Kingston,Jamaica

[Ninirae]

GCMS notes (Global Case Management System) are notes that are made on your file. The Sponsor can order them online or by mail for $5 and the Applicant has to sign a consent form. They take 30 calendar days (sometimes longer) to be sent to the Sponsor once they are ordered.

A lot of people order the GCMS notes if they have been in the process (around a year) and haven't heard anything from Kingston. It is also a good idea to order them if you are scheduled for an interview.

Should you choose to order the notes, here is the link to the CIC website:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/requests-atip.asp

If you want to read more about notes, enter GCMS notes in the forum search engine.

I have no idea what I would do without this forum! Thank you so much!!!!!

 

[Ninirae]

All my vacation time is spent on my husband. I was down there in August for 12 days and I will be heading down there Dec for xmas and 3 weeks after. I got down every 3 months and cost me anywhere from 1400 to 2000 just for airfare alone. I average about 3,000- 4,000 each trip to Jamaica.

I think I would have a heart attack!!! Thats so much money, even though it is for your husband. I'm super lucky I guess because all I pay for is my airfare and my husband pays for everything else and even gives me money when I leave for airport stuff. That way I'm never worried about exchange and what-not.

 

[canjam110412]

GCMS notes (Global Case Management System) are notes that are made on your file. The Sponsor can order them online or by mail for $5 and the Applicant has to sign a consent form. They take 30 calendar days (sometimes longer) to be sent to the Sponsor once they are ordered.

A lot of people order the GCMS notes if they have been in the process (around a year) and haven't heard anything from Kingston. It is also a good idea to order them if you are scheduled for an interview.

Should you choose to order the notes, here is the link to the CIC website:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/requests-atip.asp

If you want to read more about notes, enter GCMS notes in the forum search engine.

Good to know. I'm also very happy that I found this forum. Speaking of the interview. for those who have gone through it what type of questions do they ask? Also if I'm in Canada and they request an interview does that mean I have to go to Jamaica? And ive seen a lot of interviews waived... is this because all of the paperwork is in order and they have accepted it?

 

[Nevaeha]

Good to know. I'm also very happy that I found this forum. Speaking of the interview. for those who have gone through it what type of questions do they ask? Also if I'm in Canada and they request an interview does that mean I have to go to Jamaica? And ive seen a lot of interviews waived... is this because all of the paperwork is in order and they have accepted it?

There is a list of interview questions floating around the forum that you can search for or someone will come along and post them for you.

An interview for Spousal sponsorship is requested when an IO has questions about your relationship that they require information/clarification on. If you have answered every question in full, left no doubt in the IO's mind that your relationship is genuine, and have no red flags you more than likely will not be called for an interview. An interview is requested when there is doubt in the IO's mind that your relationship is not genuine.

Only the Applicant is requested at the interview so as the Sponsor you will not be asked to attend.

 

[Nevaeha]

I have no idea what I would do without this forum! Thank you so much!!!!!

We know exactly how you feel!

 

[canjam110412]

There is a list of interview questions floating around the forum that you can search for or someone will come along and post them for you.

An interview for Spousal sponsorship is requested when an IO has questions about your relationship that they require information/clarification on. If you have answered every question in full, left no doubt in the IO's mind that your relationship is genuine, and have no red flags you more than likely will not be called for an interview. An interview is requested when there is doubt in the IO's mind that your relationship is not genuine.

Only the Applicant is requested at the interview so as the Sponsor you will not be asked to attend.

Oh ok I will look for those questions. ok I will let my husband know that its only himself attending the interview if they request it. I hope not. we sent them our entire lives. lol

 

[Nevaeha]

Oh ok I will look for those questions. ok I will let my husband know that its only himself attending the interview if they request it. I hope not. we sent them our entire lives. lol

Try not to worry about an interview too much, CJA. I know that's easier said than done...

 

[canjam110412]

Try not to worry about an interview too much, CJA. I know that's easier said than done...

just wondering ya know lol.

 

[Nevaeha]

just wondering ya know lol.

Knowledge is power my friend!!!

I have 'studied' every page of this thread (more than once) :-[ , read A LOT of the different topics on this forum, used the handy search engine, devoured the CIC website, and asked a lot of questions.

Yes, it's been a long (almost) 20 months...and that's not counting all of the time spent putting the application together beforehand!

 

[Nevaeha]

Oh ok I will look for those questions. ok I will let my husband know that its only himself attending the interview if they request it. I hope not. we sent them our entire lives. lol

Here is the list of some possible interview questions:

1. When and where did you meet your spouse for the first time?

2. How did you meet your spouse?

3. How old is your spouse? What is your spouse's birth date?

4. What does your spouse do for a living?

5. Where did your spouse go to school'?

6. What degrees or formal training does your spouse have?

7. How did your spouse immigrate to Canada?

8. Where does your spouse work?

9. What is the name of the company? What position does your spouse hold? How long has your spouse worked there?

10. What does the job entail?

I l. Does your spouse like his or her job?

12. What is the salary?

13. Where does your spouse live?

14. Whom does your spouse live with?

15. Where are you going to live when you go to Canada?

16. Please explain the type of relationship you have had since your first meeting.

17. What is your religion?

18. What is the religion of your spouse?

18. When you and your spouse were dating what would you do together?

19. Do you have any hobbies? Describe them.

20. Does your spouse have any hobbies? Describe them.

21. What type of music do you enjoy?

22. What type of music does your spouse enjoy?

23. What kind of movies do you enjoy?

24. What kind of movies does your spouse enjoy?

25. What kind of books do you read?

26. What kind of books does your spouse read?

27. Have you and your spouse ever exchanged gifts? Explain.

28. When and where did the marriage proposal take place?

29. Was your marriage arranged?

30. If it was arranged describe how it was arranged and by whom?

31. Did you have a ceremony celebrating your relationship?

32. Where was it held?

33. When was it held?

34. Describethe ceremony?

35. Did it conform to your own religious and cultural beliefs? Explain.

36. When did you get married?

37. Where did you get married?

38. Who was at the wedding?

39. What family members were there?

40. How many people were at the ceremony?

41. What day was the ceremony held on?

42. Who performed the ceremony?

43. Do you have pictures of the ceremony?

44. Who was at the ceremony from your side?

45. Who was at the ceremony from your spouse's side?

46. Were any friends present?

47. How many brothers and sisters does your spouse have?

48. Were your parents at the wedding? If not, why not?

49. Are your parents aware of the wedding? If not, why not?

50. Where your spouse's parents at the wedding? If not, why not?

51. Were your spouse's parents aware of the wedding? If not, why not?

52. Was a reception held? When and where was it held?

53. Who was present at the reception?

54. Did you receive any wedding gifts? Describe them.

55. Did you on a honeymoon? Where did you go and for how long?

56. Can you show me pictures and receipts from the honeymoon, wedding and reception?

57. Have you or your spouse been married before?

58. Why was that relationship dissolved?

59. Do you have any children from your current relationship or marriage?

60. How many children?

61. What are the names and birth dates?

62. Where are the children now?

63. Who looks after the children?

64. Do any other family members reside with you and your spouse? If yes, please indicate their names and relationship.

65. What relatives do you have in Canada?

66. What are their names and where do they live?

67. What relatives do you have outside of Canada?

68. Has your spouse met any of your relatives or friends? Who have they met and when did they meet them?

69. Have you met any of your spouse's relatives or friends? Whom have you met and when did you meet them?

70. In terms of education, would you say that you and your spouse's educational background are compatible?

71. What will you do when you go to Canada'?

72. Why did you marry your spouse?

73. Since your marriage have you seen your spouse? If not, why not?

74. Do your family members (parents, siblings) want to immigrate to Canada?

75. Did you marry your spouse so that you could sponsor your parents as landed immigrants of Canada?

76. How do you correspond with your spouse?

77. How often do you talk on the phone?

78. Do you have phone bills, e-mails, cards, etc., and can I see them?

79. Tell me why this marriage or relationship is genuine.

80. What makes your relationship with your spouse different from that of a female/male friend?

81. Does your spouse support you financially?

82. Do you support your spouse financially?

83. If I refuse this application what will you do?

 

[Ninirae]

Here is the list of some possible interview questions:

Wow! Amazing list and very helpful, thank you soooo much!

 

[chickie72]

Good morning Happy Tuesday. I think we have 3 people still waiting for their passports to be returned. Come on Kingston......get stamping those books so their hubbies can come home. Make room for some more people to get a call from Kingston! COG, Daddysgirl, Nev.....our time is soon peeps! This has to be over for us soon, I can feel it deep down inside that we are going to hear something good soon! Maddants hoping you are enjoying your time with wifey.......you should hear from Kingston soon brother! Keep the faith CocoVanilla.......heres' hoping your wedding day turned out great and you can soon get your paperwork in. I know someone else is down in JA too but for the life of me I can't remember who but here's hoping they are enjoying the sun and bring a bit back home with them! Blessings to all.

T

 

[DADDYS GIRL]

Good morning Happy Tuesday. I think we have 3 people still waiting for their passports to be returned. Come on Kingston......get stamping those books so their hubbies can come home. Make room for some more people to get a call from Kingston! COG, Daddysgirl, Nev.....our time is soon peeps! This has to be over for us soon, I can feel it deep down inside that we are going to hear something good soon! Maddants hoping you are enjoying your time with wifey.......you should hear from Kingston soon brother! Keep the faith CocoVanilla.......heres' hoping your wedding day turned out great and you can soon get your paperwork in. I know someone else is down in JA too but for the life of me I can't remember who but here's hoping they are enjoying the sun and bring a bit back home with them! Blessings to all.

T

Good morning Chickie,

Thank you for the well wishes! I feel it as well, "our" time is near!!!!

Forum...wishing everyone a Blessed and productive day!

Kingston...Please start the day off with some much deserved happy news!!!


Stay Sweet!

DG

 

[Maddants]

Good morning Happy Tuesday. I think we have 3 people still waiting for their passports to be returned. Come on Kingston......get stamping those books so their hubbies can come home. Make room for some more people to get a call from Kingston! COG, Daddysgirl, Nev.....our time is soon peeps! This has to be over for us soon, I can feel it deep down inside that we are going to hear something good soon! Maddants hoping you are enjoying your time with wifey.......you should hear from Kingston soon brother! Keep the faith CocoVanilla.......heres' hoping your wedding day turned out great and you can soon get your paperwork in. I know someone else is down in JA too but for the life of me I can't remember who but here's hoping they are enjoying the sun and bring a bit back home with them! Blessings to all.

T

Hey there sis......yes im sure ful joying every second with my wife. Im so glad that she is in Jamaica right now with me spending some time. Im just praying that i get some good news from Kingston before my wife go back to Canada....Im always troubling her that when she go back home, she should order my plane ticket because i will be travelling right behind her. She said as soon as she go home that she is going to start to look for ticket for me for the mid december, right before Christmas. So i Neveah, Child of God, Daddys Girl and you sis......me and everyone hubby should be on the same plane heading to Canada for sure.....Come on Kingston please grant us that wish.

 

[chickie72]

Hey there sis......yes im sure ful joying every second with my wife. Im so glad that she is in Jamaica right now with me spending some time. Im just praying that i get some good news from Kingston before my wife go back to Canada....Im always troubling her that when she go back home, she should order my plane ticket because i will be travelling right behind her. She said as soon as she go home that she is going to start to look for ticket for me for the mid december, right before Christmas. So i Neveah, Child of God, Daddys Girl and you sis......me and everyone hubby should be on the same plane heading to Canada for sure.....Come on Kingston please grant us that wish.

for sure! All 4 of you at the same time! sounds awesome!