nakash said:
Hi Guys,
Any idea on the information below?
- How many days after PPR should I contact my MP? (assuming ND VO)
- Do you write a letter/email or call the MP?
- If email or letter, does anybody have a format/template they can share?
- Should one write a CSE to CHC-ND before contacting their MP?
- What information can an MP provide?
- Why is this process not officially mentioned anywhere on CIC or CHC-ND website?
Hi, Nakash:
- You're free to contact your MP at any time but it would be better to wait until you have reason to be concerned or there's been a delay in your processing. So far that doesn't seem to be the case. Maybe wait until 2-3 months have passed.
- You could call or write or email, but some people have had success by visiting their MP's local office personally (it could help to put a face to the issue so to speak).
- You can always send a CSE to Delhi but they won't respond quickly unless they deem the matter urgent. So your MP *should* be able to get a faster response.
- The MP is authorized to request an update on the status of your file but cannot necessarily obtain specifics unless they dig deeper and can provide a strong rationale for doing so (e.g., they think you're being treated unfairly or there's been a mistake in the processing).
- Don't know why it's not mentioned on Delhi's website. Could be they take it for granted that Cdns know they can apply to their MP for assistance regardless of the issue...
- The fact that you're from a small city shouldn't discourage you. It all depends on how helpful your MP wants to be. If the federal MP isn't willing to take the trouble, try your provincial MPP.
- If there are a lot of immigrants in your city or province, then for sure your MP should have experience with their issues and so on. All you can do is try and see how things turn out.
- Remember you can always request your GCMS notes by yourself so use that option as well.
Hope this helps.