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[mirjahan]

Everyone should have a separate world other than waiting and dealing with CIC.
There are plenty of things to do in your life.
Engage yourself with Tennis, Swimming, Computer Games, Reading books, socializing with relatives, chit chat with friends. all of these things release the tension.

However, this is the latest update from CIC

Notice – Visa services no longer available at the Canadian Embassy in Japan and at the Canadian High Commission in Bangladesh

Effective April 30, 2012, the Visa and Immigration Sections at the Canadian Embassy in Japan (Tokyo) and the Canadian High Commission in Bangladesh (Dhaka) are closed to the public.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/notice-office.asp


They have not mentioned that whether or not they are gonna arrange the interviews in Singapore from now on instead of the countries where so far interviews have been taken.

what is the reason to close Visa Office, for budget cut?

 

[Dragoon]

Yes, being separated from your spouse is hard, but there are other things you can do. I call my wife every night, chat (as often as possible) and I also call her every night (Vietnam time). It makes it more tolerable being so far away.

But, I play games, watch movies or go out. Don't dwell on the negatives so much and just feel how special your love is for your special someone. I love my wife to death and I let her know that everyday.

 

[Dragoon]

what is the reason to close Visa Office, for budget cut?

Pretty sure it's budget, now Milan and Singapore will have even more processing time.

 

[mirjahan]

Pretty sure it's budget, now Milan and Singapore will have even more processing time.

What about interview? Normally for Bangladesh people interview takes place in Dhaka Vo . They do everything expect immigration section. Before it was to CHC Delhi after they changed to CHC Singapore. Now they closed . From now on i think BD people need to send passport to CHC Singapore yaak

 

[jnathan]

I guess they'll have to travel all the way to Singapore to attend the interviews.
The press release didnt reveal anything about this. its not clear yet what will happen to cases those require interviews. Many Temporary visas also require Interviews and god knows where they'll take those from now on. I'd not mind having my interview( if any whatsoever) in Singapore.

 

[Shiny88]

OMG???what the hell is going on?? closed the visa office and now what?!how about interview??wtf i am so pissed an dont understand what is going on?anyone know more please email me, how about interview??oshyttt :-X :-[ they will pay to travel some othercountry for the damn interview??for heaven sake it must be a joke!!!!i wont be able to sleep tonight ,awwwwwwwwww:'(

 

[mirjahan]

OMG???what the hell is going on?? closed the visa office and now what?!how about interview??wtf i am so pissed an dont understand what is going on?anyone know more please email me, how about interview??oshyttt :-X :-[ they will pay to travel some othercountry for the damn interview??for heaven sake it must be a joke!!!!i wont be able to sleep tonight ,awwwwwwwwww:'(

Wait for next statement regarding that issue. No clue why they closed all those Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Berlin,. It could be budget issue or less people apply those place. What they will do for current interview queue ? Could be waived? Maybe they will ask provide more or current on going supporting document.
Shiny88 you may send an e-mail to Singapore Vo too see if you get any reply from them. They know what they will do.

 

[Shiny88]

Wait for next statement regarding that issue. No clue why they closed all those Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Berlin,. It could be budget issue or less people apply those place. What they will do for current interview queue ? Could be waived? Maybe they will ask provide more or current on going supporting document.
Shiny88 you may send an e-mail to Singapore Vo too see if you get any reply from them. They know what they will do.

Yes this news made me very upset but you could be right tho XD what if they waive the interview XD wow that would be the best thing that could ever happen!LOL or i wouldnt mind if its to send aditional document cuz this time i will send a private jet of proofs if i have to lol. I will send an email today@singapore today,a very good idea. thanks

 

[mirjahan]

Yes this news made me very upset but you could be right tho XD what if they waive the interview XD wow that would be the best thing that could ever happen!LOL or i wouldnt mind if its to send aditional document cuz this time i will send a private jet of proofs if i have to lol. I will send an email today @ singapore today,a very good idea. thanks

Shiny i think this article will help you.
http://www.amadershomoy2.com/content/2012/05/02/middle0848.htm

http://www.vfs-canada.com.bd/index.aspx ( This is an official CIC authorize agent for Bangladesh now)

Fow now on i think Bangladeshi people can send passport by them.

 

[Shiny88]

Shiny i think this article will help you.
http://www.amadershomoy2.com/content/2012/05/02/middle0848.htm

http://www.vfs-canada.com.bd/index.aspx ( This is an official CIC authorize agent for Bangladesh now)

Fow now on i think Bangladeshi people can send passport by them.

It might be,they might do interview and passort request stuff from the visa application center in chittagagong,sylhet. Do you know any country before this changehad to go to a neighbour country to do their interview?hmm i am gonna try to find out..but i dont think so..thanks

 

[Shiny88]

http://www.banglanews24.com/English/detailsnews.php?nssl=5e2c709667e9951db6c288fbe5be4123&nttl=2012050340565&toppos=6

''If the high commission feels the need of interviewing any applicant, they will complete the full proceedings through VFS and the applicant can pay the visa fees through the same process, the official added.''

Anyone think that interview would be held in VFS from now on? as i know VFS office only for;student, work,travel,temporary resident visa application only.Because when we applied for Temporary resident visa we had the option to send the application to sylhet,chittagong or the high comission in dhaka, my husband went to dhaka instead...maybe maybe, cant wait for further notice... :-\ worried as hell..

 

[jnathan]

Shiny and all,

1. No Doubt it's a cost cutting measure as a few months ago through a statement the Government told CIC to slash 6% costs in 2012 and some 13%-23% in 2013.

2. Interviews will be taken in VFS Dhaka through the Bangladeshi officials of CHC Dhaka/VFS people/Makeshift visa officers from CHC Singapore. the process could be aided by Video Conferencing etc. the system will now more likely to turn into an outsourcing system.


http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3544439

Budget cuts will cost immigrants months of their lives
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http://psacatlantic.ca/updates/budget-cuts-will-cost-immigrants-months-of-their-lives


New Canada immigration process will be a modernized system facilitating immigration work to be carried out anywhere while involving lesser physical space.
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http://www.canadaupdates.com/content/canada-immigration-streamlines-operations-closes-immigration-offices-18131.html

 

[Shiny88]

Shiny and all,

1. No Doubt it's a cost cutting measure as a few months ago through a statement the Government told CIC to slash 6% costs in 2012 and some 13%-23% in 2013.

2. Interviews will be taken in VFS Dhaka through the Bangladeshi officials of CHC Dhaka/VFS people/Makeshift visa officers from CHC Singapore. the process could be aided by Video Conferencing etc. the system will now more likely to turn into an outsourcing system.


http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3544439

Budget cuts will cost immigrants months of their lives
=========
http://psacatlantic.ca/updates/budget-cuts-will-cost-immigrants-months-of-their-lives


New Canada immigration process will be a modernized system facilitating immigration work to be carried out anywhere while involving lesser physical space.
=================================
http://www.canadaupdates.com/content/canada-immigration-streamlines-operations-closes-immigration-offices-18131.html

thanks for the info, i am certain because of the closure, every application will be delayed for months.
They should have warned us earlier and give the complete details of everything before they close instead of putting their sudden change online and making people worried,some about their passport return,interview and all.. oh, anyways i am trying to temporary forget about this whole process and waiting..few days and i will be in heaven..in my husbands chest yay-me XD

 

[jnathan]

They indicated that a few months ago.
They didnt tell how though but everyone assumed that they'd close some offices.

They are also saying that these closures will not delay the case processing times. let us wait and see what they do now.

 

[Shiny88]

They indicated that a few months ago.
They didnt tell how though but everyone assumed that they'd close some offices.

They are also saying that these closures will not delay the case processing times. let us wait and see what they do now.

yes hopefully there'll be no delay with the processing times.fingers crossed.how about your visa?never asked.. how long it takes for skilled worker to complete the processing?are you almost done with the waiting?