Guys and girls,
Just wanted to post an update. We had the interview at Canadian High Commission this morning and Alhumdulillah my wife was issued visa and COPR right away
Thank you so much for all your support here. I would be happy to provide a summary here and field any questions you may have after:
-- We had to reach at 11 am; we reached diplomatic enclave at 9am. Diplomatic enclave had 2 modes of shuttle; economy and executive. Economy had a long line so we didn't go into it (about 20 ppl in wait). Executive had like 2 people in line but costs Rs.1000/person. Essentially executive shuttle is a corolla that takes you to embassy; economy is a bus. Not sure how frequently they arrive.
-- Reached embassy from diplomatic enclave in about 10 mins. (9 30 we were at embassy), after which we were sat inside and waited till 11 15 to be called.
-- They ask for you to hand over all your supporting documents when you arrive so be prepared to sort and get them ready. I believe the immigration officer uses this time to get a gist before he faces the candidate. When my wife went in the room for interview he had all her docs spread across his table.
-- Short interview for about 15 mins. Only interviewed my wife; I was in the waiting area and they didn't call me.
-- Told her after interview that decision was made and that they were issuing visa immediately if she had a photo and to wait outside. We brought extra photos so we got the visa stamped on her pp and COPR in about another 30 mins.
And that's it! Finally done after 19 months of struggle!