Canada immigration time from Pakistan

Pakistanis has a lot of concern about canadian immigration time from Pakistan. Normally, for the applicants who applied before 27 Feb 2008, their immigration cases are finalizing in 45 to 60 months. The applicants who applied under the new criteria of immigration with the specific skills in one of the 38 required occupations, their immigration case processing time lies between 12 to 22 months.
But after the visit of Canadian immigration minister to Pakistan, Canada recognized this long waiting time for Pakistanis and decided to reduce the long immigration time. In January 2009, Canadian Visa office in Pakistan issued letters to all future immigrants who applied before febuary 2008. The letter was issued for the consent of applicants whether they are still willing to immigrate or not. This procedure removed the backlog of Canadian Immigration applicants from CHC Islamabad.
From 01 April 2010, all files of Canadian Immigration Applicants from CHC Islamabad has been transferred to CHC London in order to expedite the immigration process and time.

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191 comments:

  1. what about the canada immigration case approved from pakistan

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  2. Can anybody tell me canada immigration from pakistan requirement?

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  3. for full details,
    go on to pakistan.gc.ca

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  4. I applied in June 2006 and I received the above mentioned letter seeking interest for immigration back in April 2009. It has been mentioned in the above post that by issuing the letters in January 2009, the backlog has been removed. Could anyone be kind enough to explain this, since as of today CHC Islamabad is processing cases of 2004.

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  5. My name is faisal and I applied for canadian immigration from London 28th of October 2005.Than after that transfered my case in 2009 in pakistan.My application status showing it processing from February 2009.So will it take 3 years again or what is this and I received another File number.Kindly guide me how long will it take.

    Thanks and Regards
    Faisal Abbas

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  6. my friend applied in 2003 in islamabad.he left pakistan in april 2010.whole process completed in 84 months

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  7. 2004 cases are under process. But the time of processing for old cases is increasing. Please consider us and give us priority. Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.........

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  8. any good news from 2005 and 2006 applicants from pakistan?

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  9. I have applied in september 2004 and still waiting for any result.

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  10. I appied on 16-7-2006 and sti waiting for interview do anybody te me what is the expected time period for my appication from Isamabad

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  11. I have applied in Jan 2005 and still case in not in active processing. On my several emails for checking the status atlast got to know that all cases has been transferred to London.

    QUOTE:

    As of April 1, 2010, applications for permanent residence under the Economic categories for citizens or residents of Pakistan will be processed by our office in London, UK. The economic categories are comprised of Federal skilled Workers, Federal Investors, Self-Employed, Entrepreneurs, Provincial Nominees and Quebec-selected Permanent Workers and Business People. Although Islamabad will continue processing a few applications that are close to completion, the majority are being transferred to London. The file transfer of existing permanent residence applications under the Economic categories is currently underway.

    We, the Islamabad Office, are not updating your file or adding any information to your file in response to your email.

    However, the information below may be useful to you:

    If you have received instructions from our office in Islamabad to submit documents, please submit the documents to our mission in Islamabad as instructed.

    If you have received instructions from CIO Sydney to submit your application package, please submit these documents to our mission in London. If you have already submitted your application package to Islamabad, then Islamabad will automatically forward this on to London.

    If you are enquiring if your application has been transferred and will be processed in London, please be advised that the London Office will contact you when they are in a position to begin processing your application. We regret that neither our office nor London office is able to provide status updates at this time. You may wish to resend your enquiry after November 2010 to the London Office.

    At this point, it is too early to tell what the new processing times will be for these cases in London.

    We thank you for your patience during this transition period and for keeping your correspondence to a minimum.

    Web site: www.unitedkingdom.gc.ca
    UNQUOTE

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  12. I applied for federal skilled worker class in April 2009; I have been asked for document submittal twice and I have complied each time. So far there is no further communication.
    As to my knowledeg, from various sources, the time frame is around TWO (2) years for cases filed after feburary 2008.

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  13. Can someone please help me with my plight? I am starting up with the application to apply to Canada under Federal Skilled Worker Class but am confused. I work for a MNC FMCG Company in Karachi (+7 yrs of experience)as a Marketing Manager (19 yrs of education)but not sure to show my profession as 1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management or 0611 Sales, Marketing and Advertising Managers? The latter does not exist in the list of 29 eligible occupations but 1122 does. Appreciate your help.
    Thanks

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  14. I had applied in July 2007. Please can anyone inform me which year processing is going on presently? Or how much time it takes for 2007 applicants from Pakistan.

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  15. your document requirement turn might come in mid 2011

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  16. Can anyone tell me, how do we pay Canadian immigration fee in Pakistan? If it is through Bank draft then whom is it payable to?
    Secondly from whom should I get my educational degrees attested and do I need to send original degrees to Canadian visa office in London from Pakistan?

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  17. You can get demand draft from Dollar East after pay Canadian Dollar 500 equal in Pakistani rupees. Your educational degree will attested from only from your institute / university. Your university attest the copy of your degree and seal that with university stamp. Please let me know if you any any further information.

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  18. my family applied for the immigration in nov 2004, we haven't goten any kind of reply or any response. We have sent them several e-mails, no reply or anything, can anyone plz tell me do we have any chance of the immigration coming through???

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  19. Dont send them emails but wait for a response from their side. Your turn will come in mid 2011

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  20. my father applied for immigration under skilled worker category in 2005 and got updated in 2009.
    plz tell when will the medical will come

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  21. your medicals might come in the first quarter of 2011

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  22. Please tell me following regarding immigration application in Pakistan:
    1. Do we need to submit original educational degrees or photocopies?
    If original then in how much time are they returned?
    2. Do we need Police character certificate from all cities where we have lived after age 18?
    3. Do we need to submit application to Visa office Islamabad?
    4. From where can I get the bank draft made in Karachi and what are the charges for making the draft?

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  23. Can anyone tell me Immigrant Investor fee in Canada or Pakistan? how long get Canada passport?

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  24. My processing for permanent residence under skilled worker class started on 3rd november 2004, now on 30th june 2010 my file has been moved to London Office. wat does it mean, and can i expect some decission about my immigration in near future?

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  25. yrs you can expect your medical requestd in near future

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  26. Please tell me following regarding immigration application in Pakistan:
    1. Do we need to submit original educational degrees or photocopies?
    If original then in how much time are they returned?
    2. Do we need Police character certificate from all cities where we have lived after age 18?
    3. Do we need to submit application to Visa office Islamabad or London?

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  27. Sirmud i have applied for canada in 2007 jan can any one tell me when i will go to canada.

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  28. Dear Anonymous,
    In which visa category you are going to submit ur application

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  29. Dear Comrade
    I am going to apply in skilled worker catogary

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  30. I applied in July,2007 as FSW. Anyone has any idea how long it takes for processing.

    Regards,

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  31. I applied in July, 2007 how long it takes to process?

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  32. I submitted my skilled worker case in February 2005 and the case has been moved to London. When can I get any response? Thanks

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  33. I applied in February 2005 to Canada as skilled worker. When my case will be final.

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  34. i applied in april 2009 as skilled worker., sent my documents in mid august 2009, i know people who submitted in june 2009 got their call , any hope for july and then august 2009 finally? desperate

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  35. Dear,
    Things are taking place in cic due to multiple streams of old and new applicants thats why you arte facing delay. This delay is temporary

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  36. Do we have to attach original Birth Certificates and Passports of self and family with the application for Skilled worker Category or photocopies ??

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  37. At which address do we have to mail the Skilled Worker's category application from Pakistan?

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  38. Mail your application and your fee to the Centralized Intake Office for Federal Skilled Worker Applications in Sydney, Nova Scotia (Canada).

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  39. Dear Comerade
    By mistake thee days ago I have send by courier my application (Federal Skilled Worker) to Canadian High Commission (Visa Office immigration Section)London.
    Please tell me if they would route my application to the correct address or return it (if return then when) or will my application go un-noticed and thus would be lost ??

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  40. How much time canada visit visa process takes in pakistan

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  41. you should contact chc for this matter

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  42. visit visa process might take 1-2 months, please refer ti chc islamabad at
    pakistan.gc.ca

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  43. Hi there,
    Can someone please let me know what time frame I will be looking to complete the immigration process if I applied today (from Pakistan) under FSW category as Accountant?
    Thanks in advance

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  44. It will take almost 6 months to 1 year

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  45. hello.. I wish to Apply for Canadian Immigration in July 2011 after i get my graduation degree under the Federal Skilled Worker program. I have experience of about a year and will be on the job when i apply. How long would it take to process? And would it be quicker if I apply under Provincial Nomination? Thanks.

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  46. Plus i qualify in Professional occupations in business services to management in advertising and Sales for retail marketing. How much time will it take?

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  47. I have submitted my application in January 2006 and received a file number in Feb 2006. Now there is a change in my application status that it is moved to London off on 29 Sep 2010. When likely my case will be processed. Because i want to then want to apply for Australian Immigration.

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  48. my father applied for immigration under skilled worker category in jan 2005 but sill by now he didn't get any response please tell me how much more time is required?????

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  49. Hi Comrade I have applied in FSW category from islamabad in April 2007, I can see the status of my file number in process on there website can you please tell me when will my file be opened and then how much time it will further take

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  50. @apr 2007 applicant,
    Is your file transfered to CHC london or not?

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  51. yes my file has been transfered to London, I sent them an email in June that they replied after a month with some general info and said that its difficult for them to inform me about the status but if I dont hear any thing from them till october then I can send my query again.
    Thanks

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  52. try not to communicate except emergency

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  53. ok I will take care about that but do you have any idea when will my file(submitted in april 2007) be opened for processing and how much time its gona take.

    Best Regards

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  54. my brother has applied for my parents immigration, now they have been told to submitt documents to canadian embassy in pakistan, how much time will it take from now till they get their immigration

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  55. my medical done in feb 23, 2010, and was sent from pakistan on march 01, 2010, still waiting for passport request. i need a relax time to plan, resign from existing job, we have 3 months notice period in the company. wheni could get final approval??

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  56. I have applied in November 2009, and got initial approval from them in Feb 2010 to submit documents which I have submitted and later they gave me new file number from there UK office and ack. that they have recieved documents there in August 2010. How much more time it will take for the final decision to come?

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  57. hello.. I wish to Apply for Canadian Immigration in July 2011 after i get my graduation degree under the Federal Skilled Worker program. I have experience of about a year and will be on the job when i apply. How long would it take to process? And would it be quicker if I apply under Provincial Nomination? I qualify in Professional occupations in business services to management in advertising and Sales for retail marketing. How much time will it take? Also if I get married during the process, and inform the CIC of my spouse and add her in my application, how much time will the process get delayed for? I'm desperate Comrade. Thanks.

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  58. Assalam alaikaam,
    Initial application from Pakistan: August 2009,
    Intial response from CIC : October 2009,
    Original Documents submitted: January 2010
    File moved to London notification: 30 June 2010.
    Any idea how long will it take from now?
    thnx in advance

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  59. Hi i am faisal
    I have applied on september 2005 in skilled worker frm islamabad ... and still waiting for response. How can i check that my file has been transfered to UK ? can i contact at this stage or wait further..... thanks

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  60. Dear faisal,
    Track your case on the official website of Canadian Immigration
    Check on the following link
    https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/?app=ecas&lang=en

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  61. Dear Madeeha Khan,
    Your case might be finalized within this year

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  62. Thanks for the information. I hv checked the tracking side. It shows that my files has been transferred to UK on 28th Sep,2010 and the UK office will contact me when processing start. Can you tell me the expected time when will be the UK office contact me ? thanks for your guidence.

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  63. hello.. I wish to Apply for Canadian Immigration in July 2011 after i get my graduation degree under the Federal Skilled Worker program. I have experience of about a year and will be on the job when i apply. How long would it take to process? And would it be quicker if I apply under Provincial Nomination? I qualify in Professional occupations in business services to management in advertising and Sales for retail marketing. How much time will it take? Also if I get married during the process, and inform the CIC of my spouse and add her in my application, how much time will the process get delayed for? I'm desperate Comrade. Thanks.

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  64. I have applied in November 2009, and got initial approval from them in Feb 2010 to submit documents which I have submitted and later they gave me new file number from there UK office and ack. that they have recieved documents there in August 2010. How much more time it will take for the final decision to come?

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  65. What is the current canadian immigration processing time for pakistanis?

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  66. Dear Saba,
    It is at least 6 months to more than 1 year

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  67. Dear Zee10,
    Some months are remaining

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  68. My FSW application processing started on January 14, 2008 as seen on services3 link. However, I have submitted my application on Nov 2007. I dont see my application transferred to UK anyhere on the services3 link. When should I expect to see update on my application?

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  69. wait some days. It will be visible after some days

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  70. i applied for Canadian immigration from Pakistan in march 2010 and submitted the required documents to London visa office in september 2010.now i am moving to uk for a year. i wana know if visa office call me for medical exams do i need to come back to pakistan or i can inform the office about my new address in uk and appear for medical in uk

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  71. Hi, I have applied for Canadian Immigration in January 2006 and received a file number in Febuary 2006 as a skilled worker. Now in December 2010 I am visiting London under Global School Partnership Programme. I want to ask that when did I receive my call as i have receive a message that my case has been transfered to London in October2010. Should I intimate about my offical visit to London or it could help me for my case as well. Kindly do let me know as me and family waiting anxiosly for our call. Please reply.

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  72. You dont need to intimate at this time. But you may mention in document update request

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  73. Hi, Thanx for your reply as i have sent you yesterday about the latest development of my case as I am visiting England as Link Coordinator for GSP programme. You intimated that I amy mention the about my visit in documents uptadate request. Kindly inform me when did I may receive some progress on my case as skilled worker as I have applied in Janaury 2006 and my case is now forwarded to London office. When likly my case will be processed. Please reply for this as you always reply positively.

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  74. Dear Comrade,

    Please let me know in which catagory or Policy chc London working FSW program like priority wise, Year wise or first come first serve basis.
    Regards,

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  75. i hv applied in may 2008 under investor category but still havent received any information since then apart from receiving the AOR.can any one advise me on this?

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  76. Applied under FSW in Jan 2006, got file no on Feb 2006, file transferred to London 26th Sep 2010. How long will the process will take?
    Ali

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  77. You might receive update in the first quarter of 2011

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  78. Dear Ali,
    Almost 1 year remaining

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  79. I am june 2005 applicant of skilled worker catigary , from islamabad ,how long we have to wait

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  80. our medicals were done on feb-10. No response from CHC Islamabad as yet. Case is still in Isb. Is there anyone who can help us for getting passport request before expiry of medicals.

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  81. Hi everyone,

    I applied under federal skilled worker category in September 2003. I went for medical in January 2010 and yet I have to hear back from CHC Islamabad. I emailed CHC Islamabad regarding the status of my application but no response. Any suggestions.

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  82. I had applied in January 2005 on FSW , my case has transfered to London office in October 2010,Now I have new born baby How can I inform them should send them all particulars to London office or Islamabad office. How long will it take to finalize the case. Is it positive sign to transfer the case in London or it is just excuse to deny the case. What are chances of interview. It is hard to get even UK visa to go for interview. Please any one can help me and give authentic information.

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  83. Check the status of your file online and contact the respective CHC

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  84. It is positive sign for CHC islamabad applicants that there case has been transferred to CHC london

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  85. HI,Comrade,i am a 2005 applicant june under skilled worker catigary, letter from chc ISL in 2009, whether we r interested r not ,after that no response from chc ,ask for caips in 2010 march in which age number were locked ,otherwise no points were given ,it was written f6&f8 done RKA paper file sent to pa on 3.2.2010 , any idea how long we hav to wait

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  86. As SWC, I submitted my application on July 2010 and CIC london confirm the receipt of the documents on 27th July, 2010. Is there anyone know, how long further time they gonna take to respond or anyone received any reply within this period of time. One more thing my uncle is landed toronto a week back so that can i submit his documents to CIC London office to secure 5 more points as relative.
    thank you.

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  87. I got my medical examination done in December 2010 on Spousal category case applied earlier by my wife from Canada.

    How long does it take now days to get interview call?

    Sunny :)

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  88. Hi,
    I want to ask why it is very clear from CIC that when will be our case will be final. It is strange as I they have to follow the instructions written on the letter which we received first time.
    I have applied in Jan 2006 almost and almost after 5 year only one respond that my cases is forwarded to London office. We have paid and ready to utilize our talent as well.
    Now my age is 44 as compare to when I applied in 2006(39) my present age will affect my case or not.

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  89. Dear Comrade,
    I am applicate of April, 2007. Is there any to know which year processing is going on.

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  90. As per my observation, 2004 applicants are finalizing

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  91. A facebook group has been created "Protest against Canadian High Commission in Islamabad"...
    I would encourage everyone to join this group and discuss all your matters there, and then we should make a plan to approach top Government officials and news channels and start complaining about the stupid system...

    Let your voice be heard...

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  92. I am impressed to see that protest compaign as it is too long and hectic to wait for the destination for which no one even those people who are finalizing the cases are not shour. Why they are not saying no to the people who are waiting since last 5 or 6 years, it is very strange. I hope and request we all have to join the forum of request or protest.

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  93. Hi,
    I applied under fsw from CHC London in sept 2005. My case transfer to CHC Islamabad in July 2009. So far no update, when should I expect from CHC Islamabad?

    Best Regards,

    TSK

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  94. Any applicant of FSD, whose file was transfered from Islamabad to London in Sep 2010, got update request or is there any further progress in their case?

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  95. hi comrade! i have applied for skilled worker immigration visa for Canada .My file was sent to London in june 2010 ,my original documents returned in november.How LONG WILL THE FURTHER PROCESSING TAKE PLACE?

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  96. i am applicant of august 2010.My husband is a citizen of Canada.Will u please tell me how much time is remaining to finalize my immigration application?

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  97. I am applicant of February 2008 backlog catagory and my application of FSW 4 Alberta transfered to CHC London on 27th January 2011 fm CHC Islamabad.Any idea how long it will further take to finalize this matter please

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  98. I applied for FSW as Legal Secretary in March, 2006 whereas now my case has been transferred from CHC Islamabad to London on 29th September, 2010. How much time London Office needed to finalize my case? Is there any body who could tell what is the next move by the CHC London Office?

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  99. I applied for Canadian Immigration under Skilled Worker Program in October 2008, and received file no just after two weeks. Can anyone give me idea as to how long will it take to finalize my case.

    Thanks

    Samiuddin

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  100. hi.i have applied as fsw in nov2009 to cio,nova scotia.in.canada..and get approvel in jan 2010.and then i submit all documents to london visa office in march 2010.and untill now they never contact me?can u plz tell me to how much time to complete it.someone here as same situation like me??thax

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  101. hi.i have applied as fsw in nov2009 to cio,nova scotia.in.canada..and get approvel in jan 2010.and then i sumit all documents to london visa office in march 2010.and untill now they neer contact me?can u plz tell me to how much time to complete it.someone here as same situation like me??thax

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  102. Sir, i've applied before 27-2-08 can you tell me what is your next step for now, they've asked me about Alberta Kit i even replied them but no response uptil now, do you have any idea, what is there next step?

    Regards,
    Ahmed

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  103. I applied for Canadian Immigration under Skilled Worker Program in October 2006, and received file no just after two weeks. Can anyone give me idea as to how long will it take to finalize my case.

    Thanks

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  104. Dear Comrade,
    I applied for Canada Immigration under Skilled Worker Program in August 2006, and they received on 28th August 2006. Then I saw my online status confirming that my file is shifted to London. Please give me idea that how long will it take to finalize my case.
    Thank you,
    Nawaid Alvi.

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  105. Sir, i've applied before 27-2-08, they've asked me about Alberta Kit and i replied them but no response uptil now, do you have any idea, what's there next step?

    Regards,
    Sonu

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  106. I sent my original documents in January 2010 my file moved to UK on 30 June 2010. Please tell how much i should wait with patient for my medical. Plz tell thanx

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  107. hi i have apply may-2007 and i recived confirmation on 28 now i see they move my file from pakistan to UK and now i am in USA for study what you think can i change my address or wait for the case what you think please reply me.
    Ali

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  108. Hi i got my FSW file # in nov 2007, with file sent to london on 20 jan 2011.. approx. how long should it take now before they ask me for documents? And another question, I am planning to get married this year too, can my spouse be added to my case and will processing time be any different for them? Would appreciate any feedback! Thanks!

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  109. i applied in march 2005 my case is transfered to london in oct 2010 when will my immigration come

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  110. i applied in march 2005 and my case shifted to london in oct 2010 when will my immigration come

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  111. Dear Comrade,
    I am applicate of Jan, 2007. Is there any to know which year processing is going on.but no response uptil now, do you have any idea, what's there next step? i have only application submit and no bady asking about documents.Please advice?

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  112. dear combrade
    my file came in 2005 march no updates wat shud i do

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  113. is anybody receive medical request after may 2010.

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  114. I was applied in may 2008 in skill class and as per web process started in june 2008, i recived 3 letters for additional info. which i provided but from last one year nothing recived, yestarday i saw CIC web and found that my case transfer to london in apr. 2011 ..can u tell me what is the next step? and how much time it takes.. MK

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  115. sir...plz reply at ur earlies. I have send by fedex my application (Federal Skilled Worker) to Canadian High Commission (Visa Office immigration Section)London.received by them on 26th april 2011.
    Please tell me if they would route my application to the correct address or return it (if return then when) or will my application go un-noticed? from zeenat imran

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  116. I applied in June 2005 and now in Fetb-2011 I have send the update of my new born son to Visa office Islamabad but in March-2011 I have received my updated document back with following comments

    “Green deposit slip will not be accepted by Visa Office in London. We have initiated the refund of your green deposit and you will receive it in the mail within next 60 days”


    You are requested to please confirm me the following points.

    1) May I prepare an Canadian $150 demand draft in favor of “Canadian High Commission” if yes then which bank provide this facility in Karachi Pakistan.

    2) May I send the update of my case in London on following address?
    Canadian High Commission
    Immigration Section
    38 Grosvenor Street
    London
    W1K 4AA, United Kingdom

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  117. Can anyone tell me,

    1) how do I pay Canadian immigration fee in Landon form Pakistan?

    2) If it is through Bank draft then whom is it payable to?

    3) Which bank provide this service in Karachi?

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  118. Hi
    I have applied in December 2009, and got initial approval from them in Feb 2010 to submit documents which I have submitted and later they gave me new file number from there UK office. They have recieved documents there in June 2010. How much more time it will take for the final decision to come?
    Please Explane.

    Best Regard

    Tahir
    e.mail ID = moon11216@yahoo.com

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  119. Hi,
    I must say your blog is very informative and helpful.
    I am working in Saudi Arabia and I have checked through several immigration consultants my eligebility to apply for Canada, every one said I am eligible to apply.
    I want to apply indipendently and not through any consultant, what should be the first step to start with?
    Regards

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  120. I was applied in July-2005 from Pakistan, and timely checking my application status online but application is still in UK Canadian Office since September-2010 and mentioned text under-proces. can anyone guide me where I stand and when completion will done????

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  121. any news of march 2005 applicants

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  122. what about those who'll be applying 2011 will they have the same processing time of about 6 to 7 years?????....

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  123. I have applied for Canadian Immigration under the Federal Skilled Worker Class:

    Date Applied : November 2007
    File Queued : January 2008
    File Moved to London office : January 2011

    Its been 43 months since my application got queued. Any idea how much more time it would probably take ?

    Talha

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  124. guyz if u get through with ur immigration, do come back here and let us know!!!

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  125. can i apply for a visit visa to canda ? while being in permenant residence process

    reply ASAP plz

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  126. i know this is the immigration blog, but i want to ask about the work visa processing time. i have applied for work visa with all required docs in march 2011 in Canadian high commission in ISB. i am still waiting for reply for 5 months now. can any body tell me how long it takes them to process work visa applications ??

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  127. I did apply under skilled worker category in 2006, since then i have multiple worked experience mean worked on different positions but all the work have NOC ,is this affect my application, secondly in starting I can saw my case updates on tracking website but know I cant see any updates or login to cic website.. any clues??

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  128. Hi I have applied in june 2004
    and now in 2011 I got a mail and letter that
    Are you still interested? If yes send your updated documents.
    So I have send my documents.
    Can anyone tell how much time it will take.
    Thanks

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  129. hi..my case has been shifted to London and i got my medical examination as well but i am confused that how could my passports be sent for visa?waiting for ur reply......thanks

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  130. Hi
    I have applied in April,2006 as skilled worker,
    And i was requested to submit IMM008,IMM5406 generic forms and some other documents a year before.Later on my case has been trnsfered to london office on 29th september,2010. And now every thing has stoped. When should i expect the humble reply from london office?

    Regards
    Abubaker

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  131. Salam All, I am in USA and trying to apply for Canada Immigration. Can anyone tell me the processing time. I am a student here

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  132. hi, my husband has applied for permanent resident card it has come to islamabad how long it will take they have started processing from 23rd august 2011 how long it will take..

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  133. hi,my name is adeel ajaz i applied in june2005 undar skill worker class immigration still i am waiting for medical or finalizeing my case if u could tell me when i can expect that i will thank full to you.

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  134. Can I apply for the study on IELTS Genral

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  135. i applied in sept 2004, and asked for original documents from london office in dec. 2010 since then no reply from london office but my online status shows DECISION HAS BEEN MADE from last 4 months still no response from london office. Anyone having similar experience pls update me how long they will take to answer my case???

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  136. No, IELTS Genereal is not Valid for studies in Canada.

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  137. Salam Guyz ,
    I applied for the immigration in october 2004 and in november 2010 they asked me if em still interested and to submit the IMM008 and other forms and required documents .
    There hasn't been the slightest change in my Status at the official cic.gc.ca and I haven't received any mail or call from London (Where my case is currently being Processed).They say that the application processing time is about 7 years +- 2 months and for me the times gonna end in January ...
    What I am seriosly afraid of is any one been updated >?

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  138. hi,my name is adeel ajaz from pakistan i applied in june 2005 undar skill worker immigration now is end of 2011 still i am waiting for my medical or finelizeing its almost 7 years being prossing my case in london from 2010 pls can u tell me how long it will take to finelize thank u.

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  139. I applied in January 2010 under FSW and got reply to submit my documents in London visa office which I did in July 2010 and since then waiting for further response from visa office can any one tell how much more time it will take to finalize my case.
    Javeed Mallah

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  140. I applied in Aug, 2007. My application then shifted to London in Jan, 2011.
    Its 5th year has started.
    Whenmy turn will come.

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  141. Dear Fahim,
    Your wait might end in the end of 2011

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  142. comrade.
    It is Already end of 2011, As you know. And no reply yet.
    I think you was pointing about the end of 2012.

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  143. dear comrade

    i applied under fsw in Aug 2009. my app was shifted to uk in july 2010. i am a doctor by profession. how long do u think it will take for any response on my application ??

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  144. 2012 will bring approval or withdrawal of all backlog applications. because canada entered 280000 immigrants in 2010. So it is likely to come in 2010

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  145. how many days required for canadian student visa from pakistan

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  146. Now a days CHC Islamabad is taking 3 to 4 months in finalizing student visa of Canada

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  147. Dear Comrade,
    I applied for Canada Immigration under Skilled Worker Program in August 2006, and they received on 28th August 2006. Then I saw my online status confirming that my file is shifted to London. Please give me idea that how long will it take to finalize my case.
    Thank you,
    Nawaid Alvi

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  148. Dear Nawaid,
    As per canada immigration plan of 2012, approx 47000 backlogh applicants will be cleared in 2012. So it is most likely that you will get your immigration this year

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  149. i applied as FSW in april 2010, now we r waitig fpr medicals, the london office sent us a letter that we would hear from them after 8 months and incase we do not recieve any letter we should contact them, we have contacted them after the colapse of 8 months, my question is how much more time will it take to process our application.

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  150. dear comrade please tel how long dose it take spouse immigration process to Canada to complete?

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  151. dear commrade,
    applied for skilled workers class in jan, 2007
    file tranferred to london.waiting for there response as applied against simplified process, still all documents to submit.
    1. should i do IELETS now
    2 what is expected time for there response

    Thanks, Hassan

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  152. hi,my name is adeel ajaz i applied under skilled workers class in july2005 my file transferd to uk in 2010 now is 2012 please comrade tel me when will my case finelize its aimost 7 years being prossing from pakistan.thank u

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  153. dear commrade i am applicant of 2004 november last year updated my documents my file has been shifted to london i am waiting for medical .do you know when i am going to ask for medical . please tell me i will wait for your response,

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  154. i am applicant of 2008 December last year, medical done in june 2011 but no response still yet???? plz rep (03212760937)Ali

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  155. i applied under fast track program in december 2009 now i get the letter from uk to send all my original degrees and transcripts and told me he is going to finalize with 60 days

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  156. 47000 application going to finalize in 2012 so dont be panic the people who applied in 2009 will get medical in jan 2012 to june 2012

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  157. Dear Comrade sir I m a doctor(one of the short listed occupation) and i applied in sep 2006 from Pakistan through immigration consultant.It is more than 5 years ago that we cant hear any news or updates.plz comrade tell me that which year of applicants being processed in these days and how much time is expected to hear a good news.thanx
    Dr Yousuf

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  158. Dear Dr. Yousaf,
    You can also apply in the fast track immigration [program simultaneously. There are chances of good news in last decade of 2012

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  159. Dear Comrade

    I along with my wife and daughter applied for immigration in 2009 feb under skilled worker category.
    I have recieved my letter of sending my passports and pictures to the canadian high comission islamabad by feb 22 of 2012. My medical expires on the 26th of march. Is it possible that i can go there alone before 26th march and my rest of the members join in later.

    is it compulsory for them to come along and spend 1000 days our of 4 years or is it compulsory only for the principal applicant to spent 1000 days.

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  160. Dear Comrade
    I have applied for FSWP Canadian Immigration on January 10, 2012 when should I expect to receive my first response from CIO. I am worried because my category cap closed on January 15,2012.

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  161. Dear Comrade
    I have applied under FSW immigration class in june 2005 now is 2012 its almost 7year being prossing please can u tell me when i get my immigration i will very thankfull to you.

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  162. Comrade plz tell
    I have applied in june 2004
    and now in 2011 I got a mail and letter that
    Are you still interested? If yes send your updated documents.
    So I have send my documents.
    Can anyone tell how much time it will take.
    Thanks

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  163. i have applied as federal skilled worker in sep, 2009 from Pakistan ,in june,30 2010.my application was transferred to London office ,since last 6 month my application status shows in-process can i ask how long i have to wait more .faheem

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  164. how long will it take after the interview at CHC islamabad to get the medical ??? plzzzzz brother let me guide

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  165. dear comrade! this is aliza from pakistan,my family applied for PR in september 2005 inside canada,actually my father''s uncle applied for us in canada... how long it will take?? already 6 years are passed...

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  166. i want to apply canada immigration please tell me whats the requirement

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  167. Learn lesson from us, after 7 years CIC is returning our application reasoning backlog, what a justification and plannin of developed country!

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  168. dear comrade !this is lezay... where r u?????????? we applied for PR in 2005 september,my uncle applied for us in canada mean our application is filed in canada not in pakistan, 78 months are passed, medical is not called even yet... when will we go??? how long it will take more??/??/ waiting for ur replyyyy

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  169. which year cases are under process right nowwww????

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  170. Sir, I applied for the Canadian immigration in March 2007,Can you please tell me how much time is left for our immigration.
    Thanks,
    hoping for reply..

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  171. canadians are going to bluff us.

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  172. sir! i checked my application status on cic website... its been 79 months of our family class application .. but cic is not showing the application stautus... i wrote everything right.. nw what u suggest.. why thy r not showng....

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  173. Dear All, we are flushed out as Government of Canada announced of eliminating backlog applications. Applicants who applied before 27 Feb 2008 will receive their full payment along with application. Canada wasted our 5 to 8 years in waiting and now they are returning our files.

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  174. File befor 27th 2008 is refused. Please lodge your petition through liberal legislator in Canada just click http://jimkarygiannis.net/petition_and_action_requests/immigration_backlog
    Please spread this link

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  175. Dear Comrade sir,

    I applied for FSW and got first approval letter in October 2011 under short professional category.9 months have gone.How long i have to wait for finalize my case.
    regards,
    wasim

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  176. Waseem same is with me

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  177. I did applied in Mar-2010.
    Recieved 1st AOR and sent full documents in Sep-2010. Till todate no updates from VO.

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  178. I applied in October 2011 under FSW. my case status is showing "in process" since Feb 2012. What do you think when will I get 2nd AOR from CHC London or medical request from CHC London?

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  179. Dear Sir, i had applied April-2007,as FSW in category (Finance Manager 0111 at CHC Islamabad, as per new policy the case was transfer to London office in January-2011, kindly suggest/Guide me that how much time take my application process
    Thankful to you for ever

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  180. I want to apply for canada immigration on spouse visa coz my spouse is canadian national ...there are max 26 month for this mentioned in canada official website but in actual how much time embassy takes on spouse visa from pakistan ???

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  181. Comrade Kindly let me about my case. Following are the details of my case on cic website. What does Decision Made means? so far no medical or interview call.

    We received your application for permanent residence on December 10, 2009.

    We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on February 8, 2010. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

    Your application and supporting documents were received by the London England office. They are pending review.

    We transferred your application to the London England office on February 18, 2010. The London England office may contact you.

    We transferred your application to the London England office on July 27, 2010. The London England office may contact you.

    Your application was reviewed and we started processing on March 28, 2012.

    A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision.

    Thnaks...Hope to hear from you soon.

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  182. Sir i have applied for canada in 2011 on a spouse visa.....the file was submitted on the 30th of dec 2011...Quebec government approved it and then transfered it abroad on 30th of jan 2012....can you plz tell me the approximate time they take for the processing???

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  183. well here noone replies....then wats the use of asking.....

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  184. i had submitted my skilled worker immigration case on 5th July 2005. except consent letter in 2009 i received nothing from you.now please do inform me that how much time it will take. my permanent adress is Habib House Habib STREET Cheema Lane Banigala Islamabad Pakistan thanks Gulnaz

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  185. Processing time for Pakistani applicants is increased a lot. I submitted my documents in April, 2010 & received a letter that my case will be processed within 8 to 12 months. But I have not received any news till now.

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  186. For the time being the Canadian immigration is freezed.
    There is too much uncertainty. Wait and see.

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