SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

[Titan55]

It's really nice to see so many March/April/May PPR's this week!

For those of you who have got PPR, what is the time limit on the letter that the passport needs to be sent? Planning a trip and we will be out of Pakistan for a couple weeks soon so want to be prepared.

 

[Sohaib89]

Hi,
I have sponsored my wife from Pakistan. We had nikah early this year in Pakistan. Although I had submitted proofs of communication when I applied for her PR, she got an email yesterday from IRCC London stating the following:

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Dear XYZ:
This is in reference to your application for permanent residence in Canada. In order for us to continue the processing of your application, we require the following documents:
> Communication, proof: Proof of communication (photos, letters, E-mails, phone bills), between you and your sponsor Please provide proof of continuous communication and any visits since the submission of this application This must be received at this office by: 2021/11/26
Please note:
All documents must be accompanied by English or French translations. When original documents are requested, notarised documents are not acceptable.
Documents sent as attachments cannot exceed 5 MB in size. Any attachment larger than 5MB must be divided into smaller separate attachments.
Each of the above requested items must be received in our office by the due date listed. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application. Please quote your complete application number on your correspondence.
Please return this letter with the requested documents.
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We have rukhsati in the first week of December but we have to submit proofs by 2021/11/26. Although I do have proofs but it would be great to have another couple of weeks so that we can submit a hard proof alongwith wedding pics. I have 2 questions:
1. Should she email IRCC London asking for more time?
2. Do we have to submit proofs by printing hard copy and sending them to some address or can we send them as attachments in the email. It is mentioned in the email that 'Documents sent as attachments cannot exceed 5 MB in size'. This makes me believe that we can send the proofs over email.
If anyone has gone through this recently, PLZ GUIDE.

 

[Titan55]

Hi,
I have sponsored my wife from Pakistan. We had nikah early this year in Pakistan. Although I had submitted proofs of communication when I applied for her PR, she got an email yesterday from IRCC London stating the following:

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Dear XYZ:
This is in reference to your application for permanent residence in Canada. In order for us to continue the processing of your application, we require the following documents:
> Communication, proof: Proof of communication (photos, letters, E-mails, phone bills), between you and your sponsor Please provide proof of continuous communication and any visits since the submission of this application This must be received at this office by: 2021/11/26
Please note:
All documents must be accompanied by English or French translations. When original documents are requested, notarised documents are not acceptable.
Documents sent as attachments cannot exceed 5 MB in size. Any attachment larger than 5MB must be divided into smaller separate attachments.
Each of the above requested items must be received in our office by the due date listed. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application. Please quote your complete application number on your correspondence.
Please return this letter with the requested documents.
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We have rukhsati in the first week of December but we have to submit proofs by 2021/11/26. Although I do have proofs but it would be great to have another couple of weeks so that we can submit a hard proof alongwith wedding pics. I have 2 questions:
1. Should she email IRCC London asking for more time?
2. Do we have to submit proofs by printing hard copy and sending them to some address or can we send them as attachments in the email. It is mentioned in the email that 'Documents sent as attachments cannot exceed 5 MB in size'. This makes me believe that we can send the proofs over email.
If anyone has gone through this recently, PLZ GUIDE.

Tricky question because proof of ruksati is a requirement before you can apply. When did you apply?

 

[T27]

It's really nice to see so many March/April/May PPR's this week!

For those of you who have got PPR, what is the time limit on the letter that the passport needs to be sent? Planning a trip and we will be out of Pakistan for a couple weeks soon so want to be prepared.

Hello,
30 days

 

[Sohaib89]

Tricky question because proof of ruksati is a requirement before you can apply. When did you apply?

I applied end of May. I very explicitly mentioned in the application that rukhsati was not done because you guys take a lot of time processing applications and that it will be difficult for the couple to live apart for such a long time.
Do I send them proofs on the email as attachments ?

 

[Titan55]

I applied end of May. I very explicitly mentioned in the application that rukhsati was not done because you guys take a lot of time processing applications and that it will be difficult for the couple to live apart for such a long time.
Do I send them proofs on the email as attachments ?

Ah that makes sense. It looks like they accepted your reasoning so far.

Put everything in a PDF and send them proofs. Because your ruksati is coming up, include the invitation cards, deposit receipts, etc. Include chats from different months (May to now) etc

 

[KiaraRose]

For those who got copr from Karachi, after how many days of this email did you get another email, your passport back and when did GCKEY update?

".... been received and is under process at the IRCC Office..."

 

[s.tamoor]

Hey guys just a quick question I’ve applied for Spouse Visa just a few days ago and was wondering how long before I can link my application to online account and also will I or my spouse receive any email that application has been received and under process ??

 

[armoured]

Hey guys just a quick question I’ve applied for Spouse Visa just a few days ago and was wondering how long before I can link my application to online account and also will I or my spouse receive any email that application has been received and under process ??

Should get confirmation (called AOR acknowledgement of receipt) in 30-90 days, at which point should be possible to link.

 

[Waiting_F23]

For those who got copr from Karachi, after how many days of this email did you get another email, your passport back and when did GCKEY update?

".... been received and is under process at the IRCC Office..."

My family friend who went through the process 2 months ago said it was fast... within 2 weeks... but given the lack of proper street adddresses in Karachi, it does take time as they dont allow pick up from VAC anymore due to covid restrictions. I'm not sure if you have the same process?

 

[Waiting_F23]

My family friend who went through the process 2 months ago said it was fast... within 2 weeks... but given the lack of proper street adddresses in Karachi, it does take time as they dont allow pick up from VAC anymore due to covid restrictions. I'm not sure if you have the same process?

I also wonder if going to islamabad directly will help speed things up

 

[Ma_faraz]

Can any tel me wht language did the interview we have to give? English or urdu? Can i give interview in urdu?

 

[Ma_faraz]

Im not fluent much in english

 

[KiaraRose]

My family friend who went through the process 2 months ago said it was fast... within 2 weeks... but given the lack of proper street adddresses in Karachi, it does take time as they dont allow pick up from VAC anymore due to covid restrictions. I'm not sure if you have the same process?

Can you ask your friend how many emails they got and what other emails should we expect after this one and after how many days? Also when does GCKEY get updated when it gets stamped? It's been 3 days since I got that email and my gckey hasn't updated yet. I heard that when they stamp the passport GCKEY gets updated and you see your copr on it too

 

[Titan55]

Strange 50% of the May applicants got PPR but Feb, March and April folks are still sitting... They are working backwards