Port of Spain Office, Trinidad and Tobago

[Guyanaese waiting]

My process took a total of 16 months before I received my passport request. Good luck to all those waiting....

 

[Canadianinlove]

If I am not asking too many questions may I ask a bit about your circumstance?
Just wondering why it took 16 months. Did you have to interview, get medicals done after you submitted your application?

I am waiting 4 months with no response from POS and am always curious as to what everyone else is and has gone through.

thanks,

My process took a total of 16 months before I received my passport request. Good luck to all those waiting....

 

[mrs.trini]

Hey everyone !

For those whose Spouse has already arrived in Canada ,

Do you know what type of questions Immigration asks ?

 

[althanis1]

I just signed up to ask a few questions, but it seems I can't post new topics, so I'm trying here. I am quite confused as to how the term "dependent" is used.

In 2011 I applied to apply my parents (barely got the application done in time), and last week we got the letter saying they're ready to work on it, and we have 90 days to fill up all the forms, pay the fees, send pictures, police clearances, etc.

A bit about my family:
a. Sponsoring my parents, so the forms are being filled up ostensibly by my mom, but mostly by me.
b. I have 3 siblings, so there are 4 children in all, all above 30 years old.
c. 3 of these siblings are either PRs or citizens already and reside in Canada
d. 4th sibling has no interest in ever moving to Canada (not even sure he's eligible anyway)

Questions:
1. On IMM0008 on question 3, do I put 2 people, and then only have my Mom and my dad (her spouse) fill up their info?
2. On IMM5669 Schedule A/Background Declaration: whose info should go on there? It sounds like just my mom and dad.
3. On IMM5406 Additional Family information: what's required on the form is clear, but who fills it? My mom fills one up, and my dad fills one up?

Thanks for indulging me.

Final question, after this goes in, hopefully in a couple weeks when we finish these up and get the Option C printouts, what are some of the next milestones/timelines?

 

[Canadianinlove]

I think you might want to look at the forum for parental sponsorship link is below

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/parents-sponsership-joine-here-t91654.0.html

I just signed up to ask a few questions, but it seems I can't post new topics, so I'm trying here. I am quite confused as to how the term "dependent" is used.

In 2011 I applied to apply my parents (barely got the application done in time), and last week we got the letter saying they're ready to work on it, and we have 90 days to fill up all the forms, pay the fees, send pictures, police clearances, etc.

A bit about my family:
a. Sponsoring my parents, so the forms are being filled up ostensibly by my mom, but mostly by me.
b. I have 3 siblings, so there are 4 children in all, all above 30 years old.
c. 3 of these siblings are either PRs or citizens already and reside in Canada
d. 4th sibling has no interest in ever moving to Canada (not even sure he's eligible anyway)

Questions:
1. On IMM0008 on question 3, do I put 2 people, and then only have my Mom and my dad (her spouse) fill up their info?
2. On IMM5669 Schedule A/Background Declaration: whose info should go on there? It sounds like just my mom and dad.
3. On IMM5406 Additional Family information: what's required on the form is clear, but who fills it? My mom fills one up, and my dad fills one up?

Thanks for indulging me.

Final question, after this goes in, hopefully in a couple weeks when we finish these up and get the Option C printouts, what are some of the next milestones/timelines?

 

[althanis1]

Thanks. I posted there and the answers were that it would all be just for my mom and dad to fill up.

 

[Can baby]

Hey everyone !

For those whose Spouse has already arrived in Canada ,

Do you know what type of questions Immigration asks ?

Hey Hun,

It's pretty standard as far as I know. So pretty much just ask, which address he'll be going to, if he has anything to declare, and a question or two about you (i.e., what's you're name). The landing doesn't take long. The main thing landed people are required to do is sign the final documentation to finalize the immigrating process.

Hope that helps.

 

[mrs.trini]

Hey Hun,

It's pretty standard as far as I know. So pretty much just ask, which address he'll be going to, if he has anything to declare, and a question or two about you (i.e., what's you're name). The landing doesn't take long. The main thing landed people are required to do is sign the final documentation to finalize the immigrating process.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the clarification.

Hubby's super nervous so just trying to get some info to help him feel better.
20 More days !! <3 ;D

 

[Can baby]

The wait drives us all crazy. ;D

Hey!

Just wanted to let you know. I'm still thinking of you and hubby and that you both are still in my prayers!

 

[Can baby]

Thanks for the clarification.

Hubby's super nervous for so just trying to get some info to help him feel better.
20 More days !! <3 ;D

I could imagine, but the important thing is for him to keep calm. It's going to be fine. The hardest part is already over.

I'm so excited for you both. Can't wait to read your landing story when he arrives!

 

[mrs.trini]

I could imagine, but the important thing is for him to keep calm. It's going to be fine. The hardest part is already over.

I'm so excited for you both. Can't wait to read your landing story when he arrives!

;D I know everything will be fine also !

And yes, I am so excited I can't even contain it. I can't believe this is going to happen !!

 

[Canadianinlove]

thank you Can baby. Just trying to stay really positive but it hard. I know cic says you really can't contact them until it is past the time lines on the website which is 17 months.
It is just 2 months since I got SA so I might have to wait another 15 months before I know anything.

Prayers are always welcome. I am praying everyday that we hear some news.

congratulations to you though! it will be so nice to have your husband with you.

Hey!

Just wanted to let you know. I'm still thinking of you and hubby and that you both are still in my prayers!

 

[EmmaLee]

Oh people... commiserate with me!

The embassy asked for my husband's passport on October 31. Today they emailed asking for us to get a criminal record check from Grenada. Sigh.

We lived there for five months straight, and he stayed there for three months at a time off and on over a couple years. Frustrated that they've decided that he NOW needs a criminal record check from there (and that our immigration specialist didn't recommend we get one). We've been packing and trying to find kennels to ship the animals and looking at flights... and now everything is stalled again!

I had thought they were done investigating us by the time they asked for his passport. Where is the crying emoticon? ''''''

 

[Canadianinlove]

OH NO! That is what you didn't snag. At least you are still moving forward, it will just take a little longer.

I am really surprised that the immigration consultant didn't suggest this for you

Talk about frustrating. I hope you didn't spend too much money on them.

My hubby and I are using an immigration lawyer because we did not have the time to get all the documentation together and I was very worried that I would miss crossing a T or dotting an I. We have already spent a pretty penny.

Sending positive thoughts and prayers for you.

Do you know how long it will take to get a criminal record?
Keep us posted.

I am just sitting and waiting for our number to come up. I am sure our file is somewhere on someone's desk.

Oh people... commiserate with me!

The embassy asked for my husband's passport on October 31. Today they emailed asking for us to get a criminal record check from Grenada. Sigh.

We lived there for five months straight, and he stayed there for three months at a time off and on over a couple years. Frustrated that they've decided that he NOW needs a criminal record check from there (and that our immigration specialist didn't recommend we get one). We've been packing and trying to find kennels to ship the animals and looking at flights... and now everything is stalled again!

I had thought they were done investigating us by the time they asked for his passport. Where is the crying emoticon? ''''''

 

[EmmaLee]

It's pretty frustrating because the application clearly says "in the last five years have you lived anywhere other than your country of residence for more than six months" (not a direct quote!), so we ticked no because technically he never lived in Grenada but he did stay for 5 months once. Other than that it was in and out on a boat he worked on. The letter we received says that we have to have a record check from any country he's lived in for more than six months since he was EIGHTEEN.

So they've asked for something different than what the application says and in either case he doesn't need to be sending this info! And if this IS legit then my $1000 CAD immigration consultant should have said so!

Getting a record check from Grenada could take a loooooong time - it IS the caribbean! I'm hoping to be able to find someone over there that can help get it through. Sigh!

And I'm positive your file is on a desk somewhere. It's coming up soon!!!

OH NO! That is what you didn't snag. At least you are still moving forward, it will just take a little longer.

I am really surprised that the immigration consultant didn't suggest this for you

Talk about frustrating. I hope you didn't spend too much money on them.

My hubby and I are using an immigration lawyer because we did not have the time to get all the documentation together and I was very worried that I would miss crossing a T or dotting an I. We have already spent a pretty penny.

Sending positive thoughts and prayers for you.

Do you know how long it will take to get a criminal record?
Keep us posted.

I am just sitting and waiting for our number to come up. I am sure our file is somewhere on someone's desk.