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asdmhee

Star Member
Feb 1, 2013
99
1
asdmhee said:
Question po. Sino po gumamit ng HSBC credit card for fee payment? Hindi na po ba itatawag sa HSBC? Baka kasi may gawin pa sila sa part nila para automatic mag charge ang CIC? Thanks

Repost po!
 

KitsuneDream

Hero Member
Jan 24, 2013
411
59
Philippines
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
3012
App. Filed.......
14-05-2014 App Received..: 21-05-2014 CC Charged....: 04-09-2014 PER Received: 09-09-2014
Doc's Request.
16-10-2014
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
21-10-2014
Passport Req..
04-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
16-12-2014
LANDED..........
31-03-2015
Wow may PPR na sa Manila VO :) Ang bilis talaga ng processing! Congrats joan!

Happy Monday everyone! Holiday ngayon pero may pasok ako haha

This week will be very exciting for May 12 onwards na applicants! More CC charges and PER soon! Fighting! :)
 

cycloneblurr

Star Member
Aug 13, 2014
151
19
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2133
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-May-2014
AOR Received.
PER: 06-Aug-2014
File Transfer...
29-Aug-2014
Med's Request
02-Sep-2014
Med's Done....
08-Sep-2014
Passport Req..
09-Oct-2014
VISA ISSUED...
07-Nov-2014
athrenta said:
Meron na pala sa Global spreadsheet na passport request sa manila VO. galing! si Joancanada
ang tahimik naman ni joancanada, pero congrats for your passport request :)
God bless.
 

KitsuneDream

Hero Member
Jan 24, 2013
411
59
Philippines
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
3012
App. Filed.......
14-05-2014 App Received..: 21-05-2014 CC Charged....: 04-09-2014 PER Received: 09-09-2014
Doc's Request.
16-10-2014
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
21-10-2014
Passport Req..
04-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
16-12-2014
LANDED..........
31-03-2015
asdmhee said:
Repost po!
I suggest you call HSBC to give them a heads-up! :) Just let them know you're expecting to be charged In Canadian dollars by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
 

asdmhee

Star Member
Feb 1, 2013
99
1
KitsuneDream said:
I suggest you call HSBC to give them a heads-up! :) Just let them know you're expecting to be charged In Canadian dollars by Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Ok. Thank you for your reply. I called them already but the thing is the one I've talked had no idea about how CIC will do the processing. I've read some topics that other credit card company declined the payment because they are not capable of doing international transactions. That is why i am asking if someone in this forum who had successfully charged thru HSBC credit card. Thank you
 

mykel29

Star Member
Oct 14, 2013
105
13
Manila / Singapore
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2243
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15th Aug 2014
Nomination.....
5th Dec 2014
Med's Request
16th April 2015
Med's Done....
Med done -4th May 2015: Med submitted by clinic -8th May 2015: 3rd line -20th May 2015
Passport Req..
22nd May 2015 (Manila VO) 26th May 2015 (SG VO)
VISA ISSUED...
30th June 2015
LANDED..........
March 2016
Hello Fellow FSW2014,

I've just read it to global forum and I think it might help to new applicants na hindi p masyado alam ung process flow ng application.
Hope it helps and serves as a reference guide..


Process flow for FSW PR Application ants

Completeness Check

1. They received couriers and do a initial documentation check for completeness and compliance of the application.
2. Check if the applications forms are all completely filled, payments are ok, all required documentation are enclosed.
3. Check if we have valid 1 year experience in the claimed NOC
4. Check the CAP has been reached for that NOC yet.
5. They accept the payments as submitted with application and that's the last stage of the completeness check.
6. If the application passes the completeness check, it's put in the queue for the Eligibility Review.
* If not they send the application back stating the reason for return.

Eligibility Review

1. During the Eligibility Review, they check and award points for the following 6 selection factors

Education
Work Experience
Age
Language Proficiency
Adaptability
Arranged Employment

2. In addition to these 6 factors, they check for the proof of funds as per the guidelines. They also do the background check for the above at this point before awarding points( they confirm the job duties comply with requirements for that particular NOC and that experience documents are satisfactory.

Positive Final Determination of Eligibility for Processing

1.If the applicant gets 67 points or more, then his/her application will be transferred to the visa office identified by the applicant on the IMM 0008 form for a Final Selection Decision. CIO will send out an email confirming this which will indicate a Positive Final Determination of Eligibility for Processing. If the applicant fails Eligibility Review, again CIO sends and email out to confirm the reasons for the same, and that they are initiating a refund of the processing fee.

2. Once an applicant receives a Positive Final Determination of Eligibility for Processing from the CIO, applicant will be able to check the ECAS Status of their application. We can use the application number/UCI Number/Payment receipt number, all of which we can get form the email that CIO sends out, to check the ECAS status.

At this Point you cans access your ECAS

IN Process>>>>>>>>>
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<We received your Application on xxxxxxxxxx



Final Selection Decision at VO

Determination of Eligibility through Verification

1. Once the file reaches the Visa Offices they are queued up for processing. Once the file move to the table, AOR might be sent out to confirm receipt of application at the VO and the Background checks and documentation checks are initiated for the application.

Interview Queue
The VO may render a decision that, upon review of the application and supporting documents, the applicant is not required to attend a Personal Selection Interview.
If a Personal Selection Interview is required, the application will be placed in queue to await
an interview date. Your interview will not schedule at this time.
An Interview Waiver
Within the correspondence of the interview waiver the VO may also request that further documentation be submitted. The submission of PCC, updated forms, RPRF, Medical.
Refusal of the application
Upon the initial review of the application, the immigration officer may decide that the documents submitted do not establish the level of qualification required by Canadian Immigration and may be during the background check Work experience or educational documents was not verified.


Selection Interview

1. The VO is entitled to request that an applicant attend a Personal Selection Interview if he/she has concerns regarding any or all of
the following:

Authenticity of the documents submitted
Truthful and total completion of the forms
Verification of the information entered on the forms
Clarification of the specific information provided to Immigration Canada

Note: The VO will not conduct and Interviews to assess language ability.

Under the new regulations, selection standards are more objective and clearly defined. It is expected that in most cases visa officers will be able to make a decision to approve or refuse an application based on the documentation provided by the applicant without a election interview. However, in some cases, an interview may be necessary for a number of reasons. Especially, if you do not meet the pass mark in effect and are applying under “Substitute Evaluation”, you are more likely to be called in for an interview to decide if there are reasonable grounds to exercise positive discretion

Purpose of Interview

If required, a selection interview would be conducted for several reasons:
To verify the validity and truthfulness of certain information provided on the forms and documentation submitted with the
application.
To clarify any specific information and inconsistencies.
To clarify certain issues as regards to the background of the applicant and/or his/her dependents.
To verify that the applicant possesses the necessary funds to settle in Canada.
To confirm that the applicant is not inadmissible on security grounds.
To verify if there are sufficient grounds to use positive discretion, if the applicant's point total is below the current pass mark.
Under the new regulations, visa officers will no longer conduct interviews to assess an applicant's language proficiency or personal
suitability for immigration purposes.

Interview Waivers

At their discretion, visa officers may approve an application for permanent residence in Canada without holding a selection interview. An interview waiver will significantly expedite the processing of the application. Usually, well-prepared applications, which are complete in every detail will increase the chances of an interview waiver.

When assessing an application under the Skilled Worker category, visa officers will consider several factors before granting an interview waiver such as:

> Quality and completeness of the application forms and documents

> Proof of the applicant's English and/or French language ability

> The applicant's educational qualifications

> The applicant's professional qualifications such as quality of his/her educational background and work experience

> The applicant's potential for adaptability, resourcefulness and motivation to successfully establish himself/herself in Canada

> The applicant's overall integrity and credibility


Nevertheless, a selection interview may occasionally be required for even highly qualified applicants, as Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) officials randomly select such applicants to test the accuracy of their interview-waiving criteria for quality assurance purposes.

Rarely, it is also possible that after an interview waiver has been granted, the visa officer may change his/her mind and require the applicant to come to the selection interview or vice versa.

Discretion of the Visa Officer

I. Positive Discretion

The visa officer can use his/her discretionary power to approve an application under the “Substitute Evaluation” provisions of the new regulations if the visa officer feels that the applicant is likely to become economically established in Canada or the applicant's point total is not a sufficient indicator of whether or not the applicant may become economically established in Canada.

II. Negative Discretion

Similarly, the new regulations also make it possible for the visa officer to refuse an application regardless of the applicant's point total where the visa officer is of the opinion that the applicant does not have the ability to economically establish himself/herself in Canada.

If the applicant pass the interview and got Positive selection decision from VO we can read following line on our ECAS

>>>>>>>>>>In Process

<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< We Started Processing you application on xxxxxxxxx




Upon completion of the interview, the applicant will be required to pass both the Medical and Security requirements. The immigration officer may also request that further documentation be submitted as had been requested at the interview. As a general and standard time A Permanent Resident Visa can be issued within 12 weeks, from the date of receipt of the last documents at the processing Post.

Medical Request

At this stage we receive Medical instruction + Add docs +PCC + RPRF. All applicants as well as all dependents (accompanying or not) will be required to pass the medical requirement. The Medical examination requirement is mandatory and serves the following purpose.

> To protect the health of Canadian.
> To protect the safety of Canadian.
> To reduce and prevent excessive demand on Canada's health and social services.


Note: The medical report is valid for one year from the date of completion.


Security Clearance

Each applicant over the age of 18 is required to pass the security requirement. All applicants must prove that they are not a threat to the safety of Canadian Society. Applicants provide this information through Police Clearances which the applicant must obtain directly and by passing the background clearance which the immigration authorities obtain on behalf of the applicant.

After receiving Medical results by Regional Medical, they enter into GCMS 4.0 system, after that VO Check the medical results if they don't satisfy they email to applicant for further test, if they satisfy and approve the results they generate the following line of ECAS.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In Process
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Medical Results Have Been Received




It means that your medical results approved and seconded by VO, you are 90% approved at this stage and your Passport request is on the way.

Final Approval from VO

The last stage of the application is the issuance of the Permanent Resident Visa.


Passport request:

Once the immigration authorities are ready to issue the Visa, applicant will be required to submit their original passport for Visa Stamping. Original Passport must be submitted for the Principal applicant as well as each accompanying family members. Each passport will need to be valid for at least 12 months and have minimum of 2 pages per visa.

Validity:

Each Permanent Resident Visa is valid for 1 year from the date of the Medical exam or until the expiration of the passport. The Validity of the PR visa from the date of medical exam refers to the first exam completed (either principal applicant or dependent). The principal applicant and each accompanying dependent must make their official landing in Canada before the PR visa expires. Failure to land before the expiration of your visa will void the visa and will then result in the necessity of a new application. The validity date of the Visa cannot be extended.

At this stage we can read the following Final change on your ECAS

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Decision Made
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< A decision has been made on your application



Grounds for refusal of application:

Applicants can be refused at anytime during the process of the application, for any of the following reasons:

Proof of Language skills
Criminal issues (have criminal record in any country)
Security(failed background checks)
Medical (failed medical exam)
Financial reasons (have less than the minimum settlement funds
Misrepresentation(failed to be truthful during the application or omitted information)
Non-compliance(failed to provide any requested information/ documents the immigration officer requested or failed to attend a
Personal Selection Interview)
Inadmissible family members (the above reasons for any family member indicated as dependent on the application form)
 

KitsuneDream

Hero Member
Jan 24, 2013
411
59
Philippines
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
3012
App. Filed.......
14-05-2014 App Received..: 21-05-2014 CC Charged....: 04-09-2014 PER Received: 09-09-2014
Doc's Request.
16-10-2014
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
21-10-2014
Passport Req..
04-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
16-12-2014
LANDED..........
31-03-2015
asdmhee said:
Ok. Thank you for your reply. I called them already but the thing is the one I've talked had no idea about how CIC will do the processing. I've read some topics that other credit card company declined the payment because they are not capable of doing international transactions. That is why i am asking if someone in this forum who had successfully charged thru HSBC credit card. Thank you
If it's Visa or MasterCard siguro naman wala ka magiging problema. Hays nakakainis naman hindi nila masagot kung capable sila for international transactions. Pero kung nagagamit mo naman siya before internationally, siguro wala naman magiging problem so long as you have the available credit limit.
 

dbase1981

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
363
21
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
May 7, 2014 1:57 PM DD encashed June 25, 2014
AOR Received.
PER August 7, 2014
Med's Request
August 27, 2014
Med's Done....
September 22, 2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
October 15, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
November 7, 2014
LANDED..........
September 8, 2015
KitsuneDream said:
Wow may PPR na sa Manila VO :) Ang bilis talaga ng processing! Congrats joan!

Happy Monday everyone! Holiday ngayon pero may pasok ako haha

This week will be very exciting for May 12 onwards na applicants! More CC charges and PER soon! Fighting! :)
Wow ang galing!!! Di siya under work permit di ba? So kamukha ng sa atin ang type ng application niya?
 

KitsuneDream

Hero Member
Jan 24, 2013
411
59
Philippines
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
3012
App. Filed.......
14-05-2014 App Received..: 21-05-2014 CC Charged....: 04-09-2014 PER Received: 09-09-2014
Doc's Request.
16-10-2014
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
21-10-2014
Passport Req..
04-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
16-12-2014
LANDED..........
31-03-2015
dbase1981 said:
Wow ang galing!!! Di siya under work permit di ba? So kamukha ng sa atin ang type ng application niya?
Yup I think so po. May 1 applicant kasi siya :)
 

dbase1981

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
363
21
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
May 7, 2014 1:57 PM DD encashed June 25, 2014
AOR Received.
PER August 7, 2014
Med's Request
August 27, 2014
Med's Done....
September 22, 2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
October 15, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
November 7, 2014
LANDED..........
September 8, 2015
ok lang sa akin kahit next year na ang medical or ppr... kasi 3 travels ko this year and i think kailangan nasa akin pa passport ko. Pero nakakaexcite talaga. :D
 

acrossborder

Star Member
Aug 1, 2014
119
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
soon
IELTS Request
soon
asdmhee said:
Ok. Thank you for your reply. I called them already but the thing is the one I've talked had no idea about how CIC will do the processing. I've read some topics that other credit card company declined the payment because they are not capable of doing international transactions. That is why i am asking if someone in this forum who had successfully charged thru HSBC credit card. Thank you
Call them and tell them to activate your card for international transaction for X months.
 

bluemav

Hero Member
Jul 29, 2013
557
16
Category........
Visa Office......
[color=#4294EB]Manila[/color]
NOC Code......
[color=#4294EB]2281[/color]
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[color=#4294EB]15-05-2014[/color] PER_Received..: [color=#4294EB]04-09-2014[/color]
Med's Request
[color=#4294EB]29-09-2014[/color]
Passport Req..
[color=#4294EB]22-10-2014[/color]
VISA ISSUED...
00-00-0000
LANDED..........
00-00-0000 [img]http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/blue-face/excited-facial-expression-smiley-emoticon.png[/img]
athrenta said:
Meron na pala sa Global spreadsheet na passport request sa manila VO. galing! si Joancanada

SS Updated. uhmmm bakit kaya yung entry ni JoanCanada walang time stamp... anyways may PPR na sa SS natin :D

Leading na si JoanCanada. Colorful na yung SS natin. :D

GoodLuck sa lahat. GodBless us all!
 

ppmom

Hero Member
Apr 28, 2014
584
32
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-05-2014
Nomination.....
cc charged: 17-07-2014 , PER: 19-08-2014
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
23-09-2014
Med's Done....
07-10-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
17-10-2014
VISA ISSUED...
27-10-2014
LANDED..........
end of March 2015!
ang bilis na!

ngayon nagpapanic naman sa ibang panic (kakainis talaga ang kape :p).

Question regarding passport ng anak ko (ang yabang no? passport na ang iniisip hehe). Mag eexpire na kasi sa Feb 2015 yung sa isang anak ko, do you guys think I should renew na now or just wait for medical request first? Maaffect ba since iba ang passport number na naibigay ko sa CIC?

thanks in advance
 

Bloom

Star Member
Aug 6, 2014
59
2
Tanong ulit mga kabayan.

May gumamit ba ng dhl para magpadala ng application sa nova scotia? Talaga bang nililipat nila yung delivery sa nova scotia sa third party? Hangang ontario lang kasi yung tracking sa website ng dhl tapos tinawagan ko sabi nila nilipat daw sa third party dahil door to door delivery sya. Ganon ba talaga lahat ng delivery dun? Paconfirm naman. Tsaka gano katagal yung delivery nung third party. Thanks po.
 

acrossborder

Star Member
Aug 1, 2014
119
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
soon
IELTS Request
soon
ppmom said:
ang bilis na!

ngayon nagpapanic naman sa ibang panic (kakainis talaga ang kape :p).

Question regarding passport ng anak ko (ang yabang no? passport na ang iniisip hehe). Mag eexpire na kasi sa Feb 2015 yung sa isang anak ko, do you guys think I should renew na now or just wait for medical request first? Maaffect ba since iba ang passport number na naibigay ko sa CIC?

thanks in advance
Renew na po for me. At least 6 months dapat valid ang passport diba? Nabasa ko rin po na humihingi ang cic ng update during MR stage.

More inputs po from seniors please :)