Italian Spouse Sponsorship

[juliac]

Hello all!

I JUST got back from Rome where my fiance had his medical exam done! We also went to the Embassy because I needed to sign and affidavit in order to receive my Nulla Osta...now, we can get married! We were fortunate to sit down with a WONDERFUL woman at the Embassy who gave us tons of great information on the immigration process. She ASSURED me that they are processing spousal applicants in about 6 months....so, I don't know where Alberto got his information from, but I got it straight from the source!

I also have a question about photos: My fiance had his done in the DEDEM photobooth. I told him that I don't think they are acceptable, but they do meet the specifications of size, colour, etc. Anyway, we used them at the medical exam and they said they were fine. Do they know about this though? Also, we didn't write the date they were taken on the back. Is this only for the application photos? Also, IF we have any doubts about photos, is it worth taking another set and sending them with the application? Will it matter if the medical photos are from the first batch? I'm worried about our application being rejected for something so trivial! Please help!

Thanks in advance!
Julia

 

[Alberto70]

She ASSURED me that they are processing spousal applicants in about 6 months....so, I don't know where Alberto got his information from, but I got it straight from the source!

From an official source:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/fc-spouses.asp
The times are based on how long it took to process 80 percent of all cases between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012. Processing times are subject to change.
Last quarterly update: October 24, 2012
Rome – Italy 14

In the last 2 years, the processing time is passed from 10 to 12 to 14 months.
Good luck.

 

[katie3234]

My sponsorship took 9 months through Rome when the approximate time was listed as 13 months. So it can be fairly fast.

 

[Italian Stallion]

Hi guys how are you?

it's nice to see that this forum that I created to get some information for my application is growing and more and more people are participating in sharing experiences and ideas with those who have the same dream. And it is great to know people, like my friends "CanackyInItaly" and "Abbuffon", has gone to live a better life than there is or will ever be in Italy (guys do not ever come back in Italy, trust me).
Let me ask you something. On the application forms I put my old phone number that now is no longer exists. Do you thimk that I should communicate or is not relevant?
and if so, to whom and in what way?

thanks

May God bless you

GaB

 

[Italian Stallion]

We were fortunate to sit down with a WONDERFUL woman at the Embassy who gave us tons of great information on the immigration process. She ASSURED me that they are processing spousal applicants in about 6 months....so, I don't know where Alberto got his information from, but I got it straight from the source!

Hi Julia do you remember who is that woman? 'cause everytime I went to the Embassy they were so rude and they quit the conversation telling me "it's everything on the website"

Thanks,

GaB

 

[juliac]

Hello Italian Stallion,

Sorry it has taken me a while to respond (ci siamo sposati il 2 gennaio...).

When we went to the Embassy, we did NOT to go immigration, but we went to the 3rd floor because I needed to get declaration for the Nulla Osta for our wedding. The woman THERE helped us because we just asked her and she said she used to work in immigration. I'm not sure that this will help you at all.
Cmq, mi piacererebbe contatarti direttamente......ho alcune domande......sono canadese e tu sei italiano quindi ci possiamo aiutare! Il mio email e' juliaminniti@gmail.com

A presto!

 

[Italian Stallion]

Today I got this email:

"Dear Sir/Madam,
This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada.
We are ready to undergo the final review of your application.
Please mail us the original passports (not photocopies) valid for international travel."

Right after i went to the courier to send my passport to the Canadian Embassy.
WOOOHOOO!!!

Julia I'm going to send you a pvt with my email address. I'll be happy to help you, after all this forum has been created for this reason

 

[Alberto70]

Congratulations!!
The Rome Embassy was been very fast!! Less than 5 months!! Wow!

All the best!!

P.S.
Just for information: "What type of courier do you intend to use?"
I know that prepaid courier service is not provided (in Italy) from the most popular companies (dhl, ups ecc.) unless you are a registered client :-(...is right?

Today I got this email:

"Dear Sir/Madam,
This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada.
We are ready to undergo the final review of your application.
Please mail us the original passports (not photocopies) valid for international travel."

Right after i went to the courier to send my passport to the Canadian Embassy.
WOOOHOOO!!!

Julia I'm going to send you a pvt with my email address. I'll be happy to help you, after all this forum has been created for this reason

 

[Italian Stallion]

Congratulations!!
The Rome Embassy was been very fast!! Less than 5 months!! Wow!
All the best!!
P.S.
Just for information: "What type of courier do you intend to use?"
I know that prepaid courier service is not provided (in Italy) from the most popular companies (dhl, ups ecc.) unless you are a registered client :-(...is right?

Thank you Alberto!!!I'm so happy for the email that i got. I told you few times ago that you too negative, considering what the other people on this forum have gone through.
I don't know what is the problem with the courier that you were talking. I always use UPS by Mail Box Ext and I have been always satisfied. Last time, on feb 1st when i sent my passport, they told me that i was already a registered client. I don't know if you need to be registered to use it.

Thank for you wish.

Take care

 

[Alberto70]

Hi Italian Stallion
your processing time was been less the official average! I'm very happy for you .

The problem with the courier is the prepaid shipment for the passport return from embassy to you .
What "return date" do you have planned? The Embassy doesn't provide a specific date for the passport return but require a prepaid shipment in advance!
I hope that I was been clear.... :'(

All the best.

Thank you Alberto!!!I'm so happy for the email that i got. I told you few times ago that you too negative, considering what the other people on this forum have gone through.
I don't know what is the problem with the courier that you were talking. I always use UPS by Mail Box Ext and I have been always satisfied. Last time, on feb 1st when i sent my passport, they told me that i was already a registered client. I don't know if you need to be registered to use it.

Thank for you wish.

Take care

 

[Italian Stallion]

Hi Italian Stallion
your processing time was been less the official average! I'm very happy for you .
The problem with the courier is the prepaid shipment for the passport return from embassy to you .
What "return date" do you have planned? The Embassy doesn't provide a specific date for the passport return but require a prepaid shipment in advance!
I hope that I was been clear.... :'(
All the best.

Thanks buddy!
I have already paid the return with the "lettera di lettura" (tracking nr) as they required. They will call the courier to pick up the passport when it's ready. Max 1 month.

How is your process going?

 

[Alberto70]

Thanks buddy!
I have already paid the return with the "lettera di lettura" (tracking nr) as they required. They will call the courier to pick up the passport when it's ready. Max 1 month.

How is your process going?

Thank you for the info.
I have to contact a Mail Boxes Etc center .
I am waiting for the passport request
Fingers crossed


Bye

 

[Italian Stallion]

"Thanks buddy!
I have already paid the return with the "lettera di lettura" (tracking nr) as they required. They will call the courier to pick up the passport when it's ready. Max 1 month."

Thank you for the info.
I have to contact a Mail Boxes Etc center .
I am waiting for the passport request
Fingers crossed


Bye

Sorry but I made a mistake when I told you that they will call the courier.
I just read again the email that they send me

"If you wish to use a courier service for return of your passport or documentation, you must provide a pre-paid, pre-addressed courier airwaybill when you send your passport. We will advise you when your visa is ready so you can contact your courier with pick up instructions.
You should record the airwaybill number that you provided for return delivery so that you may track the delivery yourself. We will not contact courier companies on your behalf.
If you do not include notification of a prepaid courier your passports/visas will automatically be returned to you by registered mail."

and it's clear that you have to call the courier when they'll send you an email.

Any of you guys can share own experience with this last step?
I'll appreciated

Gab

 

[Italian Stallion]

I got my Confirmation of Permanent Residence on the 7th.

WOOOHOOO!!!

 

[mc1234]

I am Canadian born, but my whole family (including both parents) are italian, born and raised in Italy.. I am curious, why do most of you say that is it better to live in Canada?