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Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

pinklady

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2011
1,526
45
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-12-2010
Passport Req..
28-02-2011
LANDED..........
09-04-2011
morning said:
Pinklady,

Thank you very much for the helpful information.

That spreadsheet is fantastic!!!!

Do you do all the up-dating? If so will give you my timelines as and when.

Thanks again.

Morning!

Actually one other sneaky question, I initially applied under the FSW class and they wanted everything notarising, but I can't find anywhere to say that I need to do it for this application. Is that correct?
You're welcome!

Yes I do update it myself. Its just nice for others to see exact timelines. I know it was very helpful for me, even though my processing time ended up being the fastest one on there. I just got lucky I guess!

I didnt send anything notarised, except for the marriage certificate. We got extra copies of that when we got married for the application and other stuff like bank accounts and getting a new passport etc.
Everything else was just photocopies. I did colour copies.

Anything else I can help with, let me know! You can PM me aswell if you need to :) Happy to help!
 
Dec 3, 2010
103
2
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-01-2011
AOR Received.
31-01-2011
File Transfer...
09-02-2011
Med's Done....
27-09-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
25-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...
06-06-2011
LANDED..........
17-06-2011
pinklady said:
Yes I do update it myself. Its just nice for others to see exact timelines. I know it was very helpful for me, even though my processing time ended up being the fastest one on there. I just got lucky I guess!
That's karma, right there :D

I didn't send a notarized copy of our marriage certificate. I hope that isn't my hold up.
 

nadzonline

Member
May 17, 2011
14
0
Category........
Visa Office......
london
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24/01/2011
AOR Received.
13/04/2011
File Transfer...
07/04/2011
Med's Done....
15/12/2010
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
03/08/2011
VISA ISSUED...
08/08/2011
LANDED..........
19/08/2011
Hi
Can anyone tell what is the maximum time before they start processing your file in London, mine was received at London on 13th of April but is not in process as of yet.
 
Dec 3, 2010
103
2
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-01-2011
AOR Received.
31-01-2011
File Transfer...
09-02-2011
Med's Done....
27-09-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
25-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...
06-06-2011
LANDED..........
17-06-2011
nazam80 said:
Thanks. so is it possible to transfer your file to other country than canada?

Naz
From http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/E33023.PDF

Interviews
If an interview is necessary, we will contact you with the date, time and place of interview. If you live in the United Kingdom, interviews will take place in London. Outside the UK, officers make periodic trips to conduct interviews to countries for which we are responsible: Ireland and Scandinavia. You may also choose to have your interview in London which generally can be scheduled within two
months’ notice.
If you require an interpreter to assist you in answering questions, it is your responsibility to supply an official certified interpreter. Family members or representatives are not eligible to act as interpreters.

There is a list here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions/london.asp showing countries that London is responsible for: Channel Islands, Denmark, England, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Wales
 

pinklady

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2011
1,526
45
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-12-2010
Passport Req..
28-02-2011
LANDED..........
09-04-2011
IndividualLikeEveryoneEls said:
That's karma, right there :D

I didn't send a notarized copy of our marriage certificate. I hope that isn't my hold up.
Notarized, certified, I dont actually know what it was haha! I just know when we got the certificate we ordered about 5 copies and sent one off to immigration.

I doubt that would be the holdup. If is was, they would ask you for it.

I really hope you hear something soon.
 

shandymoo

Hero Member
Sep 30, 2010
265
2
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-01-2011
AOR Received.
17-02-11
File Transfer...
09-02-2011
Med's Done....
21-12-2010
Passport Req..
20-04-2011
VISA ISSUED...
19-05-2011
LANDED..........
27-05-2011
you ordered 5 copies?! I just ordered one and included a photocopy of it in my application :p
 

hsbalouch

Hero Member
Mar 5, 2010
275
7
124
Toronto
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
We got two original copies of marriage certificate( yeah, both signed separately by us, guardians and witnesses), just to confirm, they dont ask for notarized copies of any document unless translated from a different language, right?
 

nazam80

Hero Member
Dec 28, 2010
410
22
Category........
Visa Office......
Vegreville
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18/08/2011 for PR and Visitor permit extension
Doc's Request.
Police certificate requested on 18th sep 2012 , fingers prints requested on 1st nov 2012
File Transfer...
Filed transferred to local office on 5th sep 2012
Med's Done....
11th August 2011
IndividualLikeEveryoneEls said:
From http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/E33023.PDF

Interviews
If an interview is necessary, we will contact you with the date, time and place of interview. If you live in the United Kingdom, interviews will take place in London. Outside the UK, officers make periodic trips to conduct interviews to countries for which we are responsible: Ireland and Scandinavia. You may also choose to have your interview in London which generally can be scheduled within two
months' notice.
If you require an interpreter to assist you in answering questions, it is your responsibility to supply an official certified interpreter. Family members or representatives are not eligible to act as interpreters.

There is a list here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions/london.asp showing countries that London is responsible for: Channel Islands, Denmark, England, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Norway, Scotland, Sweden, Wales
Ok Thats great. But what happens when you are not in UK and you cant go to one these countries for the interview? Can they transfer your file to your native country?

Naz
 

AKGAZ

Star Member
Feb 3, 2011
67
9
Canada
App. Filed.......
05-07-2024
Pinklady, thanks for doing the spreadsheet. It is really helpful.

To that end, please add mine was "in process" April 5 when they asked me for more info.

Thanks
 

kolafsso

Member
May 18, 2011
13
0
Hi all,

I've been reading this thread for the past 3 days. Thanks to everyone for the great contribution! I'm Icelandic citizen currently residing in London, so we will do outland application.

Me (applicant) and my wife(sponsor) are about start this process. Can someone explain to me how it works, from what I have gathered is it goes like this:

1. She applies for sponsor approval.
- If she gets approved they will send the application to High Commissioner in London.
2. High Commissioner in London receives applications.
2.1 notifies me and asks for my application.
2.2 sends me Medical Report-Section A (Is that how I get section A ? I have been searching on their website for information on how to get it without any success. The DMP secretary said I couldn't book the medical until I had received it.. very confused).
3. I send my applications in along with (Criminal records check, passport photocopies, photos, medical reports)

Is that a fair description of the steps to get the application in? Or do we (applicant and sponsor) send everything in at the same time?


Thanks a lot!
kolafsso
 

pinklady

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2011
1,526
45
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-12-2010
Passport Req..
28-02-2011
LANDED..........
09-04-2011
shandymoo said:
you ordered 5 copies?! I just ordered one and included a photocopy of it in my application :p
Better to be safe than sorry! :)
 

pinklady

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2011
1,526
45
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-12-2010
Passport Req..
28-02-2011
LANDED..........
09-04-2011
Kolafsso...

Almost right...
First of all, when you print off all the application form, for sponsorship and the PR application, there will also be a form which you take to the medical. The medical has to be at a certain doctors, you can find a list of suitable places. Do the medical before sending in the application. The doctor will give you a form after the medical which you will include.
Make sure you get all police clearances etc, every document together before filing. Then, you will send all the paperwork, yours and your wifes altogether to CPC Mississuaga.
They will assess your wife as a sponsor, then forward all the paperwork to CHC London.
You will be able to log into ecas and see when they received your application and when they are processing it etc. But the next only time you hear from London will be either to request more documents from you, or to ask for your passport... which means you have bee successful.

If you have any more questions, ask away! :)
 

kolafsso

Member
May 18, 2011
13
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Thanks pinklady for quick reply.

My issue is that when I call to make an appointment for medical, the receptionist keeps telling me I need to receive the Section A part from the High Commissioner in London before I can do anything... Its all just a bit confusing. ???

Is the receptionist wrong then?

cheers
 

pinklady

Champion Member
Jan 13, 2011
1,526
45
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-12-2010
Passport Req..
28-02-2011
LANDED..........
09-04-2011
Yep, she's wrong. Have you printed all the forms?
The form you take to the medical is Part 3: Region specific, appendix C.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3901e.pdf

The DMP will sign and give you copy 2 of the medical report section A.
 

CattAdams

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Mar 23, 2011
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Dover, England - Coquitlam, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-02-2011
AOR Received.
09-01-2011 (ecas)
File Transfer...
04-03-2011
Med's Done....
19-01-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
18-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...
05-06-2011
LANDED..........
14-07-2011 (Count down on)
I got the email today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D

PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D

So relieved and happy now I know what the decision is!! Only 2 days after the ecas update!! :)

Will be heading to London next Thursday to hand it in and all that fun stuff!!

YAY!!!!!!!! My husband is SO happy!! :D