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[Croc n Gator]

Well, many of our apps are coming up on a year. The current posted time is 14 months. If you add another month for stage 1 then your app could take up to 15 months (and sometimes longer, Tagum can tell you about that). I'm not saying it is normal, or right, but it is within the "service time".

Sponsorships are normally complete very quickly. Mine waited unopened for over two months, but once opened was processed in under a week. Currently most stage 1 approvals are averaging about a month. That is the simple and fast part. As I said above, stage 2 posted time for Manila is 14 months. And it is during stage 2 that most of the heavy lifting is done (both metaphorically and physically if you have seen that VO picture ).

Yes, there is a strike affecting many VOs in terms of staff walkouts. So those VOs will be very slow. So far it hasn't hit Manila though there is also a general work-to-rule order which will also slow things down to a lesser extent.

The thing I would be worried about is that they asked you if your application was serious. Did they actually put it in those terms? If so you might be concerned about the quality of your relationship proofs. I don't know what kind of proof you sent but you need much more proof as conjugal than as married because marriage forms a legal bond but conjugal has no "tangible" bond. It is this bond you have to establish. One of their biggest concerns would be your current wife. Many relationships reconcile and they have no way to know yours won't. There may also be a number of unresolved financial commitments tied up with the marriage that could be problematic.

So while it is good that you visit 4 times a year, telling them this says nothing. They will want to see passport stamps, boarding passes, hotel receipts, and other solid evidence. They will also want some kind of proof you were living together during your visits (but unlike some people, you don't need to send pics in the shower together ). And giving them some idea of how the two of you plan to live when she gets here may be useful as well (in light of the unresolved divorce).

As someone else already mentioned, the Manila Conjugal thread would be the best place for you to check out. They have discussed all these issues and also many have had to deal with interviews and appeals which you might have to deal with as well. It is always best to be prepared.

Thanks so much. We've been supplying pics and supporting docs for all trips and socials. As to my divorce its a matter of convenience for my ex and I to wait until the kids are grown. No child support has been our motto for the past 14yrs. PS no chance of reconciliation.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Thanks so much. We've been supplying pics and supporting docs for all trips and socials. As to my divorce its a matter of convenience for my ex and I to wait until the kids are grown. No child support has been our motto for the past 14yrs. PS no chance of reconciliation.

Since there is really nothing obstructing you from divorce other than your own choice I really doubt CIC would grant your conjugal as valid. I'm wondering if it may be smarter to withdraw your conjugal app and wait until the divorce has been legally finalized. You could then marry your new partner and re-apply without having to try to explain a previous refusal.

 

[s and s]

Sorry, some how I found your spreadsheet before I found this forum. I added our dates, but not sure if that was the way to do it.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Sorry, some how I found your spreadsheet before I found this forum. I added our dates, but not sure if that was the way to do it.

That is not the way things are done here. I'm afraid you will have to leave. ;D ;D

 

[marcjd]

That is not the way things are done here. I'm afraid you will have to leave. ;D ;D

hahah jeep guy .. you might got him scared .. lol

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

hahah jeep guy .. you might got him scared .. lol

I'm sure they know a joke when they see one.

 

[scos]

I'm sure they know a joke when they see one.

I don't know. Personally I would have started with the tongue and then the smiley ;D ;D instead of what you did ;D ;D . There is a subtle change of meaning there... ;D

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

I don't know. Personally I would have started with the tongue and then the smiley ;D ;D instead of what you did ;D ;D . There is a subtle change of meaning there... ;D

I'm smiley bilingual. I did it in French.

 

[GoonerClank]

That is not the way things are done here. I'm afraid you will have to leave. ;D ;D

Lol... One more day for jeep guy....

 

[heartglee]

hi everyone, would you mind sharing how you received correspondence for passport request or additional request from CEM? Did you get the requests via email or snail mail? thanks!

scos, can I request a column to be added for that in the Manila spreadsheet just to see the stats. thanks a lot!

 

[Tagum-N.B.]

hi everyone, would you mind sharing how you received correspondence for passport request or additional request from CEM? Did you get the requests via email or snail mail? thanks!

scos, can I request a column to be added for that in the Manila spreadsheet just to see the stats. thanks a lot!

We got it through snail mail,,,it took 48 days to receive,,,,and 400 years later we received email for add docs,,,,,,,,,,,, but that was back in ancient times,,,,most getting it e-mail now

 

[heartglee]

We got it through snail mail,,,it took 48 days to receive,,,,and 400 years later we received email for add docs,,,,,,,,,,,, but that was back in ancient times,,,,most getting it e-mail now

sorry to hear it took so long. I prefer email correspondence. glad they're doing emails now. thanks for the response.

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Lol... One more day for jeep guy....

The countdown is on.

 

[Tagum-N.B.]

The countdown is on.

Happy birthday present to you, may you get many more,,,,and I hope I get a birthday present soon too

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

Happy birthday present to you, may you get many more,,,,and I hope I get a birthday present soon too

Thanks Tagum. I think we are all hoping that you get your application resolved and you can take your life back.