wjmund said:
Hi all. We win our appeal in Vancouver Nov.16.
I am headed into that Hearing room come February. I ask for someone to share their experience there.
Did you take a Lawyer? What are these IRB people like? Are there any Caucasians on staff?
I am not aware of the details of your case, but I notice it is such as mine, rejected in Hong Kong.
What kind of personalities will I be facing? Will there be negative innuendo or intimidation tactics?
Will they reach a decision rather quickly, once the examination/ interrogation period is finished?
Your experience could offer very valuable insight if you can spare a few minutes.
Such as others here, my spousal sponsorship was approved no problem. Then my Chinese wife provided all the correct documentation. She's healthy and legal. We've known each other for years, but at her interview in Hong Kong they took minutes to discount months of careful preparation.
I am told the facts and evidence had little to do with my wife's application refusal. I am told there is a cap on allowable spousal applications from that office. They have a monthly nor annual Quota. Spousal applications are the first ones to be rejected once the Quota is reached
I was told my same application would have had a much greater chance of success if submitted in Canada.
But please share some inside information with me. I am curious about the 'Crown counsel' . well I don't know what they are called. I mean the person who is supposed to run the procedure. Was this a man or woman? What is the gender make-up of this panel? Are 'mature' people working the Hearing staff?
I see a lot of younger government workers. Many don't care who gets hurt, as long as they can appear proficient enough to prolong their precious careers. But I have never dealt with this agency. Can you enlighten me?