Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

[canuck_in_uk]

1. We have a daughter born a few months ago in the UK. I have found the application for a citizenship certificate but do I even need to do this or will she just go through on my application as a dependant? I'm sure it will cost more money to get her citizenship but if its not exactly necessary right now I'd rather minimize expenses!

2. In terms of the medical on the application it states you can get it done in advance but I see some people wait...is there any difference as the website indicates it may speed up the process if you submit it with the application?

3. In terms of sending original documents, like passports and birth certificates is it better to get certified copies or do they send passports straight back?

Hi

1. You must apply for her Certificate of Citizenship. As a Canadian, she cannot be included as a dependent in your app. Doing so will result in delays while they sort it out or a returned app.

2. Do the medical in advance. Not doing it can result in delays when CIC has to request that you go do it. Try to do it as close as possible to the date that you send the app.

3. As stated at the top of the country specific checklist, Send originals of the immigration forms (items 1 to 5 below) and police certificates. Send photocopies of all other documents, unless instructed otherwise. Besides the forms and PCCs, DO NOT send originals. Plain photocopies are fine, they don't need to be certified.

 

[brucem]

Hi

1. You must apply for her Certificate of Citizenship. As a Canadian, she cannot be included as a dependent in your app. Doing so will result in delays while they sort it out or a returned app.

2. Do the medical in advance. Not doing it can result in delays when CIC has to request that you go do it. Try to do it as close as possible to the date that you send the app.

3. As stated at the top of the country specific checklist, Send originals of the immigration forms (items 1 to 5 below) and police certificates. Send photocopies of all other documents, unless instructed otherwise. Besides the forms and PCCs, DO NOT send originals. Plain photocopies are fine, they don't need to be certified.

Thank you Canuck very much that is much appreciated, this forum has been fabulous for getting info! One last point I forgot to ask. Do we include our daughters application for citizenship in our application and send it all together or do we have to send hers seperately?

 

[taffy7]

OMG!!!! We have a decision made too!!' OMG I'm in tears. This is the best Easter ever!!

Congratulations Beki567....

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thank you Canuck very much that is much appreciated, this forum has been fabulous for getting info! One last point I forgot to ask. Do we include our daughters application for citizenship in our application and send it all together or do we have to send hers seperately?

Separately, as they are completely different apps that go to different offices. If you are in the UK, you submit the citizenship app to the London office. If you are in Canada, it goes to Sydney, Nova Scotia. According to the processing times, apps submitted inside Canada take about 6 months, while apps outside Canada take 9-10 months.

 

[Becki567]

What a small world. I'm in the UK now and grew up on Vancouver Island, but have family in Sherwood Park Alberta

What a small world indeed!

 

[Becki567]

Congratulations Beki567....

Thank you!! ;D ;D ;D

 

[bmore321]

Thank you!! ;D ;D ;D

Looking at my notes.. where should I focus on. It is pretty confusing.

 

[brucem]

Separately, as they are completely different apps that go to different offices. If you are in the UK, you submit the citizenship app to the London office. If you are in Canada, it goes to Sydney, Nova Scotia. According to the processing times, apps submitted inside Canada take about 6 months, while apps outside Canada take 9-10 months.

Thanks again Canuck that makes sense although I don't think I'm asking the right questions! I suppose what I should have asked is if my application for PR were by some miracle only take 3 months would we be unable to move to Canada if our daughters citizenship application had not been processed or was to take the 10 months thus leading to my visa running out? I'm sure this must be something they deal with all the time I just cant quite get my head round how (if they even do!) coordinate applications? We would be submitting both to the London office.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks again Canuck that makes sense although I don't think I'm asking the right questions! I suppose what I should have asked is if my application for PR were by some miracle only take 3 months would we be unable to move to Canada if our daughters citizenship application had not been processed or was to take the 10 months thus leading to my visa running out? I'm sure this must be something they deal with all the time I just cant quite get my head round how (if they even do!) coordinate applications? We would be submitting both to the London office.

Very little chance that your app will be done in 3 months.

Your daughter can come to Canada anytime on her UK passport without issue. They don't co-ordinate applications; it's up to you.

Your PR app is submitted to Mississauga, not London.

 

[katathfx]

Hi, First time posting and I hope I'm doing this right. I have been looking and reading for a couple months. Very helpful and encouraging, thank you I have a good idea how to proceed, but would appreciate a little feed back. Here it goes, the short version: On-line relationship with British partner since 2009. He has visited me here in Canada 3 time as a Visitor from 2009-2011 totalling 4 1/2 months. I was going through a divorce which finally ended mid 2012 and my Brit partner came to visit Oct/12. We decided to apply in June/13 to extend his Visitor Visa. Received a letter and the application back in Sept/13 because we submitted the wrong fee. The letter simply indicated which fee to pay and resubmit the application, which we did that very same day. Then in Dec/13 we received a letter refusing the application because it was over 90 days and that he should leave immediately. Tossed us for a loop cause we were in the process of applying Inland Family Class - Common Law. But now he is here with his visitor visa expired and the CIC Help Line gave us conflicting advice on whether we should continue with the Inland Application. Our conclusion was that we need to apply Outland, we have the application 95% completed, and will be submitting it May 12th after he is back in the UK. Clear as mud, right?

Do you think that because my partner stayed (over stayed) on an expired visa it will hurt our chances with the applications process? Also, did the overstay affect his chances of re-entering Canada before the application is processed?

If it doesn't affect anything, would we be doing anything terribly wrong if he came back when the Sponsorship was approved and stayed until the Permanent Residency was approved?

I know the entire application will be sent to CPC-M, but on his Generic Application question #4 (Immigration Office requested for processing) Do we put in "London"?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Do you think that because my partner stayed (over stayed) on an expired visa it will hurt our chances with the applications process? Also, did the overstay affect his chances of re-entering Canada before the application is processed?

If it doesn't affect anything, would we be doing anything terribly wrong if he came back when the Sponsorship was approved and stayed until the Permanent Residency was approved?

I know the entire application will be sent to CPC-M, but on his Generic Application question #4 (Immigration Office requested for processing) Do we put in "London"?

Hi

The overstay won't affect his PR application. It is possible that it could hurt his chances of re-entering as a visitor.

There would be nothing wrong with him returning to Canada to wait out the process. As a visa-exempt person with a PR app in process, there is a good chance he will be let in but remember that entry is never guaranteed, especially with a previous overstay on record.

Yes, London will be the processing office.

 

[Becki567]

Looking at my notes.. where should I focus on. It is pretty confusing.

I found this link helpful: http://paktocanada.blogspot.ca/2013/07/how-to-read-gcms-notes.html

 

[dino5541]

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[katathfx]

Hi

The overstay won't affect his PR application. It is possible that it could hurt his chances of re-entering as a visitor.

There would be nothing wrong with him returning to Canada to wait out the process. As a visa-exempt person with a PR app in process, there is a good chance he will be let in but remember that entry is never guaranteed, especially with a previous overstay on record.

Yes, London will be the processing office.

Thank you canuck_in_uk

I have another question regarding the Additional Family Information (IMM5406). Does my partner include me in section-A where it indicated Spouse or Common-Law Partner? Also, am I correct in thinking that only he has to fill this out this form, not me or his parents, brothers and sisters? Just the one form indicating who his family is?

Thanks Again

 

[dino5541]

GCMS question

what does sec 15(1) sec 19(1) as it says in notes that FOSS check nothing adverse found on both applicant and spser and then there are four five line missing ( hidden) and note continues and on the top right corner above stated (sec 15(1) sec 19(1)) are mentioned