Okay so if it's outland he should know his VO, did he have an interview ? The high commission is in Pakistan right? Sorry asking these questions, I am trying to get as much as information in order to help your friend.
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SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office
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No worries, Thank you for trying to help. He doesnt know his VO. I remember in 2013 when I applied for myu STudy permit VO used to be in Abu Dhabi. He already contacted the Consulate office and they said he needs to talk to VFS because they are looking after appointments.
Oh ok.. it's to bad that he doesn't know his VO... you know what if there's no other option I would try to go to vfs again.. I know you said it's hard to in, but you never know a miracle can happen.. I hope your friend can fix this problem..
Keeps us updated
Yes I will keep the group updated. And the reason I posted in the group so if anyone is in same boat can learn from one another, Not for people to judge.
Hi All,
Just wanted to update, I recieved my tracker updated with COPR on the 22nd of September.
Thanks for the advice and good luck on your applications as well.
Looking for some advice as my case is quite unusual:
So I plan to marry my cousin back in Pakistan within the next 2-3 years. However, currently for reasons I'd rather not disclose right now, my other cousins (from a different aunt) are giving me death threats. So this has me a tad worried to go back to Pakistan anytime soon.
I really want to marry her and like her, and I am willing to risk going to Pakistan to be with her, just worried about doing a big nikkah and wedding and everything. If we do that, then they might find out where we are and do something to us.
Do you think it would be sufficient to just do a small nikkah/ruskshti (maybe 30 guests) in pakistan without making it lavish which is normal for pakistani weddings? And then explain the reasoning why? Just worried it would be flagged and rejected
So I plan to marry my cousin back in Pakistan within the next 2-3 years. However, currently for reasons I'd rather not disclose right now, my other cousins (from a different aunt) are giving me death threats. So this has me a tad worried to go back to Pakistan anytime soon.
I really want to marry her and like her, and I am willing to risk going to Pakistan to be with her, just worried about doing a big nikkah and wedding and everything. If we do that, then they might find out where we are and do something to us.
Do you think it would be sufficient to just do a small nikkah/ruskshti (maybe 30 guests) in pakistan without making it lavish which is normal for pakistani weddings? And then explain the reasoning why? Just worried it would be flagged and rejected
You should be fine. As long as you get pictures, everything is properly registered and you have proof of the threats to aid in the explanation letter. That is, if you want to give one.
Nowhere does it say you have to have a Big Fat Pakistani wedding to qualify for Spousal Sponsorship. Good luck and safe travels.
I am not from Pakistan, but I had about 25 people on my wedding... and I just got ppr last month.. so don't worry, that will not stop you from sponsoring or being sponsored...
Congratulations brother! Thanks for updating us here. So finally you got it. Enjoy this big achievement with your family. Remember us all in your prayers.
Thanks for the replies everyone
Was thinking and realized, instead of taking the risk and going to Pakistan for the wedding, does anyone here have any experience with sponsering when a wedding took place in a third country?
In my case, I'm in canada, she's in pakistan. Instead, we go to Turkiye to get our marriage done, and then we each return back to our respective countries for sponsership. Just confused because the spousal requirements only mention a nikkah namah from Pakistan, nothing about getting married outside Pakistan
As I mentioned already, I have received death threats from my cousins in Pakistan, so I want to minimize that risk
Was thinking and realized, instead of taking the risk and going to Pakistan for the wedding, does anyone here have any experience with sponsering when a wedding took place in a third country?
In my case, I'm in canada, she's in pakistan. Instead, we go to Turkiye to get our marriage done, and then we each return back to our respective countries for sponsership. Just confused because the spousal requirements only mention a nikkah namah from Pakistan, nothing about getting married outside Pakistan
As I mentioned already, I have received death threats from my cousins in Pakistan, so I want to minimize that risk
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If you are a refugee, do NOT risk returning for marriage. Canada recognizes all marriages that are legally solemnized in the country in which they occurred. For example, if you marry in Turkey, it has be to a civic marriage according to turkish authorities. You can do nikkah before or after that but Canada requires documents from Turkey.
Yes IRCC will ask you and question you about the marriage since the marriage was not common and has special circumstances. But you can legally explain yourself and show the relationship was genuine. But like I said before, do not risk your status as refugee by travelling back home. Since you risk persecution there.
Application recieved 7 Oct 2022
Aor and biometrics 14 Dec 2022
Sponser approved 15 Dec 2022
Medical request 08 March 2023
Medical done 11 March 2023
Background in progress 19 April 2023
Eligibility completed 22 may 2023
Pre arrival recieved 23 may 2023.
Background completed 28 sep 2023
passport request recieved 28 sep 2023
Alhamdulillah.
Aor and biometrics 14 Dec 2022
Sponser approved 15 Dec 2022
Medical request 08 March 2023
Medical done 11 March 2023
Background in progress 19 April 2023
Eligibility completed 22 may 2023
Pre arrival recieved 23 may 2023.
Background completed 28 sep 2023
passport request recieved 28 sep 2023
Alhamdulillah.