Hi
mhtjy said:
My files processing started in Jan – 2005 at New Delhi then I moved Canada on Student visa. I have student visa up to July 2009 so
1. Can I transfer my PR - Skilled Worker file from New Delhi to Buffalo CHC?
2. How much time dose it take to transfer?
3. Where can I get information on this matter?
You can try, read OP 1 of the manuals. Here is what CIC says about file transfers.
"Visa offices are not required to transfer applications for permanent or temporary residence to
Canada upon the request of applicants or their designated representatives.
Visa offices should transfer files only if that transfer would enhance program integrity. Conversely,
visa offices should refuse to transfer files if such a transfer diminishes program integrity. Officers
should consider consulting potential receiving visa offices to seek assistance in finalizing cases
before transferring a file.
The onus is on the applicant to demonstrate that the transfer of their file would not compromise
the integrity of the application evaluation process.
Program integrity includes issues such as ability to effectively evaluate documents; knowledge of
local security and criminality environments; or familiarity with business practices and procedures.
Other factors may be taken into account when evaluating the impact of a file transfer on the
program integrity of visa programs.
As part of program integrity considerations, officers should also be mindful that the intent of R11 is
to ensure that, as much as possible, visa applications are reviewed by the offices with the local
knowledge and expertise necessary to conduct an effective case review.
While the Regulations define where an application must be submitted, they do not stipulate where
an application must be processed. At times, visa offices may independently decide that issues of
program integrity merit the transfer of an application to another visa office. In these cases, the visa
office should immediately inform the applicant of the file transfer. When transferring files, visa
offices should be mindful of the resource implications for the receiving visa office and, therefore,
should notify the receiving visa office of upcoming transfers, particularly multiple transfers. When
transferring a file to another office, officers should ensure that the reasons for the transfer are
clearly documented."
