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How I organized our applcation and a summary of all helpful tips I have learned

Emily2301

Full Member
May 15, 2011
28
0
missmini said:
ooh i'm sorry if it sounded complicated, the thing is once u sent and u managed to organize it somehow it looks clear after LoL ;) but i know that once u have all the proofs laying around everywhere it's not easy to actually decide how to organize especially since the same checklist might refer to the same proofs in different parts of it and it's hard to decide what should go where....that's why peli's thread is a gem especially cuz it has pictures ;) ...i don't think there's the perfect way in doing it, just follow their instructions (no binders etc) and try to make sure they have a clear idea what's included in the package and where they could find it....don't repeat urself and try to have a header on each page with some number, ur names and a title (or at least on as many pages as possible)
but i'm happy u start to get a better picture abt how u'll do it :) me too i think that toc's, indexes r very important and also outlines or short description for each groups of proofs if needed....don't leave anything unanswered or in doubt...:) and yeah i remember now that at the sponsor side that common law paper was in case there's a co-signer so better include it in the applicant side, as u said :)
Hi Missmini, I didn't mean your answer was complicated! Sorry :) I meant the process, the organization, the decision making... Your answers are very encouraging and help me understand!! Everytime I look at the Sponsored Spouse/Partner Questionnaire I feel like the proof should be right there attached to it but then again it's better to have ALL proof together because of the overlap. You are so right, having all the stuff laying around is making my head spin, just gotta put it somewhere already :) As for the repetition...there might be some because I wrote this long essay on the development first (8 pages, I hope it won't frustrate the IO right from the beginning...well, we have been together for 7 years!) and then did it again in form of a table so it is more structured and there are references to the proof. Which by the way always reads: Look at pics from month x to month y and refer to receipts page xx and yy. Quite boring. I feel like I'm lacking in the proof department because our finances were always separated but I hope that everything together will be sufficient.

And I agree, this thread is awesome and the pics are SO helpful!
 

missmini

Champion Member
Oct 6, 2009
1,777
71
Visa Office......
Amman
App. Filed.......
01-2012
Doc's Request.
05-2012 (CSQ approved)
AOR Received.
07-2012
File Transfer...
04-2012
Med's Done....
11-2011 (extended until 11-2013)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
02-2013 (finalyyyyyy)
LANDED..........
07-2013 (DONE - thank u all :):):))
Emily2301 said:
Hi Missmini, I didn't mean your answer was complicated! Sorry :) I meant the process, the organization, the decision making... Your answers are very encouraging and help me understand!! Everytime I look at the Sponsored Spouse/Partner Questionnaire I feel like the proof should be right there attached to it but then again it's better to have ALL proof together because of the overlap. You are so right, having all the stuff laying around is making my head spin, just gotta put it somewhere already :) As for the repetition...there might be some because I wrote this long essay on the development first (8 pages, I hope it won't frustrate the IO right from the beginning...well, we have been together for 7 years!) and then did it again in form of a table so it is more structured and there are references to the proof. Which by the way always reads: Look at pics from month x to month y and refer to receipts page xx and yy. Quite boring. I feel like I'm lacking in the proof department because our finances were always separated but I hope that everything together will be sufficient.

And I agree, this thread is awesome and the pics are SO helpful!
looool it's not boring if they can have fast what they r looking for....as for repetition i mainly reffered to repeating the proofs, send them around in circle, having hard time to come back where they started like this....but they see this every day i'm sure they have their ways and i'm sure ur package will b from the good organized group ;) i don't think it's bad to emphasize some important things, for my taste the table and the letter r not repetition....if u feel like that then why not put the table with the sponsor package? the sponsor needs to write a relationship essay too, he can use the table....i did like that, but i didn't refer to the proofs in the table also (it was kind of repeating and getting too large)....the applicant refered to the proofs when answering the questions....hmm joining finance is important for common-law but not major if u have other joined assets...whatever u lack, maybe u can put an explanation why u lack it in case u tried to have it, u can put proof that u tried and was not successful (u can put it as answer to the common-law question maybe?)....not for everything but for anything u find it could have been better to have it but due to some circumstances it was not possible...

good luck!! u r almost there ;)
 

pelipeli

Champion Member
Sep 30, 2011
1,205
61
124
Calgary Alberta CND
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 25, 2012
AOR Received.
none
File Transfer...
Sponsor approved: May 1,2012; file rcvd by CEM: May 8
Med's Done....
Dec 19,2011
Passport Req..
PPR date: May10, PPR rcvd: May16, PP sent: May 17 ,PP rcvd by CEM:May18
VISA ISSUED...
IP: Aug16, DM: Aug19 Visa Issue Date: August 16, 2012 Visa rcvd: Aug24
LANDED..........
September 20, 2012, PR card received Nov 23,2012
Sponosrship Approved.. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After 97 days!!!!!! OMG I'm so happy I'm crying with joy... and this is only the 1st stage... :,))))))) Thank you everyone who gave their support and made me strong, and kept me believing..

I received the email from OttPilot-Immigration and the subject says FCP - Eligibility Decision - F0000*****

This is the email:

Date: May 1, 2012

UCI: ********
Application: F0000*****

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXX

Dear XXXXXXXX:

This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class you submitted to this office on behalf of XXXXXXX and family (if applicable).

You have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor. Accordingly, the Application for Permanent Residence for your relative(s) has been forwarded to a visa office abroad for further processing.
 

weary-damsil31

Star Member
Feb 8, 2011
186
2
Edmonton
Category........
Visa Office......
Vegreville
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-07-2012
Med's Done....
April 28,2012
LANDED..........
July 10/14
pelipeli said:
Sponosrship Approved.. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After 97 days!!!!!! OMG I'm so happy I'm crying with joy... and this is only the 1st stage... :,))))))) Thank you everyone who gave their support and made me strong, and kept me believing..

I received the email from OttPilot-Immigration and the subject says FCP - Eligibility Decision - F0000*****

This is the email:

Date: May 1, 2012

UCI: ********
Application: F0000*****

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXX

Dear XXXXXXXX:

This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class you submitted to this office on behalf of XXXXXXX and family (if applicable).

You have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor. Accordingly, the Application for Permanent Residence for your relative(s) has been forwarded to a visa office abroad for further processing.
Congrats,kabayan! yay!!! party party!:)
 

pelipeli

Champion Member
Sep 30, 2011
1,205
61
124
Calgary Alberta CND
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 25, 2012
AOR Received.
none
File Transfer...
Sponsor approved: May 1,2012; file rcvd by CEM: May 8
Med's Done....
Dec 19,2011
Passport Req..
PPR date: May10, PPR rcvd: May16, PP sent: May 17 ,PP rcvd by CEM:May18
VISA ISSUED...
IP: Aug16, DM: Aug19 Visa Issue Date: August 16, 2012 Visa rcvd: Aug24
LANDED..........
September 20, 2012, PR card received Nov 23,2012
weary-damsil31 said:
Congrats,kabayan! yay!!! party party!:)
salamat kabayan!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
 

Emily2301

Full Member
May 15, 2011
28
0
pelipeli said:
Sponosrship Approved.. FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! After 97 days!!!!!! OMG I'm so happy I'm crying with joy... and this is only the 1st stage... :,))))))) Thank you everyone who gave their support and made me strong, and kept me believing..

I received the email from OttPilot-Immigration and the subject says FCP - Eligibility Decision - F0000*****

This is the email:

Date: May 1, 2012

UCI: ********
Application: F0000*****

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXX
XXXXX

Dear XXXXXXXX:

This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class you submitted to this office on behalf of XXXXXXX and family (if applicable).

You have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor. Accordingly, the Application for Permanent Residence for your relative(s) has been forwarded to a visa office abroad for further processing.
YAAAAAYYYYYYY!!! CONGRATS!!! :D
 

pelipeli

Champion Member
Sep 30, 2011
1,205
61
124
Calgary Alberta CND
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 25, 2012
AOR Received.
none
File Transfer...
Sponsor approved: May 1,2012; file rcvd by CEM: May 8
Med's Done....
Dec 19,2011
Passport Req..
PPR date: May10, PPR rcvd: May16, PP sent: May 17 ,PP rcvd by CEM:May18
VISA ISSUED...
IP: Aug16, DM: Aug19 Visa Issue Date: August 16, 2012 Visa rcvd: Aug24
LANDED..........
September 20, 2012, PR card received Nov 23,2012

suki

Hero Member
Nov 26, 2010
426
3
Calgary Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
KGN
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-08-2011
AOR Received.
20-10-2011
Med's Done....
29-07-2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
29-03-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-04-2012
LANDED..........
04-05-2012
C O N G R A T U A L T I O N S ***pelipeli ;) ;) ;)
Maganda :-*
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I told you good things were happening soon and here they are! ;D
 

pelipeli

Champion Member
Sep 30, 2011
1,205
61
124
Calgary Alberta CND
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 25, 2012
AOR Received.
none
File Transfer...
Sponsor approved: May 1,2012; file rcvd by CEM: May 8
Med's Done....
Dec 19,2011
Passport Req..
PPR date: May10, PPR rcvd: May16, PP sent: May 17 ,PP rcvd by CEM:May18
VISA ISSUED...
IP: Aug16, DM: Aug19 Visa Issue Date: August 16, 2012 Visa rcvd: Aug24
LANDED..........
September 20, 2012, PR card received Nov 23,2012
suki said:
C O N G R A T U A L T I O N S ***pelipeli ;) ;) ;)
Maganda :-*
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I told you it was coming in the near Future ;D
Oh that's so sweeeeet.. Thank you so much =)
 

AmeriCanada

Member
Apr 30, 2012
17
0
Congrats PeliPeli, even if it is first stage. I guess any approval is nice right :)??? And thanks for sharing how you chose to organize your package to newbies like me. It's nice to see something visual lol. Congrats & thanks.
 

PIPE0486

Full Member
May 17, 2011
26
1
Costarica
Category........
Visa Office......
Guatemala
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 21, 2011
Doc's Request.
December 12, 2011
File Transfer...
November 17 , 2011
Med's Done....
July 21, 2011
;) Good Job, ur awesome!!!
 

Bright_skies

Star Member
Mar 28, 2012
110
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Vegreville
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-06-2013
AOR Received.
21-06-2013
Med's Done....
18-05-2013
Wow! Congratulations!
Your first post is so USEFUL and I agree, BEAUTIFUL- thank you from the newbies ;)
You definitely earned your approval!

Here's to a speedy PR!
 

pelipeli

Champion Member
Sep 30, 2011
1,205
61
124
Calgary Alberta CND
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January 25, 2012
AOR Received.
none
File Transfer...
Sponsor approved: May 1,2012; file rcvd by CEM: May 8
Med's Done....
Dec 19,2011
Passport Req..
PPR date: May10, PPR rcvd: May16, PP sent: May 17 ,PP rcvd by CEM:May18
VISA ISSUED...
IP: Aug16, DM: Aug19 Visa Issue Date: August 16, 2012 Visa rcvd: Aug24
LANDED..........
September 20, 2012, PR card received Nov 23,2012
Bright_skies said:
Wow! Congratulations!
Your first post is so USEFUL and I agree, BEAUTIFUL- thank you from the newbies ;)
You definitely earned your approval!

Here's to a speedy PR!
PIPE0486 said:
;) Good Job, ur awesome!!!
rhenanjay said:
finally! congrats peli
AmeriCanada said:
Congrats PeliPeli, even if it is first stage. I guess any approval is nice right :)??? And thanks for sharing how you chose to organize your package to newbies like me. It's nice to see something visual lol. Congrats & thanks.
thanks guys... yes, even if its only stage 1 approvL, its a reason for celebration, coz right now stage 1 is the longest wait for us.. it was one helluva wait.. Hang in there newcomers... you will be needing lots of patience...
 

missmini

Champion Member
Oct 6, 2009
1,777
71
Visa Office......
Amman
App. Filed.......
01-2012
Doc's Request.
05-2012 (CSQ approved)
AOR Received.
07-2012
File Transfer...
04-2012
Med's Done....
11-2011 (extended until 11-2013)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
02-2013 (finalyyyyyy)
LANDED..........
07-2013 (DONE - thank u all :):):))
pelipeli said:
thanks guys... yes, even if its only stage 1 approvL, its a reason for celebration, coz right now stage 1 is the longest wait for us.. it was one helluva wait.. Hang in there newcomers... you will be needing lots of patience...
peeeeeeeeeeliiiiiiiii congrats here too :) u see it did come and yeah definately hope the stage 2 would b shorter for aaaaaall :D but realistically....hm..hm....hmm....::)