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Photo for (Permanent) Visa Issuance

bahadur30

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2012
583
6
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa - CPP
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-01-2013
AOR Received.
14-02-2013
File Transfer...
DID UPFRONT MEDICAL
Med's Request
22-06-2013
Med's Done....
22-06-2013
Interview........
Waived Off
Passport Req..
08-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-12-2013
LANDED..........
18-12-2013
Hi Freinds,

I am Jan 2013 applicant and just got request for Passport / Biodata and RPRF? Do we have to subbmit the any photograph as well?

If yes could you please advise what is the photo specifications?

Thanks for your help and wish you all the luck.

Cheers !
 

jsm0085

Champion Member
Feb 26, 2012
2,665
293
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
bahadur30 said:
Hi Freinds,

I am Jan 2013 applicant and just got request for Passport / Biodata and RPRF? Do we have to subbmit the any photograph as well?

If yes could you please advise what is the photo specifications?

Thanks for your help and wish you all the luck.

Cheers !
Again, you only have to submit pictures if they are requested. They are not always requested.
 

ujbaby

Champion Member
May 21, 2011
1,366
13
toronto,on
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
3233
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/08/2012. Sydney received on 17/08/12
AOR Received.
september 8th 2012
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
Aug-07-2013
Med's Done....
Aug-22-2013, dependents 28-08-13
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
september 6th 2013, cic received on sept 10th, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
05/09/2013
LANDED..........
November 2nd, 2013
bahadur30 said:
Hi Freinds,

I am Jan 2013 applicant and just got request for Passport / Biodata and RPRF? Do we have to subbmit the any photograph as well?

If yes could you please advise what is the photo specifications?

Thanks for your help and wish you all the luck.

Cheers !
the passport photo specification came with ur ppr. u have to print it and take to ur photographer. it is not the same as regular passport photos. go thru ur ppr email. passports pics are requested in all cases cos they use one for ur pr card and the other for ur copr. congrats :)
 

bahadur30

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2012
583
6
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa - CPP
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-01-2013
AOR Received.
14-02-2013
File Transfer...
DID UPFRONT MEDICAL
Med's Request
22-06-2013
Med's Done....
22-06-2013
Interview........
Waived Off
Passport Req..
08-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-12-2013
LANDED..........
18-12-2013
Hello ujbaby,

I do not see any mention of photos in my PPR and that is why I am bit confused.

Please see above post from jsm where he mentioned that not always you get photo request.

I guess the specification is same as the photos that we sent at the time of application submission
 

eds1275

Champion Member
Sep 7, 2013
1,174
21
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-01-2013
AOR Received.
17-02-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
17-02-2013
Med's Request
04-11-2013
Med's Done....
06-11-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
04-12-2013
VISA ISSUED...
04-12-2013 (received on 17-12-2013)
LANDED..........
19-12-2013 (Peace Bridge, Fort Erie)
Does passport request email say photos are required? Off late, I've seen some forum members telling that passport request email did not request photos. Most folks confirmed that they received their passport back with visa stamp without sending photos.

bahadur30 said:
Hi Freinds,

I am Jan 2013 applicant and just got request for Passport / Biodata and RPRF? Do we have to subbmit the any photograph as well?

If yes could you please advise what is the photo specifications?

Thanks for your help and wish you all the luck.

Cheers !
 

bahadur30

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2012
583
6
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa - CPP
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-01-2013
AOR Received.
14-02-2013
File Transfer...
DID UPFRONT MEDICAL
Med's Request
22-06-2013
Med's Done....
22-06-2013
Interview........
Waived Off
Passport Req..
08-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-12-2013
LANDED..........
18-12-2013
I am not sure but I talked to couple of my friends and they did send the photo graphs but the they also got photo request.

Who con confirm on this?
 

bahadur30

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2012
583
6
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa - CPP
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-01-2013
AOR Received.
14-02-2013
File Transfer...
DID UPFRONT MEDICAL
Med's Request
22-06-2013
Med's Done....
22-06-2013
Interview........
Waived Off
Passport Req..
08-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-12-2013
LANDED..........
18-12-2013
The best bet..here I will send the photo graphs.
 

jsm0085

Champion Member
Feb 26, 2012
2,665
293
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
bahadur30 said:
I am not sure but I talked to couple of my friends and they did send the photo graphs but the they also got photo request.

Who con confirm on this?
If CIC need it they request it. Quite simple.

You are going to get different answers from different people. Just follow the instructions - provide what is requested - and you will be fine.

if you are that concerned go to a proper photo shop who will be able to take PR pictures! you don't need specs - they know what they are doing.
 

bahadur30

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2012
583
6
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa - CPP
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-01-2013
AOR Received.
14-02-2013
File Transfer...
DID UPFRONT MEDICAL
Med's Request
22-06-2013
Med's Done....
22-06-2013
Interview........
Waived Off
Passport Req..
08-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-12-2013
LANDED..........
18-12-2013
Thanks guys.
 

ujbaby

Champion Member
May 21, 2011
1,366
13
toronto,on
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
3233
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/08/2012. Sydney received on 17/08/12
AOR Received.
september 8th 2012
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
Aug-07-2013
Med's Done....
Aug-22-2013, dependents 28-08-13
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
september 6th 2013, cic received on sept 10th, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
05/09/2013
LANDED..........
November 2nd, 2013
bahadur30 said:
Hello ujbaby,

I do not see any mention of photos in my PPR and that is why I am bit confused.

Please see above post from jsm where he mentioned that not always you get photo request.

I guess the specification is same as the photos that we sent at the time of application submission
I don't play guessing games. I simply took the instructions to photographer. if cic didn't ask u, u don't have to . it's all up to u. I have the experience and don't need to look at anyone cos I am telling u based on my own experience and to all people that I knew. I don't unstand why ur own is different though .
 

ujbaby

Champion Member
May 21, 2011
1,366
13
toronto,on
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
3233
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/08/2012. Sydney received on 17/08/12
AOR Received.
september 8th 2012
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
Aug-07-2013
Med's Done....
Aug-22-2013, dependents 28-08-13
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
september 6th 2013, cic received on sept 10th, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
05/09/2013
LANDED..........
November 2nd, 2013
eds1275 said:
Does passport request email say photos are required? Off late, I've seen some forum members telling that passport request email did not request photos. Most folks confirmed that they received their passport back with visa stamp without sending photos.
mine came with photo request. when I got my passport back, I received 2 copr. one with my passport photo attached and the other without it. during my landing, the officer took the copr with passport photo attached on it and gave me back the one without a passport photo. maybe the rule have changed. u never know :)
 

eds1275

Champion Member
Sep 7, 2013
1,174
21
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-01-2013
AOR Received.
17-02-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
17-02-2013
Med's Request
04-11-2013
Med's Done....
06-11-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
04-12-2013
VISA ISSUED...
04-12-2013 (received on 17-12-2013)
LANDED..........
19-12-2013 (Peace Bridge, Fort Erie)
Can you please share the exact words from the passport request email? Just the part about photographs.

Thanks!

ujbaby said:
mine came with photo request. when I got my passport back, I received 2 copr. one with my passport photo attached and the other without it. during my landing, the officer took the copr with passport photo attached on it and gave me back the one without a passport photo. maybe the rule have changed. u never know :)
 

ujbaby

Champion Member
May 21, 2011
1,366
13
toronto,on
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
3233
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/08/2012. Sydney received on 17/08/12
AOR Received.
september 8th 2012
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
Aug-07-2013
Med's Done....
Aug-22-2013, dependents 28-08-13
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
september 6th 2013, cic received on sept 10th, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
05/09/2013
LANDED..........
November 2nd, 2013
eds1275 said:
Can you please share the exact words from the passport request email? Just the part about photographs.

Thanks!

Dear........

The processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada is almost complete.

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE FINALIZED AT THE CASE PROCESSING PILOT-OTTAWA (“CPP-O”).

Has your family composition changed since our last correspondence?

· Have you married or divorced?

· Have you given birth or adopted a child?

· Do you intend to get married or divorced prior to becoming a permanent resident?

· Do you intend to give birth or adopt a child prior to becoming a permanent resident?


If any of these conditions apply, you must inform CPP-O immediately:

OttPilot-Immigration@cic.gc.ca

You will be asked to submit evidence such as a copy of the marriage, divorce, birth or adoption certificate or a letter advising when and where the marriage, divorce, birth or adoption is expected to take place. Any new spouse and/or children must be added to your application and be found admissible to Canada before your case is finalized. Failure to declare additional dependants such as a spouse or children before you become a permanent resident could result in the cancellation of your permanent resident visa. Once your file is closed, you would be required to submit a new application and pay new processing fees. Any new application would be assessed under the Act and Regulations in force at the time of its submission.

If none of these conditions applies to you, you may proceed below.

Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)

Every principal applicant and his/her accompanying spouse/common law partner are required to pay a Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) in the amount of 490 Canadian dollars.

Our records indicate that you have already paid these fees. They are refundable if for any reason you do not obtain permanent residence in Canada.

Passport(s)

We require a VALID passport for you and for each accompanying family member. Passports for you and all accompanying family members must be submitted together. There must be at least one blank visa page in each passport. If there are children included in your passport there must be blank visa pages for them as well.

Please note that permanent resident visas cannot be issued to holders of Diplomatic, Official or Military passports. You must obtain an ordinary passport.

Height and Eye Colour

We require confirmation of this information for yourself and each accompanying family member. Please complete the attached form “Biodata” and return it to us.

Photographs

You must submit two (2) recent photographs of yourself and of each accompanying family member that meet the requirements stated on this webpage.


How to Send your Documents to the Case Processing Pilot – Ottawa (CPP-O)

Please submit all documents by MAIL in a single package. Please quote your application number on your correspondence and send the package to one of the following addresses:

Canada Post:

CPP – Ottawa

PO Box 9780

Ottawa ON K1G 4B9



Courier:

CPP – Ottawa

365 Laurier Avenue West

Ottawa ON K1A 1L1



If you have a mailing address in Canada: To allow you to track your passports through the mail, we strongly recommend that you purchase two (2) PREPAID Canada Post Xpresspost envelopes (National), letter-sized (318 x 241 mm), at any Canada Post retail outlet.



- Complete the mailing label on one envelope showing your mailing address in the “Deliver To” field.

- Keep a tracking number sticker from each envelope.

- Fold and enclose the self-addressed envelope in the other envelope along with your passport(s) and a copy of this request letter.



We will not use registered mail or postage coupons. If you do not submit a return prepaid Xpresspost envelope or if you provide an envelope from any other courier, we will return your passport by regular mail.



CPP-Ottawa accepts no responsibility for any passport lost in the mail.



The requested information/documents must be received in our office within 60 days from the date of this letter. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application.





Final Note



The issuance of your visa(s) cannot be delayed so it is important for you to submit your passport(s) as soon as possible. An expiration date (dd/mm/yy) will be indicated on your visa and/or on your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR – IMM 5688), and you must obtain permanent residence on or before that date. The visas and CoPR cannot be extended. If you are not prepared to live permanently in Canada immediately after your permanent residence is granted, please consult the CIC website regarding your obligations to retain your status in Canada.



Sincerely,

Case Processing Pilot - Ottawa | Centre de Traitement Pilote - Ottawa - EM5578
Citizenship and Immigration Canada | Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
219 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 | 219 avenue Laurier Ouest

7th Floor | 7ème étage, Section B

Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 Canada
Facsimile | Télécopieur 613-946-6059

E-mail I Courriel : OttPilot-immigration@cic.gc.ca

Site : www.cic.gc.ca

Disclaimer: By supplying your email address, you are initiating an email communication with CIC and thereby authorizing CIC to use your email address for communication with you including the transmission of personal information on your file/case.


+++++++++++++++
 

eds1275

Champion Member
Sep 7, 2013
1,174
21
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-01-2013
AOR Received.
17-02-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
17-02-2013
Med's Request
04-11-2013
Med's Done....
06-11-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
04-12-2013
VISA ISSUED...
04-12-2013 (received on 17-12-2013)
LANDED..........
19-12-2013 (Peace Bridge, Fort Erie)
Thanks ujbaby !
 

bahadur30

Hero Member
Mar 29, 2012
583
6
India
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa - CPP
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-01-2013
AOR Received.
14-02-2013
File Transfer...
DID UPFRONT MEDICAL
Med's Request
22-06-2013
Med's Done....
22-06-2013
Interview........
Waived Off
Passport Req..
08-11-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-12-2013
LANDED..........
18-12-2013
The email I got is pretty much same..except don't have any mention of photographs.

Ujbaby,

Do you remember how many photos you submitted at the timevofvform submission