London Visa Office

[pharmacistfarhan]

I wrote to minister around 3 weeks back...........still didn't get any response, but an automated response that their office would reply in 10 to 30 working days.....I'm thinking to drop a follow-up email again.......

 

[pharmacistfarhan]

even my gcms notes was not having any due date of december/jan ..

i will be receiving next gcms next month so maybe the new one has got some additional due dates as I sent PCCs in end of October..

Some few thoughts to share with you all which were passed by my borther...

LVO issuing PPR these days to end of 2011 and beginning of 2012 applicants.

As you also know, very few applications got transferred to London in the first 6 months of 2012 since on 28th June 2012, FSW program completely closed down for 11 months till it restarted again this year when u guyz applied. Also, all applications prior to 2008 were cancelled and almost all 2008-2011 applicants have now been issued PR visas (at least most of them).

CIC is aiming to finish all backlog by end of 2014 so that in 2015 when they start new EOI program, they don't have too many old fsw applications to process - that's why they introduced occupational restrictions and quotas of 20,000 in 2010 (MI-1), reduced it to 10,000 in 2011 (MI-2) and further reduced it to 5,000 in 2013 (MI-8)


just like NDVO and other visa offices, London visa office will also process old and new applications concurrently, otherwise that 7th Aug. 2014 date will not have been present in ur GCMS notes, its just that they are slower than NDVO, maybe coz of less staff and extended background/security checks for screening Muslim world applicants.


so, as per GCMS notes, definitely PPR with visa has to be come before August, but how long MR will take from now, thats just going to be a wild guess, I think late Feb to early March most likely.


some ppl are also saying London visa office has almost finished its allotted quota of MR for this year, that's why they plan to issue MR to 2013 applicants next year.......you have to remember all this wait time is coz of monthly quota, background check is just an excuse trust me.

they have pre-determined monthly quotas for CIC visa offices all around the world - even for NDVO they definitely have monthyl quota, which they are exhausting these days, they have certain fixed quota to issue PPR to 2013 applicants and certain fixed quota to issue PPR to pre-2012 applicants.

Good analysis, to me it seems that LVO has exhausted 2013 visa quota..........they'll be putting up our cases in early 2013 (Jan I wish..)

 

[irfanyusuf]

I don’t see any harm in mentioning our UCI and file number as we are just requesting them, utilizing our right to do so. As Tashford has mentioned, our identification will make our case strong and will negate any doubt for false or spam messages. Obviously we need to be very polite while drafting the logical argument in support of our request. Moreover we must not annoy them with blasts of follow-up messages, we need to be careful while sending follow up(s) after logical time period. The key here is that more people should email them to represent the majority rather than few with follow ups.

Agree with you irfan...
Thts a lot of countries which LVO is handling...we should all be writing to the minister to avoid the delay in processing our files...
while writing to minister should we mention our file details or just a general mail is ok...please let me know...

 

[irfanyusuf]

Thanks Msaeed for sharing your details. It’s really bad at LVO part for file lost and this much delay on your case and for all those cases that were filed in 2010 or before. Wish you best for the rest of the process as you have already got AOR from LVO.

However It’s really strange to know about your cousin from FSW2013 program who got medical request from LVO, I am much interested to know more details about him, when did he apply, when did he receive PER etc and is he registered on this forum? As per my info no one from FSW2013 program still got any update from LVO after application.

Dear Imran

Please see my time lines and comment.

LVO works on golden principal of " Akar Bakar Banbee Bo" , that is simple - "Clerck Badsha rules" - They lost my file - When I applied for Business Visa in 2012 , then they realized that I have applied for Immigration too , as in my supporting documents I attached references.

They issued me 5 year multiple entry business visa , and till date has not started processing of my application.

My case is very simple to verify - Got Canadian Business visa twice on same background ie employment , Education etc .All of my visas have same information - its easy for them to check my background from "One-Net" , common information sharing portals of diplomatic services. Then what is wrong in my case - Bhai Sahib no principal , only "Clreck Badshah Rules"


I have dropped many emails , letters to all concerned - But no response - Every time I get generic email that "Wait"

My cousin applied in FSW 2013 , from Pakistan , he is computer professional etc got his medicals , on Nov 04, 2013 , and on December 06 , got email for submission of information for issuance of visa.

So please do not waste your energies in analyzing LVO - They are "Clerck Badshahas"

Have a blessed life

 

[sheikh958]

Dear Imran

Please see my time lines and comment.

LVO works on golden principal of " Akar Bakar Banbee Bo" , that is simple - "Clerck Badsha rules" - They lost my file - When I applied for Business Visa in 2012 , then they realized that I have applied for Immigration too , as in my supporting documents I attached references.

They issued me 5 year multiple entry business visa , and till date has not started processing of my application.

My case is very simple to verify - Got Canadian Business visa twice on same background ie employment , Education etc .All of my visas have same information - its easy for them to check my background from "One-Net" , common information sharing portals of diplomatic services. Then what is wrong in my case - Bhai Sahib no principal , only "Clreck Badshah Rules"


I have dropped many emails , letters to all concerned - But no response - Every time I get generic email that "Wait"

My cousin applied in FSW 2013 , from Pakistan , he is computer professional etc got his medicals , on Nov 04, 2013 , and on December 06 , got email for submission of information for issuance of visa.

So please do not waste your energies in analyzing LVO - They are "Clerck Badshahas"

Have a blessed life

Hi Msaeed
Would you please let us know the date of application submission of your cousin.
Regards

 

[Soundless]

I think his relative is not an LVO applicant, he is NDVO applicant I think!

 

[Soundless]

Hi Maria,

When did you apply for GCMS notes? it almost take 30 days, could be more for the Christmas holidays

 

[tashford]

I wrote to minister around 3 weeks back...........still didn't get any response, but an automated response that their office would reply in 10 to 30 working days.....I'm thinking to drop a follow-up email again.......

Hi yeah, I've just sent another email to him, so I don't think it can do any harm.

Tom

 

[rawdah]

I think his relative is not an LVO applicant, he is NDVO applicant I think!

His relative is from Pakistan, got to be LVO. 8)

 

[Soundless]

His relative is from Pakistan, got to be LVO. 8)

That's something that we need him to clarify. If its true then it means LVO is processing FSW2013 but how this could possibly happens and no one in the forum even know???

I believe he needs to spread some light on this issue

 

[rawdah]

That's something that we need him to clarify. If its true then it means LVO is processing FSW2013 but how this could possibly happens and no one in the forum even know???

I believe he needs to spread some light on this issue

Yeah he needs to clarify on this.

That sounded vague even to me.

 

[Soundless]

And one more email sent today and got this automatic response:

La version française suit.
This is an automatic acknowledgement of your e-mail addressed to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.

Please note that e-mail is not a secure channel of communication. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is not liable for the unauthorized disclosure of personal information or the misuse of that information by a third party where we have taken reasonable means to verify the identity of the party.

You will receive a reply by e-mail within 10 - 30 working days. If this is a request for case information, the responsibility placed on us by the Privacy Act to protect all personal information precludes us from responding to you with case specific information using e-mail, unless we are able to verify that you are entitled/authorized to receive the case specific information. Therefore, only general information would be provided in response to your enquiry.

We will not respond to e-mails concerning the following:

* Assessment of points/qualifications.
* Calculation of time for citizenship eligibility.
* Refusal of an application by an immigration or visa official.

* Travel documents/requirements for travel to other countries.
* Complaints about U.S. Immigration.
* General information about visiting, living, working or studying in Canada.
* Canadian citizens outside Canada seeking assistance (please consult: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca<http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca> ).
* Requests for employment with the federal government (please consult: http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca).
* Complaints about consultants.

For more information about CIC, including online services, please visit: www.cic.gc.ca<http://www.cic.gc.ca/>.

 

[MH_UK]

Every one needs to calm down, they are within their processing time and sending them email wouldn't really help and annoy them further. None of us work in the LVO so doing extensive analysis based upon our own assumptions is not really wise but adds to the frustration. So stay positive and and have faith

 

[xnista]

Passport request: November 11
Passport sent to London: November 13
Passport delivered: November 14
Status changed to 'Decision Made': November 29 (exactly after two weeks)
Passport couriered from Abu Dhabi: December 12
Passport collected from Aramex: December 13
Visa sticker date November 27
Valid till: August 06, 2014
Landing inshalla: December 25

London office JMR performance was the best possible I imagined (after my positive interview in Abu Dhabi). I can not believe. On time, accurate, no mistake, no oversight or typo (which is very rare). I am very glad and grateful with their service. It may be due to less applicant these days and end of their strike. But whatever it is, I wish them all a very very warm Christmas and Happy upcoming Holidays.

Anybody serves human being, serves His Greatness. He will look from up and will not leave your deed without return. God Bless You All.

 

[rawdah]

Passport request: November 11
Passport sent to London: November 13
Passport delivered: November 14
Status changed to 'Decision Made': November 29 (exactly after two weeks)
Passport couriered from Abu Dhabi: December 12
Passport collected from Aramex: December 13
Visa sticker date November 27
Valid till: August 06, 2014
Landing inshalla: December 25

London office JMR performance was the best possible I imagined (after my positive interview in Abu Dhabi). I can not believe. On time, accurate, no mistake, no oversight or typo (which is very rare). I am very glad and grateful with their service. It may be due to less applicant these days and end of their strike. But whatever it is, I wish them all a very very warm Christmas and Happy upcoming Holidays.

Anybody serves human being, serves His Greatness. He will look from up and will not leave your deed without return. God Bless You All.

Congrats xnista.

Have a smooth landing and wish you all the success.