Hello Everyone,
Happy New Year 2013 to all...
After a long wait, finally decided to post...
i have few doubts about the processing times and others, will be thankful if any of you have any info...
my application was filed on 29th march 2012,
application was approved and forwarded to NewDelhi office on 29th june 2012,
got my passport request on 13th july 2012, sent the app package on 18th july 2012.
thats it..... it has been a long wait since then,
have sent an enquiry once, obvious no reply.
now ... i know that the processing time as shown in canada imm link recently is 10 months,
1. is it the time from the date the application is filed?
2. i changed my surname after marriage, got my new passport with new surname and spouse name added,
have sent both passports (old surname - cancelled + new one), could this be the reason for delay?
-- mumble: No I do not think so
3. my application is still within the processing times (until jan 29th 2013), we are planning a visit to the
NewDelhi visa office soon, do we need any appointments as such, any of you had any experiences as
-such, please shed some light on this.
-- mumble: They do not entertain any personal queries. Its better if you go for MP inquiry or order GCMS notes, it will give you clear idea of whats happening with your application. You can read about both forms of inquiries in the previous pages of this thread.
Is your case simple? by simple I mean: minimum travel history outside India, first marriage, enough evidence of the ceremony with family/friends attending? I f the case is simple, you should get the visa soon. Else they call for an interview to clear queries.
4. finally -- for all those who got visa, do they return the original documents submitted as a proof along
with the application and passport? i have submitted my original SSLC/10th std cert. and voters-id.
-- mumble: I do not think we have submitted any original documents to them., Not sure if there is any need. (guys correct me if I am wrong)
Thank you all.... Best Wishes
not sure if i'm hopeful still ....