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[karan.pb26]

Sharing my interview experience at NDVO

I had my interview scheduled at 9:30 am on 9th March. Reached CHC at 8:30 am, completed security checks and went inside at 8:45 am.

There were 8 other people scheduled for interviews the same day. 4 different Visa Officers conducted the interviews. (Got this info by peeping into the list at the entry counter)

I chatted up with 1 person who was waiting for interview at 8:45 am. She was called for the interview at 9:15 am. I was waiting, people all around me were getting called for interviews. Some people's interview got over in 30 mts, some people in 45 mts.

The person I chatted with completed her interview only at 10:45 am(90 mts) in total. By then I was sure that I would also be called by the same VO as all other VOs had already started on their 2nd interview for the day.

So I was called in at 10:50 am. The VO was a lady, who immediately told me that I would have to wait for 5 more mts. (guess she wanted a break after her long interview ). So again, I kept waiting till I was called in around 11:00 am.


Extract of interview.

VO : This interview is being conducted to clarify details mentioned in your application. In case you are unable to understand anything I say, please do ask for clarifications

Me : Ok

VO : Listed out my educational qualifications and asked me whether they are correct.

Me : I told her that apart from the degrees she had listed, I had one more degree for which I had not done a ECA, but had mentioned in my application. She checked it and confirmed the same. Then she started typing the details I had mentioned on her computer

VO : When did you join your 1st job and where.
I answered and she recorded on her computer

VO : When did you join your next job ?
I was quite surprised to hear this, as I had mentioned in my application that my entire work experience (10+ years) was with 1 company only. So I told her the same

VO: Ok, what are the different grades that you have held with this company?
I listed out all the grades and the dates on which I had been promoted.

VO : How many people report to you?
I gave her the details

VO : What is the role that you are currently handling?
I explained the same to her. She however did not seem to understand the role (Digital Marketing specialist), so I had to explain in some very basic terms.

VO : Is this a full time job ?
Maybe i made it too simple, so I told her that of course it was, and started explaining in some more detail

VO : Do you have any material with you to demonstrate your job ?
I gave her a little blank look. She immediately assured me that it was not required, but she was just curious to understand it better. I told her that I don't have anything with me right now, but I can show her the creatives that I had worked on, if she has access to my company's website on the internet.

VO : Looked at the computer and said, I'm sorry you have to wait for 5 minutes, as I have to check on something.
I said ok and waited.

She came back after 5 minutes and immediately started questioning

VO : Do you have any relatives in Canada ?
Again I was surprised as I had mentioned about my brother in Canada and also claimed 5 points for this in my application. So I gave her the details about my brother in Canada

VO : Is he your own brother ?
Yes

VO : What is your spouse's background? Job description
I explained the same to her

Again she tells me that I have to wait for some more time as she needs to go out again and whether I would like to go out and come back or wait in the reception. I asked her how long it might take. She said 30 mts so I told her I will wait in reception. She insisted that I should definitely wait and not leave. I agreed and left.

The interview had lasted 25-30 mts. I settled down to wait again till about 12 noon. The remaining candidates left by about 11:45 am. I was the only one waiting in the reception. Around noon, the receptionist called me and said that the interview officer had told him that she might take some more time and that the interview will have to be continued at 1:15 pm. He asked me whether I would like to wait or go out and come back. I told him I had to make a few calls and had to go out since my mobile phone was with the security guard outside. He told me that 12:15 to 1 pm was lunch time and that I can come back in only after 1 pm, if I decide to go out, as the security guards will also be at lunch. I said ok, i will come back at 1 pm. He wrote a note on my interview letter to allow me back inside for interview at 1:15 pm. I went out and came back at 1:10 pm.

I was called in again at 1:15 pm. The VO apologized profusely and said that she thought that I might be hungry and hence gave me the option to go out and have lunch. I graciously accepted her apology and told her that it was fine and that she should not worry. She anyway insisted that it was not right to make me wait like this and that it was only due to the fact that it was unavoidable. We then got back to the interview

VO : Are you planning to settle in the same city as your brother. Which city is your brother in?
I told her that he was in Vancouver and we planned to settle there as well.

VO : What does your brother do?
I gave her the details

VO : Will your brother help you in settling down. Has he told you anything about the job market in Canada?
I replied in the affirmative.

VO : Have you tried to find any jobs in Canada?
I replied yes and also explained that my brother had helped me do the research and we have found that there is good scope for my current role in Canada. I also told her that I had applied for a few jobs using my brother's address and mobile no.

She herself then told me that I would not be getting any job offers without landing. I agreed and told her that I was aware of the same but was only researching.

VO : Will you be staying with your brother on landing?
I said yes, initially. After a few months we plan to purchase our own house.

VO : What about your spouse? I don't think his current profession has much scope in Canada.
I replied that we were aware of the same and that he plans to start his own business and gave her the details

VO : Did you apply through an agent / representative
I replied that I prepared and submitted the application myself.

VO : Have you stayed in any other country since the age of 18 yrs
I replied that I have only visited other countries for a few days. No stay greater than 10 days.

VO : Can you give me the PCC for India
I handed over the same to her and asked whether she would like to see our passports. She said that it was not required at this stage.

I also told her that we had our children's passports renewed after submission of application and that I would like to submit the new passport details. She accepted the same. I asked her whether she would like to see the new passports. She said ok and took a look at the same.

VO : We will let you know about the further process in some time.

I told her that I would like to know the outcome of the interview.

VO : We have provisionally accepted your application. However we have a few other formalities to complete. We will let you know about the further process, though I am not sure about how long it will take.

I thanked her and she once again apologized for making me wait.

At the end of the interview, I had no idea why my application was selected for an interview. Maybe it was a random pick up. There were no specific questions regarding job description and whether or not it will fit into NOC 1123 (which is what I had expected basis ratingcrady's interview experience). I was also not asked for the updated forms or any other documents, though it was mentioned in the call letter that all these have to be brought to the interview.


So, now I again wait....for MR

My time lines are as below

App recd. date : 2nd July
PER : 29th Oct
Second line update : 21st Jan
Interview call : 10th Feb
Interview date : 9th Mar
NOC : 1123
Visa Office : NDVO

Thanks budyy for sharing this info..

its really can help many ppl.

i m also from same NOC
DOA: 4sept and PER: 17 sept.
second line awaited..

 

[sidsun]

Hi friends i sent my passports march 5th via bluedart,when will i get my visa stamped Passports plz suggest

 

[mak7]

Congratulations Archana.... We can understand, what this mean for you.
This also mean too much for many of us, who are waiting from a long time now.

I am also waiting after second line update on 23-Jan.

Any other information you have like they did some additional check for you?

I GOT MR! I GOT MR! I GOT MR! I GOT MR! I GOT MR!
After 146 days of wait, I got MR! I did not realize the tears flowing out of my eyes when I saw the MR mail.... Thank you god ! I could find no other words to express my happiness.....Thanks friends for helping me out during this tough period.....

There is hope, guys..... Please do stay calm and happy! May god bless everyone for speedy PR process!

 

[jjmoha]

Hi All,

Somethingh strange happen to my application which reached on 21st October and DD En-cash was 30th Dec
and on 7th March i got mail that my points are lacking i.e i have obtained 66 points.And therefore they are refusing my application.
But my Consultant completed my 67 points.I have 6 years of experience (3 years of part time and 3 years of regular).So instead of 15 point they gave me 13 point.
I am really disappointed. Don't know what next to do.
Can i send a query mail to CIO‑Sydney‑Search‑Enquiry @ cic.gc.ca? Will they take my query to consideration.
Please guide me or share your views that what next needs to be done.

 

[dvs_can]

Why am i not able to track my Visa application (VFS Global - New Delhi).
When i use the provided tracking No and the DoB, it says "No details found matching the input values."
I Submitted on 10th March.

you may contact their call center...they are really helpful

all the best ...

 

[rajneeshv]

Hi All,

Got MR mail couple of minutes back.

Please advise:

1. Should i wait for 2 weeks to do the medicals as I smoke sometime and just do not want this thing to hamper anything in medical.
2. should i inform the medical officer if he asks for smoking habits.

Appreciate your advice..


Regards
V1313

Congratulations !!!!

I don't think Smoking Sometime is going to hamper anything. You don't have to wait for(or worry abt) anything. And, don't hide anything in front of medical officer.

+1 for sharing the good news !!

 

[Titans]

Hi All,

Got MR mail couple of minutes back.

Please advise:

1. Should i wait for 2 weeks to do the medicals as I smoke sometime and just do not want this thing to hamper anything in medical.
2. should i inform the medical officer if he asks for smoking habits.

Appreciate your advice..


Regards
V1313

Congrats Buddy

 

[yameen]

Guys,

Yameen again, fully charged up and feel v excited after seeing so many of us getting showers of PPR\DM from NDVO,so i have decide to dedicate next one week of time to families who are planning to land in canada by giving as much information as possible. Below post is extremely helpful for early accomodation. Yes its lengthy again but useful:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Getting started: finding temporary accommodation after arriving

As the plane touches down onto Canadian soil, you're probably experiencing emotions of excitement, uncertainty and even fear. After you collect your landing documents, pick up your luggage at the carousel, it's time to walk out of the airport and begin your new life ... but where's your first stop?

Hopefully, you have already arranged some temporary accommodation for your first few nights in Canada. Certainly, newcomers who can stay with friends or family who already live here have an easier initial arrival. It's one less thing to think about. But if you don't know anyone here who can put you up right after your arrival, your first order of business when you arrive as an immigrant in Canada is finding a place to stay.

In most cases, you won't want to jump into renting or buying right away. You'll want to secure temporary accommodation until you choose a more permanent place to live.

Whether you arrive alone or with your family, furnished, short-term housing is available in both Toronto and Vancouver. When choosing from the following options, consider how many of you there are and how much money you can spend.

Temporary accommodation options

Hotels and motels
checking into a hotel or motel is an easy option if you have the budget for it. You have a furnished room, with fresh linens and towels, housekeeping and a private bathroom. Some hotels even offer a free meal (breakfast) each day. Others offer in-suites kitchens or at least refrigerators. Motels offer nightly, weekly and monthly rates; hotels usually charge per night (minimum rate is around $100 per night), unless it specifies weekly or monthly rates. Of all temporary housing options, staying at a hotel or motel are the most costly.

Find hotel and motel accommodations in the Yellow Pages phonebook (or online at yellowpages.ca) under “Hotels” or “Motels.” You can find the Yellow Pages in most public phone booths or check with the information desk at the airport, which will also have travel guides and other publications that list these types of accommodations.

Bed and breakfasts (B&Bs)
B&Bs are similar to hotels and motels in terms of features and cost, but they are located in private homes. You may also have to share a bathroom with other guests. But B&Bs offer a free meal (breakfast) each day. Find them under “Bed and Breakfasts” in the Yellow Pages.

Welcome houses and guest houses
Immigrant settlement agencies are non-profit organizations that help newcomers to Toronto and Vancouver, and they can help you find short-term housing (among other services) upon arrival. Some agencies even sponsor such temporary accommodations.

There are other types of non-profit organizations that offer short-term accommodation or guest houses. In Toronto, the Darry Guest House offers furnished housing to newcomers at very competitive rates (see darryhouse.net). In Vancouver, the YWCA Hotel also offers short-term accommodation at reasonable rates (see ywcahotel.com).

Hostels
Hostels are at the lower-end of the cost scale, but they may not suit every newcomer to Canada, particularly large families. Hostels offer low-cost accommodation mainly to students and young travellers, though anyone is welcome to rent a bed, most often in a shared room. Visit hostels.com or hihostels.ca.

Shelters
Shelters in both Toronto and Vancouver are open to people who need a place to sleep for the night, although some reserve beds for the homeless or individuals escaping danger or violence at home. Single adults, youth and couples can call the City of Toronto's Assessment and Referral Centre at 416-338-4766 (toll-free 1-877-338-3398 from a payphone) to find an emergency shelter, while families with children should dial 416-397-5637. Shelter listings for Vancouver are available at vancouver.ca/police/blockwatch/shelters.

canadianimmigrant.ca/microsites/howto/article/6083
canadianimmigrant.ca/microsites/how-to/article/6085
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Good Luck To All,
Keep the good work going

Yameen

 

[jjmoha]

Hi All,

Somethingh strange happen to my application which reached on 21st October and DD En-cash was 30th Dec
and on 7th March i got mail that my points are lacking i.e i have obtained 66 points.And therefore they are refusing my application.
But my Consultant completed my 67 points.I have 6 years of experience (3 years of part time and 3 years of regular).So instead of 15 point they gave me 13 point.
I am really disappointed. Don't know what next to do.
Can i send a query mail to CIO‑Sydney‑Search‑Enquiry@cic.gc.ca? Will they take my query to consideration.
Please guide me or share your views that what next needs to be done.

 

[georgeFsw14]

Thanks a lot and I hope that next stages will also pass smoothly without any hurdles and for you I wish the same.

Congrats

 

[dream4canada2015]

Hi All,

Got MR mail couple of minutes back.

Please advise:

1. Should i wait for 2 weeks to do the medicals as I smoke sometime and just do not want this thing to hamper anything in medical.
2. should i inform the medical officer if he asks for smoking habits.

Appreciate your advice..


Regards
V1313

Congrats...
+1 for your happy moment

 

[CanDoIt]

It is true that on several occasions CIC has asked FSW-2014 inland applicants to present RCMP PCCs if they resided in Canada for over 6 months. The fact is ordinary RCMP screening is done by running the name through the database to see if there are reportable traces (it takes three days based on GCMS notes), and in order to collect the PCC you have to submit fingerprints. To conclude, IMM 7000 states that you should not sumbit Canadian PCC, but nevertheless, according to practice, it might be required on later stages if they are inclined to have the fingerprints of the applicant scanned.

Thanks Diplo - +1

I am now scared that if they do ask for my RCMP report...how long would it take to get processed?

 

[Udaykiran]

Thanks for the info Yameen !!

Guys,

Yameen again, fully charged up and feel v excited after seeing so many of us getting showers of PPR\DM from NDVO,so i have decide to dedicate next one week of time to families who are planning to land in canada by giving as much information as possible. Below post is extremely helpful for early accomodation. Yes its lengthy again but useful:
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Getting started: finding temporary accommodation after arriving

As the plane touches down onto Canadian soil, you're probably experiencing emotions of excitement, uncertainty and even fear. After you collect your landing documents, pick up your luggage at the carousel, it's time to walk out of the airport and begin your new life ... but where's your first stop?

Hopefully, you have already arranged some temporary accommodation for your first few nights in Canada. Certainly, newcomers who can stay with friends or family who already live here have an easier initial arrival. It's one less thing to think about. But if you don't know anyone here who can put you up right after your arrival, your first order of business when you arrive as an immigrant in Canada is finding a place to stay.

In most cases, you won't want to jump into renting or buying right away. You'll want to secure temporary accommodation until you choose a more permanent place to live.

Whether you arrive alone or with your family, furnished, short-term housing is available in both Toronto and Vancouver. When choosing from the following options, consider how many of you there are and how much money you can spend.

Temporary accommodation options

Hotels and motels
checking into a hotel or motel is an easy option if you have the budget for it. You have a furnished room, with fresh linens and towels, housekeeping and a private bathroom. Some hotels even offer a free meal (breakfast) each day. Others offer in-suites kitchens or at least refrigerators. Motels offer nightly, weekly and monthly rates; hotels usually charge per night (minimum rate is around $100 per night), unless it specifies weekly or monthly rates. Of all temporary housing options, staying at a hotel or motel are the most costly.

Find hotel and motel accommodations in the Yellow Pages phonebook (or online at yellowpages.ca) under “Hotels” or “Motels.” You can find the Yellow Pages in most public phone booths or check with the information desk at the airport, which will also have travel guides and other publications that list these types of accommodations.

Bed and breakfasts (B&Bs)
B&Bs are similar to hotels and motels in terms of features and cost, but they are located in private homes. You may also have to share a bathroom with other guests. But B&Bs offer a free meal (breakfast) each day. Find them under “Bed and Breakfasts” in the Yellow Pages.

Welcome houses and guest houses
Immigrant settlement agencies are non-profit organizations that help newcomers to Toronto and Vancouver, and they can help you find short-term housing (among other services) upon arrival. Some agencies even sponsor such temporary accommodations.

There are other types of non-profit organizations that offer short-term accommodation or guest houses. In Toronto, the Darry Guest House offers furnished housing to newcomers at very competitive rates (see darryhouse.net). In Vancouver, the YWCA Hotel also offers short-term accommodation at reasonable rates (see ywcahotel.com).

Hostels
Hostels are at the lower-end of the cost scale, but they may not suit every newcomer to Canada, particularly large families. Hostels offer low-cost accommodation mainly to students and young travellers, though anyone is welcome to rent a bed, most often in a shared room. Visit hostels.com or hihostels.ca.

Shelters
Shelters in both Toronto and Vancouver are open to people who need a place to sleep for the night, although some reserve beds for the homeless or individuals escaping danger or violence at home. Single adults, youth and couples can call the City of Toronto's Assessment and Referral Centre at 416-338-4766 (toll-free 1-877-338-3398 from a payphone) to find an emergency shelter, while families with children should dial 416-397-5637. Shelter listings for Vancouver are available at vancouver.ca/police/blockwatch/shelters.

canadianimmigrant.ca/microsites/howto/article/6083
canadianimmigrant.ca/microsites/how-to/article/6085
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Good Luck To All,
Keep the good work going

Yameen

 

[Maycoutyard]

Yes. We get it from same ID.
I have not yet rcvd it though . But, a frnd who got it told me that it comes frm same id.

No action whatsoever from the NDVO....i guess we can expect bigger action from 20th March to April 5..

How many May applicants still waiting as per the SS for DM/PPR

 

[vind]

I GOT MR! I GOT MR! I GOT MR! I GOT MR! I GOT MR!
After 146 days of wait, I got MR! I did not realize the tears flowing out of my eyes when I saw the MR mail.... Thank you god ! I could find no other words to express my happiness.....Thanks friends for helping me out during this tough period.....

There is hope, guys..... Please do stay calm and happy! May god bless everyone for speedy PR process!

Congratulations Archana

We are same date applicants ..... but I don't even have 2nd line.....but now progrwss on ur app has enlightened some hopes.

Wish you good luck for your medicals and rest of the process