

I edited my previous post.

Hopefully, they will finalize the application, provided everything else is complete (Security, Criminality etc.). If approved, VO will also ask for Passport to issue PR Visa.

 

[preh93]

Yes hopefully
Thanks for your help

 

[RajaJi]

Did your husband receive Medical Examination Form in the E-mail for Re-medical? If yes, Panel Physcian will be able to verify the IME# in the system. PP can check the system even without an IME# to find out if there is requirement for Re-Medical. That will remove any fears of being scammed.

 

[preh93]

The email says "reassessment of medical examination'', and it does have his IME number and the form attached to it.

 

[RajaJi]

Good. I guess then you do not have to worry about being scammed.

 

[preh93]

Do they usually have the 2nd medical before the VISA confirmation or they can have it before too, and how about the interview?

 

[RajaJi]

CIC may ask for Re-Medical if the First Medical Examination has either expired or there was some problem in the results. Medical Examination Results are valid for 12 months.

Request for Medical is not a guarantee that an application will be approved.

VO can ask the applicant for an interview at any stage, if during a review they determine that a personal interview is neccessary.