TRV Processing Time Updates for Pakistan.

[Bryanna]

thanks for your reply let me confirmed the tickets so i will send them all data to add as a traveling history as my plan is getting BIGGER lol like Doha, Baku, IStanbul then Amsterdam and then germany and vienna haha in 22 days

Around the world in 80 days..... with Canada as the last country to visit, of course

 

[torontian]

@Bryanna

I want to apply for visit visa for my wife. She has Govt. job in Pak, does that show as strong ties?
Her paystubs, letter of vacation on her payroll, tax form if applicable?

I am thinking to invite her for 45 days in Feb. Any suggestions you want to give, please? Should I show she will be here for 45 days?

Also there is a very small property in her name

Thankyou.

 

[Bryanna]

@Bryanna

I want to apply for visit visa for my wife. She has Govt. job in Pak, does that show as strong ties?
Her paystubs, letter of vacation on her payroll, tax form if applicable?

I am thinking to invite her for 45 days in Feb. Any suggestions you want to give, please? Should I show she will be here for 45 days?

Also there is a very small property in her name

Thankyou.

Hi,

First, on a practical note, her chances of getting a TRV approval are low because you're a Canadian/PR + she has a spousal PR application in process. It could seem like she doesn't want to remain in Pakistan while her PR is being processed.


To increase her chances (no guarantees, however):
1. Shorten her visit to 2-3 weeks max. preferably around national/federal holidays to explain why she is able to visit for few more extra days. A visit of 45 days indicates weak employment ties.

2. Employment: Her employment letter + leave approval letter + 3-4 months pay stubs + 6 months bank statements (to prove salary transfers) + Income Tax returns + 1-2 work commitment reasons to return to Pakistan by a specific date (with proofs)

3. A detailed day-by-day itinerary like a typical tourist + to meet you. Do ensure you do NOT use words like 'missing you', 'wanting to spend time together', 'did not spend much time together after the wedding', etc in your invitation letter or any other document

4. Her financial investments (bank term deposits, shares/stocks, pension funds, etc).

5. If she get any benefits because of her government employment then mention those especially if she will lose some benefit by being away for prolonged time.

6. Does she own property or land? Has she traveled to visa-required countries? Does she have any dependent family members? Any family event to return to by a specific date?


Cheers

 

[torontian]

Hi,

First, on a practical note, her chances of getting a TRV approval are low because you're a Canadian/PR + she has a spousal PR application in process. It could seem like she doesn't want to remain in Pakistan while her PR is being processed.


To increase her chances (no guarantees, however):
1. Shorten her visit to 2-3 weeks max. preferably around national/federal holidays to explain why she is able to visit for few more extra days. A visit of 45 days indicates weak employment ties.

2. Employment: Her employment letter + leave approval letter + 3-4 months pay stubs + 6 months bank statements (to prove salary transfers) + Income Tax returns + 1-2 work commitment reasons to return to Pakistan by a specific date (with proofs)

3. A detailed day-by-day itinerary like a typical tourist + to meet you. Do ensure you do NOT use words like 'missing you', 'wanting to spend time together', 'did not spend much time together after the wedding', etc in your invitation letter or any other document

4. Her financial investments (bank term deposits, shares/stocks, pension funds, etc).

5. If she get any benefits because of her government employment then mention those especially if she will lose some benefit by being away for prolonged time.

6. Does she own property or land? Has she traveled to visa-required countries? Does she have any dependent family members? Any family event to return to by a specific date?


Cheers

Hi , thank you for such a detailed explanation, it made things very clear what to get and what not too.

She can get most of these things easily it seems to me.

- My question:Its been 6 months since I met my wife, so I was thinking to include this. But its fine we can plan some vacation here I mean make a list of things to do in 3 weeks time, different cities.

She does own a small land, but she never ever traveled outside Pak. She has no dependents back home, but yes maybe there is a wedding coming in Jan 2018 last week.

Should I apply online or through paper application ????


Any tips what to pick?

 

[Bryanna]

- My question:Its been 6 months since I met my wife, so I was thinking to include this.

I would not mention this. It is understood but better not to state it openly.

She does own a small land,

Include the valuation + land ownership documents (translated into English by a certified translator) + if she earns any income from it (for example, agricultural income..... or is it a commercial plot which she intends to construct something then those documents)

but yes maybe there is a wedding coming in Jan 2018 last week.

Preferably a close relative or a close family friend. Do include the invitation, etc

Should I apply online or through paper application ????

Online. Not paper application because VFS Pakistan has been refusing to accept many critical documents which prove an applicant's strong ties/financial situation

 

[Mrmoody90]

@Bryanna
Just a quick question I emailed Sydney office on 3rd dec and no reply yet. I use to get a reply with in 24hrs and this time 10 days already no reply do you think I’m getting PPR soon that’s why they’re not replying ? Or I’m just thinking too much lol. Coz my wife is getting worried. She’s due in March/April.

I’ve even sent CSE but no reply... first time they’re taking this long to reply ?

Yes, perfectly normal. Hopefully, a TRV decision is on the way soon

 

[torontian]

I would not mention this. It is understood but better not to state it openly.



Include the valuation + land ownership documents (translated into English by a certified translator) + if she earns any income from it (for example, agricultural income..... or is it a commercial plot which she intends to construct something then those documents)

Preferably a close relative or a close family friend. Do include the invitation, etc


Online. Not paper application because VFS Pakistan has been refusing to accept many critical documents which prove an applicant's strong ties/financial situation

Perfect. Now this is how one should explain things .. it is very helpful. Awesome.

My wife gave medical last month. She does not have any official proof except for the receipt of payment I think. Also she is visiting less than 6 months still she needs a medical? I don't wanna get her medical done again.

I am filling app online, stuck on these question:
I can't book her flight as yet, so I cant have a booking. I am planning to just write the itinerary of the places we are planning to visit.

Also, type of visa : Visit or Family Visit or Tourism ? for my wife.

What you think?

 

[Bryanna]

@Bryanna
Just a quick question I emailed Sydney office on 3rd dec and no reply yet. I use to get a reply with in 24hrs and this time 10 days already no reply do you think I’m getting PPR soon that’s why they’re not replying ? Or I’m just thinking too much lol. Coz my wife is getting worried. She’s due in March/April.

I’ve even sent CSE but no reply... first time they’re taking this long to reply ?

Calm.... chill.... relax

Maybe they are taking longer for any reason.... right from a higher volume of applications..... to reduced visa staff..... to too many web form inquiries and emails.... to year-end holidays..... anything.

One bit of advice (although it's not my place to say it):
If it seems like you are stressed out and panicking then it would get to your wife too. And, in her condition she does not need this. She (and your baby) need to be relaxed. Give them the reassurance that the delay is *nothing* (if you get what I mean)

 

[Mrmoody90]

Yes bryanna. Thanks again really appreciate
But you know I’m her condition when she gets upset I’m really stressed.

Calm.... chill.... relax

Maybe they are taking longer for any reason.... right from a higher volume of applications..... to reduced visa staff..... to too many web form inquiries and emails.... to year-end holidays..... anything.

One bit of advice (although it's not my place to say it):
If it seems like you are stressed out and panicking then it would get to your wife too. And, in her condition she does not need this. She (and your baby) need to be relaxed. Give them the reassurance that the delay is *nothing* (if you get what I mean)

 

[Bryanna]

My wife gave medical last month. She does not have any official proof except for the receipt of payment I think. Also she is visiting less than 6 months still she needs a medical? I don't wanna get her medical done again.

Medicals are not required for TRVs. If required, the visa office would let you know.

Also, medicals are valid for 12 months. So the medicals she has done for her PR app are valid for her TRV app too.

I am filling app online, stuck on these question:
I can't book her flight as yet, so I cant have a booking. I am planning to just write the itinerary of the places we are planning to visit.

Don't book any confirmed tickets until she gets her TRV.

The detailed day-by-day itinerary would work fine.

Also, type of visa : Visit or Family Visit or Tourism ? for my wife.

Family visit

 

[torontian]

Medicals are not required for TRVs. If required, the visa office would let you know.

Also, medicals are valid for 12 months. So the medicals she has done for her PR app are valid for her TRV app too.



Don't book any confirmed tickets until she gets her TRV.

The detailed day-by-day itinerary would work fine.



Family visit

Hi Thank you

That clears alot of things, BTW should I get the letter of invitation notarized from Canada?

Thanks

 

[Bryanna]

That clears alot of things, BTW should I get the letter of invitation notarized from Canada?

Not sure about notarization for Pakistan apps. Do check with VFS Pakistan

 

[Omairi7]

Not sure about notarization for Pakistan apps. Do check with VFS Pakistan

Unless embassy requirement there is no need to notarize the documents.

 

[Omairi7]

I must say VFS Pakistan needs to inform their customers about Background checks at the time of submission just to make minds.

 

[KHALIDTORONTO]

Medicals are not required for TRVs. If required, the visa office would let you know.

Also, medicals are valid for 12 months. So the medicals she has done for her PR app are valid for her TRV app too.



Don't book any confirmed tickets until she gets her TRV.

The detailed day-by-day itinerary would work fine.



Family visit

Hi
Bryanna

I am reading your kind suggestion to this forum since last year. you are very helpful

I am a travel consultant in toronto .

new to this forum . good morning to everybody .......mrmoody.........omairi7........hamid607 ........ubfx .

I want to share my mother and father trv application process and trv medical requested by CHC abudhabi and how long it takes to process visa application .

TIMELINE

22aug16 trv applied vfs karachi for 3months , they visited toronto in 1999 for 81 days on trv

29sep16 unusual medical request received in email from CHC abudhabi with wrong place of birth written on medical forms .

I try to contact and email until jan2017 , IOM panel office and CHC abudhabi to solve this situations and send correct papers for medical exam

no reply

22jan2017 visa was refused after 5 months , reason medical exam request not done by applicants, you can apply again with new fees


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TIMELINE for 2nd TRV visa application

06mar17 upfront medical done at IOM KARACHI for mother and father

23mar17 letter received in regular mail from CHC new delhi for my father for additional medical test

09may17 additional medical test with chest specialist done for my father

09may17 TRV applied 2nd time for both at vfs karachi

23may17 again letter received in regular mail from CHC new delhi for my father for additional medical test

23jun17 additional medical test with cardiologist done for my father

29jun17 all medical results submitted in emedical system by IOM .

when i did not get any info until oct 2017 regarding visa processing , i email and call IOM karachi they confirm again submission of upfront emedical ,

but they inform me that previous wrong info medical papers sep2016 still required MEDICAL exam.for both father and mother.

03nov17 i send and case specific enquiry to cic web page according to the suggestion of bryanna in different threads

23nov17 reply from CHC abudhabi to upload upfront emedical papers in case specific enquiry sent

05dec17 reply from CHC abudhabi , dear applicant your application is in queue to review by an visa officer .we appreciate your patience and

contact you when application process is complete

12dec17 call from vfs global karachi to collect passport on 13dec17

13dec17 my parents sent me whatsapp visitor visa v1 issued multiple expiry 12/05/2021 for both parents

cool calm and wait no panic .

thanks