- Sep 30, 2015
- 10
- Visa Office......
- London
- NOC Code......
- 3143
- App. Filed.......
- 01-2017
- Med's Request
- Upfront
- Med's Done....
- 12-2016
- VISA ISSUED...
- 10-2017
- LANDED..........
- 10-2017
I just received an email from immigration named "CPCO- final request" before the issue of confirmation for permanent residency.
The email is very general so I am analysing the content based on what specifically applies to me. I have three very specific questions regarding their final request.
Firstly, I need a eTA, not a VISA, to travel to Canada currently and so I interpreted that:
I do not need to send my physical passport, only submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the valid passport for me and my accompanying family members.
Later in the same document, they write that:
"You should expect to be without your passport(s) for four weeks, so do not arrange any travel that will require your passport(s) during this period."
1.) Does the above message apply to me, since I only need to submit a photocopy of my valid passport and not my physical passport?
2.) They want me to mail two photos of myself and my accompanying family members . The specifications ask for a professional photo taken within the past 6 months. **We had a professional photo done EXACTLY six month from immigration CPCO-final request letter. Will we need to get new ones done or will they meet their "within the 6 months"- e.g. when do they date 6 months back?
3.) I honestly don't understand how and where they want me to send the professional photos? No address seem to be specified for applicants who do not need a travel VISA and who use the MyCIC online account.
I am so grateful for any prompt response to this matter!
For a copy of the email received:
STEP 2: Passport Requirements – Determine if you need to submit your passport(s)
· Determine whether you require a visa to enter Canada at:
www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/visit/visas.asp
· Please note that if you or your accompanying family members are permanent residents of the U.S.A and a holder of a passport which requires a visa to enter Canada, you are still required to submit your passport(s).
If you require a visa to enter Canada, then submit your passport(s):
If you do not require a visa to enter Canada:
STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
You must submit together:
1. One copy of this letter, including the Updated Information Chart in Appendix A.
Note: Visa exempt applicants using MyCIC are not required to submit a physical copy –please upload this information to your MyCIC account.
2. Passport(s) OR photocopy(ies) of passport(s), as explained in Step 2.
Note: Visa exempt applicants using MyCIC are not required to submit a physical copy – please upload this information to your MyCIC account.
3. Two (2) photos of yourself and of each accompanying family member respecting precise specifications that can be found at:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf
Note: All visa exempt applicants, including those using MyCIC, are required to mail/courier their photos. **Please ensure you clearly indicate your application number on the back of your photos.
STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
All required documents must be submitted in one single package.
1. To submit your package to London:
· For citizens of a country required to obtain a visa to Canada - Via the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in London
Please visit the VAC website for details on how to submit your package for secure transmission and for issuance of the permanent resident visa(s). (*Please note fees apply) http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/UnitedKingdom/index.html.
· For citizens not using MyCIC and of a country that is exempt from obtaining a visa to Canada – Via courier or mail directly to the London office.
Mail or courier your package to:
VPU Processing (LDN)
Immigration Division - Canadian High Commission
Canada House
Trafalgar Square
London, SW1Y 5BJ
United Kingdom
In your package, include a self-addressed envelope that is A4 size or larger (21cm x 30cm or 8.5” x 12”). Do not put stamps on your return envelope. Do not use a courier envelope as your return envelope. If your return address is in the UK, you may use a Royal Mail Special Delivery envelope that is large enough (keep a copy of the tracking number). For packages signed for on receipt at the High Commission, you may be able to track receipt via the website of the courier company.
· For citizens using MyCIC AND from a country that is exempt from obtaining a visa to Canada –
Please mail/courier only your photos (see ‘STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS’ above). All other information must be uploaded to your MyCIC account.
You should expect to be without your passport(s) for four weeks, so do not arrange any travel that will require your passport(s) during this period.
If you have not heard from us after four weeks, you may contact us using the email form on our website. We will not respond to queries received during this four week period.
The email is very general so I am analysing the content based on what specifically applies to me. I have three very specific questions regarding their final request.
Firstly, I need a eTA, not a VISA, to travel to Canada currently and so I interpreted that:
I do not need to send my physical passport, only submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the valid passport for me and my accompanying family members.
Later in the same document, they write that:
"You should expect to be without your passport(s) for four weeks, so do not arrange any travel that will require your passport(s) during this period."
1.) Does the above message apply to me, since I only need to submit a photocopy of my valid passport and not my physical passport?
2.) They want me to mail two photos of myself and my accompanying family members . The specifications ask for a professional photo taken within the past 6 months. **We had a professional photo done EXACTLY six month from immigration CPCO-final request letter. Will we need to get new ones done or will they meet their "within the 6 months"- e.g. when do they date 6 months back?
3.) I honestly don't understand how and where they want me to send the professional photos? No address seem to be specified for applicants who do not need a travel VISA and who use the MyCIC online account.
I am so grateful for any prompt response to this matter!
For a copy of the email received:
STEP 2: Passport Requirements – Determine if you need to submit your passport(s)
· Determine whether you require a visa to enter Canada at:
www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/visit/visas.asp
· Please note that if you or your accompanying family members are permanent residents of the U.S.A and a holder of a passport which requires a visa to enter Canada, you are still required to submit your passport(s).
If you require a visa to enter Canada, then submit your passport(s):
- Please provide your valid passport or travel document and a valid passport or travel document for each accompanying family member. An accompanying family member must have his or her own passport or travel document.
- There must be at least two blank pages in your passport(s).
- Please note that permanent resident visas cannot be placed in Diplomatic, Official or Military passports or travel documents.
- All passports must be intact and not worn, torn or otherwise damaged; the laminate on the bio-data page must be securely attached. Each page must be securely affixed to the passport; there cannot be any loose pages.
- Your Permanent Resident document(s) will expire one year after the date of your medical examinations or earlier if your passport or the passports of your spouse or dependant children (if applicable) expire on an earlier date.
If you do not require a visa to enter Canada:
- Please submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the valid passport for you and one for each accompanying family member .
- Your Permanent Resident document(s) will expire one year after the date of your medical examinations or earlier if your passport or the passports of your spouse or dependant children (if applicable) expire on an earlier date.
- Please note that you cannot use a Diplomatic, Official or Military passport to travel to Canada to become a permanent resident of Canada. You must be in possession of an ordinary passport.
STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
You must submit together:
1. One copy of this letter, including the Updated Information Chart in Appendix A.
Note: Visa exempt applicants using MyCIC are not required to submit a physical copy –please upload this information to your MyCIC account.
2. Passport(s) OR photocopy(ies) of passport(s), as explained in Step 2.
Note: Visa exempt applicants using MyCIC are not required to submit a physical copy – please upload this information to your MyCIC account.
3. Two (2) photos of yourself and of each accompanying family member respecting precise specifications that can be found at:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf
Note: All visa exempt applicants, including those using MyCIC, are required to mail/courier their photos. **Please ensure you clearly indicate your application number on the back of your photos.
STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
All required documents must be submitted in one single package.
1. To submit your package to London:
· For citizens of a country required to obtain a visa to Canada - Via the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in London
Please visit the VAC website for details on how to submit your package for secure transmission and for issuance of the permanent resident visa(s). (*Please note fees apply) http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/UnitedKingdom/index.html.
· For citizens not using MyCIC and of a country that is exempt from obtaining a visa to Canada – Via courier or mail directly to the London office.
Mail or courier your package to:
VPU Processing (LDN)
Immigration Division - Canadian High Commission
Canada House
Trafalgar Square
London, SW1Y 5BJ
United Kingdom
In your package, include a self-addressed envelope that is A4 size or larger (21cm x 30cm or 8.5” x 12”). Do not put stamps on your return envelope. Do not use a courier envelope as your return envelope. If your return address is in the UK, you may use a Royal Mail Special Delivery envelope that is large enough (keep a copy of the tracking number). For packages signed for on receipt at the High Commission, you may be able to track receipt via the website of the courier company.
· For citizens using MyCIC AND from a country that is exempt from obtaining a visa to Canada –
Please mail/courier only your photos (see ‘STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS’ above). All other information must be uploaded to your MyCIC account.
You should expect to be without your passport(s) for four weeks, so do not arrange any travel that will require your passport(s) during this period.
If you have not heard from us after four weeks, you may contact us using the email form on our website. We will not respond to queries received during this four week period.
