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Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

pbandj

Newbie
Apr 24, 2015
5
0
Hi, please could I be added to the spreadsheet. Thanks Andrew-Brit for maintaining it!

-Date application received in Mississauga - 8th May 2015
-Whether you applied as Married or Common-Law - Common-law
-Date of sponsor approval - 13th July 2015
-Which office is processing Phase 2 of your application (will say on your sponsor approval letter/email) - London
-Date the permanent residence status changed to In Process on ECAS - October 10th
-Date(s) of any other requests you've had - None
-Whether or not the principal applicant is non-visa exempt - Visa exempt
-Current location of the principal applicant- closest major city is fine if you don't want to be too specific! - Vancouver, BC
-Date of medical exam - 20th April 2015
 

Tvgt

Full Member
Nov 30, 2013
48
4
Ottawa, ON
Visa Office......
OTT/LON - Common Law
App. Filed.......
31-03-2015
Doc's Request.
22-09-2015 - in process
AOR Received.
07-04-2015
File Transfer...
01-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
10-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
30-10-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-11-2015
LANDED..........
Landing: 14th Dec 2015
Just got COPR by email at 1:50am!!! OMG!! Whoop whoop!! :eek: :p :) :D ;D
 

andrew-brit

Champion Member
Jan 16, 2014
1,651
149
Calgary, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-09-2014
Doc's Request.
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
SA: 31-10-2014 In Process: 07-09-2015
File Transfer...
31-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014 extended until 19-10-2016
Passport Req..
DM 05-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-12-2015
LANDED..........
30-12-2015
Thanks blink, I doubt ECAS will update over the weekend, I know that it has in the past but I do not feel lucky! Please let me know if LVO request any additional docs (like passport scan, photos and updated information chart) as gander who got the same request as you was told he would be contacted within 10 days - not sure if they mean this is when they will send COPR out or they will request something.

pbandj: Welcome! I have added you to the sheet, keep us up to date on the progress of your application by posting in this thread. Bookmark it by pressing Ctrl+D.

Tvgt: Spreadsheet updated! Congrats!
 

triplem

Newbie
Jun 23, 2015
2
0
Hi everyone.....just a couple of questions if anyone can help.

Application sent to Mississauga May 2015
Stage 1 approval in July 2015
Filing for PR outland as my husband still resides in England.

Request for medical in July, completed Aug 4, 2015.

Email recieved today requesting confirmation of medical also to go for his police check and to pay fees for PR. Does this mean that we are close??? Or just part of the process?

Thanks for any help at all!!!
 

Mary23

Star Member
Sep 25, 2015
71
0
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-04-2014
Doc's Request.
09-12-2014, 25-03-2015
Med's Request
25-03-2015, 25-05-2016
Med's Done....
First medical upfront 2014, Second med 16-04-2015, Third medical done 20-06-2016
Passport Req..
04-08-2016
VISA ISSUED...
17-08-2016
Andrew i have missed only couple of points from your list.

-Date application received in Mississauga....April 9, 2014
-Whether you applied as Married or Common-Law....Married
-Date of sponsor approval.....May 29, 2014
-Which office is processing Phase 2 of your application (will say on your sponsor approval letter/email)....London visa office
-Date the permanent residence status changed to In Process on ECAS.....july 9,2015
-Date(s) of any other requests you've had.....dec 9,2014 (uk marriage certificate, proof how we met, how our relationship started)...march 25, 2015 (request of PR fees, second medical, photos of myself and my husband after marriage, and photos of me, my husband and daugher during my each visit to my husband, my passport copies showing exit/entry to UK).....August 27, 2015 (request of updated schedule A).
-Whether or not the principal applicant is non-visa exempt... i dont know what does this means
-Current location of the principal applicant- closest major city is fine if you don't want to be too specific!....He used to live in London uk, moved to Karachi pakistan in sept. 2015.
-Date of medical exam...up front medical exam and then second medical on april 16, 2015...
 

paknew

Hero Member
Jan 22, 2015
539
3
123
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-03-2014
Doc's Request.
Updated forms Request.: 2-May-2015 -- Submitted on 12-May-2015 -- Passport copy and recent pictures submission requested on 25-Nov-2016 -- Submitted 30-Nov-2016
Nomination.....
N/R
AOR Received.
26-04-2014
IELTS Request
N/R
File Transfer...
26-04-2014
Med's Request
11-02-2015 (I didn’t do upfront medical) Status changed to "In-Process" on 11-2-2015 -- RE-MED REQ. 10-May-2016
Med's Done....
25-2-2015 -- RE-MED DONE: 12-May-2016
Interview........
Waived (Alhamdulillah)
Passport Req..
20-01-2017
VISA ISSUED...
Alhumdulillah received passport with visa and COPR on 7-Feb-2017
LANDED..........
InshahAllah in March-2017
andrew-brit said:
Thanks blink, I doubt ECAS will update over the weekend, I know that it has in the past but I do not feel lucky! Please let me know if LVO request any additional docs (like passport scan, photos and updated information chart) as gander who got the same request as you was told he would be contacted within 10 days - not sure if they mean this is when they will send COPR out or they will request something.

pbandj: Welcome! I have added you to the sheet, keep us up to date on the progress of your application by posting in this thread. Bookmark it by pressing Ctrl+D.

Tvgt: Spreadsheet updated! Congrats!
Hi Andrew,

Hope you are doing well.

Here is my timeline.

My wife is Canadian Permanent Resident.
Application received in Mississauga: 21-March-2014
After sponsor ship approval, file transfer to LVO directly: 26-April-2014
I didn't do upfront medical.
Received Medical request: 11-Feb-2015
Status changed to "in-process": 13-Feb-2015
Medical done: 24-Feb-2015
Status update "Medical results received": 7-Mar-2015
LVO start working on our file: May-2014
Request for re-submission of few forms: 2-May-2015
Send updated forms via email: 9-May-2015
Send updated forms via courier: 9-May-2015
Forms received by LVO as per tracking: 12-May-2015
Thru MP we came to know that our file is under "Background Check"
Order NOTE: 11-Oct-2015 (waiting for feedback)
 

Back2Victoria

Member
Mar 10, 2015
18
1
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-14-2014
VISA ISSUED...
04-12-2015
Damn.... We have had a request for more documentation. My Stepson (dependent of the applicant) had a police caution when he was 15. When we applied to immigration he had just turned 18 so we had to include a police certificate to disclose any offences. We have now been requested to send the police record of the incident.

They have also asked for more photos of him as well, but didn't specify how many, so we are sending 8 (again) as describe in IMM5562E.

Our challenge is we have to respond with all documents to CIC within 45 days (now 43 and counting) or our application may be refused, however the application for information on the Police National Computer (PNC) suggests that it takes 40 days in itself. Cutting it close! I'm planning to send the documents in two batches. On Monday we will send photos, cover letter explaining the incident, a copy of the post receipt for the PNC request, and a note about the possible delay for the police record due to the length of time it takes for a PNC request. We will then follow up by sending the PNC request when it arrives (hopefully before the 45 days are up). Has this happened to anyone else?

My recommendation to anyone that has any blips on their Police Certificate, no matter how small, to also request the police record for the incident ahead of time. We are stressing about the idea of our application being refused, but also upset that this will without a doubt add a minimum of a month onto our application.

On a more positive side... Go London! 14 DMs. Congratulations everyone! Happy Halloween.
 

canadian1979

Full Member
Sep 28, 2014
43
3
Visa Office......
Montreal
App. Filed.......
01-05-2015
Doc's Request.
CSQ received 11/08/2015
AOR Received.
28-05-2015
File Transfer...
06-07-2015 ecas status in process as from Aug 14 2015 Decision made 31 Oct 2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
11-04-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
Nov 7 2015
LANDED..........
Nov 18 2015
Tvgt said:
Just got COPR by email at 1:50am!!! OMG!! Whoop whoop!! :eek: :p :) :D ;D
congrats. i just checked my wife's app and it shows as decision made too.
i wonder if it's good or bad news though.
any ideas what's the next step?

My wife was planning to come here to wait for her PR. i guess it would be best for her to wait now.
 

andrew-brit

Champion Member
Jan 16, 2014
1,651
149
Calgary, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-09-2014
Doc's Request.
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
SA: 31-10-2014 In Process: 07-09-2015
File Transfer...
31-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014 extended until 19-10-2016
Passport Req..
DM 05-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-12-2015
LANDED..........
30-12-2015
canadian1979 said:
congrats. i just checked my wife's app and it shows as decision made too.
i wonder if it's good or bad news though.
any ideas what's the next step?

My wife was planning to come here to wait for her PR. i guess it would be best for her to wait now.
Great news! I do not see you on the spreadsheet, maybe I am still half asleep but I cannot see your info, can you provide the following:

-Date application received in Mississauga
-Whether you applied as Married or Common-Law
-Date of sponsor approval
-Which office is processing Phase 2 of your application (will say on your sponsor approval letter/email)
-Date the permanent residence status changed to In Process on ECAS
-Date(s) of any other requests you've had
-Whether or not the principal applicant is non-visa exempt
-Current location of the principal applicant- closest major city is fine if you don't want to be too specific!
-Date of medical exam
 

canadian1979

Full Member
Sep 28, 2014
43
3
Visa Office......
Montreal
App. Filed.......
01-05-2015
Doc's Request.
CSQ received 11/08/2015
AOR Received.
28-05-2015
File Transfer...
06-07-2015 ecas status in process as from Aug 14 2015 Decision made 31 Oct 2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
11-04-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
Nov 7 2015
LANDED..........
Nov 18 2015
andrew-brit said:
Great news! I do not see you on the spreadsheet, maybe I am still half asleep but I cannot see your info, can you provide the following:

-Date application received in Mississauga:- 1 May 2015
-Whether you applied as Married
-Date of sponsor approval:- 6 july 2015
-Which office is processing Phase 2 of your application (will say on your sponsor approval letter/email) London Visa Office
-Date the permanent residence status changed to In Process on ECAS:- 14 August 2015
-Date(s) of any other requests you've had: none
-Whether or not the principal applicant is non-visa exempt:- PA is british.
-Current location of the principal applicant- closest major city is fine if you don't want to be too specific! London
-Date of medical exam:- 11 April 2015
I thought i was on the spreadsheet but it seems that im on the 2015 spreadsheet. I have put the dates above.

My wife wanted to come in 2 weeks. Would you recommend that she wait instead? I guess she would have to send her passport?

And thanks for maintaining the spreadsheet Andrew. I hope you hear some good news too. cheers
 

andrew-brit

Champion Member
Jan 16, 2014
1,651
149
Calgary, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-09-2014
Doc's Request.
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
SA: 31-10-2014 In Process: 07-09-2015
File Transfer...
31-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014 extended until 19-10-2016
Passport Req..
DM 05-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-12-2015
LANDED..........
30-12-2015
Thanks, I have added you. 183 days for London.... What the!
 

Spud85

Newbie
Oct 21, 2015
9
0
Never thought the day would come but I when I logged on yesterday to ecas...it finally says DECISION MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The biggest scream from my wife echoed across Vancouver I think? Plus it was her Birthday yesterday...she said its the "best present ever!" I have to agree!

The biggest weight has been lifted... Believe me we had quite the night yesterday celebrating! The whole weekend will be a party! Will let you know when receive C.O.P.R.

Andrew Brit, Warzo, Taffy7 and everybody else out there I have everything crossed its your turn to wake up to those 2 words amazing words any day now...best of luck everyone!
 

Davmeister13

Star Member
Aug 25, 2014
91
12
Category........
Visa Office......
LON
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-11-2014
AOR Received.
19-02-2015 / SA: 22-02-2015 / In Process: 16-09-2015
File Transfer...
22-03-2015
Med's Done....
18-10-2014
VISA ISSUED...
DM 14/11/2015
LANDED..........
02/12/2015
Spud85 said:
Never thought the day would come but I when I logged on yesterday to ecas...it finally says DECISION MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The biggest scream from my wife echoed across Vancouver I think? Plus it was her Birthday yesterday...she said its the "best present ever!" I have to agree!

The biggest weight has been lifted... Believe me we had quite the night yesterday celebrating! The whole weekend will be a party! Will let you know when receive C.O.P.R.

Andrew Brit, Warzo, Taffy7 and everybody else out there I have everything crossed its your turn to wake up to those 2 words amazing words any day now...best of luck everyone!
Congratulations! Its only two words on a website but for us its the best two words you could have seen! Happy landing :)
 

andrew-brit

Champion Member
Jan 16, 2014
1,651
149
Calgary, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-09-2014
Doc's Request.
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
SA: 31-10-2014 In Process: 07-09-2015
File Transfer...
31-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014 extended until 19-10-2016
Passport Req..
DM 05-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-12-2015
LANDED..........
30-12-2015
Spud85 said:
Never thought the day would come but I when I logged on yesterday to ecas...it finally says DECISION MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The biggest scream from my wife echoed across Vancouver I think? Plus it was her Birthday yesterday...she said its the "best present ever!" I have to agree!

The biggest weight has been lifted... Believe me we had quite the night yesterday celebrating! The whole weekend will be a party! Will let you know when receive C.O.P.R.

Andrew Brit, Warzo, Taffy7 and everybody else out there I have everything crossed its your turn to wake up to those 2 words amazing words any day now...best of luck everyone!
Spreadsheet updated! What a great birthday present!
 

Tvgt

Full Member
Nov 30, 2013
48
4
Ottawa, ON
Visa Office......
OTT/LON - Common Law
App. Filed.......
31-03-2015
Doc's Request.
22-09-2015 - in process
AOR Received.
07-04-2015
File Transfer...
01-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
10-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
30-10-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-11-2015
LANDED..........
Landing: 14th Dec 2015
canadian1979 said:
congrats. i just checked my wife's app and it shows as decision made too.
i wonder if it's good or bad news though.
any ideas what's the next step?

My wife was planning to come here to wait for her PR. i guess it would be best for her to wait now.

I believe you should get an email either requesting her passport or as I did for a passport photo and photocopies of passport pages.