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MARCH 2015 OUTLAND APPLICATIONS

momunim

Star Member
Apr 16, 2015
65
1
123
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-03-2015
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
24-04-2015
File Transfer...
21-05-2015 In Process: 17-09-2015
Med's Request
None
Med's Done....
Upfront
Interview........
None Decision Made: 23-09-2015
Passport Req..
01-10-2015 Original Docs Received: 06-10-2015
VISA ISSUED...
14-10-2015
still said:
Hi
I posted a reply to a similar question raised two pages ago. I'll paste it again...

Yes, I applied for a visitor's visa and my application was processed in Nairobi. We have filed our PR application in March and my husband has already been approved as a sponsor.
We read a lot of posts that it's almost impossible to get a visitor's visa while in PR process but there were a few but very encouraging posts that stated otherwise. So we decided to go ahead with the application as we knew the decision would have no impact on the PR process.
Both my husband and I wrote letters explaining our situation. That we are waiting for the decision on my PR application and that my husband has been approved as a sponsor. We added that the waiting time is too long for us to spend away from each other. We also explained that I will not jeopardize my PR application by overstaying in Canada and that I will return to my country before my visa expires. I explained about my job and that I have time to visit my husband during summer vacation.

We included the following documents as supporting documents based on the requirements we found on the check list.
- The letters of explanation
- Notice of Assessment (my husband's)
- My Bank statement
- letter from my employer stating my position and the granted leave of absence for the summer,
- Sponsorship approval letter we received last month,
- Medical examination (this was optional but we included it since I had it done for the PR)
- A flight reservation
- my two old /cancelled passports to show my travel history

I applied through Visa Application Center and made the payment there so the agent included the payment receipt when he packed my passport and the application documents.

My package was not that thick but I believe I gave them all the necessary documents to convince that I will return to my country after my visit. The letter is important to explain the situation too.

Result = a five-year multiple entry visa. This will definitely make the waiting easier.

So go ahead and apply, tell your story nicely :)
Check this thread for more inspiration

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/visitor-visa-grantedwife-of-pr-t273759.45.html

Good Luck!!

Congratulations!!! I can only imagine how excited you must be.
 

lonelyguy

Hero Member
Apr 21, 2015
360
12
Quebec
Category........
Visa Office......
Nairobi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb09
Doc's Request.
June/10th
AOR Received.
N/A
File Transfer...
April 23rd
Med's Done....
Done before(January),renewed, April 2016
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
May/09th/16
VISA ISSUED...
May 17th/16.
LANDED..........
22nd/2016
rugrat907 said:
STILL waiting on SA. Last called on Monday and will call again on this coming Monday if there's no movement. It will be call #4. First one the person said they would send an email, but according to the agent I spoke with they sent the inquiry to the wrong office, then on the next Monday the first agent was completely rude to my wife, saying she shouldn't be calling and to wait three months before calling again...she never even asked for her name or client ID. Then I called and got a nice woman who explained what happened the first time and said she would inquire with Mississauga. I'm getting frustrated for sure..."in process" since April 24 and absolutely nothing since.
Just be patient, if you ahve your PR number use it as Client ID and log in on ECAS you will have an idea on your status. same situation happened to me, up to now I didn't get any information from Missassauga.but one of the agents in the call center confirmed the file was transfered in April.(I am February applicant). so jsu be courageous take heart and wait. I also ordered notes and m just waiting so you can do same things maybe.sorry brother.
 

lonelyguy

Hero Member
Apr 21, 2015
360
12
Quebec
Category........
Visa Office......
Nairobi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb09
Doc's Request.
June/10th
AOR Received.
N/A
File Transfer...
April 23rd
Med's Done....
Done before(January),renewed, April 2016
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
May/09th/16
VISA ISSUED...
May 17th/16.
LANDED..........
22nd/2016
momunim said:
Congratulations!!! I can only imagine how excited you must be.
Thanks for information.I am waiting notes I ordered and then will try my luck as well.thanks.
 

DanSlh

Champion Member
Dec 24, 2014
1,279
81
124
Brazil
Category........
Visa Office......
Sao Paulo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2015
AOR Received.
17-04-2015
File Transfer...
07-05-2015 AOR2............: 15-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
19-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
25-06-2015
LANDED..........
02-07-2015
Csq on hands today.
I sent and they requested my passport.
I'll get my visa within a week.
 

Lamja

Star Member
Feb 21, 2015
157
1
Macedonia
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-02-2015
AOR Received.
14-04-2015
File Transfer...
28-04-2015 (SA)
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
14-02-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
05-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
10-08-2015 | TOTAL: 164 Days |
LANDED..........
08-09-2015
DanSlh said:
Csq on hands today.
I sent and they requested my passport.
I'll get my visa within a week.
very sweet, congratz
 

Mapleson

Hero Member
Apr 2, 2015
534
31
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-03-2015
Doc's Request.
21-08-2015
AOR Received.
24-04-2015
File Transfer...
28-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
13-02-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
24-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
30-09-2015
LANDED..........
18-10-2015
rugrat907 said:
STILL waiting on SA. Last called on Monday and will call again on this coming Monday if there's no movement. It will be call #4. First one the person said they would send an email, but according to the agent I spoke with they sent the inquiry to the wrong office, then on the next Monday the first agent was completely rude to my wife, saying she shouldn't be calling and to wait three months before calling again...she never even asked for her name or client ID. Then I called and got a nice woman who explained what happened the first time and said she would inquire with Mississauga. I'm getting frustrated for sure..."in process" since April 24 and absolutely nothing since.
Hey rugrat, do you have a DM in eCAS at least?

You are now at twice what it should be for SA, so I'd definitely call my MP on Monday if the next CIC call isn't fruitful.
 

Blackjohn

Full Member
Apr 26, 2015
23
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Rabat
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-03-2015
AOR Received.
25-04-2015
DanSlh said:
Csq on hands today.
I sent and they requested my passport.
I'll get my visa within a week.
Congrats! Guetting a response the same day, Your VO is really fast!
 

yr97

Hero Member
Apr 8, 2010
411
72
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
DanSlh said:
Csq on hands today.
I sent and they requested my passport.
I'll get my visa within a week.
yr97 said:
Why worry ? You're still in the 25 business day range. I think you'll receive it maximum by end of next week.
Told you ;) Congrats man.
 

Canadianinlove

Hero Member
Apr 21, 2015
557
17
Category........
Visa Office......
POS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-04-2015
AOR Received.
01-05-2015
File Transfer...
01-06-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
13-02-2015
Interview........
29-10-2015
Passport Req..
30-10-2015
VISA ISSUED...
30-10-2015
LANDED..........
02-11-2015
DanSlh said:
Csq on hands today.
I sent and they requested my passport.
I'll get my visa within a week.
WOW! Congratulations! DanSlh
 

rugrat907

Hero Member
Feb 3, 2015
424
28
California
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-03-2015
AOR Received.
25-04-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
21-11-2014, remeds on 04-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
COPR issued 21-12-2015
Mapleson said:
Hey rugrat, do you have a DM in eCAS at least?

You are now at twice what it should be for SA, so I'd definitely call my MP on Monday if the next CIC call isn't fruitful.
Nope - still sitting at "In Process". Yeah...riiiight. If it said DM, that would be fine; I wouldn't even be concerned about not getting the email notification because 99.8% of the time it's positive.

Yes, the MP is the next step. Getting my wife to do it by herself might be a bit of a challenge...she's kind of scared of the whole process because of some people she knows who have had the process take forever, but their circumstances (either Inland or sketchier relationships with quick marriages, etc) were very different than ours. But I definitely will push it harder this coming week.
 

MrExpat

Star Member
Jun 8, 2015
121
3
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-04-2015
File Transfer...
12-06-2015
DanSlh said:
Csq on hands today.
I sent and they requested my passport.
I'll get my visa within a week.
Wow :eek: If I move to Brazil, will they change my Visa Office from London to Sao Paulo? Serious Question.
 

Mapleson

Hero Member
Apr 2, 2015
534
31
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-03-2015
Doc's Request.
21-08-2015
AOR Received.
24-04-2015
File Transfer...
28-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
13-02-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
24-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
30-09-2015
LANDED..........
18-10-2015
rugrat907 said:
Nope - still sitting at "In Process". Yeah...riiiight. If it said DM, that would be fine; I wouldn't even be concerned about not getting the email notification because 99.8% of the time it's positive.

Yes, the MP is the next step. Getting my wife to do it by herself might be a bit of a challenge...she's kind of scared of the whole process because of some people she knows who have had the process take forever, but their circumstances (either Inland or sketchier relationships with quick marriages, etc) were very different than ours. But I definitely will push it harder this coming week.
The thing is, this is the easy part. Once you get SA, it'll be quick (3-4 months). Anxiety is a product of not knowing and uncertainty. Arm her with facts and a script and it should go easier.

My guess would be that you've been misfiled as Inland.
 

Mapleson

Hero Member
Apr 2, 2015
534
31
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-03-2015
Doc's Request.
21-08-2015
AOR Received.
24-04-2015
File Transfer...
28-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
13-02-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
24-09-2015
VISA ISSUED...
30-09-2015
LANDED..........
18-10-2015
MrExpat said:
Wow :eek: If I move to Brazil, will they change my Visa Office from London to Sao Paulo? Serious Question.
Generally, no. They tend to base things more on country of birth than country of residence.
 

DanSlh

Champion Member
Dec 24, 2014
1,279
81
124
Brazil
Category........
Visa Office......
Sao Paulo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2015
AOR Received.
17-04-2015
File Transfer...
07-05-2015 AOR2............: 15-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
19-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
25-06-2015
LANDED..........
02-07-2015
Thanks guys!
Yes, finally Brazil is worth of an accomplishment.
I'm really really happy
 

d_j_heckford

Hero Member
Feb 16, 2015
300
8
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2015
Doc's Request.
13-10-2015
AOR Received.
17-04-2015
File Transfer...
07-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
19-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Exempt Decision Made: 26-11-15
VISA ISSUED...
03-12-2015
DanSlh said:
Thanks guys!
Yes, finally Brazil is worth of an accomplishment.
I'm really really happy
There you go, your journey is over, happy landing