quietgiroth

Lol, I hope it doesn't get to that point! I can't stand CSI (although I have watched most of the Holmes on Homes...scared to buy somewhere in Canada now).

I just wish there was an end date, it is the not knowing that gets me....

u952460

does anyone know the process after the passport request? is this when the visa is issued? can this only be issued in london or does the "flag pole" work on this......

el_richo

You'll receive a request (email or post) asking for you to send your passport to London. Once they receive it, they insert the visa and mail it back to you.

Once you have it back, you can flagpole if you're already in Canada by heading to the border.

They then scribble all over your shiny visa and send you your permanent residency card weeks later.

u952460

Thanks El Richo. Do you know what kind of timeframe this involves? If I were in London and went to the embassey, would they issue the visa the same day?

el_richo

No, if you turn up in person it's shown to be 2 weeks. If you post it (from within the UK), it shows to be anywhere between 3-4 weeks in general.

MUA

Hi Guys,

I sponsored my husband from the UK, kids and me are Canadian Citizens. We are currently living in the UK. I'm a bit concerned as I sent my application to CIC as follows:

CIC-Miss 26 June 2010 - application sent
CIC-Miss 29 June 2010 - application recd by CIC

I have since then heard nothing...keep on checking there website every weds under my Receipt number and my surname as I sponsored hubby, but nothing has been updated.

I know it was probably the wrong time to send it as it was Canada Day on 1st July, which was a thursday...so I'm guessing they probably didn't start looking at my app until 5th July!!

Anyone sent there forms at the same time as me and heard from them??

smivers

Assuming there's nothing significant for them to worry about, I'd guess that the letter is on its way to you, and the ecas will be updated early next week to tell you as much.

Andy

smivers

See http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...sp#sponsorship for the current processing times.

Lethe

Anita, it took 5 weeks for us to hear after we sent everything off. Try not to worry too much.

londonottawa

It took us 5 weeks too.

MUA

Thanks guys...must be more patient...mentally I'm already in Canada...

Also I've noticed from other threads that I didn't add our travels..as the form stated additional travel details should be included if your application is going to Paris CIC office, whereas mine (for my hubby) would be forwarded to London office..Can anyone help..if so will CIC-M ask us to forward at a later date..when his application comes to London??

smivers

For the spousal route going to London you don't need to include this. For some other routes/offices you do.

Lethe

I think they probably will ask for it if they want it as your application was sent after the changes. I filled it in when I did mine by accident and sent it anyway. I wouldn't worry too much, they will request it if they want it (I think). You could always email them a general question to find out.

simongrounds

Do you need to send your passport to London if you are already in Canada? I thought they would send me my visa, and then I would need to leave the country and re-enter

Lethe

Yes, as el richo said in his last post you still have to send your passport to London even if you are in Canada, they then attach your visa to your passport and send it back. Only then can you flagpole.