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    Canada or Australia Migration

    Hi folks... I wished to have a comparative idea about application costs for Australia and Canada... For Canada I know its a total of CAD 1040 (=490+550) for a single principal applicant Now what're the cost(s) like for Australian application? and are there any installments? Kindly please...
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    Pakistani's Interesting in Australian Immigration ?

    Hi folks... I wished to have a comparative idea about application costs for Australia and Canada... For Canada I know its a total of CAD 1040 (=490+550) for a single principal applicant Now what're the cost(s) like for Australian application? and are there any installments? Kindly please...
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    EMAIL AOR RECEIVED ON JUN 4

    congrats ! ..... good luck with the next stage. Cheers
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    Few Questiosn FSW - PMM, rupeshhari plz help

    Re: Few Questiosn FSW My non-expert response: Firstly lets establish the context of ALL your queries and that is = FSW APPLICATION to SYDNEY NS. This is the very first application. 1. No, you do not have to send any copies (notarized/non-notarized) to Sydney 2. No need of sending Syndey NS...
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    "Name change" query

    Thanks for your opinion rupeshhari, I have duly noted your reminder and your footnote as usual :-) I will do the necessary for my case.
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    London Office - Requested RPRF Fee, Medicals and Additional Police Certs

    My take is... that notarized copies of your visit visa and related entry/exit stamps should be enough to convince a sensible Immigration Officer (IO). In addition an explanatory note including Qatar Consulate contact would be helpful. Good luck dreamchaser
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    "Name change" query

    I appreciate your response rupeshhari... - Yes I did go thru the formal process, and that is how eventually my passport was stamped+signed officially by my embassy. - And yes, just like your suggestion, my passports are linked to each other, every time the previous passport stating that a new...
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    "Name change" query

    I appreciate the numerous reads on this post by now. I hope an answer or opinion is due soon. Thanking anticipation, Regards
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    Is The Visa Office Entry Correct One In form?

    Though I haven't been thru a situation like the one you describe, I feel there is a possibility that your case may be re-directed by CIO-Sydney to the London office. That's the least they should be expected to do in the name of goodness. As for the interview question,... my take is that you and...
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    "Name change" query

    Situation: My family name was missing on my original birth certificate since the beginning. Around the age of 18, I had my family name added officially to my lone first name one of my previous passports Q1: Do you call the above "change of name" in the first place? Q2: If so, then do I need...
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    OLD APPLICATIONS.....?????

    hi folks... kindof new here, and not really active... but still wished to express my support for the right cause. I had also noticed this trend since some time. My sympathies will ALL older applications who are being given the cold shoulder by CIC. I can only imagine (but very well) the dreams...
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    Marriage before visa interview

    Good question there... I'd like to know the answer too. Infact I'll go on to ask further... What happens if one enters into marriage after interview? and what if between final approval and landing?
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    A couple of quickies - (sorry for redundancy if any)

    thanks maharouf... so your answer to question 1 is yes if i understand correctly... that I am eligible for 17 points for 2 years of experience provided I can prove that each of my jobs matches the NOC occupation descriptions. Jobs both on and off the 38 shortlist. Right? Other folks.. please...
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    FBI Fingerprinting in Lahore, Pakistan

    I would like to second the query. Even I need to get police certificate from the US (state and FBI both I'm assuming), and I'm not in US anymore. Im in the UAE. I investigated a little bit, and didnt find a comprehensive procedure. While I continue my investigation, could someone please share...
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    A couple of quickies - (sorry for redundancy if any)

    Applying for FSW, Category 1 Declared occupation is one of 38 Minister-shortlisted occupations To-date work experience includes 1.5 yrs in the declared occupation, and (more than) >0.5 yrs in other NOC occupations. Question: Can I confidently claim 17 points for 2 years work experience in the...
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    Seeking Appeal / reconsideration procedure -- Expert opinion required

    Thank you for your time and opinion rupeshhari. I really appreciate it. It appears that some stinking luck is the final answer to my case. As I was just 1 month short on the 1-year (minister-shortlisted) occupation. Now altogether my application will be basically delayed 10+ months, as I...
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    Seeking Appeal / reconsideration procedure -- Expert opinion required

    Dear well-wishers, helpers, knowledgable people, If someone could take few minutes and contribute their opinion in my strange case: The following is the timeline of events. And following is the brief explanation followed by my query: Timeline + July 2008 - application submitted to London...