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[a11808]

hey even i was called for interview on same day

 

[cashbbox123]

hey even i was called for interview on same day

what is ur interview date?

 

[a11808]

10/11/12

 

[canada aspirant]

hello guys URGENT PLEASE GUIDE ME....I returned from Canada, i was on student visa, did not complete master's degree left in-between and returned in 10 month (visa was for 27 months), can i appply PR (federal immigration) application from INdia. will they reject my application ? please guide me.

 

[idreamofcanada]

thanks for the info. cheers

 

[mustafa001]

Dear sksec103

(Since you have completed your interview with NVDO, would you please share the experience,because i have been called for an interview on 11th of october 2012. myself is the primary applicant, they called my dependent (wife)applicant also who is not fluent in English, as per their direction we contacted for an interpreter service but they are not responding. Our language is malayalam. I dont know what to do? Please help me by giving some idea)

Kindly can you post the letter you received regarding interview so we can share our experience . did you order your CAIPS ?

Mustafa

 

[cashbbox123]

Dear sksec103

(Since you have completed your interview with NVDO, would you please share the experience,because i have been called for an interview on 11th of october 2012. myself is the primary applicant, they called my dependent (wife)applicant also who is not fluent in English, as per their direction we contacted for an interpreter service but they are not responding. Our language is malayalam. I dont know what to do? Please help me by giving some idea)

Kindly can you post the letter you received regarding interview so we can share our experience . did you order your CAIPS ?

Mustafa

Dear sksec103

(Since you have completed your interview with NVDO, would you please share the experience,because i have been called for an interview on 11th of october 2012. myself is the primary applicant, they called my dependent (wife)applicant also who is not fluent in English, as per their direction we contacted for an interpreter service but they are not responding. Our language is malayalam. I dont know what to do? Please help me by giving some idea)

Kindly can you post the letter you received regarding interview so we can share our experience . did you order your CAIPS ?

Mustafa

Date: September 12, 2012
UCI: XXXXXXApplication: E0000XXXXX
*XXXXXXX* *E0000XXXXX*

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
- XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX, XXXXX, 6XXXXX
Dear XXXXXX:
An interview concerning your application for permanent residence in Canada has been scheduled for you on Interview New Delhi XXXXX 10:15:00 XXXX XXXXXXXXX PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEW DATE FORMAT IS MONTH/DAY/YEAR at the Canadian High Commission, 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021. To allow sufficient time to pass through security, please appear at least 15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes before your scheduled interview time.
Your spouse and all dependent children 18 years and over must attend the interview with you. Children under 18 do not need to attend unless we have requested. If you have adopted a child other than by court order, the natural parents and the child (except infants) must also attend the interview.
Amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (the IRP Regulations) effective from December 1, 2003, permit applications made before January 1, 2002, in the federal economic categories (skilled workers, assisted relatives, investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed workers, but excluding provincial nominees and applicants destined to the Province of Quebec) to be assessed under the selection criteria of either the Immigration Regulations, 1978 or of the IRP Regulations.
The Immigration Section of the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi provides interpretation services for Hindi and Punjabi only. Economic class applicants who require an interpreter for another language must engage the services of a qualified professional interpreter from an approved list of interpretation companies. This approved list of interpretation companies is attached to this letter. Should the applicant come to interview without one of these interpreters, the interview will be rescheduled, leading to processing delays. Interpreters other than from the firms on the approved list will not be accepted.
Please note that the figures quoted by the interpretation companies are not negotiable. Further, the companies have no connection to the High Commission and cannot assist you in any way to improve your chances of obtaining a visa. Should you attempt to negotiate on either on these items, we have instructed the companies to refuse to take you as a client. Thirdly, the companies should be contacted during business hours only. Should you call at any other time, the companies will refuse to take your calls.
Immigration Section - Service de l’Immigration 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri PO Box 5209 New Delhi 110021 India www.india.gc.ca

Your application will, therefore, be assessed at interview under the IRP Regulations and/or under the Immigration Regulations, 1978, whichever is favourable to your case. For this dual assessment, we require current information regarding your education, work experience and your family configuration. Therefore, you are requested to bring with you the information/documentation listed below:
 completed immigrant application forms (IMM8) with schedules 1 and 3 and the Additional Family Information form (IMM5406) for yourself. These forms are available on CIC’s website at www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/application-regular.asp
You must bring supporting documents in original for all new information on your application for which you have not already submitted evidence.
• completed immigrant application forms (IMM8) with schedule 1 and the Additional Family Information form (IMM5406) for your spouse and each dependent child 18 years of age and over irrespective of whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not.
• conclusive proof of your claimed level of proficiency in English and/or French. This can be in the form of language test results by an approved organization or a written submission supporting your claimed level.

In addition, you must bring the following documents to the interview for each person included in your application:
• Original individual passports for each family member included in the application regardless of age;
• Six photos, as per the enclosed instructions, for each person included in your application.
• Height and eye colour information for all eligible dependants as per the enclosed form;
• If you applied more than 12 months ago you must bring a current Police Certificate for you and all eligible dependants over 18 years of age. This Police Certificate must be issued either by a Senior Superintendent of Police or by a Regional Passport Office.

You must also bring to the interview original of the following documents for each person included in your application together with certified translations into English or French:
• birth, death, marriage, divorce document(s) as applicable to your case, if not already submitted;
• degrees, diplomas, mark sheets (or other documents confirming educational status);
• documentary evidence that establishes each of your dependants' relationship to you; (eg. original birth registration, school documents with parents' names etc.)
• employers' references/appointment letters with detailed information on duties performed, salary slips from your current and previous employments, provident fund receipts, Form 16, and evidence of vocational training and apprenticeship of training for yourself;
• proof of personal funds available to finance your resettlement in Canada; (e.g. bank statements for the past one year, fixed deposit receipts, and receipts of other transferable investments in your name.) If you have validated arranged employment, this does not apply to you.

Immigration Section - Service de l’Immigration 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri PO Box 5209 New Delhi 110021 India www.india.gc.ca

• If you plan to have your dependents accompany you to Canada or to join you within the validity date of the visa, processing fees for all dependents must be paid before the interview. We recommend that, if you have not paid the fees, you send them immediately by the fastest means. Should the fees not be paid prior to the interview, no credit will be given for your spouse in the IRPA assessment. Fees are payable by bank draft or certified cheque only. Cash is not accepted.
• If you have relatives in Canada willing to assist you, you must provide proof of how you are related at the interview. Affidavits are not acceptable as proof. You must produce original all necessary birth certificates or other civil documents that prove the way that the person is related to you. Should you not provide such proof, no points will be awarded for the relative.
• If your marital status has changed since you submitted your application. If you were divorced, you must bring the divorce petition and certificate. If you were married, you must bring the marriage certificate, wedding photos, photos of you together after the wedding (e.g. outings). Each of you must also complete spousal questionnaire that is available at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5490E.PDF. Please ignore the fact that the title refers to “sponsor”.
• Please bring the following ORIGINAL documents for interview:
• All appointment letters, latest experience letters, promotion / transfer and other such employment letters.
• Form 16 for income tax deducted for entire duration of stated work experience, salary slips for entire duration of stated work experience.
• Bank statements showing credit of above-mentioned salary receipts.
• Income tax returns for entire duration of stated work experience.
• All old and new passport of applicant, spouse and child
• Registration documents of employer firm.
• Ownership documents of employer firm.

NOTE: If you fail to attend this interview your application will be assessed based on the information contained in your application form and the supporting documentation you have provided. Since an interview was scheduled to address concerns with the information in your file, this will likely lead to the refusal of your application. No additional interview will be scheduled.
If corresponding with this office, please quote the above file number.
This letter should be presented at the Immigration gate when you arrive for your interview and then to the receptionist inside.
Sincerely,
Immigration Section
PS: This is a computer generated letter does not require any signature.
Immigration Section - Service de l’Immigration 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri PO Box 5209 New Delhi 110021 India www.india.gc.ca

 

[jaggy999]

Date: September 12, 2012
UCI: XXXXXXApplication: E0000XXXXX
*XXXXXXX* *E0000XXXXX*

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
- XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX, XXXXX, 6XXXXX
Dear XXXXXX:
An interview concerning your application for permanent residence in Canada has been scheduled for you on Interview New Delhi XXXXX 10:15:00 XXXX XXXXXXXXX PLEASE NOTE THAT INTERVIEW DATE FORMAT IS MONTH/DAY/YEAR at the Canadian High Commission, 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021. To allow sufficient time to pass through security, please appear at least 15 minutes but not more than 30 minutes before your scheduled interview time.
Your spouse and all dependent children 18 years and over must attend the interview with you. Children under 18 do not need to attend unless we have requested. If you have adopted a child other than by court order, the natural parents and the child (except infants) must also attend the interview.
Amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (the IRP Regulations) effective from December 1, 2003, permit applications made before January 1, 2002, in the federal economic categories (skilled workers, assisted relatives, investors, entrepreneurs, and self-employed workers, but excluding provincial nominees and applicants destined to the Province of Quebec) to be assessed under the selection criteria of either the Immigration Regulations, 1978 or of the IRP Regulations.
The Immigration Section of the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi provides interpretation services for Hindi and Punjabi only. Economic class applicants who require an interpreter for another language must engage the services of a qualified professional interpreter from an approved list of interpretation companies. This approved list of interpretation companies is attached to this letter. Should the applicant come to interview without one of these interpreters, the interview will be rescheduled, leading to processing delays. Interpreters other than from the firms on the approved list will not be accepted.
Please note that the figures quoted by the interpretation companies are not negotiable. Further, the companies have no connection to the High Commission and cannot assist you in any way to improve your chances of obtaining a visa. Should you attempt to negotiate on either on these items, we have instructed the companies to refuse to take you as a client. Thirdly, the companies should be contacted during business hours only. Should you call at any other time, the companies will refuse to take your calls.
Immigration Section - Service de l'Immigration 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri PO Box 5209 New Delhi 110021 India www.india.gc.ca

Your application will, therefore, be assessed at interview under the IRP Regulations and/or under the Immigration Regulations, 1978, whichever is favourable to your case. For this dual assessment, we require current information regarding your education, work experience and your family configuration. Therefore, you are requested to bring with you the information/documentation listed below:
 completed immigrant application forms (IMM8) with schedules 1 and 3 and the Additional Family Information form (IMM5406) for yourself. These forms are available on CIC's website at www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/application-regular.asp
You must bring supporting documents in original for all new information on your application for which you have not already submitted evidence.
• completed immigrant application forms (IMM8) with schedule 1 and the Additional Family Information form (IMM5406) for your spouse and each dependent child 18 years of age and over irrespective of whether they are accompanying you to Canada or not.
• conclusive proof of your claimed level of proficiency in English and/or French. This can be in the form of language test results by an approved organization or a written submission supporting your claimed level.

In addition, you must bring the following documents to the interview for each person included in your application:
• Original individual passports for each family member included in the application regardless of age;
• Six photos, as per the enclosed instructions, for each person included in your application.
• Height and eye colour information for all eligible dependants as per the enclosed form;
• If you applied more than 12 months ago you must bring a current Police Certificate for you and all eligible dependants over 18 years of age. This Police Certificate must be issued either by a Senior Superintendent of Police or by a Regional Passport Office.

You must also bring to the interview original of the following documents for each person included in your application together with certified translations into English or French:
• birth, death, marriage, divorce document(s) as applicable to your case, if not already submitted;
• degrees, diplomas, mark sheets (or other documents confirming educational status);
• documentary evidence that establishes each of your dependants' relationship to you; (eg. original birth registration, school documents with parents' names etc.)
• employers' references/appointment letters with detailed information on duties performed, salary slips from your current and previous employments, provident fund receipts, Form 16, and evidence of vocational training and apprenticeship of training for yourself;
• proof of personal funds available to finance your resettlement in Canada; (e.g. bank statements for the past one year, fixed deposit receipts, and receipts of other transferable investments in your name.) If you have validated arranged employment, this does not apply to you.

Immigration Section - Service de l'Immigration 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri PO Box 5209 New Delhi 110021 India www.india.gc.ca

• If you plan to have your dependents accompany you to Canada or to join you within the validity date of the visa, processing fees for all dependents must be paid before the interview. We recommend that, if you have not paid the fees, you send them immediately by the fastest means. Should the fees not be paid prior to the interview, no credit will be given for your spouse in the IRPA assessment. Fees are payable by bank draft or certified cheque only. Cash is not accepted.
• If you have relatives in Canada willing to assist you, you must provide proof of how you are related at the interview. Affidavits are not acceptable as proof. You must produce original all necessary birth certificates or other civil documents that prove the way that the person is related to you. Should you not provide such proof, no points will be awarded for the relative.
• If your marital status has changed since you submitted your application. If you were divorced, you must bring the divorce petition and certificate. If you were married, you must bring the marriage certificate, wedding photos, photos of you together after the wedding (e.g. outings). Each of you must also complete spousal questionnaire that is available at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5490E.PDF. Please ignore the fact that the title refers to “sponsor”.
• Please bring the following ORIGINAL documents for interview:
• All appointment letters, latest experience letters, promotion / transfer and other such employment letters.
• Form 16 for income tax deducted for entire duration of stated work experience, salary slips for entire duration of stated work experience.
• Bank statements showing credit of above-mentioned salary receipts.
• Income tax returns for entire duration of stated work experience.
• All old and new passport of applicant, spouse and child
• Registration documents of employer firm.
• Ownership documents of employer firm.

NOTE: If you fail to attend this interview your application will be assessed based on the information contained in your application form and the supporting documentation you have provided. Since an interview was scheduled to address concerns with the information in your file, this will likely lead to the refusal of your application. No additional interview will be scheduled.
If corresponding with this office, please quote the above file number.
This letter should be presented at the Immigration gate when you arrive for your interview and then to the receptionist inside.
Sincerely,
Immigration Section
PS: This is a computer generated letter does not require any signature.
Immigration Section - Service de l'Immigration 7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri PO Box 5209 New Delhi 110021 India www.india.gc.ca

Just to clarify are you married? If yes, then what are the docs you provided alongwith your application.

Also did 2nd line "We started processing your application on XX" added to your ecas till now?

 

[cashbbox123]

Just to clarify are you married? If yes, then what are the docs you provided alongwith your application.

Also did 2nd line "We started processing your application on XX" added to your ecas till now?

yes but it is my second marriage
divorce order for the previous marriage also produced with application
proof of second marriage is marriage certificate and wedding and outing photo album also ready to produce in intervie
in ecas only two lines: We have received your application of 1st November 2011
An interview sehduled on 11 the october 2012
status: In process
that's all.

 

[jaggy999]

yes but it is my second marriage
divorce order for the previous marriage also produced with application
proof of second marriage is marriage certificate and wedding and outing photo album also ready to produce in intervie
in ecas only two lines: We have received your application of 1st November 2011
An interview sehduled on 11 the october 2012
status: In process
that's all.

ok.....then it seems a big possibility that the interview is scheduled to check the authenticity of second marriage or any other query they have regarding ur application......just be confident and look in the eyes of the VO while answering his doubts!!!

All the best for the interview..

 

[cashbbox123]

ok.....then it seems a big possibility that the interview is scheduled to check the authenticity of second marriage or any other query they have regarding ur application......just be confident and look in the eyes of the VO while answering his doubts!!!

All the best for the interview..

Thank you very much jaggy999

 

[jaggy999]

Thank you very much jaggy999

ur welcome dear..... I sent u 2 personal msgs a while back(15-20days back) to which you have still not replied!!!

 

[sonit]

ur welcome dear..... I sent u 2 personal msgs a while back(15-20days back) to which you have still not replied!!!

hey jaggy it means we hv crossed interview section......?

 

[jaggy999]

hey jaggy it means we hv crossed interview section......?

@sonit Interview is still not waived for us.....currently background checks are on for us.....just pray that we receive MR asap

 

[jay_ind]

Here are the best sites available on net to prepare you for an interview thats gonna change your fate...
1- http://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~jgill/documents/immi/interview_S_K_class.pdf

2- http://www.ece.ualberta.ca/~jgill/C_I_I_Q/C_I_I_Q_S_K.html

Surviving the immigration interview

Category 1: About You and Your Family1. Tell us a little about yourself. / Could you tell me about yourself. Schooling / lifestyle..??
2. Give us some information about your Origin/ Family background/ Ethnicity?
3. Please describe your typical workday?
4. What do you like doing in your spare time ?
5. Where do you live?
6. Do you own a house, or do you rent? Or is it company provided?
7. (If you have children under 18) Where are your children now? Are they alone at home? (Note: In Canada, it is illegal to leave children under 12 unattended).
8. Do your parents live in the same home?
9. Do you plan to bring them to Canada if your application is approved?
10. If not, who will look after them if you move to Canada?
11. What's your current status - single/married/engaged?
12. Where does you spouse / Fiance's parents live ?
13. How long have you been married? OR When do you plan to marry?
14. What's the name and D.O.B of your spouse?
15. Have you been previously married?
16. Do you have other children not listed in this application?
17. How would you rate your English language skills? How about French? (Note: Expect to be tested on this if you claim some degree of skills).
18. Tell us where you think you are Excellent, Good, bad or Worst in
Reading Writing Speaking Listening
19. How well do your spouse and children speak English/French?
20. Have you ever been in trouble with the law? Were you ever reported/charged/arrested for any crime?
21. Do your spouse and children support your plan to move to Canada?
22. Do you have family in Canada?
23. What would you do if your immigration application is rejected? Or What is your plan if you are unsuccessful in this Interview and is not given a Landing Visa?
Category 2: Job and Qualifications
1. What is Your profession?
2. Where are you working now? Or What do you currently do?
Name Address Contact details of Employer

3. Can you give us the name of your supervisor / Person you are reporting to / Your Immediate manager?
Name Title/Designation Address & Contact details

4. What is your title?
5. What does your job involve?
6. Is this a full time or part time job?
7. How long have you worked at this company?
8. Have you had the same position since you started?
9. What jobs have you had prior to this?
10. Can you provide references?
Name Address Contact details of Previous Employer

10-b Details of Previous managers/ supervisors
Name Title/Designation Address & Contact details

11. Why you quit those jobs and why you are going to quit this current one and move to Canada?
12. Tell us about your educational background.
13. What qualifications do you have for your present job?
14. Were you trained before taking on this role?
15. How many people work in your department/company? How many work under you?
16. Who do you report to in the company? Could you give us their contact information?
17. What are you currently working on?
18. Would you say you are doing well in this company?
19. Why would you want to quit this job and head for an uncertain future in Canada?
20. Do you think you will easily find a similar job in Canada?
21. Do you think your qualifications are sufficient to help you find a job?
22. How can your current job help you get a similar job in Canada?
23. How can your current job help you to Integrate in Canadian Society?
24. Do you plan to study further in Canada?
25. Will you undergo a training/ upgrade your skills or go for an internship before taking up a job?
26. Have you had your qualifications assessed in Canada?
Category 3: Financial Position1. What is your Financial position?
2. What is your current source of Funds? Have you got any Business or just a job ?
3. How much money do you earn at your present job?
4. Do you have any other sources of income? How much do you earn from those?
5. How much money do you have in the banks?
6. Can you provide bank statements for the last 1/2/3 years?
7. What other assets do you have? Property? Stocks and bonds? Gold?
8. What are your assets worth, approximately, at today's market rates? Do you have an assessment report?
9. If your immigration application were to be approved, would you sell your assets before moving to Canada?

Category 4: What You Know About Canada
1. How much do you know about Canada?
2. What exactly have you heard about Canada?
3. What do you expect Canada to be like?
4. Who is Canada's Prime Minister?
5. What is the capital of Canada?
6. How many Canadian Provinces can you name?
7. Can you name some Canadian cities
Or Could you give me the name of 3 Canadian cities and 3 Canadian Provinces ?
8. What is the name of the premier of the province where you plan to settle?
Category 5: Immigrating to Canada1. Why do you want to leave your country?
2. Why do you want to come to Canada?
3. Are you prepared for the challenges that come with a move to a new country?
4. Why did you choose Canada? Why not Australia, New Zealand, the US or Britain? Or Is there any specific reason for choosing Canada as your residency country ?
5. Where in Canada would you like to Settle ? and Why?
6. What are your preparations for leaving your country?
a. Would you sell all of your equity/assets?
b. b. Any emotional and/or psychological preparation associated with leaving your country.
c. How do you think your spouse and kids [family] will cope with emotional and psychological stress associated with leaving their friends and relatives?
7. What do you expect Canada to be like?
8. Which city in Canada do you want to go to? Why did you decide on that city?
9. Do you have family/friends in Canada? If so, where do they live?
10. (If your intended destination is different from the one you have family in) Why did you choose City X rather than City Y if that's where you have family?
11. Will you change your mind and settle in City Y if your application is approved?
12. Will your relatives/friends assist you after you move to Canada?
13. How do you plan to connect with your relatives/friends in you live in different cities?
14. How will you support yourself and your family before you get a job?
15. How are you preparing yourself and your family for Canada?
a. Do all of your family members know English?
b. If no, how do you think they will adapt to a new culture and environment suddenly?
16. How much money do you plan to take with you to Canada?
17. How long do you think your funds will last you if you haven't found a job?
18. Have you found out about the cost of living in your intended destination?
19. Explain how you plan to find a job in Canada.
20. Will you be using the Internet for your job search? Will it be the only source for job hunt ?
21. What other means would you use to find a job?
22. There are so many job-seekers in Canada who are familiar with current industry practices. Why do you believe you can get the job ahead of them?
23. Have you been in touch with prospective employers in Canada with regard to your job search?
24. Do you know of any associations or licensing bodies related to your profession in Canada?
25. Have you attempted to contact them? If yes, what did they say? Will they Grant you Membership?
26. What do you know about your profession in Canada ?
27. What would you do if you cannot find a job in your field? Are Unable to secure Employment ?
28. Would you seek government unemployment benefits while you are unemployed?
29. Would you return to your home country if you can't find a job in your choosen Fileld?
30. Where do you see yourself five or 10 years from now?
31. Have you ever been arrested, charged or convicted of any violation of the law?
a. If yes,
i. Include felonies and misdemeanors, but not traffic violations.
ii. Provide all the details, your details include but not limited to

1. Felony 2. Sentence/fine 3. When happened 4. When was the sentence served or fine paid

25. Do you have any criminal record?

a. If yes,

i. Provide details of what the charge was, sentence served, and why you were charged.


Some tips for the prospective applicants appearing for interview.
- Carry along with you the xerox copies of the initial application filled by you.
- Carry original of all your educational certificates and job offer/contract letters mentioned in the application.
- English language test results copy.
- Passport
- You may be asked questions about your field of study.
- Your present job responsibilties and other details to ascertain you can settle down in canada under your job category.
- Before the interview date do some research about the city where there is maximum demand for your trade.
-Be cool and don't bluff. Speak the truth