rajeshindy said:
Hi Chi Girl
I think you or your attorney did the right thing filing at buffalo consulate...As we fall under AINP H1-B process. I think Delhi consulate would have returned the application to you or transferred to Buffalo for further processing. I might be wrong too !! just a input.
After I moved to India, I asked CIC Buffalo if they could have my file transfered and this is what they had to say:
This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada and your request to have your file transferred.
Visa offices are not required to transfer applications upon the request of an applicant or their designated representative, but will transfer files only if that transfer would enhance program integrity.
You have the option of withdrawing your application at our office and re-applying for a permanent resident visa to a visa office where you have been lawfully admitted for at least one year or to the visa office that is responsible for your country of nationality. Please refer to our website to determine the responsible visa office:
So, you do have the option of sending your file to Delhi. However, need clarification as what the officer meant when withdrawing and reapplying - I presume he meant the CIC application only, and not the whole AINP/nomination thing.
Also, at that time, I let it be, because during March and April of last year, processing was much faster. People were getting medicals within a couple of months and passport requests a couple of months after. We never expected this kind of delay
