Extending 90 day period to submit all documents

[blaze79]

I have received an e-mail to submit all my supporting documents to the embassy to proceed with my application. As of right now, I know that I wont be able to submit everything that I need on time. I have lived in few countries on more continents and police checks can be very hard to get and the process is usually very long.

Is there a form that I can fill up to extend this 90 day period? Or from your experience what is the best way to proceed so this extension can be granted.

 

[oceana]

The CiC has recently adopted a very strict adherence to the 60/90/120 day notices and non compliance may lead to application refusal.

Your options are as follows

1. What you can do is to state your case as succinctly as possible, and fax/email your extension request to them. Do highlight any compelling circumstances that makes your case peculiar, and try to draw out the reasons why you feel your notice period should be extended. For example if you'd lost considerable time cos of postal delays in getting the Noitification from CiC - highlight that to them and just see.

I have read in one of the bulletins that applications have to be reviewed within two weeks from the end of the notice period, so it all depends on how quick and efficient your visa office is. What documents are you having problems with? Is it just the PCC?

2. I got this advise from a CiC official, after i told him i had problems with meeting up the 60day deadline, and that i stood a risk of loosing CAD1400 but i wasn't prepared to take it at the time. Mine was only going to be a couple of days late, and one of them was a public holiday. You could send a request to withdraw your application, and then reapply to CIO.

 

[Neyo]

Unfortunately, I doubt if extension is being granted at this very busy time. My advice for you is to submit whatever you have, especially if it has nothing to do with your 67 minimum point mark. Meanwhile you can go the extra mile of getting the remaining document, perhaps before decision is made you might have been ready with the other docs. Good luck

 

[simplesimon]

Hi pls clarify what you mean by 30, 60. 90, 120 day limit - I was under the impression that the Local CHC always gives 120 days within which to gather dox.

Why the shorter time-frame ?

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi pls clarify what you mean by 30, 60. 90, 120 day limit - I was under the impression that the Local CHC always gives 120 days within which to gather dox.

Why the shorter time-frame ?

No, 120 days for applications submitted after Feb/28/08. Those submitted before that date, are give various dates which documents have to be submitted.

PMM

 

[simplesimon]

Tx PMM

Thats a relief !

 

[oceana]

Tx PMM

Thats a relief !

Sir, not entirely accurate. I think it is just safe to say that those who submitted after Nov/Dec 2008 would normally receive a 120day notice. Mine was a post Feb 2008 application, and i got a 60day notice.

 

[hamsafar610]

my application is Feb. 2006 and i got 120 days time to submit required docs

 

[jtob]

i got this from the operational bulletin for the visa offices.

A) Requests for extensions

The FSW application kit [IMM EG7000] informs applicants “visa offices are strictly enforcing the 120 day rule and will not provide extensions.” In addition, applicants are informed clearly and unambiguously of the documentary requirements and the timeframes for submissions to the visa office. The FSW kit states:

Consult the Visa Office specific requirements now to determine what documents you will need to provide ... If you are not prepared to submit full documentation to the Visa Office within 120 days do not apply now.

Applicants are given notice from the outset that if they are not prepared, they should not apply. Applicants who follow this notice should be able to meet the deadline.

The IMM EG7000 is available at the following link:

www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/
guides/EG73.asp

Nevertheless, some applicants will request extensions. All requests must be properly considered, documented in CAIPS notes and answered. Visa officers must bear in mind, however, the importance of the 120 day deadline in order to manage these cases efficiently.

B) Applicants who do not submit anything within the deadline

The CIO informs applicants that a visa officer will make the final determination of eligibility for processing on the basis of the information on file once the 120 days has elapsed. Visa offices are not required to remind applicants of this deadline.

Visa officers will make a final determination of eligibility for processing on the basis of the information on file (electronic file). Without a complete application and supporting documents, the officer is unlikely to be satisfied the applicant meets the requirements of the MI.
Visa officers should be able to make final determinations quickly in the absence of any submission.
Enter CAIPS notes: The notes should clearly state the final determination of eligibility was made based on the information available. Visa officers must enter notes to this effect (see suggested wording below):
The CIO informed the applicant he/she had 120 s to submit a complete application with supporting documents to this office. The CIO also informed the applicant a final determination of whether the application can be placed into processing according to the Ministerial Instructions of November 28, 2008, would be made at this office based on the available information as of the 120 day deadline. The applicant has not submitted a complete application and supporting documents. I have reviewed the available information and am not satisfied there is sufficient evidence this application is eligible for processing.

The letter in Appendix A to this bulletin should be sent to applicants who do not submit a complete application and supporting documents, and who receive a negative final determination. As no paper file exists, please copy and paste the letter into CAIPS notes.