CHC, Islamabad Spouse Sponsorship Timeline 2012 -2013

[rkinvest]

rkinvest are you sponsoring your husband?

no it's a wife case

 

[rkinvest]

Then that confirms your file being in Islamabad.

that's what i thought so

 

[hubby chubby]

Yes, there was no progress since remed.

But since transfer to LVO. E-cas changed.

Which means eligibility probably passed and working on background checks.

Waiting for ppr IA.

Did you ordered notes after your second medical?

I mean earlier noted provided you any progress after second medical?

 

[mari_amm]

I got PCC request with the meds...nothing after that so far

App. Filed.......: October 2011
File Transfer...: December 2011
ReMeds/PCC....: Jan 2014

Same thing for my husband. Remeds/PCC done and sent on 30th dec 2013. Still nothing.....file is saying that they are doing background check.

 

[MarriedMunda]

Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed"

 

[hubby chubby]

Yes, this system is probably followed for many countries.

However, for Pakistani's spouses.

The process jumps from here to there and back and forth.

If i looked at my case according to this graph. it would seems they started from the middle when to beginning and reached end to go back to the middle.

Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed"

 

[waiting110]

I know this girl who applied for husband in march 2013 and today got the request for medical but only chest x-ray .. is it considered re medical or the chest x-ray wasn't right the first time so they are asking for it again?

 

[hubby chubby]

Yes, it could be that they found something adverse the 1st time around.

I know this girl who applied for husband in march 2013 and today got the request for medical but only chest x-ray .. is it considered re medical or the chest x-ray wasn't right the first time so they are asking for it again?

 

[N.Ali]

i emailed london and they replied telling me my file has been transfered to london, reply came on 5th june, so it means file acctuallygot transfered on 5th or they are telling me now and file was transferred before?

 

[sadiaomarbv]

Yes, there was no progress since remed.

But since transfer to LVO. E-cas changed.

Which means eligibility probably passed and working on background checks.

Waiting for ppr IA.

i don't understand what they are checking on us....its been so long already....i don't know why they are doing this to us....

 

[sadiaomarbv]

in sha ALLAH we will hear good news soon........be patience and be positive.......(which is completely insane)thats what i heard from my hubby all the time.........so what else we can do.......???ya Allah reham ferma......

 

[shakeel1]

salam
i applied Notes for my spouse file 2 days ago and today got this reply.

This is to acknowledge receipt of your request submitted pursuant to the Access to Information Act, which was received on June 9, 2014, for the following records:



“the electronic sponsorship file concerning ''Spouse Name''.



I regret to inform you that we are unable to process your request for the following reason(s):



The consent of (spouse name) is required to process your request and allow us to release your client’s information to you. To be valid, a consent must be signed, recently dated, and indicate to whom authority is given with the printed name of the person giving consent. Ensure that the consent form is signed by all applicable parties, including client, principal applicant, sponsor and spouse if applicable, and ensure that the consent form has the signature date and date of birth. Furthermore, one of the boxes on the consent form under section D:

“I authorize CIC to release my personal information to the individual named above (by mail) or (by email)”



what should i do now?

Can i fill up and signed the form by myself and email to them?
Will it effect our file?

Please reply. Thanks

 

[inexplored]

Sounds like you had issue with your consent letter. Either signatures were missing for some of the applicants in file or the sponsor signature. Also do mention how would you like get back requested info (physical mail or email). I would resend the entire request again.

 

[qureshi11]

I think u have to send consent form again signed and dated for both you and your spouse. this was happened to me last time when i order notes but when i resend consent form again i got notes in a month or so

salam
i applied Notes for my spouse file 2 days ago and today got this reply.

This is to acknowledge receipt of your request submitted pursuant to the Access to Information Act, which was received on June 9, 2014, for the following records:



“the electronic sponsorship file concerning ''Spouse Name''.



I regret to inform you that we are unable to process your request for the following reason(s):



The consent of (spouse name) is required to process your request and allow us to release your client's information to you. To be valid, a consent must be signed, recently dated, and indicate to whom authority is given with the printed name of the person giving consent. Ensure that the consent form is signed by all applicable parties, including client, principal applicant, sponsor and spouse if applicable, and ensure that the consent form has the signature date and date of birth. Furthermore, one of the boxes on the consent form under section D:

“I authorize CIC to release my personal information to the individual named above (by mail) or (by email)”



what should i do now?

Can i fill up and signed the form by myself and email to them?
Will it effect our file?

Please reply. Thanks

 

[hubby chubby]

Yes, it has been long. Though i think this is the final lap God willing.

i don't understand what they are checking on us....its been so long already....i don't know why they are doing this to us....