London Visa Office

[dub2can]

Firstly Thanks to ALMIGHTY AND Thank you to all of you for the best wishes.
I hope and pray quick sucess for all.
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By they way what's next for me?

Dear all. I have just returned from the embassy after the interview. It went well and was mainly focused on my job responsibilities (i.e. visa officer wanted to confirm my eligibility for 1112). He also asked for original degree certificates and updated PCCs which I produced. On timeline, he mentioned that they would send around Medicals/ RPRF within 2 weeks. Then it takes them up to 1 month to assess the medicals once you have done them. Passport request thereafter. Visa stamping could take up to 4 weeks (but less if you live in the UK). In best case scenario, I could have visa stamped by May/June.

Basically, it was a really good experience. Just keep smiling and be confident.

Good luck to the rest.

Congratulations Guys and Best Wishes for speedy way forward...

 

[Dndoon21]

Hi Guys,

Finally I was able to check my online status, they have used my full name as surname. Anyway my application status is in process. This was modified on 29 of January 2014.

BUT WHEN I OPENED THE IN PROGRESS THE ONLY WORDINGS I FOUND is "We received your application for permanent residence on May 28, 2013."

Is that mean in process or not. Please advice.

 

[Abu Hassaan]

Congratulations to you both.

Quote from: skhzskhz on March 18, 2014, 08:27:26 am

Firstly Thanks to ALMIGHTY AND Thank you to all of you for the best wishes.
I hope and pray quick sucess for all.
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By they way what's next for me?



Quote from: JohnnyZee on March 18, 2014, 08:36:10 am

Dear all. I have just returned from the embassy after the interview. It went well and was mainly focused on my job responsibilities (i.e. visa officer wanted to confirm my eligibility for 1112). He also asked for original degree certificates and updated PCCs which I produced. On timeline, he mentioned that they would send around Medicals/ RPRF within 2 weeks. Then it takes them up to 1 month to assess the medicals once you have done them. Passport request thereafter. Visa stamping could take up to 4 weeks (but less if you live in the UK). In best case scenario, I could have visa stamped by May/June.

Basically, it was a really good experience. Just keep smiling and be confident.

Good luck to the rest.

 

[mjaneblige35]

I thought I should share this


Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments Working Together to Meet Canada’s Labour Needs through Active Immigrant Recruitment
Ottawa, March 18, 2014 — Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) immigration ministers today reiterated their commitment to actively recruit economic immigrants that have the skills the Canadian economy needs most.

Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander and Alberta’s Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour Minister Thomas Lukaszuk co-chaired the meeting of FPT ministers responsible for immigration. Economic immigration was a top priority for all ministers around the table.

Ministers agreed to continue collaborating on building the new active recruitment model which is known as the Expression of Interest (or EOI) system. It is intended to transform Canada’s immigration system into one that is more responsive to labour market needs.

EOI will provide governments and Canadian employers access to skilled foreign workers and expedite their entry into Canada for jobs that aren’t being filled by people already in Canada. Ministers agreed to engage jointly and intensively with employers on EOI prior to the new system launch in January 2015.

Immigration Ministers also endorsed a plan to improve settlement outcomes for newcomers across Canada. It includes improved pre-arrival services, foreign qualification recognition, language learning for newcomers who are not in the workforce and ways to encourage newcomers to become more connected to their communities.

The ministers reviewed progress to date on the FPT Vision Action Plan, reiterating the continuing need to align immigration levels with economic demand, build a fast, flexible economic immigration system focused primarily on meeting labour market needs across Canada, and improve social and economic settlement and integration outcomes for newcomers to Canada.

As immigration remains crucial to Canada’s economic future, the ministers agreed to meet again before the end of the year to continue this important work.

Under the Canada-Québec Accord relating to immigration and temporary admission of foreign nationals, Québec fully assumes sole responsibility for establishing immigration levels, and for the selection, francization and integration of immigrants. In areas under its responsibility, Québec develops its policies and programs, legislates, regulates and sets its own standards. Québec is an observer at FPT meetings.

Quick facts

EOI will complement the Provincial Nominee Program which will continue to be a key mechanism to allow provinces, territories, and employers to meet regional labour market needs. Almost 41,000 provincial nominees (including their spouses and dependants) were admitted to Canada through the PNP in 2012, up from approximately 13,500 in 2006.
Thanks in part to the PNP, 42 percent of all economic immigrants in 2012 intended to settle outside of Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, compared to only about 20 percent in 2000.
In 2012, 62 percent of immigrants were in the economic stream. Governments aim to achieve a minimum of 70 percent, nationally and by jurisdiction, in the years ahead.
FPT governments are committed to ensuring that newcomers integrate and contribute fully to the Canadian economy, and to their communities, as soon as possible. For its part, the Government of Canada will invest almost $600 million in 2014-2015 to support newcomers’ settlement needs outside of Quebec.
Quotes

“The Government of Canada’s number one priority remains economic growth and job creation. Immigration plays a key role in Canada’s long-term prosperity and we are committed to seeing newcomers succeed across the country. With our provincial and territorial partners, we look forward to launching the Expression of Interest system together next year.”

- Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister
“Immigration, and selection through Provincial Nominee Programs, plays an important role in building Canada's permanent workforce and in addressing labour shortages and skill gaps across the country. Provinces and territories will continue to work with the federal government towards developing an Expression of Interest immigration system that is responsive to our regional labour market needs.”

- Thomas Lukaszuk, Alberta Minister for Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour

 

[Anyi Nature]

Visa officer spent literally 10 seconds each on the docs. He was just confirming whether they were genuine or not. Interview lasted about 30-40 mins. I had to explain all my job duties - i must say it was pretty detailed. I would suggest you go through the NOC 1112 description and throw in some power words (e.g. financing scenarios, mergers & acquisitions, cash flows, investment advice etc etc).

Hey,

Huge congratulations from me on your successful interview. You must be relieved now having passed that stage.

Please I would like you to throw more light on some stuffs I'm about to ask you as my interview for the same NOC
(1112) is next Wednesday.

1. Could you be more specific on the type of questions the VO asked you please?
2. Could you please inform me on the kind of financing scenario example you x-rayed?

cheers.

 

[saleem7821]

Dear All, please let me know ,after how many days we can expect to find reply of CSE to London Visa Office ?
Many thanks for your reply

 

[nkalra]

MEDICAL RECEIVED FOR 5 MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY INCLUDING ME, ALONG WITH /980 CAD RIGHT TO PERMANENT RESIDENCE FEES.

Wish you good luck bro...

 

[nkalra]

Dear all. I have just returned from the embassy after the interview. It went well and was mainly focused on my job responsibilities (i.e. visa officer wanted to confirm my eligibility for 1112). He also asked for original degree certificates and updated PCCs which I produced. On timeline, he mentioned that they would send around Medicals/ RPRF within 2 weeks. Then it takes them up to 1 month to assess the medicals once you have done them. Passport request thereafter. Visa stamping could take up to 4 weeks (but less if you live in the UK). In best case scenario, I could have visa stamped by May/June.

Basically, it was a really good experience. Just keep smiling and be confident.

Good luck to the rest.

Congrats...

 

[skhzskhz]

Folks, For your information, I am attaching LVO email as it was sent. The last line (red) confused me........Is it a normal protocol? Also please advise whetehr I can pay RPRF by using my CC?



This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada.

We require the following to be sent within 60 days:

-updated Schedule A and IMM5406 forms for you and your spouse **questions 8 and 12 of the Schedule A forms must be completed from age 18 and must not show any gaps in the dates. These forms may be downloaded from our website www.cic.gc.ca**

-medical examination results for you and your family **instructions will be emailed to you separately. A separate form will be sent for each family member. If you have not received them within 48 hours, please contact us**

-updated Qatar police certificates for you and your spouse **we assume you are still resident in Qatar. If you are not, then please advise us. Details of how these may be obtained can be found on our website www.cic.gc.ca**

-Right of Permanent Residence Fee **bank draft for CAD 980 payable to The Receiver General for Canada is required**

Note: the updated Schedule A and IMM5406 forms are required for mandatory background checks, therefore, please forward them to this office as soon as possible. You may scan and email the forms to us if you wish. The other documents requested above should be sent to this office by mail/courier.

 

[nkalra]

Folks, For your information, I am attaching LVO email as it was sent. The last line (red) confused me........Is it a normal protocol? Also please advise whetehr I can pay RPRF by using my CC?



This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada.

We require the following to be sent within 60 days:

-updated Schedule A and IMM5406 forms for you and your spouse **questions 8 and 12 of the Schedule A forms must be completed from age 18 and must not show any gaps in the dates. These forms may be downloaded from our website www.cic.gc.ca**

-medical examination results for you and your family **instructions will be emailed to you separately. A separate form will be sent for each family member. If you have not received them within 48 hours, please contact us**

-updated Qatar police certificates for you and your spouse **we assume you are still resident in Qatar. If you are not, then please advise us. Details of how these may be obtained can be found on our website www.cic.gc.ca**

-Right of Permanent Residence Fee **bank draft for CAD 980 payable to The Receiver General for Canada is required**

Note: the updated Schedule A and IMM5406 forms are required for mandatory background checks, therefore, please forward them to this office as soon as possible. You may scan and email the forms to us if you wish. The other documents requested above should be sent to this office by mail/courier.

You have to use DD to pay RPRF send along with the list of documents required. Send them updated Schedule A form online as they have mentioned rest via courier. It's a normal MR + RPRF email just they have added Schedule A form in that.

 

[Maria_Sal]

im with u on this comment. my worry is the same. probably bcoz we werent asked to update PCCs? anyways...i just want to know whether thr has been cases whr rprf came with ppr for lvo applicants....i think Abu Hassan has helped us on this before?

I am still not able to understand that why some ppl received MR with RPRF and some received only MR with no RPRF...

 

[nkalra]

im with u on this comment. my worry is the same. probably bcoz we werent asked to update PCCs? anyways...i just want to know whether thr has been cases whr rprf came with ppr for lvo applicants....i think Abu Hassan has helped us on this before?

Well I am not sure but just guessing. If the VO thinks the applicants SC checks not gona take long or they must have an updated that it just going to complete, in that case they may be asking for MR + RPRF.

As if SC takes time then by the time your DD will expire so that is the reason they are asking for some applicants after MR.

 

[Maria_Sal]

Hmmm hi nkalra...i agree with ur thoughts...definitely it makes sense...
already 2+ months have passed to SC of my application..

Well I am not sure but just guessing. If the VO thinks the applicants SC checks not gona take long or they must have an updated that it just going to complete, in that case they may be asking for MR + RPRF.

As if SC takes time then by the time your DD will expire so that is the reason they are asking for some applicants after MR.

 

[bjazjbej]

Hi Ibasco, how much did it cost you for the medicals?

Hi, how are u...

for adults, they required urinalysis to determine the presence of A Protein and blood...

they took blood sample also for HIV and syphilis test....

X-ray....

Physical examm....

for babies, only the physical exam....

No fasting required.....

regards,

 

[nkalra]

Hmmm hi nkalra...i agree with ur thoughts...definitely it makes sense...
already 2+ months have passed to SC of my application..

I agree... this wait time kills .
No one can do anything except keep on praying n waiting..... All the best