Thread for applicants of NEW DELHI 2010!

[DNT2003]

June 16 is what I'm thinking too, and I really hope ND wrap up my case by June 16th! it would really make me very HAPPY!! I just can't wait to goto India to bring my wife, I have a good feeling the OCI whcih I've applied for will be finalized by end of May.

You've gotten a good deal on the tickets with Jet Airways, did you buy it through an agent or online?

DNT2003

Hey fprince............

I am going to india in june.................. unfortunately i did not get leave sactioned in may as its very short notice........ ( if i would have known that nd will work so fast i would have applied earlier) ....... so in by endweek of june and july first week she should be in canada...............I got tickets fro 1500 $ for return and for her I got ticket for 912$ single from bombay in jet airways..............

 

[DNT2003]

That's great, congrats on getting the visa!!!! I'll add your name in the list so we can all see the timeline

DNT2003

Here is my timeline..hope it will be helpful

Medicals Done : Dec 2010
Application filed : Feb 8 2011
Received in Mississauga : Feb 10 2011
E-cas was not accessible till March 7 2011
E-Cas changed on 8 March 2011 to decision made (Sponsorship)
21 March 2011 filed received at New Delhi
8 April 2011 PPR letter received(Date on the letter was March 28 2011)
Passport sent on 10 April & was received on 12 April
E-Cas on applicants side changed on 21 April 2011 with address and medical received
27 April Address disappeared in E-cas and re-appeared on 29 April with address,medical received and decision made
Received passport with visa on 3 May 2011.

 

[DNT2003]

Congrats waiting4it and cdngrl you both are now in waiting for VISA zone!!!!

Congratulations sid_dua finally approved!!! it has been long!

Congrats to sweetguy4u and challenger485 and you are the only two for this week...

fprince is officially #1 in the waiting game!!!, I can't wait to move him directly to GREEN!!

Congrats to deepiv and gaganmaan4u you've both made it to the BLUE ZONE!!!!! good luck with remaining steps...

Congrats airforcerally I never got to put you in the RED zone, you are now in BLUE zone!!!!

Congrats and good luck to Vegan for the... Interview... on May 04 - drdave passed the interview on May 02.. congrats!!!

This list is current as of May 05 2011, A lot of changes have been made, few friends have been removed, if you think your name should be put back on the list please PM me. Also about 3-4 new names have been added, if there is any mistakes in the data please correct me, just send me a PM (private message)

As of May-05-2011

Waiting for PPR

fprince: Filed: Nov 22, 2010 - File Transfer: Jan 4, 2010
CAN_2011: Filed Feb 10, 2011 - FileXFer: Mar 22, 2011 - FileRX: Mar 22 - eCAS: In Process (May 2, 2011)
common_man: Filed: unknown - File Transfer: Feb 15, 2011 - eCAS: In Process (April 7, 2011)
DNT2003: Filed: Feb 23, 2011 - File Transfer: March 23, 2011 - File Received: April 05, 2011 - W8ting 4 PPR
Girmi: Filed: Mar 15, 2011 - File Transfer: Apr 13, 2011
greymatter: Filed Mar 25, 2011 - File Transfer: Apr 28, 2011
gwalyat: Filed: Apr 08, 2011 - File Transfer: NOT YET


Waiting for VISA

charmz Filed : Oct 27, 2010 - File Transfer: Nov 23, 2010 : PPR: Dec 10 2010 - Still waiting for VISA
Jaskiran : PPRec 20- Still waiting for VISA
senshalu: Filed: Jan 07, 2011 - FileXFer: Jan 21 2011 - FileRXND: Jan 31 - PPR: Feb 22 - Still waiting for VISA
asurania: File Transfer: Feb 17, 2011 : PPR: March 10 - Still waiting for VISA
meateater PPR Mar 18 - Still waiting for VISA
HopefulWaiting Filed: Feb 07, 2011 - FileXFer: Mar 03 - PPR: Mar 24, 2011 - Still waiting for VISA
Vegan: PPR: Apr 04 2011 - Interview: May 4, 2011... Good luck
brin Filled : Feb 17, - File Transfer: March 28, : PPR : Apr 04 2011 - Still waiting for VISA
benjo: Filedec 22, 2010 - Doc's Req:Jan 21, 2011 - FileXfer: Mar 28, 2011 - PPR: Apr 07, 2011 - Still Waiting for VISA
avibis Filed:Jan 18, 2011 - File Transfer: Feb 14, 2011 - PPR: Apr 12 2011 - Still waiting for VISA
FebPR: Filed: Feb 18, 2011 - FileXfer: March 23 - FileRX: Apr 05 - PPR: Apr 15 2011 - Still waiting for VISA
gaganmaan4u: Filed: Mar 01, 2011 - FileXfer: Mar 29 - FileRX: Apr 05, - PPR: Apr 15 2011 - Still waiting for VISA
airforcerally: Filed Feb 09, 2011 - FileXFer: Mar 09 - FileRX ND: Mar 22 - PPR: Mar 28 (Rx-Apr 29) Slow Post - W8t for VISA
deepiv: Filed: Jan 27, 2011 - Retrnd: Feb 27, - ReFiled: Mar 29 - FXfer: April 04 - FRx: Apr 11 - PPR: Apr 18 - W8t for VISA
cdngrl: Filed: Feb 10, 2011 - FileXfer: Mar 16 - FileRX: Mar 28 - PPR: Apr 07 (Rx-May 02 - slow IPS) - W8ting for VISA
waiting4it: Filed: Mar 09, 2011 - FileXFer: Apr 14 - FileRX: Apr 18 - PPR: Apr 27 (Rx-May 04) - W8thing for VISA


Approved

Adihanda: PPR: Jan 12: Approved on 31 Jan,2011....Congrats
GoodnewsPR : Feb 23 - Approved on March 6 2011.....Congrats
Missinghim: PPR: Jan 19: - Approved on March 8 2011....Congrats
PandaPR : Feb 23 - Approved on March 8 2011....Congrats
Waiting4u: PPR: Jan 10- Approved on March 12 2011...Congrats
CanuckWaiting : Approved on March 12 2011....Congrats
Kenny4: Approved on March 17 2011 ....Congrats
Sanyrog: PPR: Dec 22 Approved on March 17 2011 ....Congrats
Sank: PPR: March 3 : Approved Mar 24 2011 ....Congrats
Itwillhappensoon : PPR: Jan 31 : Approved Mar 27 2011 ....Congrats
nylalisa: PPR: Jan 31 : Interview: March 30,2011 : Approved on March 30 2011... Congrats
waitingforwife: PPR: Jan 25 : Approved on April 04 2011... Congrats
Vish: PPR: Feb 23 : Approved on April 09 2011... Congrats
nb8285 Filed:Jan 31, 2011 - File Transfer:Feb 25 - PPR: Mar 18 : Approved on Apr 04 2011...Congrats
ohohogirl:Filed:Nov 17,2010-FileXferec 15 - PPR:Jan 10,2011 - Interview Apr 18 - Approved on April 18 2011...Congrats
Supercharger PPR: Mar 03, 2011 - Approved on April 22, 2011... Congrats
coolananda PPR: Mar 18, 2011 - Approved on April 14, 2011... Congrats
svinjam Filed: Feb 15 2011 - PPR: Apr 02 - Approved (eCAS) on April 23, 2011... Congrats
def_col_male: File Transfer: Feb 16,2011 : PPR: Mar 24 - Approved April 21... Congrats
lama21 Filed : Feb 10, 2011 - FileXFer: Mar 22 : PPR: Apr 09 - Approved (eCAS) April 23... Congrats
annael2: Filed: Jan 19, 2011 - FileXFer: Feb 10 : PPR: Mar 23 - Approved April 21... Congrats
challenger485 Filed: Feb 9 2011 - FileXFer: Mar 08 - PPR: Apr 06 - eCAS: InProcess(Apr-20) - Approved(eCAS) Apr 30...Congrats
bhupinder78 Filed: Nov 17 2010 - FileXFer: Dec 13 - PPR: Jan 20 2011 - Approved Apr 24...Congrats
drdave: Filed: Jan 26 2011 - PPR: Mar 10 2011 - Interview: May 02 - Approved on May 02 2011...Congrats
sid_dua: File Transfer: Oct 28 - PPR: Unknown - Approved (eCAS) on May 02 2011.... Congrats!!!
sweetguy4u: Filed: Feb 8, 2011 - FileXfer: Mar 8 - FileRX: Mar 21 - PPR: Mar 28 - Approved on Apr 29...Congrats

 

[DNT2003]

yes finally, how does the passport feel with that shiny sticker eh?

DNT2003

got visa finally....

 

[DNT2003]

This is a good sign, I have a good feeling your PPR is in the mail, you should have in few days!!! send the passport as soon as you get the PPR, and after they receive your PPR, I have a good feeling they will stamp it with the VISA in about 2 weeks... you are looking to have your passport with the VISA by end of May from what I can see!

Congrats once again!!!!

DNT2003

Guys,

There is an update in my e-case status:

We received ******* application for permanent residence on March 22, 2011.

We started processing ******* application on May 2, 2011.

Medical results have been received.

Although, we are still waiting for a PPR.

 

[fprince]

Yes the dollar is doing really well, this was the rate US$ used to get... I'm glad we beat the US, how do you send the money to india?

DNT2003

I sent $1000 and the payout was INR 46,043 not bad...
Western Union is what i use and being a member i had to pay $12 transaction fee.

 

[DNT2003]

That's not bad, but look out for MONEY GRAM the one offered by Canada POST, I always find Canada Post have better exchange rate than even our Canadian Banks!

DNT2003

I sent $1000 and the payout was INR 46,043 not bad...
Western Union is what i use and being a member i had to pay $12 transaction fee.

 

[DNT2003]

Vegan we are waiting for you, please update us with how the interview went, and the outcome of the interview.

Thanks

DNT2003

 

[annael2]

I heard they send the passport through the registered mail, so it should be given priority, unless IPS has no proper procedure in place for such type of mail. I know there are lazy postman, hence we give them few hundred rupees so they can provide exlusive service, also it has become a habit of many in india about the little bribe, you will find few who are very good at NOT taking anything, and just doing their job how it should be done. And there are those who EXPECTS something in return from PUBLIC as well as their monthly pay.

If our police is like that then what can we say about other people who take rishwat for little other things they do...

The only way india can be #1 is if we have an upright ruler, who is HONEST, and the whole system of BRIBE just disappear, else the poor will always lose!

I may sound harsh, but I don't mean to attack anyone personally, just saying what I have observed.

DNT2003

I dont know about other parts of India, but i had great experiences with the cop and the postwoman!!
When i applied for PCC, the cop came home to verify and i was so apprehensive coz i never know what is the right way to "bribe" and my mother was also just standing by!
He very sweetly came verified the address, said it was hot, so we offered something cold, he refused to take it and immediately sent the report to the regional Passport office! He just did his JOB, without expecting anything!
ANd the post-woman.. well she comes once in a day and delivers everything on time every time
I think most often i do get angry with people who ask for bribes, but those are the times i walk out and say i am not paying up. the more u bribe people to do their job, the more u are encouraging it!

 

[parj]

Hello Guys,

I will be sponsoring my spouse soon, 2nd week of May, just in the process of collecting all the required documents. I would appreciate all the advice you may provide us with. I have a couple of questions:

1. How many photographs of each ceremony should we include? Ours is a punjabi sikh wedding so I was unsure how many pictures of both sides should I send. I was thinking like 5-6 each of the Vatna, Chunni, Kurmai, and about 20-25 of the wedding itself.

2. The Sponsor questionnaire asks a lot of questions that we have included in a letter that explains our case. Ours is an arranged marriage. we have included a letter explaining our case since it sort of is clearer. What other supporting documents can we send? We have our emails 2 months prior to our wedding our wedding bills, pictures of our honeymoon, jewelry recepits, etc?

3. My spouse had applied for an immigrant visa to the usa and due to some lacking documents, his visa was not issued and his case was put under 221g (temporary denial). He changed his mind after since he wanted to stay in India and pursue his business further. Under background declaration, he was technically not denied a visa since he had his petition to immigrate cancelled. Should we just make a written explanation on a separate sheet? Im really worried about that part and we really want to tell them the truth cos if we don't, they might make it an issue cos his passport has a stamp in the back that says "us visa application received" and it has a stamp from the passport office saying that he had applied for a police clearance certificate for usa.

Help us guys.

 

[gagansingh]

Hello Guys,

I will be sponsoring my spouse soon, 2nd week of May, just in the process of collecting all the required documents. I would appreciate all the advice you may provide us with. I have a couple of questions:

1. How many photographs of each ceremony should we include? Ours is a punjabi sikh wedding so I was unsure how many pictures of both sides should I send. I was thinking like 5-6 each of the Vatna, Chunni, Kurmai, and about 20-25 of the wedding itself.

2. The Sponsor questionnaire asks a lot of questions that we have included in a letter that explains our case. Ours is an arranged marriage. we have included a letter explaining our case since it sort of is clearer. What other supporting documents can we send? We have our emails 2 months prior to our wedding our wedding bills, pictures of our honeymoon, jewelry recepits, etc?

3. My spouse had applied for an immigrant visa to the usa and due to some lacking documents, his visa was not issued and his case was put under 221g (temporary denial). He changed his mind after since he wanted to stay in India and pursue his business further. Under background declaration, he was technically not denied a visa since he had his petition to immigrate cancelled. Should we just make a written explanation on a separate sheet? Im really worried about that part and we really want to tell them the truth cos if we don't, they might make it an issue cos his passport has a stamp in the back that says "us visa application received" and it has a stamp from the passport office saying that he had applied for a police clearance certificate for usa.

Help us guys.

@ parj...



send as many pics as u can....kurmai, roka ceremony, reception, ladies sangeet, gharoli, honeymoon pics etc...make sure that they are colored and clear. 2 per page would good, single sided.


for the sponsor questionaire, explain how the relationship was built (e.g. who introduced who, what date, day etc)...u can also explain this on a separate sheet of paper


for us visa, u only need to give the file number (if ur spouse had one)... u didnt had to write the whole scenario....they can ask for this later, if required



hope this helps


all the best and good luck

 

[parj]

Thanks Gagan=)

For the photographs, are you suggesting that I attach 2 each on an A4 paper? should I identify the people in it too??

I think that a lot people don't give out their US Visa file number. I was told that just briefly explaining the scenario works.

 

[fprince]

Thanks Gagan=)

For the photographs, are you suggesting that I attach 2 each on an A4 paper? should I identify the people in it too??

I think that a lot people don't give out their US Visa file number. I was told that just briefly explaining the scenario works.

I think somewhere on the guide or the forms it said...Pictures must be loose, don't send binders, DVD's etc...
I just sent them in different envelops, dating, engagement, wedding, reception & honeymoon.
Inside it had the relevant documentation as well..flight tickets for honeymoon, receipt for hotel stays, wedding card, etc etc..
Everyone does their own thing and there is no right or wrong..but the more evidence you provide, saves you time in the run.

 

[gagansingh]

Thanks Gagan=)

For the photographs, are you suggesting that I attach 2 each on an A4 paper? should I identify the people in it too??

I think that a lot people don't give out their US Visa file number. I was told that just briefly explaining the scenario works.

@ parj


for pics: 2 pics on a letter size paper, single sided. pics must be loose when submitting, no staples. have the pics arranged by the ceremony (roka, shagun, ladies sangeet, wedding day, reception, honeymoon) and take them to staples, tell them that u want 2 per page, colored, single sided and they will do it for u....for each occassion, i would suggest 40-50 pages (50 pages = 100 pics)....u dont have to identify the relationship/people in the picture....u can insert the occassion name in between....e.g. make 1 set for reception and insert a title page stating "RECEPTION PHOTOS" and so on.....the more the better....so by the end u will have around couple of hundread pics....



for us visa: i would suggest (rest is up to u)...to declare the number only...if u get in to explaining the scenario, it might get too complicated...remember...keep it simple, clean, focused and understandable....


additional things that u want to add in the file as supporting docs:
- copy of ur and family travel tickets to india
- copy of the visa from CGI india, if u r a canadian citizen
- photocopy of ur pp
- photocopy of ur spouse's pp
- photocopy of ur citizenshiip card
- original employment/job letter
- copy of t4
- copy of ur boarding passes
- copy of wedding cards
- copy of catering receipts
- copy of shoppping receipts (clothes, jewellery etc)
- copy of travel tickets if u went anywhere within india after ur marriage (via rail, air etc)
- courier receipts of the wedding cards (if cards were sent in to the other city)
- copy of banquet hall booking receipt
- copy of letter from Gurudwara registration
- copy of marriage registration certificate
- pics of places like Amritsar or to ur relatives
- copy of emails/communication proof (telephone bills, chat log etc)
- copy of pre/post marriage communication
- original PCC from police
- original receipt of medicals
- copy of newspaper cutting stating ur name change
- copy of bill for photographer
- copy of graduation certificates of ur spouse


no dvd's, binders ---- cpc mississauga will not accept it and will return the package


hope this helps


good luck in the process

 

[fprince]

Gagan WOW you are a pro now ! are you preparing yourself for something .....