Investor immigration to Quebec (applied 2016) waiting for interview

[Laithhisham]

I’ve bought property in Montreal. We had a very good agent, saw what we liked and bought it. Mortgage down payment was higher but the agent put us in touch with the right banks and insurance people and it was smooth sailing. We pay all our taxes on line, we visit whenever we can and it has worked out well for us. The property has already gone up in price so even if we sell, we’ll walk away with more. I have no regrets about buying a place, it’s grounded me more there, I’ve met a lot of people and learnt a lot of things.
The property is not in downtown but in an English speaking suburban area and we love it. My husband has our hydro Quebec ( electric ) and energir ( gas ) accounts also done on line so we pay all our bills electronically. We have Bell WiFi and security so we know every time someone calls us or even rings our doorbell. We can see and talk to them electronically in real time. It has worked out well for us mashaAllah. Now just waiting for the immigration to go through..we have done what we can.

Dear Scheherazade:- that good you get Visa to Montreal from first time ,,, for me when applied for interview visa ,,, the officer reject my application ,,, and I apply before 3 time to get Visa for Canada all get reject ,,, if I need buy house for sure I need to see the house I buy it ,,, so I check with my lawyer as now I already get CSQ ,,, I can apply for travel visa ,,, my Lawyer said as before my application refuse and reject 3 time there is a big chance to get refuse again with no French language knowledge even I already CSQ holder,,, in case my application not reject before it’s very easy to get new travel visa . So I don’t know what is the use for CSQ in this period of life .

 

[ash1969]

Has anyone received this? Can’t check my GCKey as my representative has linked it. Will have them check tomorrow. But I received the message below on my personal email.
Your Quebec business class (investor, self-employed or entrepreneur) application now has a progress bar, which shows the time elapsed since we received your application. The progress bar gives you an estimated completion date based on our latest processing times.

The progress bar is available only if you have linked your application to your online account. Find out how to create an online account and link your application.

Sign in to your account, take a look, and tell us what you think.

Hi
No news this side - pls keep me updated .
All the best

 

[ash1969]

Has anyone received this? Can’t check my GCKey as my representative has linked it. Will have them check tomorrow. But I received the message below on my personal email.
Your Quebec business class (investor, self-employed or entrepreneur) application now has a progress bar, which shows the time elapsed since we received your application. The progress bar gives you an estimated completion date based on our latest processing times.

The progress bar is available only if you have linked your application to your online account. Find out how to create an online account and link your application.

Sign in to your account, take a look, and tell us what you think.

our friend dear laith has some updates on this . Iam sure he will share it with you here

 

[Laithhisham]

Has anyone received this? Can’t check my GCKey as my representative has linked it. Will have them check tomorrow. But I received the message below on my personal email.
Your Quebec business class (investor, self-employed or entrepreneur) application now has a progress bar, which shows the time elapsed since we received your application. The progress bar gives you an estimated completion date based on our latest processing times.

The progress bar is available only if you have linked your application to your online account. Find out how to create an online account and link your application.

Sign in to your account, take a look, and tell us what you think.

Dear Scheherazade:- yes I received this notes that my application will finish processing in May 2021 as I apply in May 2017 . My lawyer said this good news that applicant knew the period of processing time . How about you ? What time your processing time complete?

 

[Laithhisham]

I’ve bought property in Montreal. We had a very good agent, saw what we liked and bought it. Mortgage down payment was higher but the agent put us in touch with the right banks and insurance people and it was smooth sailing. We pay all our taxes on line, we visit whenever we can and it has worked out well for us. The property has already gone up in price so even if we sell, we’ll walk away with more. I have no regrets about buying a place, it’s grounded me more there, I’ve met a lot of people and learnt a lot of things.
The property is not in downtown but in an English speaking suburban area and we love it. My husband has our hydro Quebec ( electric ) and energir ( gas ) accounts also done on line so we pay all our bills electronically. We have Bell WiFi and security so we know every time someone calls us or even rings our doorbell. We can see and talk to them electronically in real time. It has worked out well for us mashaAllah. Now just waiting for the immigration to go through..we have done what we can.

Dear Scheherazade:- which area good for buying house detached for family ( not condo ) in Montreal city center or Area near Montreal ? The Area with speak English language as I can’t speak French ? As you know Montreal very well ,,, please give us your advice . Thank you Scheherazade

 

[Schehrazade]

Dear Scheherazade:- which area good for buying house detached for family ( not condo ) in Montreal city center or Area near Montreal ? The Area with speak English language as I can’t speak French ? As you know Montreal very well ,,, please give us your advice . Thank you Scheherazade

I would not buy a house In or around city centre. It is too congested and expensive. North and South Montréal is more French speaking as is East. But West Island is very anglophone and it’s easier to get around there. Plus it is largely Homes as compared to centre ville which is mostly condos. Westmount is also very central and English speaking but very very expensive. There are also other pockets of areas such as little India etc where you can get homes. It’s all comes down to what your requirement is. I liked Westmount but just fell in love with the openness of West Island. The area I’ve chosen is Dollard Des ormeaux. It’s a beautiful locality and has everything I need. But you will need to come here, look around,see homes in different areas and then decide what you want. It’s a big decision and you will need to see everything before you make a decision.
When we applied for our TRV we wrote a cover letter which said that we had csq, we wanted to go to Montreal to check out homes and businesses. We also added copies of our csq’s in the application package. Did you try add that in your application? Hoping the best for you dear Laith, you are such a kind soul, I hope that your processing is done soon.

 

[Schehrazade]

Hi
No news this side - pls keep me updated .
All the best

Dear Scheherazade:- yes I received this notes that my application will finish processing in May 2021 as I apply in May 2017 . My lawyer said this good news that applicant knew the period of processing time . How about you ? What time your processing time complete?

Guys start applying for GCMS notes every three months or so. Not only will you get a regular update but an agent has to physically handle your file to access and release your notes. Ask your agents..they can apply on your behalf. It costs CAD 5/- only to do so. You receive them in 30 days, if you don’t you can send a reminder. Also ask your agent to send a CSE ( case specific enquiry ) asking how far along your application has come. They won’t say exactly where but you will find out your officers initials and the point where your file is at.

 

[Laithhisham]

I would not buy a house In or around city centre. It is too congested and expensive. North and South Montréal is more French speaking as is East. But West Island is very anglophone and it’s easier to get around there. Plus it is largely Homes as compared to centre ville which is mostly condos. Westmount is also very central and English speaking but very very expensive. There are also other pockets of areas such as little India etc where you can get homes. It’s all comes down to what your requirement is. I liked Westmount but just fell in love with the openness of West Island. The area I’ve chosen is Dollard Des ormeaux. It’s a beautiful locality and has everything I need. But you will need to come here, look around,see homes in different areas and then decide what you want. It’s a big decision and you will need to see everything before you make a decision.
When we applied for our TRV we wrote a cover letter which said that we had csq, we wanted to go to Montreal to check out homes and businesses. We also added copies of our csq’s in the application package. Did you try add that in your application? Hoping the best for you dear Laith, you are such a kind soul, I hope that your processing is done soon.

Dear Scheherazade thank you for your feedback,,, I will try apply in End of May for me and my whole family ,,, do my children’s need make biometrics? Or only me and my wife ? That mean only me and my wife will go to apply ? Or must we bring our children’s with us to Visa office to make biometrics and take photo ? As my children’s in school ,,, if it’s necessary we go there whole family . Hope to us the luck in applying for this time .

 

[ash1969]

Dear Scheherazade thank you for your feedback,,, I will try apply in End of May for me and my whole family ,,, do my children’s need make biometrics? Or only me and my wife ? That mean only me and my wife will go to apply ? Or must we bring our children’s with us to Visa office to make biometrics and take photo ? As my children’s in school ,,, if it’s necessary we go there whole family . Hope to us the luck in applying for this time .

In my opinion you should apply as a complete family for the visa . Biometric requirements would be according to the rules as applicable , I guess all will require same but maybe if children are below certain age - may be exempted . Kindly check on this . Ensure to produce the CSQ copy , as also the return air tickets ,while applying for visa . Iam sure this time you will not face any difficulty whatsoever . All the best

 

[ash1969]

Guys start applying for GCMS notes every three months or so. Not only will you get a regular update but an agent has to physically handle your file to access and release your notes. Ask your agents..they can apply on your behalf. It costs CAD 5/- only to do so. You receive them in 30 days, if you don’t you can send a reminder. Also ask your agent to send a CSE ( case specific enquiry ) asking how far along your application has come. They won’t say exactly where but you will find out your officers initials and the point where your file is at.

Can you believe this -I applied for GCMS notes through my agent on feb 4 , 2019 —-till now no response .

 

[Naz76]

Dear Scheherazade thank you for your feedback,,, I will try apply in End of May for me and my whole family ,,, do my children’s need make biometrics? Or only me and my wife ? That mean only me and my wife will go to apply ? Or must we bring our children’s with us to Visa office to make biometrics and take photo ? As my children’s in school ,,, if it’s necessary we go there whole family . Hope to us the luck in applying for this time .

Children under 13 don’t require to give biometrics.
Tickets r not important, the most important thing is the explanation letter. In which u must make yr intention very clear, explain to officer the solid reason why he would grant u visa.
It’s always very difficult to convince officer that u and yr family will return after yr visit. Specially after u got CSQ.
So the reason has to be very solid.
My family visit visa got rejected 3 times before CSQ.

Difficult but not impossible.
Best of luck.

 

[Naz76]

I would not buy a house In or around city centre. It is too congested and expensive. North and South Montréal is more French speaking as is East. But West Island is very anglophone and it’s easier to get around there. Plus it is largely Homes as compared to centre ville which is mostly condos. Westmount is also very central and English speaking but very very expensive. There are also other pockets of areas such as little India etc where you can get homes. It’s all comes down to what your requirement is. I liked Westmount but just fell in love with the openness of West Island. The area I’ve chosen is Dollard Des ormeaux. It’s a beautiful locality and has everything I need. But you will need to come here, look around,see homes in different areas and then decide what you want. It’s a big decision and you will need to see everything before you make a decision.
When we applied for our TRV we wrote a cover letter which said that we had csq, we wanted to go to Montreal to check out homes and businesses. We also added copies of our csq’s in the application package. Did you try add that in your application? Hoping the best for you dear Laith, you are such a kind soul, I hope that your processing is done soon.

Plz guide which areas will be best for Muslim families, I have seen talon jalan area, lots of Muslims and pakistani families live in that area. But that looks like little old buildings. Any areas with little modern looks. Like better communities, better education.
Thx

 

[Laithhisham]

Children under 13 don’t require to give biometrics.
Tickets r not important, the most important thing is the explanation letter. In which u must make yr intention very clear, explain to officer the solid reason why he would grant u visa.
It’s always very difficult to convince officer that u and yr family will return after yr visit. Specially after u got CSQ.
So the reason has to be very solid.
My family visit visa got rejected 3 times before CSQ.

Difficult but not impossible.
Best of luck.

Dear Naz76 you never visit Montreal or Canada ? You get Visa before or all your applied rejected ?

 

[Laithhisham]

Can you believe this -I applied for GCMS notes through my agent on feb 4 , 2019 —-till now no response .

Dear ash1969 :- something went wrong with your applied for GCMS ,,, usually it’s take 30 days if have some holiday in Canada it will take little bit more like 33 days but I never seen near 75 days and no have result ,,, please check with your agent as I applied before take 32 days as there is holiday in Canada .

 

[Laithhisham]

In my opinion you should apply as a complete family for the visa . Biometric requirements would be according to the rules as applicable , I guess all will require same but maybe if children are below certain age - may be exempted . Kindly check on this . Ensure to produce the CSQ copy , as also the return air tickets ,while applying for visa . Iam sure this time you will not face any difficulty whatsoever . All the best

Dear ash1969 :- Thank you for nice words ,, and for explanation,,, h

In my opinion you should apply as a complete family for the visa . Biometric requirements would be according to the rules as applicable , I guess all will require same but maybe if children are below certain age - may be exempted . Kindly check on this . Ensure to produce the CSQ copy , as also the return air tickets ,while applying for visa . Iam sure this time you will not face any difficulty whatsoever . All the best

dear Ash1969 :- before I do everything but my applied all time rejected by Visa officer they main reason that officer thought I will stay in Canada and not return to China ( officer actually 100% wrong ) but how can make officer believe I will return to China ? If I write to officer I need buy house he will 100% think I will not return as my applied for visa 3 times rejected,,, So is there anyone idea how to prove and make officer believe I will return to China ?