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take us through the process
how long was the interview?
was it 1 visa officer or 2?
did you need to leave the extra document at front desk or bring it inside the interview room?
and how did they interview 1st your sponsor and then the applicant or they only interview the applicant only?
how many questions did they ask?
I am curious so this helps the others prepare
If you go a few pages back to after becos spouse had his interview, you will see a comprehensive description of how their process went. Usually, the letter from AVO will give you most of the instruction about what to do with your documents when you get to the office. I also believe you get them back after the interview. We have seen only cases of one interviewer per person and have heard that in some cases they can call the sponsor on the phone so like @becos said, its best to thoroughly prepare with your spouse so that your answers are coordinated with the forms you submitted previously. The more coordinated and straightforward you are, the faster the interview would be.
 
"We will review your message shortly. If the information requested is available on our websites or your application is within processing times, we will not respond to your message" . I can't be the only one who thinks this is rude and the person who typed this auto response needs proper slap
 
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"We will review your message shortly. If the information requested is available on our websites or your application is within processing times, we will not respond to your message" . I can't be the only one who thinks this is rude and the person who typed this auto response needs proper slap

You got me cracking up . Good morning everyone and may it be a beautiful thursday.
 
take us through the process
how long was the interview?
was it 1 visa officer or 2?
did you need to leave the extra document at front desk or bring it inside the interview room?
and how did they interview 1st your sponsor and then the applicant or they only interview the applicant only?
how many questions did they ask?
I am curious so this helps the others prepare

I posted the details on page 766.
 
Shout out to @colmiz for being so quick to respond this morning when my husband was at DHL and we were having the pre paid envelope crisis! Lol

Anyways, all is well, hubby sent out his passport and all those documents today. What a busy last ten days it's been! He even had to get a new passport because insects ate his old one! Haha ridiculousness until the end! What a journey! We're luckily not on a tight timeline though, my husband won't come to Canada until January, (brrrrrrrr cold.) I hope everyone gets their visas back quickly! And can start making plans! :)Best of luck!
 
I posted the details on page 766.

my question wasn't about the type of questions they ask you
I know of the questions they ask remember I posted it for you lol.
was more about how the conduct the interview and length as in hours they take asking those questions.
 
my question wasn't about the type of questions they ask you
I know of the questions they ask remember I posted it for you lol.
was more about how the conduct the interview and length as in hours they take asking those questions.
He was only in there for 30 minutes. They asked a question, he responded, they asked another question, he responded. Very simple back and forth. He had to leave the documents at the reception. It was one lady doing the interview typing at her computer. The interview was only for him, I was available by phone in Canada but they never called. She kept the requested documents and gave back the relationship proof back to my husband (it wasn't requested). Then she said she would be in touch.

Ours may have been shorter because it really didn't have to do with our relationship, they asked basic questions about it but it more had to do with my husbands son. All in all though he was in the embassy for 3 hours, they were super behind with appointments.
 
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He was only in there for 30 minutes. They asked a question, he responded, they asked another question, he responded. Very simple back and forth. He had to leave the documents at the reception. It was one lady doing the interview typing at her computer. The interview was only for him, I was available by phone in Canada but they never called. She kept the requested documents and gave back the relationship proof back to my husband (it wasn't requested). Then she said she would be in touch.

Ours may have been shorter because it really didn't have to do with our relationship, they asked basic questions about it but it more had to do with my husbands son. All in all though he was in the embassy for 3 hours, they were super behind with appointments.

awesome
 
Congratulations @colmiz and everyone else getting PPR and pick up mail!!!

I’ve been AWOL for a while cos I got tired of waiting and came to visit the hubby on Monday.... :)

I pray Accra continues to move with this new found momentum and starts calling October people soon!
 
Congratulations @colmiz and everyone else getting PPR and pick up mail!!!

I’ve been AWOL for a while cos I got tired of waiting and came to visit the hubby on Monday.... :)

I pray Accra continues to move with this new found momentum and starts calling October people soon!
I know the feeling. Counting down until December when I get to go and visit hubby and the kids :)

Hope you have a wonderful time together.
 
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Wow guys, my husband is so frustrated with this long 'heart-shattering' process he decided to take a little break. For me the process is a bit disappointing, however I find strength in the number of us with similar experiences.
We were asked for additional documents back in August 2017 and had 30 days in which to get it to GVO. This we did and to date....not a word in English. Not even an acknowledgement of receipt.
We made contact via email letting them know the documents were on the way and sent copy of delivery receipt when it was delivered. I find the lack of acknowledgement daunting. I have since sent a couple of follow up enquiries and SILENCE!! Crickets even.

Nothing to do but wait! We are at their mercy..

Did I say we are August 2016 applicants.

Congratulations to all who have received PPR
 
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I really need help I got this message this afternoon

Dear Gonja

This refers to your application for permanent in Canada as a member of the Family Class.

Your application and all of the documents you submitted in support of it have been reviewed and it appears that you may not meet the requirements for immigration to Canada.

Subsection 11(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) provides that a foreign national must, before entering Canada, apply to an officer for a visa or any other document required by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The visa or document shall be issued if, following an examination, the officer is satisfied that the foreign national is not inadmissible and meets the requirements of the Act.

Subsection 12(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act states that a foreign national may be selected as a member of the family class on the basis of their relationship as the spouse, common-law partner, child, parent or other prescribed family member of a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
Section 117(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, 2002 defines who is a member of the family class. A foreign national is a member of the family class if, with respect to a sponsor, the foreign national is
(a) the sponsor’s spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner;
Subsection 4(1) of the regulations, states that, for the purpose of these regulations, no foreign national shall be considered a spouse, a common-law partner or a conjugal partner of a person if the marriage, common-law partnership or conjugal partnership was entered into primarily for the purpose of acquiring any status or privilege under the Act; or is not genuine.
I have concerns that you have not fulfilled the requirement put upon you by subsection 16(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act which states:
16(1) A person who makes an application must answer truthfully all questions put to them for the purpose of the examination and must produce a visa and all relevant evidence and documents that the officer reasonable requires.
Specifically, I have concerns that the birth Certificate Entry No. ***** in the name of Gonja (dob: *******) and the passport issued in the name of Gonja (****, dob: ****) which you have provided in support of your application are fraudulent and improperly obtained. I have concern you have not declared your true identity and that you have a different name and different date of birth. Specifically I have concern your true identity is gaga , dob: (******)
It is noted that you were included as a non-accompanying dependent on your father’s application for permanent residence. I note you did not submit a birth certificate issued at time of birth or your educational documents on the current application. The non-disclosure of your true identity prevents the officer from completing a reliable background check.
Based on the evidence that you provided I am not satisfied that your marriage is genuine and/or that the primary reason for the marriage is other than for the purpose of you gaining admission to Canada. Furthermore, as I have concerns you have not disclosed your true identity it calls into question the legality of your marriage. As a result, for the purpose of the regulations, you may not be considered to be a member of the family class.


Further, I note you did not declare your previous United States visa refusal on your Schedule A.

Please note that if it is found that you have engaged in misrepresentation in submitting your application for a permanent residence in Canada as a member of the Family Class, you may be found to be inadmissible under section 40(1)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. A finding of such inadmissibility would render you inadmissible to Canada for a period of five years according to section 40(2)(a):

40(1) A permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible for misrepresentation

(a) for directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of this Act
40(2) The following provisions govern subsection (1):
(a) the permanent resident or the foreign national continues to be inadmissible for misrepresentation for a period of five years following, in the case of a determination outside Canada, a final determination of inadmissibility under subsection (1) or, in the case of determination in Canada, the date the removal order is enforced.

I would like to provide you with the opportunity to respond to this information. You will have 30 days from the date of this letter to submit additional information in this regard. Please respond using the address at the top of this letter and clearly indicate your file number for all correspondence.

If you do not respond to this request within 30 days, your application will be assessed based on the information currently on file and may result in the refusal of your application.


Please note that submission in person will not be accepted.

Sincerely,


Immigration Officer
Immigration Section
 
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