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SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

Pakbella

Star Member
Aug 18, 2017
130
56
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
LVO
App. Filed.......
1-Dec-2016
AOR Received.
16-Dec-2016
File Transfer...
16-Dec-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront 23-Nov-2016
Update:
23-Feb-2017 applicant got DM yesterday and PPR today.
Spreadsheet updated.
I'm 11 months in (since submission). And not a single peep out of LVO! All my fellow Dec applicants are getting good responses. Can u tell me what is the criteria for being put in an interview queue? I have a pretty straight forward case.. no age difference, rukhsati done, no previous refusals, and no gaps, etc.

Do they usually ask for additional info before putting u through interview?
My upfront medical is expiring end of November. Do you think I should wait for a remed request? My cic says "additional docs (voluntary visit proof) are being reviewed". No other change. Please guide. Thanks.
 

torontian

Hero Member
Apr 3, 2017
449
78
GTA
Hi All
I received my AOR1 today. Alhumdullilah. My app receive date is 22nd Sep 17.
Now I did link my app online successfully using the GCKEY account on Sponsor's email.

I got another email @ applicant email ID just now which includes instructions to link.
Should I link it again with another GCKEY account?

Thanks
 
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Samlia

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Aug 29, 2014
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I'm 11 months in (since submission). And not a single peep out of LVO! All my fellow Dec applicants are getting good responses. Can u tell me what is the criteria for being put in an interview queue? I have a pretty straight forward case.. no age difference, rukhsati done, no previous refusals, and no gaps, etc.

Do they usually ask for additional info before putting u through interview?
My upfront medical is expiring end of November. Do you think I should wait for a remed request? My cic says "additional docs (voluntary visit proof) are being reviewed". No other change. Please guide. Thanks.
I don't see any red flags on you app.You should be hearing from them soon. In my opinion you will receive a remed request within couple of weeks. if you look at the spread sheet no one in this batch has heard anything from LVO. It is just a matter of day they gonna open your application. just wait few days
 
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avatarkyoshi

Hero Member
Jan 25, 2017
492
259
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
Jan. 2017
How long does it typically take for them to begin processing your background check after London office recieves/begins processing your application?

Does the status always change on cic when they start?
The status on MYCIC for BGC doesn't change according to when they actually start the BGC. They could reveal it at any point on MYCIC. It just depends on the visa officer. If you really want to know whether or not it's started, you'd have to order GCMS notes or make an inquiry.
 
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MARCH_19YSH

Full Member
Sep 16, 2017
23
4
karachi
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
london
App. Filed.......
19-03-2017
File Transfer...
22-06-2017
Med's Done....
02-05-2017
Interview........
05-12-2017
PLS ADD TO TIMELINE:
Application received in Mississauga date: 19-03-2017
Location of Principal Applicant (city): Karachi
Are you Sponsor or Applicant: Applicant
Sponsor is Canadian Citizen or PR: Citizen
Sponsoring husband or wife: Wife
Sponsor Approval Date 16-06-2017
Upfront medical date: 02-05-2017
Re-medical request date:
Re-medical performed date:
Medical and Police Request Date:
Review of Eligiblity in Progress Date (MYCIC): in progress
Review of Medical Passed Date (MYCIC): passed
Review of submitted document Date (MYCIC):
Background check in progress Date (MYCIC):
Additional document request date:
Additional documents that are requested:
Rukhsati Ceremony Performed (Y/N): yes
Nikkah Only Case (Y/N): No
Second marriage for PA or Sponsor (Y/N): No
Interview Date:05-12=2017
 

humy.11.23

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Aug 30, 2017
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The status on MYCIC for BGC doesn't change according to when they actually start the BGC. They could reveal it at any point on MYCIC. It just depends on the visa officer. If you really want to know whether or not it's started, you'd have to order GCMS notes or make an inquiry.
True, thanks for the info. I just don't see the point of ordering those notes regardless of the situation it'll happen whenever it will. I can't make it process any faster.
 

Pakbella

Star Member
Aug 18, 2017
130
56
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
LVO
App. Filed.......
1-Dec-2016
AOR Received.
16-Dec-2016
File Transfer...
16-Dec-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront 23-Nov-2016
I don't see any red flags on you app.You should be hearing from them soon. In my opinion you will receive a remed request within couple of weeks. if you look at the spread sheet no one in this batch has heard anything from LVO. It is just a matter of day they gonna open your application. just wait few days
Thanks alot. I appreciate it. I hope thats the case for me also. This waiting game is just really frustrating. They ARE reviewing my additional docs so that must mean something. Gotta wait this month for medical expiry before I make further inquiries. Thx again. :)
 

khancanada

Champion Member
Jul 12, 2016
1,574
389
Visa Office......
LVO
App. Filed.......
18-07-2017
Doc's Request.
14-09-2017
AOR Received.
29-08-2017
File Transfer...
18-09-2017
Med's Done....
13-09-2017
Has there any example where we as sponsor can call our (wife/husband) to visit us in Canada while their Spousal Application is in process? do they issue visit visa to principal applicant?
 

turbocharged92

Star Member
Jan 30, 2017
99
53
Canada
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
01-03-2017
Doc's Request.
31-03-2017
AOR Received.
10-03-2017
File Transfer...
07-09-2017
Med's Request
Med Passed
Med's Done....
30-11-2016
Hey so i have a question. Do i need to put my info(sponser/spouse) on appendix A - updated information chart or just my wife(PA)? It doesnt say if mine is required or not. It doesnt really matter. Im just wondering why they need my passport number and stuff? Im not travelling with her
 

Hopefulmay

Newbie
Nov 2, 2017
6
0
If your file has been transferred to lvo then to the lvo postal address :

High Commission of Canada
Immigration Section
Canada House
Trafalgar Square
London SW1Y 5BJ
United Kingdom

or email:
LDNIMMIGRATION@international.gc.ca
Thanks
Do you want to be added to the spreadsheet?
sure, what info you need?
File received at cpc mississuaga on 2nd May 17,
Medical done on 14 june 17
Pcc submitted on July 11th 17
And after that a big khamooshi :)
 

MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Thanks

sure, what info you need?
File received at cpc mississuaga on 2nd May 17,
Medical done on 14 june 17
Pcc submitted on July 11th 17
And after that a big khamooshi :)
Plz fill in the following:

Location of Principal Applicant (city):
Are you Sponsor or Applicant:
Sponsor is Canadian Citizen or PR:
Sponsoring husband or wife:
Sponsor Approval Date
Application in Proc
Upfront medical date:
Medical and Police Request Date:
Review of Eligiblity in Progress Date (MYCIC):
Review of Medical Passed Date (MYCIC):
Review of submitted document Date (MYCIC):
Background check in progress Date (MYCIC):
Additional document request date:
Additional documents that are requested:
Rukhsati Ceremony Performed (Y/N):
Nikkah Only Case (Y/N):
Second marriage for PA or Sponsor (Y/N):
 

MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Hey so i have a question. Do i need to put my info(sponser/spouse) on appendix A - updated information chart or just my wife(PA)? It doesnt say if mine is required or not. It doesnt really matter. Im just wondering why they need my passport number and stuff? Im not travelling with her
Only info of PA and dependent if any.
 
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MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
Has there any example where we as sponsor can call our (wife/husband) to visit us in Canada while their Spousal Application is in process? do they issue visit visa to principal applicant?
Yes. However Pakistani spouses who apply for a temporary resident visa get refused 98% of the time.
 
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MM345

VIP Member
Sep 20, 2016
7,000
1,069
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
06-09-16
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
20-09-16
File Transfer...
27-09-16
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
08-08-16
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
18-05-17
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-17
LANDED..........
15-06-17
PLS ADD TO TIMELINE:
Application received in Mississauga date: 19-03-2017
Location of Principal Applicant (city): Karachi
Are you Sponsor or Applicant: Applicant
Sponsor is Canadian Citizen or PR: Citizen
Sponsoring husband or wife: Wife
Sponsor Approval Date 16-06-2017
Upfront medical date: 02-05-2017
Re-medical request date:
Re-medical performed date:
Medical and Police Request Date:
Review of Eligiblity in Progress Date (MYCIC): in progress
Review of Medical Passed Date (MYCIC): passed
Review of submitted document Date (MYCIC):
Background check in progress Date (MYCIC):
Additional document request date:
Additional documents that are requested:
Rukhsati Ceremony Performed (Y/N): yes
Nikkah Only Case (Y/N): No
Second marriage for PA or Sponsor (Y/N): No
Interview Date:05-12=2017
Added to the spreadsheet.