SPOUSE SPONSORSHIP-CHC ISLAMABAD 2010-11 ONLY!!

[wes786]

So friends how many of you are March 2010 AOR and how far your case is processed so far. My spouse remedical done, re-PCC and supplementary forms submitted and now waiting for PPR.

My wife is a March 2010 AOR, we only received request for rePCC and IMM+Supp forms in Feb2011, no remed yet(expired Jan2011). We sent all requested docs early March and since then its quite...Hoping to receive remed and PPR together soon InshAllah...

 

[UOC]

Yes, Insha ALLAH you will receive PPR and remedical together. But you shld have ordered CAIPS to see what exactly they are doing for last 2 months. Normally they dont keep quite for that long once the application is in flow.

My wife is a March 2010 AOR, we only received request for rePCC and IMM+Supp forms in Feb2011, no remed yet(expired Jan2011). We sent all requested docs early March and since then its quite...Hoping to receive remed and PPR together soon InshAllah...

 

[wes786]

Yes, Insha ALLAH you will receive PPR and remedical together. But you shld have ordered CAIPS to see what exactly they are doing for last 2 months. Normally they dont keep quite for that long once the application is in flow.

Ordered them in Mar, got them in May, but last notes were taken in Feb so no comments after we sent the requested documents. I am ordering the CAIPS again today...

 

[hinajameel1984]

How do we order CAIPS ? when should I order the same? Husband got the Sponsorship approved on 7-May-11

 

[wes786]

How do we order CAIPS ? when should I order the same? Husband got the Sponsorship approved on 7-May-11

There is no point of ordering CAIPS for atleast 10 months after the file is transfered to Islamabad...


What Is 'CAIPS'?

CAIPS is short for 'Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System'. It is the computer system used by Citizenship & Immigration Canada to process overseas visa applications, and holds all the information on the current status of every immigration application.

Should I Get My File?

There are many situations where you may want to get your CAIPS file. If you have been asked to attend an interview, then you should definitely get your notes to find out why the interview was requested, so that you can be well prepared for the interview. Any reputable immigration consultant would request the CAIPS file in this circumstance.

Also, if you feel that your application is taking longer than usual, or you have not heard anything from the visa office for a surprisingly long time, then you should consider getting your CAIPS notes to check that your application is on track. You can often track unexplained delays down to missing letters or documents which become apparent as soon as the file is obtained. For example, CIC may have written to an applicant requesting additional references, educational transcripts or language tests, but the applicant may not have received such a request. Without CAIPS notes, the applicant would not have known that such a request was made.

Finally, if you have any other worry about your application status or progress, or are just generally curious as to what has happened so far, then you can get your CAIPS notes to put your mind at rest.

How Do I Get My CAIPS File?

Getting your file is fairly straight forward, but you will have to pay $ 5 if you are requesting CAIPS notes for your spouse, and they are not residing in Canada. Follow the instructions below:

1.

Have your spouse fill out this form, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5475E.pdf Step by step instructions follow below:

Tick the box that says "I authorize Citizenship and Immigration Canada... ... to release information from my case file to the following individual."

Then have your spouse fill out all of his particulars (his/her name, DOB, location of VISA Processing centre, i.e. Islamabad, etc.)

Then fill out your personal information under the headings titled "Designated Individual."

Have your spouse sign AND date the form at the bottom (alternatively, you could sign for your spouse; I dont think they will notice).

OR, if you have already filled out this form: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5476E.PDF
then just send a photocopy of it along with 2. and 3..

2.

You must now fill out this form: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5563B.pdf Step by step instructions follow below:

Leave the first two boxes at the top blank (Requesters Reference No. and Public Rights Administration file number). This is to be filled by the officer processing your request.

Tick the box that says "Access to Information Act ($ 5.00 fee)." Yes, you HAVE to pay $ 5, there is no way around this. Do not tick "Privacy Act" and hope they will just process it without you having to pay $ 5; this will NOT work. You must pay $ 5 since you are requesting the info on behalf of your spouse, and your spouse is not residing in Canada.

Select which language you wish to receive your notes in, English or French. (I do not know why these choices are under the "Privacy Act" sub-heading. I am assuming the choice of language is also afforded to those who are requesting their notes under the access to "Information Act," and this is just poor design. But I may be wrong (In that case, it wont make a difference).

Then tick the box which says "Receive copies of the Records."

Fill out your spouse's information under the "Client Information" box.

Under the next heading, "Request for- Required Information" box, tick the "CAIPS (information abroad)" box and write "Canadian High Commission (ISLAMABAD)" under the "Embassy" sub-heading, and write the "Visa File No." in the appropriate box. DO NOT check any other boxes in this section. Especially the "OVERSEAS VISA FILE" box. If you do this, they will pull your file aside, photocopy everything and send it to you. It will not only take you forever to get the information, but they will also take your file out of the queue to process your request and therefore it will take LONGER !!! (CAIPS is just a computer printout of all the work done on your file so far. It will not affect the speed at which your case is processed)

In the next heading, tick the box which says "This request is being made by a Canadian Citizen..." Fill out all of your information in this box, name, phone number, address, etc.

Sign and date.

3.

Make out a cheque payable to the "Receiver General of Canada" for $ 5.

Enclose the cheque in an envelope with the other forms, and send it to the address below:

Public Rights Administration
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Narono Building
360 Laurier Avenue West, 10th floor
Ottawa, ON
K1A 1L1

 

[hinajameel1984]

Ok thanks !
The only thing I can do right now is to email the embassy for the file number to see when did they receive the case. Right?

 

[wes786]

Ok thanks !
The only thing I can do right now is to email the embassy for the file number to see when did they receive the case. Right?

They probably still havn't created your file at CHC-Islamabad...It takes about 6-7 weeks from when the sponsorship is approved to when the file is transfered and in their system...So wait until mid June before sending them out an email....

 

[UOC]

so any good news from anyone.... it seemed all are again went back to 2009-2010 forum.

 

[wes786]

so any good news from anyone.... it seemed all are again went back to 2009-2010 forum.

YEp there are a few applicants from 2009/2010 AORs that received PPR:

Ali Shah AOR 2009 ( PPR MAY 2011)
Ali khan AOR April 2010( PPR April 2011)
Ch33rez AOR Nov 2009 (PPR May 2011)

Yeah that thread is more active I guess because most of us applied in 2009/2010

 

[hinajameel1984]

Hi everyone !

What is AOR in our case ? Ecas showing application received status is our AOR right? I should start counting months from the sate the application was received at Islamabad. Please confirm.

 

[wes786]

Hi everyone !

What is AOR in our case ? Ecas showing application received status is our AOR right? I should start counting months from the sate the application was received at Islamabad. Please confirm.

AOR stands for "Acknoledgment of Receipt" and is usually sent to the applicant whose PR is in process (Sponsored person in Pakistan). After the file was transfered from CPC-M to CHC-I, and when Islamabad created file for the applicant they sent out a letter to the applicant saying that the file is received at the embassy, this was the AOR but they have stoped sending those in Mid October2010. Ecas just gives you an idea of when your process was started so yes you can count the days from that day. If you want to know your immigration file# to send correspondence and supporting documents you will have to email the embassy in Islamabad to find that out. Their email address is: islamabad-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca

 

[shah47]

salam everyone

i want to ask abt my processing time

my AOR came on sep 2010 nd after that they haven't send anything yet plzzz tell hw much time they will take



thanks in advance

 

[wes786]

salam everyone

i want to ask abt my processing time

my AOR came on sep 2010 nd after that they haven't send anything yet plzzz tell hw much time they will take



thanks in advance

I also answered you on the other thread!

Thats just an average number! Currently it is taking anywhere from 14 to 20 Months, and some do go over that timeline depending on the case. When I applied it was 9 months and am still waiting and in my 17months of processs already! You should hear from them soon, they will ask you to fill out the forms again and get the police certificate(s) again.

 

[DodgeCharger]

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[Saisn]

Experts Brother Please advise....

My spouse application is still pending since December 2010. The only thing I have received is Sponsorship approval from CPC-M. Case stutus shows we started processing your case at Dec 10th.
We never received and AOR or anything from Islamabad. Can anyone has similar problem? Is there anything to worry? SHould I contact CHC Islamabadand ask them fro file number.
Fisrt medical is expiring next month and we dont have any news from CHC Islamabad. I have also applied for police Cleaeacnce which got expired after three months.

I have also applied for my PR card renewel which is pending since May, also worried about it, should I order CAIPS???