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mabmabs

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Jun 20, 2014
639
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Category........
Visa Office......
London Visa Office
NOC Code......
3216
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
5 july 2013
AOR Received.
PER 4 Oct 2013
luqi said:
hi mabmabs, yes i am anxiously waiting. no i am not going to raise another CSE. lets wait and see. what about you? any updated documents or any other update? what your ECAS says?
luqi I am honestly wish that you hear soon from LVO & of course something positive like medical request. Getting such e-mail from LBM after IN PROCESS is absurd & strange. At the moment, I am doing nothing but wait & watch and praying of course, I am not having even 2nd line but since we both receive similar email from LBM so I guess our applications would be more or less be in same queue and God Knows how long do we need to wait further.

I was wondering if you know anyone who got similar email from LVO, & later got medicals or any update. That will give us some clue about waiting time after she mentioned " we will contact you again as soon as we are able to, however, you should note this may not be for quite some time yet" Mine email is dated 7th April 2014. So 2.5 months almost gone.
 

luqi

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May 23, 2013
1,449
49
Category........
Visa Office......
London<br/>[color=#CC9900][b]NOC code:................2147[/b][/color]<br/>IELTS:....: sent with application
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b]03-07-2013[/b]<br/>[color=yellowgreen][b]Fee charged.........: 23-09-2013 [/b][/color]<br/>[color=green][b]PER Received.......: 24-09-2013[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#C46767][b]Processing Started:21-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#4E1D1D][b]Docs Request: 28-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>
Med's Request
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
01-02-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
20-03-2016
LANDED..........
[b][color=#800000]Landed 18th April 2016[/color][/b]
mabmabs said:
luqi I am honestly wish that you hear soon from LVO & of course something positive like medical request. Getting such e-mail from LBM after IN PROCESS is absurd & strange. At the moment, I am doing nothing but wait & watch and praying of course, I am not having even 2nd line but since we both receive similar email from LBM so I guess our applications would be more or less be in same queue and God Knows how long do we need to wait further.

I was wondering if you know anyone who got similar email from LVO, & later got medicals or any update. That will give us some clue about waiting time after she mentioned " we will contact you again as soon as we are able to, however, you should note this may not be for quite some time yet" Mine email is dated 7th April 2014. So 2.5 months almost gone.
we can only assume, no one knows how specifically LVO works. i believe they copy paste in response to CSE's. Patience and prayers is what we have to do now.
 

mabmabs

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Jun 20, 2014
639
26
Category........
Visa Office......
London Visa Office
NOC Code......
3216
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
5 july 2013
AOR Received.
PER 4 Oct 2013
luqi said:
we can only assume, no one knows how specifically LVO works. i believe they copy paste in response to CSE's. Patience and prayers is what we have to do now.
someone told me this particular email "we will contact you again as soon as we are able to, however, you should note this may not be for quite some time yet" expected waiting time she meant is around 6 months. I got her e-mail in April 2014. I am not sure if further 6 months starts from April or from some back dated period. Anyways, patience, and prayers are key :)

Wish you best of luck !
 

Mahyn

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Jun 29, 2013
292
51
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2243
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
12 Dec 2013
Doc's Request.
CC charged: 14 Jan 2013
Nomination.....
PER : 6 Feb 2014
AOR Received.
n.a
IELTS Request
sent with application
File Transfer...
Processing Started: 10 April 2014
Med's Request
19-06-2014
Med's Done....
26-06-2014
Interview........
waived.
Passport Req..
28 July 2014
VISA ISSUED...
29 July 2014
LANDED..........
26 august 2014
NAAJ said:
Dears

Can anyone give his thoughts on my situation

As the processing on my application started on 19 May 2014, I sent an inquiry to LVO on the status of application. I received a reply nearly a month later with the exact following wording:

"Dear Client

Thank you for your enquiry.

Your file is with the officer, and we expect a letter to be MAILED to you shortly.

Sincerely"

The first thing that jumped to my mind is that they will be MAILING a rejection letter. Otherwise they could have said "further instruction will be sent to you" or "Medical request is expected to be emailed to you", something of this nature.

Any thoughts..

p.s. My interview outcome was negative
Dear naaj,

Did you check your ECAS? What does it say?
 

luqi

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May 23, 2013
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Visa Office......
London<br/>[color=#CC9900][b]NOC code:................2147[/b][/color]<br/>IELTS:....: sent with application
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b]03-07-2013[/b]<br/>[color=yellowgreen][b]Fee charged.........: 23-09-2013 [/b][/color]<br/>[color=green][b]PER Received.......: 24-09-2013[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#C46767][b]Processing Started:21-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#4E1D1D][b]Docs Request: 28-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>
Med's Request
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
01-02-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
20-03-2016
LANDED..........
[b][color=#800000]Landed 18th April 2016[/color][/b]
mabmabs said:
someone told me this particular email "we will contact you again as soon as we are able to, however, you should note this may not be for quite some time yet" expected waiting time she meant is around 6 months. I got her e-mail in April 2014. I am not sure if further 6 months starts from April or from some back dated period. Anyways, patience, and prayers are key :)

Wish you best of luck !
earlier i was advised that lengthy background checks are in progress with your application, which may take minimum of 6-months.
 

mabmabs

Hero Member
Jun 20, 2014
639
26
Category........
Visa Office......
London Visa Office
NOC Code......
3216
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
5 july 2013
AOR Received.
PER 4 Oct 2013
luqi said:
earlier i was advised that lengthy background checks are in progress with your application, which may take minimum of 6-months.
earlier i was advised that lengthy background checks are in progress with your application..........when did you receive this email reply from LVO ? And after how long did you get 2nd email. By the way, there is a discrepancy. In 2nd email, they mentioned, your application is awaiting officer review while first e-mail they mentioned background checks are in progress with your application. what is it actually ? awaiting officer review or in progress with application ?
 

rawdah

Champion Member
May 8, 2013
2,947
198
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2013 PER Rec'd...: 07-08-2013
Doc's Request.
04-03-2014
Med's Request
23-09-2014
Med's Done....
24-09-2014
Passport Req..
PPR1:23-09-2014, PPR2: 20-10-2014
VISA ISSUED...
22-10-2014
LANDED..........
04-12-2014
luqi said:
earlier i was advised that lengthy background checks are in progress with your application, which may take minimum of 6-months.
Also I got reply that bg checks can take several months.
 

luqi

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
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49
Category........
Visa Office......
London<br/>[color=#CC9900][b]NOC code:................2147[/b][/color]<br/>IELTS:....: sent with application
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b]03-07-2013[/b]<br/>[color=yellowgreen][b]Fee charged.........: 23-09-2013 [/b][/color]<br/>[color=green][b]PER Received.......: 24-09-2013[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#C46767][b]Processing Started:21-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#4E1D1D][b]Docs Request: 28-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>
Med's Request
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
01-02-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
20-03-2016
LANDED..........
[b][color=#800000]Landed 18th April 2016[/color][/b]
mabmabs said:
earlier i was advised that lengthy background checks are in progress with your application..........when did you receive this email reply from LVO ? And after how long did you get 2nd email. By the way, there is a discrepancy. In 2nd email, they mentioned, your application is awaiting officer review while first e-mail they mentioned background checks are in progress with your application. what is it actually ? awaiting officer review or in progress with application ?
yes thats why i am astonished and in a belief that LVO actually copy paste in emails. in late february i was advised for lenghty BG checks and now when in june i raised CSE they replied your file is awaiting review, although i have 2nd line. Did they ask for updated documents in your case?
 

mabmabs

Hero Member
Jun 20, 2014
639
26
Category........
Visa Office......
London Visa Office
NOC Code......
3216
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
5 july 2013
AOR Received.
PER 4 Oct 2013
luqi said:
yes thats why i am astonished and in a belief that LVO actually copy paste in emails. in late february i was advised for lenghty BG checks and now when in june i raised CSE they replied your file is awaiting review, although i have 2nd line. Did they ask for updated documents in your case?
no updates, nothing at all......all I have is my PER from CIC. From LVO, just one CSE email from LBM (Same as yours)
 

luqi

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May 23, 2013
1,449
49
Category........
Visa Office......
London<br/>[color=#CC9900][b]NOC code:................2147[/b][/color]<br/>IELTS:....: sent with application
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b]03-07-2013[/b]<br/>[color=yellowgreen][b]Fee charged.........: 23-09-2013 [/b][/color]<br/>[color=green][b]PER Received.......: 24-09-2013[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#C46767][b]Processing Started:21-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#4E1D1D][b]Docs Request: 28-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>
Med's Request
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
01-02-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
20-03-2016
LANDED..........
[b][color=#800000]Landed 18th April 2016[/color][/b]
mabmabs said:
no updates, nothing at all......all I have is my PER from CIC. From LVO, just one CSE email from LBM (Same as yours)
ok FYI i had been asked for updated Schedule A forms.
 

luqi

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May 23, 2013
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Category........
Visa Office......
London<br/>[color=#CC9900][b]NOC code:................2147[/b][/color]<br/>IELTS:....: sent with application
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b]03-07-2013[/b]<br/>[color=yellowgreen][b]Fee charged.........: 23-09-2013 [/b][/color]<br/>[color=green][b]PER Received.......: 24-09-2013[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#C46767][b]Processing Started:21-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#4E1D1D][b]Docs Request: 28-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>
Med's Request
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
01-02-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
20-03-2016
LANDED..........
[b][color=#800000]Landed 18th April 2016[/color][/b]
rawdah said:
Also I got reply that bg checks can take several months.
yes rawdah you are in the same boat.
 

luqi

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
1,449
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Category........
Visa Office......
London<br/>[color=#CC9900][b]NOC code:................2147[/b][/color]<br/>IELTS:....: sent with application
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
[b]03-07-2013[/b]<br/>[color=yellowgreen][b]Fee charged.........: 23-09-2013 [/b][/color]<br/>[color=green][b]PER Received.......: 24-09-2013[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#C46767][b]Processing Started:21-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>[color=#4E1D1D][b]Docs Request: 28-01-2014[/b][/color]<br/>
Med's Request
21-01-2016
Med's Done....
01-02-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
20-03-2016
LANDED..........
[b][color=#800000]Landed 18th April 2016[/color][/b]
rawdah said:
Also I got reply that bg checks can take several months.
but i dont understand what do they exactly mean by " however, this may not be for quite sometime yet"
 

rawdah

Champion Member
May 8, 2013
2,947
198
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2013 PER Rec'd...: 07-08-2013
Doc's Request.
04-03-2014
Med's Request
23-09-2014
Med's Done....
24-09-2014
Passport Req..
PPR1:23-09-2014, PPR2: 20-10-2014
VISA ISSUED...
22-10-2014
LANDED..........
04-12-2014
luqi said:
yes rawdah you are in the same boat.
I believe that we will get some update from LVO within 2 months IA.
 

mabmabs

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Jun 20, 2014
639
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Category........
Visa Office......
London Visa Office
NOC Code......
3216
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
5 july 2013
AOR Received.
PER 4 Oct 2013
luqi said:
but i dont understand what do they exactly mean by " however, this may not be for quite sometime yet"
luqi, you have 2nd line & already got request for updated document. so guess you in better position than mine, InshAllah you will get medicals soon without any more delays. Matter of few months , I guess.......?
 

awai ali

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May 30, 2011
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Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
November 2011
Doc's Request.
March 2013
File Transfer...
April 2012
Med's Request
March 2014
Med's Done....
April 2014
Interview........
February 2014
Passport Req..
PPR1 and PPR2 in June with gap of 10 days .....
VISA ISSUED...
ما شاء الله ,الحمد لله......July 2014......
LANDED..........
September 2014...Living Happily in Vancouver B.C.
mabmabs said:
luqi, you have 2nd line & already got request for updated document. so guess you in better position than mine, InshAllah you will get medicals soon without any more delays. Matter of few months , I guess.......?
I personally think if someone has not second line and laura replied waiting officer review applicant should expect interview call .........