APPLICATIONS INCLUDED IN
CAPPING
Note:-Website provides an estimate only of the
applications included in the cap .
Stage 1-Application unchecked (not opened) is not counted as
being received.
- When you mail CIC, if your application is at stage 1 you will
receive a reply that there is no record of yours with them .
Stage 2-Application checked for completeness is counted as
received. Once application is checked and seen as complete
it is counted as submission.
At stage 2, the CIC officers do the following:-
1. Check that all forms are properly filled and completed.
2. Check that forms are signed and dated.
3. Relevant copies of documentary evidence are submitted along
with the application.
Note:-Your application will be marked with pencil or red pen and
you will be assigned UCI #
Condition 1: If stage 2 is not satisfactory, application will be
returned and not charged.
Condition 2: If stage 2 is satisfactory, application goes into
processing and charged.
All applications at condition 2 will be counted towards CAPPING.
Stage 3: Eligibility review
Stage 2 goes into further processing where applications are
checked against the 6 factors of the FSWP.
All applications that go into stage 3 will be charged with no refund
and this may attract either:
1. PER-Positive Eligibility Review
2. NER-Negative Eligibility Review
At this point, you will receive an email from CIC about a PER or
NER.
From this point if you receive a PER mail with UCI #, application #
& receipt # and your file will be transferred
to your local visa office for further processing.
For a NER, you will receive a mail stating that your application
can't be processed further for not meeting the
eligibility requirements of FSW.