Final Processing..where??

[mr_rana]

Hi all
I am a bit in confusion using an attorney in Canada while I live in Bangkok and my application must be submitted at CIC Singapore..!!

Kindly correct me in saying that no matter where we are from or where do we apply, the case file ultimately moves to higher immigration authorities in Canada and hence its advisable to use a Canadian Attorney. Am I right in saying so?

Otherwise considering time and effort (& efficiency), isn't it better to use a local representative (Thai or Singapore) instead of making a long loop; ToThailand-->Canada-->Singapore; FroSingapore-->Canada-->Thailand..and so on every time while Singapore is so close to Thailand?

Waiting

 

[thaiguy]

It only takes a couple days to send documents from Bangkok to Canada or Canada to Singapore.

You're correct that you'll incur additional costs to have the documents sent.

But having a Canadian-based immigration lawyer is the best option if you decide to use a lawyer at all.

 

[mr_rana]

Thanks Thaiguy but still my question remains same

"Kindly correct me in saying that no matter where we are from or where do we apply, the case file ultimately moves to higher immigration authorities in Canada and hence its advisable to use a Canadian Attorney. Am I right in saying so?

Or the whole case is handled only by the respective consulate office where you file your case and Immigration head office in Canada has actually no role to play. In other words, my representative in Canada would deal with CIC Singapore where I would file my case or he would deal directly somewhere at Immigration office in Canada?

thanks

 

[thaiguy]

My understanding is that Singapore would handle almost everything, but that your medicals and the background check would be handled in Canada.

 

[PMM]

Hi

My understanding is that Singapore would handle almost everything, but that your medicals and the background check would be handled in Canada.

Only the security check would be dealt with in Canada. The medical would be dealt with by REgional medical office in Singapore.

PMM

 

[thaiguy]

Well, there you have it.

 

[mikelingen]

In your case CIC Singapore is the office which collects all fees, issues instructions for interviews, medicals and passport stamping for your Pemenant Residence Visa. Canada has appointed visa officers at all of their offices who have the authority to decide on your visa. They do not have to refer to Canada for their actions.