TRV March 2019

[GP_Canadian]

Hello Guys, I have got a Biometric request for Visitor Visa of my wife today.
But VFS isnt having any appointment available for next 15-20 days in Delhi, Chandigarh, Jalandhar. How to expedite this or am I doing something wrong.

 

[Patel Patel]

Hi, I applied for my grandparent on the 7th as well, but didn't receive any biometric request.

Did you pay the biometric fee at the time of the application? If yes, how did you inform CIC?

If your grandparents are over 79 years of age, then they don’t require to give Biometrics.

 

[PVM2019]

Appointment is must
I booked appointment on 8th March and it was showing dates after 16th March but next day it showed 12th March and I booked immediately.

If you pay rs 3000 than they allow you to give on the spot biometrics

Actually I reached there @ 12 am and my appointment was @ 2:15 pm so I asked how long it will take because I have to catch return train @ 5:35 pm than they told me you can give biometrics right now but cost will be rs 3000 extra

My suggestion is keep trying because appointment comes and goes because if someone cancels or reschedule than appointment comes that's what I saw on 9th March (not available for 12, 13, 14,15)
10th March available (12,13,14,15) for New Delhi

 

[Mayu15]

Hi guys, did anyone's status change after submitting the biometrics so far? And if so what was the timeline from the day you submitted the biometrics from the day you next heard from them?

 

[ridhi20]

Yes i applied on paper on 8th march and it was refused on 17th march. I am waiting for rejection reasons. I have got the passport nut no reason listed.

 

[deepax]

If your grandparents are over 79 years of age, then they don’t require to give Biometrics.

Thank you so, so much!

CIC website didn't tell on the biometrics questionnaire page this criteria but I was able to confirm it on another page on CIC.

You saved me a lot of anxiety.

Status has changed to Eligibility in Progress yesterday, btw.

 

[Mayu15]

Hi guys! So update : I have applied on March 7th through online and received my biometrics letter on March 8th. Unfortunately, there were no dates available until march 20th to submit my biometrics in Chennai, India. After my submission of biometrics on March 20th, it has mentioned the expiry date of the biometrics online but my status still shows as:
"We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes." And also my review of eligibility status shows as following : "Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility."

Now the problem is, when I applied for the TRV, I have mentioned that the dates I would like to come to Canada are from March 31st - April 15, for 2 weeks. I have also booked the ticket for march 31st- april 15 to show proof for returning back to India as one of my documents.

My question is, what if the visa delays beyond the flight ticket date which is March 31st, would it be okay if I can reschedule the ticket to another date, although I have mentioned on my application that I will be coming to Canada on March 31st? And would I have to submit this change to the VAC or it doesn't matter ? And it shows an estimation of 12 days for applications to be processed in India, so does that mean after the biometrics has been submitted, I need to wait for a few days to see the status change? Been very worried and anxious on what to do!

@Bryanna if you can please help me with this situation, that would be great!
Thank you so much

 

[Bryanna]

Hi guys! So update : I have applied on March 7th through online and received my biometrics letter on March 8th. Unfortunately, there were no dates available until march 20th to submit my biometrics in Chennai, India. After my submission of biometrics on March 20th, it has mentioned the expiry date of the biometrics online but my status still shows as:
"We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes." And also my review of eligibility status shows as following : "Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility."

Now the problem is, when I applied for the TRV, I have mentioned that the dates I would like to come to Canada are from March 31st - April 15, for 2 weeks. I have also booked the ticket for march 31st- april 15 to show proof for returning back to India as one of my documents.

My question is, what if the visa delays beyond the flight ticket date which is March 31st, would it be okay if I can reschedule the ticket to another date, although I have mentioned on my application that I will be coming to Canada on March 31st? And would I have to submit this change to the VAC or it doesn't matter ? And it shows an estimation of 12 days for applications to be processed in India, so does that mean after the biometrics has been submitted, I need to wait for a few days to see the status change? Been very worried and anxious on what to do!

@Bryanna if you can please help me with this situation, that would be great!
Thank you so much

It is not advisable to book tickets in advance. They do not assure visa approvals. Flight itineraries (provisional tickets) would have sufficed.

Visa decisions will be given even if your original travel dates have passed. You don't need to inform the visa office about the change in your travel plans

 

[Mayu15]

It is not advisable to book tickets in advance. They do not assure visa approvals. Flight itineraries (provisional tickets) would have sufficed.

Visa decisions will be given even if your original travel dates have passed. You don't need to inform the visa office about the change in your travel plans

Yes I agree, I have made a mistake by purchasing the ticket in advance but thankfully my ticket does have a refund policy if I cancel. Thank you for letting me know @Bryanna !

 

[bij4]

Hi ,
I am a canadian and I want to apply for a visitor visa for my wife online.
Should I make a GC key on my name and then apply for her? and what should i answer to the question use of representative?
Thanks

 

[deepax]

Hi, I applied for my grandparent on the 7th...

Got passport request on March 26th.

 

[attitudeguyz]

i applied from Pakistan no bio needed after 14 days changes to we are reviewing your eligibility

 

[Mayu15]

Got passport request on March 26th.

Congratulations! i am still waiting, status still show the same

 

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[PVM2019]

Rejected
Applied 8th March online Delhi
Biometrics 12th March Delhi
Rejected 28th March