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I really would also suggest that you try to live together throughout the application processing because you are considering a common-law application. This is something the immigration officers look for and they do not like it if you're living apart after this type of application, so I am told by...

Really sorry to hear this! Will you now pursue a full hearing? Have you had a lawyer throughout your appeal process?

No, you don't appeal to the high commission. You now need to deal with the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) and file your appeal there. Here's the link about the process: http://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/Eng/BoaCom/references/procedures/Pages/ProcessSpoPar.aspx Here are the forms to appeal...

That's how ours looks... They don't always ask for the passport in the beginning. Have you checked e-cas? It will say decision made eventually.

hot90, this seems like an official rejection letter to me. We received all of our correspondence by email, but they sent the rejection letter by mail with the passport enclosed. It also was just on a black letterhead, as if it is a logo just in the document. It also sounds exactly how they word...

We got our ADR letter in the mail confirming we won the appeal! One step closer... ;D

Really sorry to hear of your misfortune, MissDominica. They really can be aholes at these embassies, and it seems a common theme on this thread of rejected cases that these VO lie in their notes to prove their case. In our notes, it was as if the VO and my husband weren't even in the same...

Even we applied in April 2012 and have faced this discrimination. Backwards mentality is right. They really were horrible to us. Anyhow, we appealed and won, so now we're almost there! ;D Finally after 19 months so far, we're a step closer to our life together in Canada! :)

Hi Melanie, I'm really sorry to hear the rough time you're going through. It's really devastating when you are refused. Similarly, we were rejected back in January because of an incredibly racist and ignorant VO. The interview was utterly useless as he constantly interrupted my husband and was...

Thanks everyone! We can finally start our life together soon. :) The ADR Officer and Minister's council were both very nice, listened, and it was obvious they had actually reviewed our file. We basically went through a timeline of our relationship, so she was asking questions about this...

WE WON WE WON WE WON!! We won our ADR! It's such a relief!!! Thanks for all your good wishes. :D :D :D Finally some justice! 19 months of processing, now we know it's almost there!! I hope it is finished in Ottawa and not Delhi...

Thanks for your list of questions Simple and Gangogirl, and everyone's good wishes. Guguz our case is not out of Toronto. Just to give you a rough outline of the appeal process so far: End of Jan 2013- Interview and Rejected app the next day Early Feb- Rejection letter Feb 18- Filed appeal End...

We have our ADR hearing next week! We have a strong, well organized case, and a good lawyer. I just hope the ADR officer sees this and we have a positive outcome. We just want to move on with our lives together from all this immigration headache/injustice, already!! The past months have been...

@ Tunisianbride You're right, it's all about staying positive and looking at the end result. If a couple is genuine and truly love each other, everything will fall into place, eventually. I do appreciate there are many fraudulent cases, however, it seems they're not very good at determining...

Tunisianbride, that is horrible how much they have messed you about. I cannot believe they dragged it on for so long, particularly because of the cancellations. A big congratulations to you for your successful appeal and level of patience. You must understand especially well how heavy your heart...

We were refused in January of this year, thanks to an arrogant ahole of an immigration officer. After our interview (which he was totally unprofessional and rude during), we ordered the GCMS notes and it was as if they weren't even in the same interview! He totally lied and made things up...

Hello all, I recently received my call for an interview, but a very strange thing happened. CIC somehow also included another person with the exact same name and DOB in the email! The agent obviously looked up contact details by name and DOB, rather than the file number. I have spoken to the...

Believe me, Mumble, we understand how hard this is. It has put a lot of stress on us as a couple and individuals. This whole process is incredibly frustrating. Our lives are in their hands! We just try to remember, if you can make it through this as a couple, you can make it through most...

Sponsor is Canadian and applicant Indian. She is going to try to come from Canada. Our lawyer said it looks very good when this is done, even if the sponsor is just sitting in the waiting room, it shows the dedication to the relationship.

I think so!! One other thing that NDVO office did, which is really very bad, is they sent our interview email letter to someone else in the 'to' field! Strangely enough, someone with the exact same name and DOB. This surely is breaking many privacy laws, as this person has access to all of our...