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SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

sdh

Star Member
Aug 21, 2015
149
2
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-08-2015
Doc's Request.
30-10-2015 & 23-12-2015
Nomination.....
SA - 23-10-2015
AOR Received.
09-10-2015
File Transfer...
23-10-2015
Med's Done....
07-07-2015
Interview........
DM: 26-12-2015
Passport Req..
28-01-2016
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

I will appreciate if someone can answer it.

Does passport has to be valid for at-least 6 months when you land in Canada as immigrant?
 

shafimussa

Hero Member
May 12, 2015
219
3
Waterloo, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON, UK
NOC Code......
1228
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
August 18 2015
Doc's Request.
October 30 2015
AOR Received.
September 26 2015
File Transfer...
October 20 2015
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
upfront JUNE-08-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
DM Dec 23 2016. PPR Jan 20 2016
VISA ISSUED...
VISA+COPR February 12 2016
LANDED..........
February 16 2016 :)
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

sdh said:
I will appreciate if someone can answer it.

Does passport has to be valid for at-least 6 months when you land in Canada as immigrant?
Canada do not enforce the six-month rule. Must have Valid VISA.
Quote from CBSA Website "Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you to assist in confirming your legal right or authorization to enter Canada."
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html#_s1
 

wahmed4

Star Member
Aug 1, 2015
90
0
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-08-2015
Doc's Request.
21-12-2015
AOR Received.
19-10-2015
File Transfer...
29-10-2015
Med's Done....
16-07-2015 (Upfront)
Passport Req..
31-03-2106
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

Is it normal if I haven't heard anything back from LVO yet. I got an update on Ecas on October 28th saying "Medical results have been received". I see some people have gotten DMs even though they applied after me. I applied on August 5th 2015.
 

manoo786

Newbie
Nov 11, 2015
5
0
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

Salam
By the blessing of Allah i got PPR on dec-23. During that weak i was quite busy and Insha'Allah today my wife going to submit her documents+pictures+Passport via VAC (Karachi) to Islamabad high comission. i am just wondering that does anyone know how much time they take to give back passport?
Your help would be appreciated!!!
 

Mateen_aka

Hero Member
Mar 31, 2013
220
9
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
NEW DELHI
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28 OCT, 2014
AOR Received.
AOR1: 23 JAN, 2014; SA: 27 JAN 2015.
File Transfer...
AOR2: MARCH 3, 2015. INPROCESS: 04 SEP 2015. ADR: SAME DATE AS INPROCESS ASKED FOR PCC
Med's Request
27 JAN 2015 UPFRONT
Med's Done....
18 FEB, 2015. MEDICAL PASSED / RECEIVED GCMS
Interview........
WAVIED / PASS RECOMMENDED GCMS
Passport Req..
DM: 13 DEC 2015 (101 DAYS FROM IP TO DM); PPR 14 DEC 2015
VISA ISSUED...
DONE - SENT TO ISLAMABAD; DISPATCHED 06 JAN 2016
LANDED..........
21 FEB 2016
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

CanadaSMS said:
I think no one can authorize anyone to submit the passport on anyones behalf you can authorize some one to pickup with written authorization but to submit the passport holder must do it themselves. You canverify this by calling the Gerry's office.
Hi CanadaSMS,

The funny thing is that they accepted the submission from the authorized person but stated that unless the husband or wife or someone closer would be able to retrieve the passport.
 

sdh

Star Member
Aug 21, 2015
149
2
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-08-2015
Doc's Request.
30-10-2015 & 23-12-2015
Nomination.....
SA - 23-10-2015
AOR Received.
09-10-2015
File Transfer...
23-10-2015
Med's Done....
07-07-2015
Interview........
DM: 26-12-2015
Passport Req..
28-01-2016
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

shafimussa said:
Canada do not enforce the six-month rule. Must have Valid VISA.
Quote from CBSA Website "Make sure you carry proper identification for yourself and any children travelling with you to assist in confirming your legal right or authorization to enter Canada."
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng.html#_s1
Thanks, Shafimussa
 

Red.Rose

Hero Member
Jan 6, 2015
246
5
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

Hey Guys,

I hope everyone is well :) I am a University of Toronto full-time student taking OSAP. I want to sponsor my spouse. I know that there is no income level required per se, but you do have to convince them as to how you would take care of your spouse. I have not been employed since I have been full-time (this is my last year). I will graduate hopefully this year and either start medical school or begin to work. I will get an HBSc degree which has a 97% success rate when finding a job (its on the university stats page). However, on the spouse form is asks for the income from the past 12 months, which in my case will only be $240. It won't be 0 since I worked as an Immigration Officer on Elections Day. But 240 is also not significant. I live with my parents and they pay rent, food, bills etc. I pay my tuition using OSAP and also bursaries and scholarships. My main point is that I know there is no concrete income requirement per se, but you do need to prove to them as to how you will support your spouse. I would greatly appreciate advice on this especially from people who successfully sponsored their spouse while being in my position. Thanks everyone!
 

ipoo

Hero Member
Jun 4, 2013
791
3
Category........
Visa Office......
London Visa Office (15-June-2015) File Received at CPC-M
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-06-2015
Doc's Request.
23-11-2015 & Decision Made on 09/02/2016
Nomination.....
None
AOR Received.
17-07-2015
IELTS Request
None-Not Required
File Transfer...
24-08-2015
Med's Request
No-Remedical
Med's Done....
02-06-2015 Upfromt
Interview........
Waive
Passport Req..
16-Feb-2016 submitted 22-Feb-2016 PP received on 23-Feb-2016
VISA ISSUED...
22-Mar-2016, PP dispatch 31 March, Call for Collection 01-Apr-2016
LANDED..........
Inn-Sha-Allah soon
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

wahmed4 said:
Is it normal if I haven't heard anything back from LVO yet. I got an update on Ecas on October 28th saying "Medical results have been received". I see some people have gotten DMs even though they applied after me. I applied on August 5th 2015.
We applied on 15th June, still no DM, there are people they applied before me; they are still waiting; its case to case basis, some cases are strongly represented in CIC point of view, some are less, like mine case, even thought CIC didn't say our relationship is not genuine, they(CIC) didn't even ask a single question from our relationship; but still asked "intent to reside" crap thing. We gave the reply by email on 9th December 2015, and by courier the packaged reached on 14th December 2015, and still waiting. The waiting game continues. :)
 

paknew

Hero Member
Jan 22, 2015
539
3
124
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-03-2014
Doc's Request.
Updated forms Request.: 2-May-2015 -- Submitted on 12-May-2015 -- Passport copy and recent pictures submission requested on 25-Nov-2016 -- Submitted 30-Nov-2016
Nomination.....
N/R
AOR Received.
26-04-2014
IELTS Request
N/R
File Transfer...
26-04-2014
Med's Request
11-02-2015 (I didn’t do upfront medical) Status changed to "In-Process" on 11-2-2015 -- RE-MED REQ. 10-May-2016
Med's Done....
25-2-2015 -- RE-MED DONE: 12-May-2016
Interview........
Waived (Alhamdulillah)
Passport Req..
20-01-2017
VISA ISSUED...
Alhumdulillah received passport with visa and COPR on 7-Feb-2017
LANDED..........
InshahAllah in March-2017
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

Girl89 said:
Salam paknew. I think u should send them case specific enquiry.In our case whenever we send them enquiry, they always respond.
Hi Girl89,

Thank you for your feedback. I'll also appreciate other members feedback so I can do further accordingly. Tnx
 

ahs

Star Member
Jul 8, 2015
194
30
Visa Office......
LVO
App. Filed.......
Sept 22, 2014
Doc's Request.
Jun 18, 2015 & Oct 9, 2015
AOR Received.
Nov 27, 2014
File Transfer...
Nov 27, 2014
Med's Done....
Feb 25, 2015
Interview........
waived; Decision Made: Dec 21, 2015
Passport Req..
Dec 22, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Jan 05, 2016
LANDED..........
Feb 7, 2016
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fs2015 said:
Many thanks ahs. I am much satisfied now after your reply with my son's citizenship certificate application. Very fortunate to read that you have personal experience of making your baby's citizenship certificate and limited validity passport. Did you apply for LVP after your spouse got the immigrant visa or you applied before? Please share.

My scenario is, I have applied for my wife's PR in early September 2015 and hopeful to get it within 1-3 months as per time line of forum members. I have a 13 months old son for whom I will apply for LVP. My wife went to Consulate of Canada in Karachi and got the requirements of LVP. I am now thinking to apply for LVP for my son, but undecided whether I should wait until my wife gets her immigrant visa or I should apply before? Please guide.

Any forum member with similar experience please share your thoughts. Many thanks.
U don't need to wait untill your spouse get ppr as I didn't wait for my ppr also it's better to have the LVP ready. Also we only provided travel itinerary to canadian high commission islamabad as my kids didn't have pakistani passport so no travel document was available. I our case they took about 3 months for LVP but some docs were missing so it might have caused delays in our case.
 

sulemanmirza

Hero Member
Aug 7, 2013
960
34
Ajax, ON
Visa Office......
London, UK
App. Filed.......
18-June-2014
Doc's Request.
21-May-2015
AOR Received.
12-August-2014
File Transfer...
In process: 20-May-2015
Med's Request
27-May-2015
Med's Done....
DM: 23-Nov-15
Passport Req..
01-Dec-2015 Passport submitted: 02-Dec-2015
VISA ISSUED...
15-Dec-2015
LANDED..........
25-Dec-2015 :)
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

Red.Rose said:
Hey Guys,

I hope everyone is well :) I am a University of Toronto full-time student taking OSAP. I want to sponsor my spouse. I know that there is no income level required per se, but you do have to convince them as to how you would take care of your spouse. I have not been employed since I have been full-time (this is my last year). I will graduate hopefully this year and either start medical school or begin to work. I will get an HBSc degree which has a 97% success rate when finding a job (its on the university stats page). However, on the spouse form is asks for the income from the past 12 months, which in my case will only be $240. It won't be 0 since I worked as an Immigration Officer on Elections Day. But 240 is also not significant. I live with my parents and they pay rent, food, bills etc. I pay my tuition using OSAP and also bursaries and scholarships. My main point is that I know there is no concrete income requirement per se, but you do need to prove to them as to how you will support your spouse. I would greatly appreciate advice on this especially from people who successfully sponsored their spouse while being in my position. Thanks everyone!
Its better to get a job first and then apply irrespective of your past income (which really doesn't matter). There are fields in the form where you have to show whom you are living with in Canada and you can show that your parents helped you financially also. A small affidavit from your father to you attested by a notary officer in Canada can prove that for you.

But you should research more if OSAP is not considered same as Government assistance.
 

jaytanz

Hero Member
Sep 19, 2013
514
24
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
August 2014
Interview........
Recommended on 27th April 2016 (Approved) DM 5th May
Passport Req..
9th May 2016
VISA ISSUED...
11th may 2016
LANDED..........
TRV ✌
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

Rabia ali said:
how much days after LND imigration responds case specific enquiry?
they can respond any where till 28th day after that don't expect a response

Good Luck
 

zafarali

Star Member
Sep 3, 2015
70
1
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

manoo786 said:
Salam
By the blessing of Allah i got PPR on dec-23. During that weak i was quite busy and Insha'Allah today my wife going to submit her documents+pictures+Passport via VAC (Karachi) to Islamabad high comission. i am just wondering that does anyone know how much time they take to give back passport?
Your help would be appreciated!!!
MashALLAH good to hear that,
Could u please tell me when did you got your DM?
And how long does it take you to receive your PPR?
 

canvis2006

Champion Member
Dec 27, 2009
2,383
309
Toronto
Visa Office......
Paris, France
NOC Code......
FC4 - PGP
App. Filed.......
May 2009
Doc's Request.
March 2012
File Transfer...
Jan. 2013
Med's Request
May 2013
Passport Req..
July 2013
VISA ISSUED...
August 2013
LANDED..........
Sept 2013
Re: SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

sdh said:
I will appreciate if someone can answer it.

Does passport has to be valid for at-least 6 months when you land in Canada as immigrant?
Check with travel agent too, when booking tickets. Some countries require passports to have at least 6-month validity.
Why not get a new/fresh passport now before visa issuance?