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Marat999

Newbie
May 4, 2016
7
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I wish I could say the same about warsaw. Its almost been 7 months here and still nothing :'(
Congrats to everyone who got ppr though!
 

CanUkrz

Star Member
Dec 11, 2014
54
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-01-2016
AOR Received.
08-03-2016
File Transfer...
08-03-2016
Med's Done....
01-09-2015
Passport Req..
19-05-2016
Marat999 said:
I wish I could say the same about warsaw. Its almost been 7 months here and still nothing :'(
Congrats to everyone who got ppr though!
Be positive! I'm sure your application will be approved soon! Seven months could mean anytime now! Did they ever request additional documents? Have you emailed for a status?
 

Lady_Ashka

Hero Member
Apr 21, 2015
628
13
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-10-2016
AOR Received.
03-11-2016, AOR2 24-11-2016
File Transfer...
15-11-2016
Med's Done....
upfront (03-06-2016)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
16-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
24-03-2017
LANDED..........
11-04-2017
mega_option101 said:
PPR today
Hi! What does the passport req mean?do you need to send your passport to Warsaw?
 

mega_option101

Hero Member
Feb 5, 2016
540
22
Gatineau, Québec, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-02-2016
Nomination.....
CSQ: 22-04-2016
AOR Received.
17-03-2016
File Transfer...
21-03-2016
Med's Done....
14-01-2016
Passport Req..
25-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
01-06-2016
LANDED..........
02-06-2016
Either to Warsaw or Ottawa if you are in Canada
 

Lady_Ashka

Hero Member
Apr 21, 2015
628
13
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-10-2016
AOR Received.
03-11-2016, AOR2 24-11-2016
File Transfer...
15-11-2016
Med's Done....
upfront (03-06-2016)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
16-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
24-03-2017
LANDED..........
11-04-2017
Ok, great - Ottawa is a better option (we live in Canada together). Thanks! (I am way ahead of myself on this, didn't even file the application yet :eek: ) Thanks!
 

Marat999

Newbie
May 4, 2016
7
0
CanUkrz said:
Be positive! I'm sure your application will be approved soon! Seven months could mean anytime now! Did they ever request additional documents? Have you emailed for a status?
They didnt request any additional documents, I sent everything at once.
I did email them from my wifes email, they just said that soon she will receive an invitation for an interview in the Moscow office, hopefully something will happen by June.
 

mega_option101

Hero Member
Feb 5, 2016
540
22
Gatineau, Québec, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-02-2016
Nomination.....
CSQ: 22-04-2016
AOR Received.
17-03-2016
File Transfer...
21-03-2016
Med's Done....
14-01-2016
Passport Req..
25-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
01-06-2016
LANDED..........
02-06-2016
Marat999 said:
They didnt request any additional documents, I sent everything at once.
I did email them from my wifes email, they just said that soon she will receive an invitation for an interview in the Moscow office, hopefully something will happen by June.
That's good news :)
 

PO78

Full Member
Jan 18, 2016
21
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-02-2016
AOR Received.
21-03-2016
File Transfer...
04-04-2016
Med's Done....
04-01-2016
Passport Req..
24-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
30-05-2016
LANDED..........
landing 09-09-2016
mia_79 said:
Hello PO78

So we are in identical situations i see :)
Feb 2016 and you already have a passport request :eek:
I applied at the beginning of November and still waiting..
I omitted my daughter all together from the application process, she has both her PL and CDN passports already as well.
I believe the photo part is only for family members being sponsored. If you and your daughter are both Canadian citizens you don't need to provide any photo's. Only the sponsored spouse.

Cheers and good luck :)
thanks, good luck to you as well!
 

PO78

Full Member
Jan 18, 2016
21
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-02-2016
AOR Received.
21-03-2016
File Transfer...
04-04-2016
Med's Done....
04-01-2016
Passport Req..
24-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
30-05-2016
LANDED..........
landing 09-09-2016
mega_option101 said:
Even though Poland is visa-exempt you received a PPR?
We only have to submit photos and a copy of my wife's passport.
 

PO78

Full Member
Jan 18, 2016
21
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-02-2016
AOR Received.
21-03-2016
File Transfer...
04-04-2016
Med's Done....
04-01-2016
Passport Req..
24-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
30-05-2016
LANDED..........
landing 09-09-2016
Got our visa today :) Thanks to everyone on here for the invaluable help along the way. Now begins the hard part, moving back home after nearly a decade abroad, with a family to boot! :)
 

Lady_Ashka

Hero Member
Apr 21, 2015
628
13
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-10-2016
AOR Received.
03-11-2016, AOR2 24-11-2016
File Transfer...
15-11-2016
Med's Done....
upfront (03-06-2016)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
16-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
24-03-2017
LANDED..........
11-04-2017
yCongrats!!!!! So happy for all you guys! :)

just a quick question: visa-exempt (Poles), after DM do not normally get a passport request, correct? IRCC only asks for a copy of the passport? Also: where in Mississauga did you mail the application to: Station A or Station B? And finally: how did you describe photos - did you write who's in them, when they were taken, etc, on the back of each photo? and do you write in first or third person ("this is me and X" vs "this is X and Y")? And did you send originals or copies of bills, lease agreement, bank statements, etc? does that depend on where you come from (i.e. does IRCC expect originals from some ppl and copies of other ppl?). Thanks :)
 

mega_option101

Hero Member
Feb 5, 2016
540
22
Gatineau, Québec, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-02-2016
Nomination.....
CSQ: 22-04-2016
AOR Received.
17-03-2016
File Transfer...
21-03-2016
Med's Done....
14-01-2016
Passport Req..
25-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
01-06-2016
LANDED..........
02-06-2016
PO78 said:
Got our visa today :) Thanks to everyone on here for the invaluable help along the way. Now begins the hard part, moving back home after nearly a decade abroad, with a family to boot! :)
Congratulations :) that was quick
 

mia_79

Star Member
Apr 5, 2016
84
1
Warsaw - PL / Oshawa - CA
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-11-2015
Doc's Request.
23-02-2016 (missed); request by phone on 21-06-2016
AOR Received.
24-12-2015
File Transfer...
28-01-2016
Med's Done....
Prior to submission
Interview........
21-06-2016
Passport Req..
21-06-2016
VISA ISSUED...
21-06-2016
LANDED..........
Tickets bought for: 12-09-2016
Checked application status yesterday for my wife and saw "Decision Made" :)
I guess it should be a metter of weeks until she gets per PR papers :)
 

mia_79

Star Member
Apr 5, 2016
84
1
Warsaw - PL / Oshawa - CA
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-11-2015
Doc's Request.
23-02-2016 (missed); request by phone on 21-06-2016
AOR Received.
24-12-2015
File Transfer...
28-01-2016
Med's Done....
Prior to submission
Interview........
21-06-2016
Passport Req..
21-06-2016
VISA ISSUED...
21-06-2016
LANDED..........
Tickets bought for: 12-09-2016
Lady_Ashka said:
yCongrats!!!!! So happy for all you guys! :)

just a quick question: visa-exempt (Poles), after DM do not normally get a passport request, correct? IRCC only asks for a copy of the passport? Also: where in Mississauga did you mail the application to: Station A or Station B? And finally: how did you describe photos - did you write who's in them, when they were taken, etc, on the back of each photo? and do you write in first or third person ("this is me and X" vs "this is X and Y")? And did you send originals or copies of bills, lease agreement, bank statements, etc? does that depend on where you come from (i.e. does IRCC expect originals from some ppl and copies of other ppl?). Thanks :)
Hello,

To answer some questions in point form :)

-Not sure about the first point, haven't got a passport request yet, we provided a copy of both our passports in the initial application, given that both my wife and I traveled a few times to Canada, we provided this as additional proof of our relationship. Perhaps someone else can follow up and comment.
-in the guide it's listed as "Sponsorship: (Type of sponsorshipFootnote *),Case Processing Centre ─ Mississauga,P.O. Box 3000, Station A, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 4N6
-we pasted our photo's into a powerpoint presentations. We had a total of 6 presentation for each year we knew one another, total of around 150 pages after print. Our photo's were in chronological order. Each slide grouped a specific event or special day we shared and had a lengthy general description as the title. Under each photo, we listed who was inside, or added additional comments if needed, etc.
-Up to you which person you wish to write in. The photographs are on the side of the sponsored person, so you can say this is me (john) with my wife (anna) for example :)
-We sent printouts of our airline tickets and confirmation if they were digital and the same for reservation at hotels. We didn't provide original bills since it would be too much to translate from Polish to English. I think copies are ok as long as they are in english. I screen shot our bank account to show it was in both of our names. I translated some documents my self and added a statement under each that if official translations are necessary / required, we will be more than happy to offer them. I think it's important to show that you are willing and not hiding anything.
-It all depends on your case i would assume. How long you have been with the person and how much info you're able to provide. The more the better. All depends how long you relationship lasted for.

Hope this helps :)
Cheers
 

Lady_Ashka

Hero Member
Apr 21, 2015
628
13
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-10-2016
AOR Received.
03-11-2016, AOR2 24-11-2016
File Transfer...
15-11-2016
Med's Done....
upfront (03-06-2016)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
16-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
24-03-2017
LANDED..........
11-04-2017
mia_79 said:
Hello,

To answer some questions in point form :)

-Not sure about the first point, haven't got a passport request yet, we provided a copy of both our passports in the initial application, given that both my wife and I traveled a few times to Canada, we provided this as additional proof of our relationship. Perhaps someone else can follow up and comment.
-in the guide it's listed as "Sponsorship: (Type of sponsorshipFootnote *),Case Processing Centre ─ Mississauga,P.O. Box 3000, Station A, Mississauga, Ontario, L5A 4N6
-we pasted our photo's into a powerpoint presentations. We had a total of 6 presentation for each year we knew one another, total of around 150 pages after print. Our photo's were in chronological order. Each slide grouped a specific event or special day we shared and had a lengthy general description as the title. Under each photo, we listed who was inside, or added additional comments if needed, etc.
-Up to you which person you wish to write in. The photographs are on the side of the sponsored person, so you can say this is me (john) with my wife (anna) for example :)
-We sent printouts of our airline tickets and confirmation if they were digital and the same for reservation at hotels. We didn't provide original bills since it would be too much to translate from Polish to English. I think copies are ok as long as they are in english. I screen shot our bank account to show it was in both of our names. I translated some documents my self and added a statement under each that if official translations are necessary / required, we will be more than happy to offer them. I think it's important to show that you are willing and not hiding anything.
-It all depends on your case i would assume. How long you have been with the person and how much info you're able to provide. The more the better. All depends how long you relationship lasted for.

Hope this helps :)
Cheers
Hi there, thanks so much! Ok, so the mailing address for the application is the 'sponsorship' address, station A, yes? As for passport, I will submit copies, and he will as well (he lived in Poland for 2 years and then came to visit me a few times); from what I see from this thread some ppl are not asked to send in their passports, so I am assuming that visa-exempt nationals do not have to. With the evidence - I'd say we have a lot, so hopefully it will be fine, but I was uncertain whether you send, for instance, originals of the tax return or bank statements, or do you make a copy and send them the copy? And finally - tell me please, which documents did you have to get notarized? there is some confusion here, from what i'm seeing, as to what a certified translation and a notarized copy mean - for documents in Polish a certified translation is required, for stuff that is not documents (like receipts and the like,or our conversations if they were in Polish which they were no) could just be my translation with info that I can provide a certified trans if needed; the only notarized document that I thought I need is one of the letters from out friends and family describing our relationship. Is that correct? Thanks :)