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Spousal Immigration -Moving 4m Pakistan 2 Canada, Pointers For Smooth Transition

zameer2u

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
430
17
124
Karachi
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-11-2013
Doc's Request.
Orig Edu Docs received in CA : 19th Dec 2014
AOR Received.
05-01-2014
File Transfer...
24-01-2014
Med's Request
Expired 03-Oct-2014 , Re-Med on 22-Jan-2015
Med's Done....
28 Jan 2015
Interview........
Waived Decision Made: 10-02-2015
Passport Req..
02-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-03-2015, Received PP...: 13-03-2015
To all Members on my thread :

Please be nice and patient with each other and if you don't like someone's comment, just try to ignore.

Specially who have got their visa should be more polite as they are out of the struggle which rest of us are still in.

We are here to help each other, not to prove our points or point of view.

Happy Forum-ing :)
Regards,
Zam
 

Lala171

Star Member
Feb 4, 2015
59
3
zameer2u said:
To all Members on my thread :

Please be nice and patient with each other and if you don't like someone's comment, just try to ignore instead of passing some snide remark about someone's personal life or waving "Canadian Flag" on to their faces.

Specially who have got their visa should be more polite as they are out of the struggle which rest of us are still in.

We are here to help each other, not to prove our points or point of view.

Happy Forum-ing :)
Regards,
Zam
well said brother
 

Mercy24

Champion Member
Feb 5, 2015
1,382
56
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-Nov 2014
AOR Received.
23-Jan 2015
File Transfer...
12-Feb 2015 InProcess......: 7-Aug 2015
Med's Request
25-Aug 2015
Med's Done....
7-Sep 2015 DecisionMade.: 28-Sep 2015
Passport Req..
7-Oct 2015
VISA ISSUED...
12-Oct 2015
LANDED..........
24-Dec 2015
What about foreigner?
I born and raised in Canada.
I stayed in Pakistan for 3 months when I got married.
Nobody asked me for Polio certificate when I left Karachi, Pakistan.
I am intending to go again to Pakistan to stay with my pregnant wife and insha'allah leave with her and the newborn baby to Canada if we are able to get the visa in 8 months from now.
 

zameer2u

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
430
17
124
Karachi
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-11-2013
Doc's Request.
Orig Edu Docs received in CA : 19th Dec 2014
AOR Received.
05-01-2014
File Transfer...
24-01-2014
Med's Request
Expired 03-Oct-2014 , Re-Med on 22-Jan-2015
Med's Done....
28 Jan 2015
Interview........
Waived Decision Made: 10-02-2015
Passport Req..
02-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-03-2015, Received PP...: 13-03-2015
Mercy24 said:
What about foreigner?
I born and raised in Canada.
I stayed in Pakistan for 3 months when I got married.
Nobody asked me for Polio certificate when I left Karachi, Pakistan.
I am intending to go again to Pakistan to stay with my pregnant wife and insha'allah leave with her and the newborn baby to Canada if we are able to get the visa in 8 months from now.
Anyone including foreigners who stay more than 4 weeks in pk are requrired to get the Polio Certificate, and when u got married, the rule of polio certificates has not been implied as much as now.
hope this answer your question

Regards,
Zam
 

zameer2u

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
430
17
124
Karachi
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-11-2013
Doc's Request.
Orig Edu Docs received in CA : 19th Dec 2014
AOR Received.
05-01-2014
File Transfer...
24-01-2014
Med's Request
Expired 03-Oct-2014 , Re-Med on 22-Jan-2015
Med's Done....
28 Jan 2015
Interview........
Waived Decision Made: 10-02-2015
Passport Req..
02-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-03-2015, Received PP...: 13-03-2015
Settlement in Canada
Settlement in Canada is something you should start planning for well before you actually arrive in Canada.
When you first arrive in Canada, there are many things you'll need to organize to set up your new life in Canada. Once you get to Canada, you'll need to get a bank account, a drivers license, a social insurance number. You may need to find a place to live, a school for your children, and you may need the services of immigrant-serving organizations.

These Landing in Canada Guides can help.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-landing-guides.html
 

zameer2u

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
430
17
124
Karachi
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-11-2013
Doc's Request.
Orig Edu Docs received in CA : 19th Dec 2014
AOR Received.
05-01-2014
File Transfer...
24-01-2014
Med's Request
Expired 03-Oct-2014 , Re-Med on 22-Jan-2015
Med's Done....
28 Jan 2015
Interview........
Waived Decision Made: 10-02-2015
Passport Req..
02-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-03-2015, Received PP...: 13-03-2015
Landing and Settlement in Canada - Ontario

This is your official guide to a successful settlement in the province of Ontario. Any information that you will need in the first days, weeks, and even months of your settlement in Ontario can be found within these pages. Whether you are moving to the city of Toronto, the Nation’s Capital City of Ottawa or the surrounding areas, this guide will help you get your new Canadian life off to a great start.

http://www.canadavisa.com/landing-settlement-canada-ontario.html
 

zameer2u

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
430
17
124
Karachi
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-11-2013
Doc's Request.
Orig Edu Docs received in CA : 19th Dec 2014
AOR Received.
05-01-2014
File Transfer...
24-01-2014
Med's Request
Expired 03-Oct-2014 , Re-Med on 22-Jan-2015
Med's Done....
28 Jan 2015
Interview........
Waived Decision Made: 10-02-2015
Passport Req..
02-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-03-2015, Received PP...: 13-03-2015
Mercy24 said:
Dear friends and members:

I have just created a spreadsheet for the benefit of the Pakistani community that are sponsoring their spouse.
The timelines are specific to the experience and process that a Pakistan applicant encounters including Re-Med requests, interviews, PPR1 and PPR2.
Background checks and visa issuance are particular to Pakistan applicants.
With your support, this spreadsheet will continuously evolve and improve.

Timeline Spouse sponsorship of Pakistan applicants http://bit.ly/canpaktimeline

If you would like to contribute or update your timeline, you can private message me.

Requested information:
application received in Mississauga:
sponsor approval:
sponsor status: Canadian Citizen or PR
Re-Med request:
Show "In Progress" on ECAS"
Interview Date:
Decision Made:
PPR1:
PPR2:
Visa issued:
Landing:

Thanks kindly.
Insha'allah spouses will have a smooth re-unification with their loved one.
Plz add your contribution to make this spreadsheet better and more accurate so other members can take advantage from this effort of Mercy24.
PM Mercy24 to add your Timeline in Spreadsheet
Regards,
Zam
 

Guelph-ON

Full Member
Feb 23, 2015
38
0
zameer2u said:
Plz add your contribution to make this spreadsheet better and more accurate so other members can take advantage from this effort of Mercy24.

Regards,
Zam
I,m Sep 2013 applicant status changed into IN PROCESS Oct 27,2014 and then they asked for RE-MED and RPRF. After that status changed into DM on Feb 3,2015. But still waiting for good news(PPR) Hope we,ll get soon. INSHALLAH.
I REQUEST TO ALL FORUM MEMBERS. PLEASE STAY TUNED WITH ANY UPDATED STATUS. WOULD BE REALLY APPRICIATED.
THANKS!
 

zameer2u

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
430
17
124
Karachi
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-11-2013
Doc's Request.
Orig Edu Docs received in CA : 19th Dec 2014
AOR Received.
05-01-2014
File Transfer...
24-01-2014
Med's Request
Expired 03-Oct-2014 , Re-Med on 22-Jan-2015
Med's Done....
28 Jan 2015
Interview........
Waived Decision Made: 10-02-2015
Passport Req..
02-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-03-2015, Received PP...: 13-03-2015
Guelph said:
I,m Sep 2013 applicant status changed into IN PROCESS Oct 27,2014 and then they asked for RE-MED and RPRF. After that status changed into DM on Feb 3,2015. But still waiting for good news(PPR) Hope we,ll get soon. INSHALLAH.
i request to all forum members. please stay tuned with any updated status. would be really appriciated.
thanks!
Thanks, you will be added soon :)

Regards,
Zam
 

Mercy24

Champion Member
Feb 5, 2015
1,382
56
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-Nov 2014
AOR Received.
23-Jan 2015
File Transfer...
12-Feb 2015 InProcess......: 7-Aug 2015
Med's Request
25-Aug 2015
Med's Done....
7-Sep 2015 DecisionMade.: 28-Sep 2015
Passport Req..
7-Oct 2015
VISA ISSUED...
12-Oct 2015
LANDED..........
24-Dec 2015
Guelph said:
I,m Sep 2013 applicant status changed into IN PROCESS Oct 27,2014 and then they asked for RE-MED and RPRF. After that status changed into DM on Feb 3,2015. But still waiting for good news(PPR) Hope we,ll get soon. INSHALLAH.
I REQUEST TO ALL FORUM MEMBERS. PLEASE STAY TUNED WITH ANY UPDATED STATUS. WOULD BE REALLY APPRICIATED.
THANKS!
When was the sponsor approval and re-med request?
 

Guelph-ON

Full Member
Feb 23, 2015
38
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Mercy24 said:
When was the sponsor approval and re-med request?
Sponsor approval was at the very beginning. But the RE-MED request was OCT 27,2014 and after a week. status was changed into IN PROCESS. Then i got a letter from CIC asked for RPRF. I paid in beginning of JAN 2015 and then status changed into DM on FEB 3, 2015. Btw what is your timeline?
 

zee_123

Newbie
Feb 23, 2015
5
0
Hello all,

I need some help, my PP was sent to CHC ISLAMABAD 5 weeks ago for visa issuance as they emailed that my file had reached the final stage. It's a spouse case and my husband is a Canadian Citizen. Now my passport isn't back and my medical has expired. I am 3 months Pregnant how can this affect my case in anyway.
 

zameer2u

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
430
17
124
Karachi
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-11-2013
Doc's Request.
Orig Edu Docs received in CA : 19th Dec 2014
AOR Received.
05-01-2014
File Transfer...
24-01-2014
Med's Request
Expired 03-Oct-2014 , Re-Med on 22-Jan-2015
Med's Done....
28 Jan 2015
Interview........
Waived Decision Made: 10-02-2015
Passport Req..
02-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-03-2015, Received PP...: 13-03-2015
HEC Attestation Process for Walk-In (Personal/Authorized) [size=16pt]In Karachi[/size]

1. Complete online application on HEC website and fill each degree you have and fill accordingly.

http://das.hec.gov.pk/

a. Select ‘Authorized Person' option (if you are sending someone else on your behalf – blood relation is not requirement however, authority letter signed by 17 Grade officer is mandatory + CNIC copies of both applicant and authorized person)
b. Select any available date/time slot as it doesn't matter for walk-in applicants but it's mandatory to select for application submission.
2. Reach to HEC office by 6:30 AM. I reached at 7:30 AM and got 26 Token Number. They won't give more than 50 tokens per day.
3. Write your name in the register, available in HEC.
4. At 8:30 AM, they will start calling names in sequence and will award the tokens. Again, 50 is limit.
6. Go to verification window. They will verify if you have all pre-requisites.
7. If verification gives you confirmation then submit the bank challan (which is present in form that you filled on step 1) , same window
8. Now, go to attestation window and submit your application + original documents + photocopies for attestation (if any)+ photocopies for HEC record purpose.
9. They will give you receiving receipt and will ask to comeback after 7 days
10. Go back to HEC at 3:00 PM on the given day and collect your documents [Original attested + Photocopies attested].
after you come home:
11. Make sure following (login in to your account on HEC website):
a. Every original/photocopy document has stamp # which is same as it's on the website
b. Every original/photocopy document attestation status on website is shown as ‘Done/Completed/attested'.


Address: Higher Education Commission
Behind PTV Station, Liaqat National Library Premises Stadium Road, Karachi.
Telephone: 92-21-99231476-77


Hope it helps.
Regards
Umar
 

zameer2u

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
430
17
124
Karachi
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-11-2013
Doc's Request.
Orig Edu Docs received in CA : 19th Dec 2014
AOR Received.
05-01-2014
File Transfer...
24-01-2014
Med's Request
Expired 03-Oct-2014 , Re-Med on 22-Jan-2015
Med's Done....
28 Jan 2015
Interview........
Waived Decision Made: 10-02-2015
Passport Req..
02-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-03-2015, Received PP...: 13-03-2015

zameer2u

Hero Member
May 4, 2014
430
17
124
Karachi
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-11-2013
Doc's Request.
Orig Edu Docs received in CA : 19th Dec 2014
AOR Received.
05-01-2014
File Transfer...
24-01-2014
Med's Request
Expired 03-Oct-2014 , Re-Med on 22-Jan-2015
Med's Done....
28 Jan 2015
Interview........
Waived Decision Made: 10-02-2015
Passport Req..
02-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-03-2015, Received PP...: 13-03-2015
Foreign Affairs Attestation

** Foreign Affairs do not verify the degrees, they only attest the documents verified and attested by HEC (Graduate Degree) and IBCC (S.S.C and H.S.C degree)

Anybody wants their degrees to be attested from foriegn affairs after IBCC & HEC can go through this guide

https://www.dropbox.com/s/delam83fhm4mm92/foreign%20Affairs.docx?dl=0

Hope this helps :)

Regards,
Zam