Hi All,
my interview was today on the 24th March, 2015, and I have successfully cleared the interview.
Reaching abu dhabi
Left Dubai at 5:15 arrived at 6:50 at abu dhabi mall parking ( You must enter the first parking once you see time hortons) Otherwise you will have to take a long U turn to come back to enter the right parking
I used google maps directions to take me to abudhabi mall. Although I live in Dubai, I rarley vist abudhabi.
showing up and waiting room
As I arrived too early I went for a walk inside the mall before the interview. I arrived to the west tower ( where the the Canadian embassy located) and went to the 9th floor, they told me to go the 10th floor, went there and the security guard just opened the door)
The guard asked me for my passport and the interview email confirmation.He took my mobile and asked me to wait. not many people where there at that time. I was there waiting at 7:35 and only 2 people arrived after me for the interview .
Appearance
I dressed up smart casual and had my leather suit case which had all documents and folders organized.
The interview
By 8:00 I was called in to one of the rooms, I was a little nervous, when the interviewer greeted me I felt relaxed, I could tell he was nice and indeed he was a nice interviewer, very polite and humble and professional.
The interview was not very formal in sense questions and answers, it was more get to know you better and to clear any doubts
Iinterview :can I see your passport
myself: yes, and showed him my passport
Interview. You were called for an interview as I was not satisfied with you duties as you have not listed them.. he wanted to continue to say something here.
Myself: I have an update (I interrupted him) I contacted my ex employer and they provided me now with the letter with job duties while they didn't list job duties last time. They have now changed their practice and its now allowed for them to provide this type of letters with duties which was not a practice. Do you want to see this letter
Interview. Yes please
Myself: I have also the email traffic which proofs the change in practice by the employer
Interview : sure, can I have a look at this as well.
I handed these to him and he saied ok
Interiew: This is exactly what I need and he started to type.
Then he asked me about my jobs and why i switched jobs and I explained
he asked about if I have done something new to the company, I told him yes I created std, process etc....
he googled something at that time, I believe he just googled the company, if it existed,
He said I'm accepting your application and you should wait for the MR next week and he explained that its visa will be valid for 1 year from MR etc... really i was not expecting that in just 10 minutes of the interview.
Then interview continued for another 10 minutes, he asked about
what are your plans for canada? I said would like to go to Calgary and that I don't like crowded cities like Toronto with a lot of traffic. he agreed,
Did you researched about the Canadian market? I said yes and I explained
He asked me about ISIS... of what I thought about them
He asked about proof of funds
He also asked about updated PCC and about updated form.
He typed on his computer and arranged papers after that he said Ok I have just completed clicking buttons to accept your application
then he asked me if I had any questions.
I asked how long do you think the whole process will take until i get the visa stamped he said after MR it will take 6 weeks. he said you will have enough time as I told him I plan to go in August.
I greeted him and we had a little chat about Dubai a dubai dubai mall and then I left.
all I can advise you, don't exaggerate in wearing or saying unnecessary things, be yourself, and relax" its a matter of double checking and making sure that you meet their standards and requirements a genuine skilled immigrant.
I hope this helps
Regards,
S7