CHC, Islamabad Spouse Sponsorship Timeline 2009 -2010

[whywait:(]

Salaam brother,

I'm glad you are having fun!! So what happens once your wifey comes...i mean you and your trips! will you be taking her along or leaving her behind?

I'm a sis NOT a bro 8)

jo kehna hay kisi ko bool day hum tu apnay mutalik bura sun kar bhi duwa daynay waloon mein say hain

whywait brother, trip is going great - thx for asking.

 

[whywait:(]

tanhayi and Lukan12,

Congrats to both of you, may allah give you all the happyness in this world and the after inshallah!!

and finally i got my visa today after such a long wait. thanks to Allah almighty and thanks for the support and assistance that u ppl provide during the whole process but i will never forgive CHC-Islmabad for spoiling my 2 years of married life. Allah ap sab ko bhi yeh khushi naseeb karay Ameen

 

[wish he was here]

Salams and good morning everyone.

I haven't been on in ages. Haven't been able to keep up with this forum either lol.
I have no updates from my side. I'm sure I missed out on a lot.

 

[jani99]

Dear jani99:



This is in reply to your correspondence dated May 6, 2011, addressed to the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, concerning the status of your wife’s application for permanent residence (APR).



We realize that those who have submitted their applications look forward to a decision being rendered within a reasonable waiting period after applying. We make every effort to deal with the applications we receive in the most efficient and effective way. However, the many steps involved in processing an application, coupled with the volume of applications, sometimes make it difficult to conclude cases in as timely a manner as we would like.



Family reunification is a priority of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Accordingly, every effort is made to complete the processing of partner and spousal applications as quickly as possible. In addition to meeting the statutory requirements of being in good health and of good character, the visa officer must be satisfied that the applicant is admissible to Canada, and, in the case of spouses and partners, that the relationship is genuine and not entered into for immigration purposes only.



In addition, maintaining the integrity of our immigration program is a priority of the Government of Canada. Individuals who want to live permanently in Canada must meet certain requirements which include medical, criminality and security clearances. These requirements exist to protect the interests and safety of Canadians.



CIC conducts background checks by working together with partner agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Canada Border Services Agency, medical authorities and agencies of foreign governments. Background screening processes are non-discriminatory and universal in their application. Any delays or requirements that our partner agencies may require in providing input are something over which we have no control. In addition, background and medical examination results are usually valid for a 12-month period. Should background or medical clearances expire during the application process, the applicant is required to update their results.



The need for further analysis of some cases by immigration and/or visa officials can also result in further delays. In addition, incomplete applications, failure to provide additional information, complexity of a case, difficulty in communicating with an applicant(s) or accompanying or non-accompanying dependant(s), previous dealings with Canadian immigration officials, inadmissibility issues (criminality, medical condition) can contribute to processing delays. Multiple residences and/or employment, education and business dealings in different geographical areas, can also significantly delay the background clearance process. In this situation, clearances or verifications of documents must be obtained from different issuing authorities in many jurisdictions. The onus rests on the applicant to prove that he or she has met the requirements for entry to Canada or that admission would not be contrary to legislative requirements.



Our records confirm that your wife’s APR was received at the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad in May 2010 and is currently in queue to be reviewed by an officer. Current statistics based on historical processing data indicate that officers in Islamabad are finalizing 80% of applications in this category in approximately 21 months from the date of receipt of the completed application. Therefore, it appears that this application is proceeding normally with no unexpected or unwarranted delays. Please be assured that your wife will be contacted should visa officers require additional information, documentation or a personal interview.



Further information on processing times can be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/fc-spouses.asp#africa.



A request by an applicant to have expedited processing is understandable. However, in the interest of fairness and program integrity, our policy is to process applications in the order in which they are received. To move one file ahead in the queue would not be fair to the many applicants in similar situations who had applied earlier.



I would also like to say that, while there is no embargo on communicating with Canadian immigration offices about the status of individual immigration cases, it is in everyone’s interest to minimize these contacts since the time taken to respond to representations may be spent at the expense of ongoing case work.



CIC has established service standards which are commitments to a specific level of service that clients can expect to receive under normal circumstances. These service standards are based on past experience, as assessment of our business processes and what we aim to achieve. Factors such as incomplete applications, the need for additional information, implementation of changes in CIC operations or other issues beyond our control may affect our ability to meet these service standards.



We have adopted a phased approach to implementation service standards, and have implemented such standards for four specific CIC services to date. For more information on our current service standards, please refer to our Web site at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/service-standards.asp.



I hope that this information is of assistance.



D. Kit

Ministerial Enquiries Division



This electronic address is not available for reply.

 

[tuco]

Osama bin Laden ke Akhari Elfaz.................................Aaj Pakistan wich Bijli honde te main gun de jaga viper na pharda fire keren waste

;D ;D ;D

 

[wes786]

Salams and good morning everyone.

I haven't been on in ages. Haven't been able to keep up with this forum either lol.
I have no updates from my side. I'm sure I missed out on a lot.

A few have received PPR in the last 3 weeks or something. You havnen't missed much!

 

[became-a-loner]

Dear jani99:



This is in reply to your correspondence dated May 6, 2011, addressed to the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, concerning the status of your wife's application for permanent residence (APR).



We realize that those who have submitted their applications look forward to a decision being rendered within a reasonable waiting period after applying. We make every effort to deal with the applications we receive in the most efficient and effective way. However, the many steps involved in processing an application, coupled with the volume of applications, sometimes make it difficult to conclude cases in as timely a manner as we would like.



Family reunification is a priority of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Accordingly, every effort is made to complete the processing of partner and spousal applications as quickly as possible. In addition to meeting the statutory requirements of being in good health and of good character, the visa officer must be satisfied that the applicant is admissible to Canada, and, in the case of spouses and partners, that the relationship is genuine and not entered into for immigration purposes only.



In addition, maintaining the integrity of our immigration program is a priority of the Government of Canada. Individuals who want to live permanently in Canada must meet certain requirements which include medical, criminality and security clearances. These requirements exist to protect the interests and safety of Canadians.



CIC conducts background checks by working together with partner agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Canada Border Services Agency, medical authorities and agencies of foreign governments. Background screening processes are non-discriminatory and universal in their application. Any delays or requirements that our partner agencies may require in providing input are something over which we have no control. In addition, background and medical examination results are usually valid for a 12-month period. Should background or medical clearances expire during the application process, the applicant is required to update their results.



The need for further analysis of some cases by immigration and/or visa officials can also result in further delays. In addition, incomplete applications, failure to provide additional information, complexity of a case, difficulty in communicating with an applicant(s) or accompanying or non-accompanying dependant(s), previous dealings with Canadian immigration officials, inadmissibility issues (criminality, medical condition) can contribute to processing delays. Multiple residences and/or employment, education and business dealings in different geographical areas, can also significantly delay the background clearance process. In this situation, clearances or verifications of documents must be obtained from different issuing authorities in many jurisdictions. The onus rests on the applicant to prove that he or she has met the requirements for entry to Canada or that admission would not be contrary to legislative requirements.



Our records confirm that your wife's APR was received at the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad in May 2010 and is currently in queue to be reviewed by an officer. Current statistics based on historical processing data indicate that officers in Islamabad are finalizing 80% of applications in this category in approximately 21 months from the date of receipt of the completed application. Therefore, it appears that this application is proceeding normally with no unexpected or unwarranted delays. Please be assured that your wife will be contacted should visa officers require additional information, documentation or a personal interview.



Further information on processing times can be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/fc-spouses.asp#africa.



A request by an applicant to have expedited processing is understandable. However, in the interest of fairness and program integrity, our policy is to process applications in the order in which they are received. To move one file ahead in the queue would not be fair to the many applicants in similar situations who had applied earlier.



I would also like to say that, while there is no embargo on communicating with Canadian immigration offices about the status of individual immigration cases, it is in everyone's interest to minimize these contacts since the time taken to respond to representations may be spent at the expense of ongoing case work.



CIC has established service standards which are commitments to a specific level of service that clients can expect to receive under normal circumstances. These service standards are based on past experience, as assessment of our business processes and what we aim to achieve. Factors such as incomplete applications, the need for additional information, implementation of changes in CIC operations or other issues beyond our control may affect our ability to meet these service standards.



We have adopted a phased approach to implementation service standards, and have implemented such standards for four specific CIC services to date. For more information on our current service standards, please refer to our Web site at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/service-standards.asp.



I hope that this information is of assistance.



D. Kit

Ministerial Enquiries Division



This electronic address is not available for reply.

This is the longest reply from minister's office I have ever seen ...................... its good to bug these people then just sitting and waiting .......... has anyone els sent the letter lately to JK, Harper and Jack Layton. I am surprised that they have moral courage to give a link for service standards of 12 months and also indicate 21 months average time taken at CIC -ISB instead of being ashamed of this huge discrapency

 

[jani99]

This is the longest reply from minister's office I have ever seen ...................... its good to bug these people then just sitting and waiting .......... has anyone els sent the letter lately to JK, Harper and Jack Layton. I am surprised that they have moral courage to give a link for service standards of 12 months and also indicate 21 months average time taken at CIC -ISB instead of being ashamed of this huge discrapency

I wrote an email to webmaster @ cic.gc.ca and asked him to change the time line as it is confusing to people that one page shows 12 months of time line and the other one shows 21 months... Here the response I got...


Dear webmaster,



The processing timeline on cic.gc.ca for Islamabad office is different than you have on Pakistan.gc.ca. I request you to please sync these two pages as it is really confusing to people what the actual timeline is.



http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/fc-spouses.asp#asia (Processing time for spousal visa 21 months)



http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/pakistan/visas/processing-traitement.aspx?lang=eng (Processing time for spousal visa 12 month)



Appreciate your help.



Regards
jani99


This is the response I got from webmaster...


Dear jani99,



Thank you for the email you recently sent us.



We verified the information you provided. Please note that the processing time displayed on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Web site is the average time it took to process 80 percent of all cases between January 1 and December 31, 2010. As for the information displayed on the Canadian visa office in Islamabad, Pakistan, Web site is the current processing time as of 2011.



We hope this information will help you.



Sincerely,



Sara, Agent 3643

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

www.cic.gc.ca



Please Note: By initiating email communication with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), you are authorizing CIC to use your email address to communicate personal information on your file, or case, with you. You also understand that email communication may not be a secure channel. CIC is not responsible for communicating personal information to a third party when it has made the necessary efforts to identify them. CIC is also not responsible for the misuse of this information by a third party. To consult the CIC policy on Internet use, click here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/notices.asp



Also please note that the information provided may change without notice. If there is conflicting information between the text in the email and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Citizenship Act or their regulations, the Act and/or Regulations prevail. This email was sent to you in the language of your choice. Citizenship and Immigration Canada Internet information is available in both official languages. The masculine form is used for convenience; it refers to both men and women

 

[jani99]

This is the longest reply from minister's office I have ever seen ...................... its good to bug these people then just sitting and waiting .......... has anyone els sent the letter lately to JK, Harper and Jack Layton. I am surprised that they have moral courage to give a link for service standards of 12 months and also indicate 21 months average time taken at CIC -ISB instead of being ashamed of this huge discrapency

I sent an email to rosemary barton @ CBC News, I cc'd it to olivia@oliviachow.ca, julian.p@parl.gc.ca and bcc'd it to pm@pm.gc.ca, layton.j@parl.gc.ca...

 

[became-a-loner]

I even wrote them an email to webmaster @ cic.gc.ca and asked him to change the time line as it is confusing to people that one page shows 12 months of time line and the other one shows 21 months... Here the response I got...


Dear webmaster,



The processing timeline on cic.gc.ca for Islamabad office is different than you have on Pakistan.gc.ca. I request you to please sync these two pages as it is really confusing to people what the actual timeline is.



http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/fc-spouses.asp#asia (Processing time for spousal visa 21 months)



http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/pakistan/visas/processing-traitement.aspx?lang=eng (Processing time for spousal visa 12 month)



Appreciate your help.



Regards
jani99


This is the response I got from webmaster...


Dear jani99,



Thank you for the email you recently sent us.



We verified the information you provided. Please note that the processing time displayed on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Web site is the average time it took to process 80 percent of all cases between January 1 and December 31, 2010. As for the information displayed on the Canadian visa office in Islamabad, Pakistan, Web site is the current processing time as of 2011.



We hope this information will help you.



Sincerely,



Sara, Agent 3643

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

www.cic.gc.ca



Please Note: By initiating email communication with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), you are authorizing CIC to use your email address to communicate personal information on your file, or case, with you. You also understand that email communication may not be a secure channel. CIC is not responsible for communicating personal information to a third party when it has made the necessary efforts to identify them. CIC is also not responsible for the misuse of this information by a third party. To consult the CIC policy on Internet use, click here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/notices.asp



Also please note that the information provided may change without notice. If there is conflicting information between the text in the email and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the Citizenship Act or their regulations, the Act and/or Regulations prevail. This email was sent to you in the language of your choice. Citizenship and Immigration Canada Internet information is available in both official languages. The masculine form is used for convenience; it refers to both men and women

the agent does seem to know what the hell she is talking about ................. if the average time is 21 months for 80% of cases then this is what it should be reflected on CHC-ISB not the 20% exception of 12 months

 

[tuco]

Hello All, Good news i got REMEDICAL AND PPR REQUEST TOGETHER... I M SO HAPPY......

I do not believe this.

 

[became-a-loner]

I do not believe this.

It might be that 20% of cases who get finalized in 12 months ........... why not to believe in it ........... how it works ......... heaven knows or CHC-ISB knows

 

[jani99]

I sent an email to rosemary barton @ CBC News, I cc'd it to olivia @ oliviachow.ca, julian.p @ parl.gc.ca and bcc'd it to pm @ pm.gc.ca, layton.j @ parl.gc.ca...

This is the email I wrote to Rosemary barton @ CBC News, olivia chow, Peter julian, stephen harper and jack layton...

Dear Rosermary,



I saw your interview with immigration minister on CBC news, I am glad that you asked him questions which he did not want to answer. I am writing this email to you after getting ignored from all government officials and you are my last hope.



I want to tell you about the problems people are facing at Canadian High Commission Islamabad. Minister Jason Kenney claims that family reunification is his first priority and to boost up the economy he needs more skilled workers rather than parents and grandparents.



Let me tell you my story, I came to Canada 3.5 years ago on a work visa, I am a computer engineer and have been working for a software company in Calgary. My brother came here on work visa in 2009 as an Accountant and he has been working as an accountant since then. We both are contributing to the economy and paying our taxes on time. I applied for my brother's visitor visa at CHC-Islamabad and he got refused twice without any specific reason. I got married in January 2010 and sent my wife's immigration file in April 2010, since then CHC-Islamabad has not touched my application and every time I send them an inquiry email, I don't get any reply and if I get lucky sometimes I get a generic reply after sending more than ten emails. In that email, they say that Your file is in queue for initial review. The fact is when we applied for immigration, we provided valid medical and police clearance certificate which are expired because it's been more than a year now and they have not done anything on my file. They demand re-medical and re police clearance certificate after passing one year of your application process.



I humbly request you to please do something or ask minister Jason Kenney about all these facts. Canadian Immigration claims that spouse visas are their first priority but that is not the case at CHC-Islamabad. They usually take 2 years to process a spouse visa as oppose to China and India. China and India are issuing spouse visa within 4 to 6 months. People are away from their family, their wives and kids for more than two years.



CHC-Islamabad is taking 10 months for a worker visa and 5 months for a student visa as oppose to their mentioned timeline of student visa (9 weeks) work visa (16 weeks). First of all people have to find a job in Canada, apply for LMO which takes 6 months and then add another 10 months to get a work visa. People have been waiting for student visas for 5 months and most of them have been deffer ed for the applied semester.



I have tried to find answers through following channels:



- CIC Call Centre (They can't give you the answer because your file is being processed outside Canada)
- CHC-Islamabad (Nobody answers the phone, if you get lucky somebody in the reception will answer your phone and say send email or fax)
- Islamabad email Inquiry (99.9% chances are your are going to get a generic reply that "Your application is currently in process and is in queue for initial review" if you are within first year of your processing time)
- Emails to ministers (People have sent emails to immigration minister and prime minister, most of them get a generic reply that we are aware of the situation and your request has been forwarded to the minister's office)
- Email to MP at my local area (No Reply)
- Email to news channels (I sent an email to Jim Brown host of Calgary eyeopener but did not get any answer)
- Emails sent to High Commissioner and Deputy High Commissioner @ CHC-Islamabad (They never replied)



I am having issues with my in laws due to this processing time at CHC-Islamabad. I might be filling for a divorce if I don't hear anything soon, because my in laws think that I am lying to them about the processing time. Before I take this step, I wanted to write you an email and I humbly request you to please look into this issue and try to find answers from ministers.



I am not going to write you a very long email, but all I can do is try to give you as much information as I can. I have been following different forums for last 3.5 years and I am posting some links here, I request you to please visit these links so that you can have an idea how many people have been suffering. You can find out timelines of applicants whose applications are in process.



Here is a letter from MP. Peter Julian from House of commons. He wrote a letter to Honourable Minister Jason Kenney in January 2011.

http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2593414/letter-to-minister-of-citizenship-and-immigration-january-2011-2-pdf-february-11-2011-11-05-p?da=y
immigration.ca (http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/chc-islamabad-spouse-sponsorship-timeline-2009-2010-t28775.4365.html)

There are some facebook groups about processing delays at CHC-Islamabad.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/CIC-Islamabad-Pending-Cases/120356291328093
http://www.facebook.com/?sk=lf#!/home.php?sk=group_101385463271280&ap=1

Following is the link of CIC website and you can read that they claim to complete 80% of spousal applications within 12 months which also includes step 1 of the process which gets processed at CPC-Mississauga.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/service-standards.asp#family

Here is another petition site which discusses about temporary Resident visas for spouses while their applications are In PROCESS.
http://www.gopetition.com/petition/31391.html

Another petition website for processing delays at CHC-Islamabad. It has been signed by 121 people in the past.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/spouse-immigration-delay/

A visitor visa concerned was raised by Olivia chow, Member of Parliament NDP.
http://www.oliviachow.ca/2010/12/chow-introduces-bill-c-604-the-visitor-visa-fairness-act/



In the end, your help and consideration can make a huge difference to hundreds of families.



Looking forward for a favorable response.



Regards

jani99





P.S: I can forward you the emails which I sent to Minister's office and I also got the acknowledgment which says that I will get a reply within 10 to 30 days. But no luck

 

[wes786]

the agent does seem to know what the hell she is talking about ................. if the average time is 21 months for 80% of cases then this is what it should be reflected on CHC-ISB not the 20% exception of 12 months

All immirgration officers/agents are useless, they just follow the protocol and have no idea what they are talking about...

 

[whywait:(]

good job with all the effort BUT it's a burn out at the end! I guess the first letters that they recived they realy did do abit of research on file and now that they see more and more letters send to them, they are giving the long lecture rather than helpling out what happened to all those who said they will send the letter sooooooooooooooooooooooooooon???? If everyone had send the letter within the same week, it might have had a bigger impact!!!

Dear jani99:



This is in reply to your correspondence dated May 6, 2011, addressed to the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, concerning the status of your wife's application for permanent residence (APR).



We realize that those who have submitted their applications look forward to a decision being rendered within a reasonable waiting period after applying. We make every effort to deal with the applications we receive in the most efficient and effective way. However, the many steps involved in processing an application, coupled with the volume of applications, sometimes make it difficult to conclude cases in as timely a manner as we would like.



Family reunification is a priority of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Accordingly, every effort is made to complete the processing of partner and spousal applications as quickly as possible. In addition to meeting the statutory requirements of being in good health and of good character, the visa officer must be satisfied that the applicant is admissible to Canada, and, in the case of spouses and partners, that the relationship is genuine and not entered into for immigration purposes only.



In addition, maintaining the integrity of our immigration program is a priority of the Government of Canada. Individuals who want to live permanently in Canada must meet certain requirements which include medical, criminality and security clearances. These requirements exist to protect the interests and safety of Canadians.



CIC conducts background checks by working together with partner agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Canada Border Services Agency, medical authorities and agencies of foreign governments. Background screening processes are non-discriminatory and universal in their application. Any delays or requirements that our partner agencies may require in providing input are something over which we have no control. In addition, background and medical examination results are usually valid for a 12-month period. Should background or medical clearances expire during the application process, the applicant is required to update their results.



The need for further analysis of some cases by immigration and/or visa officials can also result in further delays. In addition, incomplete applications, failure to provide additional information, complexity of a case, difficulty in communicating with an applicant(s) or accompanying or non-accompanying dependant(s), previous dealings with Canadian immigration officials, inadmissibility issues (criminality, medical condition) can contribute to processing delays. Multiple residences and/or employment, education and business dealings in different geographical areas, can also significantly delay the background clearance process. In this situation, clearances or verifications of documents must be obtained from different issuing authorities in many jurisdictions. The onus rests on the applicant to prove that he or she has met the requirements for entry to Canada or that admission would not be contrary to legislative requirements.



Our records confirm that your wife's APR was received at the Canadian High Commission in Islamabad in May 2010 and is currently in queue to be reviewed by an officer. Current statistics based on historical processing data indicate that officers in Islamabad are finalizing 80% of applications in this category in approximately 21 months from the date of receipt of the completed application. Therefore, it appears that this application is proceeding normally with no unexpected or unwarranted delays. Please be assured that your wife will be contacted should visa officers require additional information, documentation or a personal interview.



Further information on processing times can be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/fc-spouses.asp#africa.



A request by an applicant to have expedited processing is understandable. However, in the interest of fairness and program integrity, our policy is to process applications in the order in which they are received. To move one file ahead in the queue would not be fair to the many applicants in similar situations who had applied earlier.



I would also like to say that, while there is no embargo on communicating with Canadian immigration offices about the status of individual immigration cases, it is in everyone's interest to minimize these contacts since the time taken to respond to representations may be spent at the expense of ongoing case work.



CIC has established service standards which are commitments to a specific level of service that clients can expect to receive under normal circumstances. These service standards are based on past experience, as assessment of our business processes and what we aim to achieve. Factors such as incomplete applications, the need for additional information, implementation of changes in CIC operations or other issues beyond our control may affect our ability to meet these service standards.



We have adopted a phased approach to implementation service standards, and have implemented such standards for four specific CIC services to date. For more information on our current service standards, please refer to our Web site at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/service-standards.asp.



I hope that this information is of assistance.



D. Kit

Ministerial Enquiries Division



This electronic address is not available for reply.