My Application Fee returned after 8 months, what is happening?

[new2canada85]

I am so sorry you're in this fix and I hope you will be able to get some/all your money back somehow. Can you go in person to the lawyer's office? Follow PMM's advice and order your GCMS notes immediately, they will take at least 30 days to come in email. Good Luck and hopefully you can have your documents ready to go for the next round when you have figured out where the problem lies. If you give some details of the NOC, whether or not you had a job offer, etc then others may be able to help you understand why he application was returned before GCMS notes arrive and it will give you some ammunition to deal with your lawyer.

Update I was calling lawyer every 2 days and no answer yet.

I am not sure of the complete procedure, what does this mean "order your GCMS notes immediately", what is GCMS notes mean

can you elaborate the procedure

can i apply second time, if so what is the procedure, I think my IELTS score is still valid, i took the exam in november, 2011

 

[new2canada85]

You paid processing fees using Debit card , did you paid lawer fees also using Debit card or credit card ?

If its credit card then go and speak to your credit card company. They can chargeback money.

If its debit card then call visa , they can (very low chances) help you under Visa Protection plan , its hard to explain idiots customer service representatives but if you google
'Visa and mastercard customer protection ' you may get some information.

i paid the lawyer fees using money orders for total of 3000$ using 3 or 4 money orders

 

[SenoritaBella]

GCMS notes are detailed notes made by visa officer(s) about your application. This is usually where you can find out why a visa officer is requesting an interview, why you were rejected, etc.
Here's the form: www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5563E.pdf

If you are in Canada, you can apply for them free of charge by selecting "Privacy Act".

If you are outside Canada, then you must request it by selecting "Access to Information Act" for a $5 fee payable by cheque, money order or credit card. You will also need to ask someone living in Canada(Canadian citizen, permanent resident or study/work permit holder) to request it on your behalf.
More information on payment: www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp

Update I was calling lawyer every 2 days and no answer yet.

I am not sure of the complete procedure, what does this mean "order your GCMS notes immediately", what is GCMS notes mean

can you elaborate the procedure

can i apply second time, if so what is the procedure, I think my IELTS score is still valid, i took the exam in november, 2011

 

[new2canada85]

GCMS notes are detailed notes made by visa officer(s) about your application. This is usually where you can find out why a visa officer is requesting an interview, why you were rejected, etc.
Here's the form: www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5563E.pdf

If you are in Canada, you can apply for them free of charge by selecting "Privacy Act".

If you are outside Canada, then you must request it by selecting "Access to Information Act" for a $5 fee payable by cheque, money order or credit card. You will also need to ask someone living in Canada(Canadian citizen, permanent resident or study/work permit holder) to request it on your behalf.
More information on payment: www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp

i dont know anyone to request it on my behalf from canada. i applied from usa. i am presently in usa, indian citizen,


can i not get details for my application that was refused?

 

[SenoritaBella]

The only way is to get details is through the GCMS notes. Contact some immigration lawyers in Canada and ask they would request it for you for a fee.

i dont know anyone to request it on my behalf from canada. i applied from usa. i am presently in usa, indian citizen,


can i not get details for my application that was refused?

 

[PMM]

Hi

The only way is to get details is through the GCMS notes. Contact some immigration lawyers in Canada and ask they would request it for you for a fee.

No, you don't need a lawyer. Go to CAIPS.ca or CAIPSNOTES or Google Caips. It will cost you $40.00 US.

 

[Yaxooligan]

Did you check your lawer's membership?

 

[new2canada85]

He told he is bar member Canada immigration. Can i apply
Myself now what is the procedure. Can someone guide me

 

[indusvision]

I guess lawyer is fraud !!!

 

[WAY]

I don't think if S/He even knows "file #" to apply for GCMS.......

Hi


No, you don't need a lawyer. Go to CAIPS.ca or CAIPSNOTES or Google Caips. It will cost you $40.00 US.

 

[SenoritaBella]

The Federal skilled worker program is 'suspended' right now until January 2013 when new changes will be announced/take effect. The only exception to this rule is PhD students currently studying in Canada or who graduated within a certain timeframe and those with arranged employment.
If neither of these 2 options are applicable to you, you have to wait until January before you can apply(if you qualify).

There is the Canadian Experience Class but you need work experience in Canada to qualify. Have you looked at the provincial nominee program in your province of choice?

For more information visit www.gc.ca

He told he is bar member Canada immigration. Can i apply
Myself now what is the procedure. Can someone guide me

 

[gulmit]

i applied through some lawyer in new jersery as FSW in January 2012, the fee was deducted from my card on febuarary, suddenly i check today, the money came back to my checking account again

i talked to lawyer 4 months ago, he told its all in process

now i call lawyer to tell my money got returned, he is not reachable on phone.

can some one explain what is happening here?

your application is refused and you ve got your money back...
I am also waiting for my fee back for the last 3 months as I got refusal letter on account of JD mismatch.