London Visa Office

[engrted]

Don't understand what is happening, a sheer non professional attitude by lvo.

shu1234 , note that lvo are professionals

 

[Monjay101]

Believe it or not, but some lazy "Program Assistant" has forgotten your case completely and all the due date for your application has already been slipped by this lazy Program Assistant.

This is what I am advising to everyone that sometimes Program Assistants completely forget your file. Actually everyone should understand that Program Assistants are depending on the "Reminder Generated by Computer Software GCMS" and this reminder is maybe like a pop up on screen on "Due Date" assigned for your case. So, if the "Program Assistant" ignore this reminder generated by Software and also did not put any new Due Date, then your file will be like "Buried in the Graveyard of archived files of your Visa Office" and "will remain there until and unless you take some action like CSE or GCMS notes ordering".

In your case I am strongly of the opinion this is what has happened, but when you sent him email, so your Program Assistant immediately opened GCMS notes of your file, and discovered "OH MY GOD" I forgot to take action on Due Date (it might be e.g. 15-Sep 2015). So, of course he will not tell you this mistake committed by him. He simply took the action and sent you email and started to work on your file.

You are not alone. Several other applicants who sent email or raised CSE or asked GCMS notes, got immediate news of further steps in their application, as if Visa Office was waiting for their email !!! Of course Program Assistant forgot his application and did negligence and did not take further action on Due Date.

Otherwise those applicants who simply kept waiting without taking any action on their part, later on some of them heard the bad news that their "Their Application got rejected because Visa Office asked them by email certain document on certain date within 30 days and it was not received therefore application is rejected". And those poor applicants never received that "SO CALLED" email claimed by Visa Office. After that they went to court and fight a long case to get the decision reversed.

So, to avoid this panic situation it is always better to follow up your case on regular basis via CSE every 30-40 days and via GCMS notes every 3-4 months.

Thanks, I am updating the files now. I discovered some few mistakes on the forms so I am going to correct them, update the forms and explain the corrections in a cover letter. Would that make sense?

 

[Monjay101]

Congratz dear.. who is ur VO??

LVO BWJ

 

[Choudhury Saheb]

Guys my ECAS showed decision made at the same time of receiving medical but I haven't got any PPR yet. Should I be worried?

 

[immigrant2b]

Guys who know how to open the below document?

New Supplementary Information Your Travels IMM 5562E form

I cannot view it on my computer

Please share your timeline

 

[nicksar]

Those who are waiting for MR, join the club

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/medical-request-mr-waiting-club-t376686.0.html

 

[khurramrizvi]

I think it is not wise to blame or abuse any programme assistant or visa officer. In the end if something is causing delay maybe due to some other reasons. maybe authorities in your home countries are not passing required information, or maybe due to small mistakes in your application of dates or spellings. Maybe father name on certain supporting documents is spelled differently. So there are numbers of reasons and its their right to make sure of each person to enter in their country. May names of our or our dependents are same to those on their wanted list. One of the reason may be our credit history or bad, delayed or no response from our employer.
SO friends remain calm and hope for the best.

 

[DocHasan]

Many congrats IB.
Wish you success ahead
Can you please share how many days after undergoing medicals was your ECAS status updated to "Medicals received"?
Thank you

Hello All
I am pleased to say that yesterday I received PPR request.
Today ECAS changed from In process to Decesion made.
My timelines on left. My VO is RIH.
Good luck to all who are still waiting.

 

[managersonline]

Thanks, I am updating the files now. I discovered some few mistakes on the forms so I am going to correct them, update the forms and explain the corrections in a cover letter. Would that make sense?

Yes, it will and you must do it immediately in order to avoid further delays.

 

[raja053]

Hi everyone ..
Here is my interview experience.

I reached embassy around 45 minutes before my schedule time as it is always advisable to reach before time. The staff there was very much cooperative and they firstly saw passport and confirmation letter of interview . After that they took my mobile and ask to sit in the waiting area and name will be pronounced to enter in the desired room. There were applicants already sitting in the area. After certain time , my name was called and I enter the room . Visa officer was having large glasses with glass in between visa officer and applicant.
When I entered in the room, she introduced her and said that she is assessing my file. She asked to show passports and to sign the schedule forms in front of her declaring that all information is correct. She then asked that u look tired for which I said that I cannot sleep for the last three nights due to interview thing and as visited UAE first time so moving a lot. She then said it’s a very good place to visit.
She then said u are being called for interview for eligibility. She said that she only knows about me to the extent to which i have provided information in the application and nothing beyond that . So remain truthful and don’t lie as it may impact decision against ur application.
She then started the interview. She firstly inquired about my education. I told her that have completed MBA from one of the top universities of Pakistan. After that started my professional career. She asked is that your first job . I said yes . She then said that she has seen some certification in accounting in my file for which I said Yes I have completed during my career. She inquired about duration and courses of study. I told her three years and 21 courses for which she was surprised and said lot of study u have done. I said yes but at the end I completed it . She appreciated . She then asked to show her complete final certificates of this certification. She made a brief look on all certifications and I told her that at time of filling application I was not having this final certification and cant send to WES for which she said its OK.
She then asked to expain the profile of the company in which I am working . I told her its businesses , products and offices. She inquired about staff in company and no. of persons working in my department.
( In my opinion below are the question related to the reasons for which I was called for interview)
She then asked to describe daily routine activities and how much staff was working under my supervision. (I have already done enough preparation for this question and was moving in accordance with NOC). I told her and she asked do u assess their performance as well. She then asked to show her the original experience letter and placed in front of her .She then read one line from it and asked to explain it . I explained it by linking it with my NOC duties .
She then read another line and asked to explain it . I was having major expertise in this job description and explained her briefly . and she then herself stopped me and said to whom u are reportable . I said the one who signed the letter.
She then asked to show salary slips , employment card and bank statement and took PCC.
She the asked why u going to Canada and what ur spouse does etc. For which I replied in accordance with my preparation.
She asked have u gone through job market . I said yes and I know tough situation is going in Canada and I have made plan for doing some part time job and further study and communication which I have done with Canadian institution for which said its good.
She then get aside from computer on which she was writing all what I was speaking and said that she is satisfied with my role and there is no issues now in eligibility and said congrates as u have cleared the interview which is the biggest hurdle and now start buying warm clothes as there will too cold in Canada.
I thanked her and said yes I m thinking to buy it from UAE as not able to find easily in Pakistan.
She then said that after this u will receive RPRF fee and medicals and told afterwards that u will be granted PR which will be valid for five years and to maintain it u have to be in Canada for two years and four years for claiming citizenship.
I inquired how much time will it take from now onwards for stamping of visa . She said she cant promise but within few months .
She then again said congrates and enjoy the trip . I said the same..
And day after interview I received RPRF followed by medical instructions . Thanks to Almight ALLAH.
So my personal advices and findings are .
 The moment u get interview intimation .. firstly order gcms .. it really helped me lot as it showed the concern they are looking for.
 Don’t be tense during interview as at start and during all the time during interview visa officer directly looks into your eyes to make u uncomfortable so be prepared for it.
 I claimed points for NOC 1212 while I was working in another NOC. Visa officer was not concerned about it , she only asked questions related to what I claimed .
 Read and each every single word of your file as they only know about u to the extent u have provided information in the interview. So prepare urself as per your file.
 Visa officers are very polite and humble so don’t lie as it may have negative impact.
 Always visit embassy a day before interview to make urself affiliated with the place.
 Do prepare ur file in good manner with proper folders as it puts positive impression on visa officer.
 Most importantly, don’t answer in a very explanatory manner. Only answer what is important and matters most .
 My interview was related to job experience and mostly are related to job experiences , so I advice to write down each and every single assignment , activity , roles which correlates to your job description letter etc an then re write it in accordance with NOC by linking it with job duties mentioned .i also did the same and prepared at least ten pages of single job letter and then linked it will NOC. It really helped me .Also as Visa officer writes down whatever u speaks so it helps in speaking what will matter .
 Always do mock interviews with ur spouse or friends . it really helps and makes you ease at the time of interview.
 Also those who are being called for interviews should be happy a lot as after interview clearance their application will moving at rockets pace. So it will be wonderful opportunity .
At the end this forum is always very helpful and whatever I prepared is through the interview thread so do read all . It really helps . I wish all the best to those who will be called for interviews in next sessions

 

[SAM_2014]

Hi everyone ..
Here is my interview experience.

I reached embassy around 45 minutes before my schedule time as it is always advisable to reach before time. The staff there was very much cooperative and they firstly saw passport and confirmation letter of interview . After that they took my mobile and ask to sit in the waiting area and name will be pronounced to enter in the desired room. There were applicants already sitting in the area. After certain time , my name was called and I enter the room . Visa officer was having large glasses with glass in between visa officer and applicant.
When I entered in the room, she introduced her and said that she is assessing my file. She asked to show passports and to sign the schedule forms in front of her declaring that all information is correct. She then asked that u look tired for which I said that I cannot sleep for the last three nights due to interview thing and as visited UAE first time so moving a lot. She then said it’s a very good place to visit.
She then said u are being called for interview for eligibility. She said that she only knows about me to the extent to which i have provided information in the application and nothing beyond that . So remain truthful and don’t lie as it may impact decision against ur application.
She then started the interview. She firstly inquired about my education. I told her that have completed MBA from one of the top universities of Pakistan. After that started my professional career. She asked is that your first job . I said yes . She then said that she has seen some certification in accounting in my file for which I said Yes I have completed during my career. She inquired about duration and courses of study. I told her three years and 21 courses for which she was surprised and said lot of study u have done. I said yes but at the end I completed it . She appreciated . She then asked to show her complete final certificates of this certification. She made a brief look on all certifications and I told her that at time of filling application I was not having this final certification and cant send to WES for which she said its OK.
She then asked to expain the profile of the company in which I am working . I told her its businesses , products and offices. She inquired about staff in company and no. of persons working in my department.
( In my opinion below are the question related to the reasons for which I was called for interview)
She then asked to describe daily routine activities and how much staff was working under my supervision. (I have already done enough preparation for this question and was moving in accordance with NOC). I told her and she asked do u assess their performance as well. She then asked to show her the original experience letter and placed in front of her .She then read one line from it and asked to explain it . I explained it by linking it with my NOC duties .
She then read another line and asked to explain it . I was having major expertise in this job description and explained her briefly . and she then herself stopped me and said to whom u are reportable . I said the one who signed the letter.
She then asked to show salary slips , employment card and bank statement and took PCC.
She the asked why u going to Canada and what ur spouse does etc. For which I replied in accordance with my preparation.
She asked have u gone through job market . I said yes and I know tough situation is going in Canada and I have made plan for doing some part time job and further study and communication which I have done with Canadian institution for which said its good.
She then get aside from computer on which she was writing all what I was speaking and said that she is satisfied with my role and there is no issues now in eligibility and said congrates as u have cleared the interview which is the biggest hurdle and now start buying warm clothes as there will too cold in Canada.
I thanked her and said yes I m thinking to buy it from UAE as not able to find easily in Pakistan.
She then said that after this u will receive RPRF fee and medicals and told afterwards that u will be granted PR which will be valid for five years and to maintain it u have to be in Canada for two years and four years for claiming citizenship.
I inquired how much time will it take from now onwards for stamping of visa . She said she cant promise but within few months .
She then again said congrates and enjoy the trip . I said the same..
And day after interview I received RPRF followed by medical instructions . Thanks to Almight ALLAH.
So my personal advices and findings are .
 The moment u get interview intimation .. firstly order gcms .. it really helped me lot as it showed the concern they are looking for.
 Don’t be tense during interview as at start and during all the time during interview visa officer directly looks into your eyes to make u uncomfortable so be prepared for it.
 I claimed points for NOC 1212 while I was working in another NOC. Visa officer was not concerned about it , she only asked questions related to what I claimed .
 Read and each every single word of your file as they only know about u to the extent u have provided information in the interview. So prepare urself as per your file.
 Visa officers are very polite and humble so don’t lie as it may have negative impact.
 Always visit embassy a day before interview to make urself affiliated with the place.
 Do prepare ur file in good manner with proper folders as it puts positive impression on visa officer.
 Most importantly, don’t answer in a very explanatory manner. Only answer what is important and matters most .
 My interview was related to job experience and mostly are related to job experiences , so I advice to write down each and every single assignment , activity , roles which correlates to your job description letter etc an then re write it in accordance with NOC by linking it with job duties mentioned .i also did the same and prepared at least ten pages of single job letter and then linked it will NOC. It really helped me .Also as Visa officer writes down whatever u speaks so it helps in speaking what will matter .
 Always do mock interviews with ur spouse or friends . it really helps and makes you ease at the time of interview.
 Also those who are being called for interviews should be happy a lot as after interview clearance their application will moving at rockets pace. So it will be wonderful opportunity .
At the end this forum is always very helpful and whatever I prepared is through the interview thread so do read all . It really helps . I wish all the best to those who will be called for interviews in next sessions

Congratulations.

Did they do any kind of background check before calling you for interview? Just trying to figure out what happens in the cases who have interviews.

And who was your visa officer?

Regards
SAM

 

[inspectorbharat]

Hi All,
Have anyone submitted Solemn declaration for PR cards .
Do we need to wait for 6 weeks after the cards were sent incase we hv nt received it to inform cic or we can send it earlier

thnks

 

[Mianb Adi]

Just got a reply from VO before in last month they told me my file is with a visa officer but know again reply is

Please be advised that your application is currently awaiting review by an immigration officer.

We will be in contact with further information once this review has taken place. We anticipate that this will be within the next two months.

Should you wish to change any information on your file, please communicate with us via email with any update.

Sincerely, :'( :'( :'(

 

[raomubarak]

Thanks Rao sb for information about approximate time taken in BG checks ...One question arise..what the Hell LVO is doing then by keeping file for 10 months and now letting me know it's in BG checks phase....it means they also have poor system in Govt departments where the keep files for ages and then put the ball in court of verification agencies etc....You must have received PPR by now, did you raised CSE ?

The processing time is 18 months and I believe 90% of the cases are completed within the timeline...There can be no timelines for the unique cases....there is a standard time for each process....approximately 4 months for each process.....1 from submission to the PER (4 months).... 2 Additional Docs Request (4 months).... 3 Medical(4 Months)....4 PPR & Visa etc.....2 months for any here and there... so ideally they have at least 12 months to deal with additional documents and decision making....that's why they ask not to disturb them before 4 months..

these are standard times and if they face any delays from our own countries then of course they cant help us. also shifting the timings of one phase to other etc is a common thing in human beings...of course the people in CIC are also humans..

we should keep patience and should not compare ourselves with the others...their scenario may have been different, thus we should try to live a normal life..



the processing time was 97 months before 2008 and then till 2010 it was 57 months...now 18...?

As per application checklist we need to submit PCCs along with the application... thought its not mandatory to submit at that time...assume a case who has not submitted the PCC upfront and think when his process will start....\

 

[umair110]

guys i done with medicals on 15 oct and medical receive line update in ecas on 23 Oct after that i didnt receving any correspondence ECAS also IP most of PNP applicants receives PPR after 1or 2 days of medical line update .. i am planning to shoot a CSE about status inquiry what you suggests last i send CSE in end of Sep -15