Question to those who had been arrested

[LindtChocolate]

Hi guys,

Just a question to those who has been arrested in the past and applied for Family Class...

Our situation:

My husband was arrested when he was a juvenile. His FBI clearance showed no record at all. But we still decided to be honest about his past on the application. We sent copies of the court documents, showing disposition, charges and completion of his sentence. However, in the "PPR" that we've recently received, they are requesting the court documents that shows "disposition, charges and completion" of his sentence.

Is it normal for them to request for court documents in the midst of the process? (Even though we sent copies in the beginning)
Has anyone ever received a request for court documents even though you sent copies of them already?

 

[CdnandTrini]

Hi guys, just a question to those who has been arrested in the past and applied for Family Class...

Our situation:

My husband was arrested when he was a juvenile. His FBI clearance showed no record at all. But we still decided to be honest about his past on the application. We sent copies of the court documents, showing disposition, charges and completion of his sentence. However, in the "PPR" that we've recently received, they are requesting the court documents that shows "disposition, charges and completion" of his sentence.

Is it normal for them to request for court documents in the midst of the process? (Even though we sent copies in the beginning)
Has anyone ever received a request for court documents even though you sent copies of them already?

Hello LC, it seems as though you are at the end of the process, not the midst, which is a good thing. It is common for CIC to request originals if you have sent copies with the application. However it could also be a mistake. Those are generally the 2 reasons they request documents more than once. You can try to contact the Visa Office dealing with your file to clarify by e-mailing a case specific enquiry (CSE). Or you can send them the originals via courier with a pre-paid return envelope included so they can courier you back the original docs and you can track them both ways. Many people get these requests, generally at interview time; however, if you are close to the end they may just want to authenticate the court docs. Blessings.

 

[LindtChocolate]

Hello LC, it seems as though you are at the end of the process, not the midst, which is a good thing. It is common for CIC to request originals if you have sent copies with the application. However it could also be a mistake. Those are generally the 2 reasons they request documents more than once. You can try to contact the Visa Office dealing with your file to clarify by e-mailing a case specific enquiry (CSE). Or you can send them the originals via courier with a pre-paid return envelope included so they can courier you back the original docs and you can track them both ways. Many people get these requests, generally at interview time; however, if you are close to the end they may just want to authenticate the court docs. Blessings.

CdnandTrini,

I thank you kindly for your response! I really hope that my husband can get his COPR soon! I'm so nervous and scared at the same time. How would I go about doing the Case Specific Enquiry? The visa office that is handling our case is in Philippines. Do they actually reply to your e-mails?

 

[bartjones]

CdnandTrini,

I thank you kindly for your response! I really hope that my husband can get his COPR soon! I'm so nervous and scared at the same time. How would I go about doing the Case Specific Enquiry? The visa office that is handling our case is in Philippines. Do they actually reply to your e-mails?

In my case they did. The very next day in fact. I was in a similar position. They asked for a document I had already provided. I emailed them and asked them why they were asking for it and they emailed back explaining it. Why not try that.

 

[LindtChocolate]

In my case they did. The very next day in fact. I was in a similar position. They asked for a document I had already provided. I emailed them and asked them why they were asking for it and they emailed back explaining it. Why not try that.

Hi bartjones,

So I just reply to the e-mail that sent me the RPRF/Additional doc. request letter?

 

[bartjones]

That's what I did. If it's not already in the "Re:" line, put your file number and, if you have it, UCI number in the email title.

 

[LindtChocolate]

That's what I did. If it's not already in the "Re:" line, put your file number and, if you have it, UCI number in the email title.

Thank you so much! I'll do that now and see if they respond to my question.

 

[charliem]

In my case they did. The very next day in fact. I was in a similar position. They asked for a document I had already provided. I emailed them and asked them why they were asking for it and they emailed back explaining it. Why not try that.

Oh, boy...of course CIC has a reason for asking for the court documents.
I really hope you have not written to CIC as advised above. The way around that would have been to mention that you sent copies of the documents that are being requested. Then you wait to see if they will specifically request the originals.

 

[bartjones]

I really hope you have not written to CIC as advised above.

Why?

 

[truesmile]

Good question. I don't see what's wrong with asking "why" either. It will only delay your COPR as long as it takes you to ask, and for them to answer your inquiry.

 

[CdnandTrini]

CdnandTrini,

I thank you kindly for your response! I really hope that my husband can get his COPR soon! I'm so nervous and scared at the same time. How would I go about doing the Case Specific Enquiry? The visa office that is handling our case is in Philippines. Do they actually reply to your e-mails?

You are most welcome LC. Yes it is a nerve-wracking time; however, you did the right thing by being completely honest so take a deep breath . I see that another member has given you good advice about sending a CSE (they typically reply to e-mails especially if they have contacted you first) and do not worry about asking for clarification. Either way, I think you have it covered. Blessings.

 

[CdnandTrini]

Oh, boy...of course CIC has a reason for asking for the court documents.
I really hope you have not written to CIC as advised above. The way around that would have been to mention that you sent copies of the documents that are being requested. Then you wait to see if they will specifically request the originals.

Agree with the other poster. CIC does not always have a reason for asking for documents. It is a bit hit and miss and they make plenty of errors. This should not be a problem either way.