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Has anyone hear had their appeal (full hearing) by video conference? Due to unfortunate events had to postpone my original date which was with Minister's counsel in person in Toronto and now I'm to appear for hearing by video conference in Toronto with minister's counsel in Ottawa. I don't know if it's better or worse. Please anyone with experience let me know thanks.
 
JYC said:
Just curious, did you hire a lawyer?

And from the forum members, any good recommandation of a good immigration lawyer in Toronto, thx!
I have hired IRCC consultant.
 
habeeb said:
Has anyone hear had their appeal (full hearing) by video conference? Due to unfortunate events had to postpone my original date which was with Minister's counsel in person in Toronto and now I'm to appear for hearing by video conference in Toronto with minister's counsel in Ottawa. I don't know if it's better or worse. Please anyone with experience let me know thanks.

My ADR is being held in Halifax Nova Scotia by Teleconference Dec 20,2016 from Immigration office Montreal Quebec.
Will let you know how it goes
 
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wait_so_long said:
What do you mean by cancel? Abandon your application before any kind of decision has been rendered by the visa office? Not proceeding with the appeal? Or abandoning the appeal?

If they haven't even reviewed your application yet, you are still allowed to send in additional evidence for them to consider.

I believe there has to be substantive changes in your circumstances before you re-apply, or the visa office won't even accept your application. Remember also, that they will still have your old application on file, and any inconsistencies with your new application will probably have to be explained.

This following article explains why you may want to think about re-applying vs appealing:

http://canadaimmigrationlawyers.ca/sponsorships/what-options-do-you-have-when-your-overseas-spousal-sponsorship-has-been-refused/

Going with the appeal process, it could take as long as three years, sometimes longer, before you get your visa, assuming the appeal is allowed.
Hi wait_so_long, I have seen you quoted from this site http://canadaimmigrationlawyers.ca a few times, just wondering if you have used them for your appeal?
 
JYC said:
Hi wait_so_long, I have seen you quoted from this site http://canadaimmigrationlawyers.ca a few times, just wondering if you have used them for your appeal?

No, we have hired a local immigration lawyer to help us with our appeal. Just liked the simple way that the firm explains the options after your application has been refused, reasons for pursuing an appeal, and consequences of appealing or re-applying.
 
JYC said:
Just curious, did you hire a lawyer?

And from the forum members, any good recommandation of a good immigration lawyer in Toronto, thx!

Patricia Wells is a good lawyer , you can search her on Google
 
wait_so_long said:
No, we have hired a local immigration lawyer to help us with our appeal. Just liked the simple way that the firm explains the options after your application has been refused, reasons for pursuing an appeal, and consequences of appealing or re-applying.

Thx wait_so_long, do you have any suggestion of immigration lawyer in Toronto?
 
JYC said:
Thx wait_so_long, do you have any suggestion of immigration lawyer in Toronto?

No, I am afraid I don't, as I do not live in the Toronto area. It's better to have a lawyer in the area where your hearing will be held. Not only to save on travel costs, but so that you can have face-to-face meetings with them. You can tell a lot about a person by their body language. They also have the advantage of knowing the minister's counsels that work for CBSC in the area, and know which ones tend to be hard-a##es, and have some insight into the specific biases (both good and bad) of the minister's counsel, their favoured lines of questioning, etc.

Choosing a lawyer for your hearing is not the time to cheap out, as losing the appeal may potentially set you back a few years (e.g. we've lost 4 years of our lives together due to the decision of a single visa officer, 4 years that we'll never get back), and now you'll also have a lost appeal on your record, which may make future applications more difficult. That being said, I've also seen a lot of people on this forum that successfully represented themselves. So I guess it depends on how complex your case is, and probably on your organizational and social skills.

I wish you the best of luck, and success with your appeal.

Edited to add: Not intended to be an endorsement of any kind, but this poster hired a law firm from Toronto and seemed to be quite pleased with them, albeit before the hearing:

tony000 said:
We have sent in Notice of Appeal in July 2016 and waiting for BlueBook. I would recommend you Niren & Associates they are one of best law firm in Canada and award winning as well.. They also have flat rates, does not matter how difficult your case will be they wont cost you more . Currently our case is under Niren & Associates's supervsion. These Guys are very co-operative, not money Lovers, Understand that its not only Appeal but the matter of lives, fast and Efficient in replying to your queries.
 
wait_so_long said:
No, I am afraid I don't, as I do not live in the Toronto area. It's better to have a lawyer in the area where your hearing will be held. Not only to save on travel costs, but so that you can have face-to-face meetings with them. You can tell a lot about a person by their body language. They also have the advantage of knowing the minister's counsels that work for CBSC in the area, and know which ones tend to be hard-a##es, and have some insight into their specific biases (both good and bad) of the minister's counsel, their favoured lines of questioning, etc.

Choosing a lawyer for your hearing is not the time to cheap out, as losing the appeal may potentially set you back a few years (e.g. we've lost 4 years of our lives together due to the decision of a single visa officer, 4 years that we'll never get back), and now you'll also have a lost appeal on your record, which may make future applications more difficult. That being said, I've also seen a lot of people on this forum that successfully represented themselves. So I guess it depends on how complex your case is, and probably on your organizational and social skills.

I wish you the best of luck, and success with your appeal.

Edited to add: Not intended to be an endorsement of any kind, but this poster hired a law firm from Toronto and seemed to be quite pleased with them, albeit before the hearing:

Thanks for your tips wait_so_long, I will keep that in mind.
 
Guys cnu naka experience na nawalanung 2,3,4 line sa Sponsorship Side sa ECAS ... eto nalang ang nakalagay dun

We received your application to sponsor xxxxxxxxxxxx on October 11, 2016.
 
soblue3 said:
Hi all finally some good news..14 months after winning the appeal got ppr email this morning. and i just called the immigration information line 2 days ago and they told me that background checks are still being done and then application will be transferred to Paris. I am just overwhelmed. I have not been active on here the past month or two because i was just getting too depressed and thinking my husband will never get to come or that they will make us wait much longer for some unknown reason. Well i just wish all of you here that you will get your ppr soon.

I'm so happy to here your good news, Finally you will be seeing him soon, i'm in the-same situation as you. twelve months gone after Remedical and police check has been done i'm still waiting, thought i will be spending the Christmas together unfortunately i'm in the same position but i'm still hoping.
 
Any news for People waiting for PPR, I submitted all updated forms end of November,how we know they will receive my ducumects?. Anybody has idea when they will send passport request.Please advise.
 
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Dhaksha said:
Guys i was refused on Aug 26th we appealed on sept 10th immediately in 15 days i got a letter to submit documents for them to decide so we sent documents related against our refusal to iad and minister councel they told minister councel wil write us back in 28 days now its more than 30 days we got our bluebook which again says submit doucuments. Pls help i dropped our lawyer also since he dint help us much

It was a week or more past the 30 calendar days when we got a response back.