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Hey guys,

I'm back in Canada. So here's what happened to me:

Firstly, never travel with PIA. They had cancelled my return flight and moved me up to May 26th return. Called me a night before at 11pm to say your flight is cancelled and we moved you to May 26th. I freaked out naturally since I had to go back to work on Tuesday. Anyways, after an hour of argument, they told me to travel to Islamabad from Lahore to make the flight. So we drove 4.5 hours at 1 am and made it to the airport on time for the flight. Islamabad airport was a disaster. There was a lineup at the gate of almost 2 hours just to get into the airport. Once inside there was another line up for 3 hours to get your boarding pass. Luckily, there was someone there who helped me get in the first class line up and made the process easier. I will never travel out of Islamabad airport or take PIA ever again. That's for sure!

Now, the interview.

So, our interview was at 11:30 am. We were advised to reach two hours prior. We stayed in a hotel the night before so that we were ready to go in the morning. I couldn't sleep all night since I was so nervous and anxious. I kept on praying and calling my parents all night to help me get through this. In the morning we ate breakfast and checked out at 8:30 am since the hotel was 5 mins away from the embassy.
We got ourselves a private car (1000 rupees/passenger, or a shuttle bus which was 500 rupees/person). Our cell phones were also checked in at the 'lounge' were we parked our car and got the private car. We were at the embassy at 9 am and stood outside the embassy as they took our passports inside to cross check if we were on the list. Once they confirmed that we were supposed to be there, they called myself and my daughter in for scanning. The security lady checked us both then went through my purse only to find medicines which I kept for myself in case of a migraine and for my daughter in case she needed it, along with wipes, hand sanitizer, gum, candy, Kate spade wallet and said she wanted to keep it for herself as she had a flu and had never seen a wallet like that. I was so anxious that I agreed. They then let us inside into a waiting room. 5 mins later my husband was allowed in as well. Luckily nothing was taken from him.
Now the waiting game started.
We sat and fought few mosquitoes who only wanted to feast on my Canadian blood. We had few other couples there and made friends really quickly. There was one couple who had 3 boxes full of proof which included 10 photo albums, 12 binded copies of whatsapp chats, and many many binders which were full of paper. They had interview at 11:30 as well yet they got called in at 10:30 am. First they called both people in, then the applicant was interviewed alone then the spouse and then both together to hear the result. That couple was granted the visa right on spot.

Next was our turn. We were called into room number 6. Never go to room number 6! The other couple was in room 8 and they told us that the officer was very friendly and laughed and joked.

Before going in, the reception takes your documents/proofs so that it can be delivered to the officer. We walked into the room and sat behind a glass window with the officer on the other side. He told us that he need to be honest with him and if we lied, he will refuse our case. We understood and agreed. He asked my kid and I to step outside and he interviewed my husband. It took 45 mins and he barely asked him about our relationship. He asked him why he travels so much for work and why he can't do it via skype. He asked him about our refused trv and grilled him on that. Then he looked at our proof. He told him to bring me in and not to waste a minute.

I walked in and my kid and husband were asked to wait outside. As soon as I closed the door behind me, the officer said he is concerned about our refused trv. So I explained everything. It seemed like he wasn't buying it. He never once asked about our relationship. He never once looked at me. He never made eye contact. The vibe was like he already has his mind made up to refuse us. He only kept me in for 10 mins. He did ask me how much time I spend in Pakistan. So I said that I try to visit every 6 months and I only stay for 2 weeks since I have 3 week vacation from work and I save one week for my kid for the summer. Then he told me to call my husband in so that he can address his concern and slipped our passports in the slot.

When we all were there he asked just one question to my hubby about the trv and then said he wants to see if there are any forms we need to submit. To which I said that we already did our remed and police clearance. What else is missing? He said he just needs to review which will take a month or so. We thanked him for his time and left.

I was so bummed. I literally busted into tears as soon as I stepped outside the embassy. That is not what I thought would happen. He literally treated us like a criminal or a fraud. Everything we said was wrong in his books and he just wanted us there so that he can use that against us and refuse us.

Now That I'm back, I'll order my GCM notes by Friday to see what he jotted down. But seriously that was the worst experience of my life.
Am so sorry to hear this but fear not God is with you and your family. I will keep u in my prays
 
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I want to add my details to the spreadsheet but I am unable to figure out the date of my sponsor eligibility. Where is it visible in the account? I can't see it in status and messages section
 

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I want to add my details to the spreadsheet but I am unable to figure out the date of my sponsor eligibility. Where is it visible in the account? I can't see it in status and messages section
The date when the sponsor got a letter/email that they have been approved as a sponsor and file transferred to London.

If you sign in to ECAS using sponsor details, you can check it from the sponsor side of application.
 

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The date when the sponsor got a letter/email that they have been approved as a sponsor and file transferred to London.

If you sign in to ECAS using sponsor details, you can check it from the sponsor side of application.
Application received in Mississauga date: October 13th, 2016
Location of Principal Applicant (city): Mississauga
Are you Sponsor or Applicant: Applicant
Sponsor is Canadian Citizen or PR: Citizen
Sponsoring husband or wife: Wife
Sponsor Approval Date: Don't know the exact date but the approval came very soon
Upfront medical date: August 29th, 2016
Re-medical request date: Not Yet
Re-medical performed date: -
Additional document request date: November 3rd, 2016
Additonal documents that are requested: 2 passport size pictures (Nov 9th, 2016)
Rukhsati Ceremony Performed (Y/N): Y
Nikkah Only Case (Y/N): N
Second marriage for PA or Sponsor (Y/N): N
 
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Hey guys,

I'm back in Canada. So here's what happened to me:

Firstly, never travel with PIA. They had cancelled my return flight and moved me up to May 26th return. Called me a night before at 11pm to say your flight is cancelled and we moved you to May 26th. I freaked out naturally since I had to go back to work on Tuesday. Anyways, after an hour of argument, they told me to travel to Islamabad from Lahore to make the flight. So we drove 4.5 hours at 1 am and made it to the airport on time for the flight. Islamabad airport was a disaster. There was a lineup at the gate of almost 2 hours just to get into the airport. Once inside there was another line up for 3 hours to get your boarding pass. Luckily, there was someone there who helped me get in the first class line up and made the process easier. I will never travel out of Islamabad airport or take PIA ever again. That's for sure!

Now, the interview.

So, our interview was at 11:30 am. We were advised to reach two hours prior. We stayed in a hotel the night before so that we were ready to go in the morning. I couldn't sleep all night since I was so nervous and anxious. I kept on praying and calling my parents all night to help me get through this. In the morning we ate breakfast and checked out at 8:30 am since the hotel was 5 mins away from the embassy.
We got ourselves a private car (1000 rupees/passenger, or a shuttle bus which was 500 rupees/person). Our cell phones were also checked in at the 'lounge' were we parked our car and got the private car. We were at the embassy at 9 am and stood outside the embassy as they took our passports inside to cross check if we were on the list. Once they confirmed that we were supposed to be there, they called myself and my daughter in for scanning. The security lady checked us both then went through my purse only to find medicines which I kept for myself in case of a migraine and for my daughter in case she needed it, along with wipes, hand sanitizer, gum, candy, Kate spade wallet and said she wanted to keep it for herself as she had a flu and had never seen a wallet like that. I was so anxious that I agreed. They then let us inside into a waiting room. 5 mins later my husband was allowed in as well. Luckily nothing was taken from him.
Now the waiting game started.
We sat and fought few mosquitoes who only wanted to feast on my Canadian blood. We had few other couples there and made friends really quickly. There was one couple who had 3 boxes full of proof which included 10 photo albums, 12 binded copies of whatsapp chats, and many many binders which were full of paper. They had interview at 11:30 as well yet they got called in at 10:30 am. First they called both people in, then the applicant was interviewed alone then the spouse and then both together to hear the result. That couple was granted the visa right on spot.

Next was our turn. We were called into room number 6. Never go to room number 6! The other couple was in room 8 and they told us that the officer was very friendly and laughed and joked.

Before going in, the reception takes your documents/proofs so that it can be delivered to the officer. We walked into the room and sat behind a glass window with the officer on the other side. He told us that he need to be honest with him and if we lied, he will refuse our case. We understood and agreed. He asked my kid and I to step outside and he interviewed my husband. It took 45 mins and he barely asked him about our relationship. He asked him why he travels so much for work and why he can't do it via skype. He asked him about our refused trv and grilled him on that. Then he looked at our proof. He told him to bring me in and not to waste a minute.

I walked in and my kid and husband were asked to wait outside. As soon as I closed the door behind me, the officer said he is concerned about our refused trv. So I explained everything. It seemed like he wasn't buying it. He never once asked about our relationship. He never once looked at me. He never made eye contact. The vibe was like he already has his mind made up to refuse us. He only kept me in for 10 mins. He did ask me how much time I spend in Pakistan. So I said that I try to visit every 6 months and I only stay for 2 weeks since I have 3 week vacation from work and I save one week for my kid for the summer. Then he told me to call my husband in so that he can address his concern and slipped our passports in the slot.

When we all were there he asked just one question to my hubby about the trv and then said he wants to see if there are any forms we need to submit. To which I said that we already did our remed and police clearance. What else is missing? He said he just needs to review which will take a month or so. We thanked him for his time and left.

I was so bummed. I literally busted into tears as soon as I stepped outside the embassy. That is not what I thought would happen. He literally treated us like a criminal or a fraud. Everything we said was wrong in his books and he just wanted us there so that he can use that against us and refuse us.

Now That I'm back, I'll order my GCM notes by Friday to see what he jotted down. But seriously that was the worst experience of my life.
Sorry to hear landing_PR I spoke to your husband over the phone the day of my interview I was the first one for interview in the quarter and told your husband that visa officer is nice and yes you're right number 8 is a good one as he took my interview he was so friendly he hardly took my 15 or 20 min he didn't even ask me about the concern I saw in my notes he ask me some question about my wife and I did satisfied him .
But I was unlucky to miss my passport size pic at home he said he's satisfied with me and he ask me for my passport and pic I told him I don't have pic with me right now ( I think they ask for passport and pics if they're willing to give COPR at the spot but not sure about it ) so he said he gonna start my BG check and going to send me PPR in two weeks or so
But you don't worry about anything as u mention about trv they can't make decision on the base of refused trv
Mine was refused twice lol so stay positive you'll get a good news Insha Allah
 

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Sorry to hear landing_PR I spoke to your husband over the phone the day of my interview I was the first one for interview in the quarter and told your husband that visa officer is nice and yes you're right number 8 is a good one as he took my interview he was so friendly he hardly took my 15 or 20 min he didn't even ask me about the concern I saw in my notes he ask me some question about my wife and I did satisfied him .
But I was unlucky to miss my passport size pic at home he said he's satisfied with me and he ask me for my passport and pic I told him I don't have pic with me right now ( I think they ask for passport and pics if they're willing to give COPR at the spot but not sure about it ) so he said he gonna start my BG check and going to send me PPR in two weeks or so
But you don't worry about anything as u mention about trv they can't make decision on the base of refused trv
Mine was refused twice lol so stay positive you'll get a good news Insha Allah
Yes you are right, i won't be worried about it because everything is genuine in your case and this is our right to get spouse PR and they can't refuse it just because of their own judgement, they can delay a process but can't refuse an application. This is how i think, they have all the documents and they can go confirm the ingenuity of documents from the authorities because documents prove that a relationship is real or fake. The only way i see a sponsorship application getting rejecting is of faking the documents. So sooner or later you will get DM!
 

Samlia

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Hey guys,

I'm back in Canada. So here's what happened to me:

Firstly, never travel with PIA. They had cancelled my return flight and moved me up to May 26th return. Called me a night before at 11pm to say your flight is cancelled and we moved you to May 26th. I freaked out naturally since I had to go back to work on Tuesday. Anyways, after an hour of argument, they told me to travel to Islamabad from Lahore to make the flight. So we drove 4.5 hours at 1 am and made it to the airport on time for the flight. Islamabad airport was a disaster. There was a lineup at the gate of almost 2 hours just to get into the airport. Once inside there was another line up for 3 hours to get your boarding pass. Luckily, there was someone there who helped me get in the first class line up and made the process easier. I will never travel out of Islamabad airport or take PIA ever again. That's for sure!

Now, the interview.

So, our interview was at 11:30 am. We were advised to reach two hours prior. We stayed in a hotel the night before so that we were ready to go in the morning. I couldn't sleep all night since I was so nervous and anxious. I kept on praying and calling my parents all night to help me get through this. In the morning we ate breakfast and checked out at 8:30 am since the hotel was 5 mins away from the embassy.
We got ourselves a private car (1000 rupees/passenger, or a shuttle bus which was 500 rupees/person). Our cell phones were also checked in at the 'lounge' were we parked our car and got the private car. We were at the embassy at 9 am and stood outside the embassy as they took our passports inside to cross check if we were on the list. Once they confirmed that we were supposed to be there, they called myself and my daughter in for scanning. The security lady checked us both then went through my purse only to find medicines which I kept for myself in case of a migraine and for my daughter in case she needed it, along with wipes, hand sanitizer, gum, candy, Kate spade wallet and said she wanted to keep it for herself as she had a flu and had never seen a wallet like that. I was so anxious that I agreed. They then let us inside into a waiting room. 5 mins later my husband was allowed in as well. Luckily nothing was taken from him.
Now the waiting game started.
We sat and fought few mosquitoes who only wanted to feast on my Canadian blood. We had few other couples there and made friends really quickly. There was one couple who had 3 boxes full of proof which included 10 photo albums, 12 binded copies of whatsapp chats, and many many binders which were full of paper. They had interview at 11:30 as well yet they got called in at 10:30 am. First they called both people in, then the applicant was interviewed alone then the spouse and then both together to hear the result. That couple was granted the visa right on spot.

Next was our turn. We were called into room number 6. Never go to room number 6! The other couple was in room 8 and they told us that the officer was very friendly and laughed and joked.

Before going in, the reception takes your documents/proofs so that it can be delivered to the officer. We walked into the room and sat behind a glass window with the officer on the other side. He told us that he need to be honest with him and if we lied, he will refuse our case. We understood and agreed. He asked my kid and I to step outside and he interviewed my husband. It took 45 mins and he barely asked him about our relationship. He asked him why he travels so much for work and why he can't do it via skype. He asked him about our refused trv and grilled him on that. Then he looked at our proof. He told him to bring me in and not to waste a minute.

I walked in and my kid and husband were asked to wait outside. As soon as I closed the door behind me, the officer said he is concerned about our refused trv. So I explained everything. It seemed like he wasn't buying it. He never once asked about our relationship. He never once looked at me. He never made eye contact. The vibe was like he already has his mind made up to refuse us. He only kept me in for 10 mins. He did ask me how much time I spend in Pakistan. So I said that I try to visit every 6 months and I only stay for 2 weeks since I have 3 week vacation from work and I save one week for my kid for the summer. Then he told me to call my husband in so that he can address his concern and slipped our passports in the slot.

When we all were there he asked just one question to my hubby about the trv and then said he wants to see if there are any forms we need to submit. To which I said that we already did our remed and police clearance. What else is missing? He said he just needs to review which will take a month or so. We thanked him for his time and left.

I was so bummed. I literally busted into tears as soon as I stepped outside the embassy. That is not what I thought would happen. He literally treated us like a criminal or a fraud. Everything we said was wrong in his books and he just wanted us there so that he can use that against us and refuse us.

Now That I'm back, I'll order my GCM notes by Friday to see what he jotted down. But seriously that was the worst experience of my life.
Just curious why would you give explanation for rejected TRV? It should be a plus sign in any case that you are trying to bring your spouse to Canada because both wife and husband want to live together, and if they reject it by saying they are not satisfied then its them not us. I applied TRV for my spouse right after getting AOR1 and got rejected the next day lol but i should not be the giving them explanation that why this got rejected. I am thinking to apply again in next couple of weeks.
 

Samlia

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Hey guys,

I'm back in Canada. So here's what happened to me:

Firstly, never travel with PIA. They had cancelled my return flight and moved me up to May 26th return. Called me a night before at 11pm to say your flight is cancelled and we moved you to May 26th. I freaked out naturally since I had to go back to work on Tuesday. Anyways, after an hour of argument, they told me to travel to Islamabad from Lahore to make the flight. So we drove 4.5 hours at 1 am and made it to the airport on time for the flight. Islamabad airport was a disaster. There was a lineup at the gate of almost 2 hours just to get into the airport. Once inside there was another line up for 3 hours to get your boarding pass. Luckily, there was someone there who helped me get in the first class line up and made the process easier. I will never travel out of Islamabad airport or take PIA ever again. That's for sure!

Now, the interview.

So, our interview was at 11:30 am. We were advised to reach two hours prior. We stayed in a hotel the night before so that we were ready to go in the morning. I couldn't sleep all night since I was so nervous and anxious. I kept on praying and calling my parents all night to help me get through this. In the morning we ate breakfast and checked out at 8:30 am since the hotel was 5 mins away from the embassy.
We got ourselves a private car (1000 rupees/passenger, or a shuttle bus which was 500 rupees/person). Our cell phones were also checked in at the 'lounge' were we parked our car and got the private car. We were at the embassy at 9 am and stood outside the embassy as they took our passports inside to cross check if we were on the list. Once they confirmed that we were supposed to be there, they called myself and my daughter in for scanning. The security lady checked us both then went through my purse only to find medicines which I kept for myself in case of a migraine and for my daughter in case she needed it, along with wipes, hand sanitizer, gum, candy, Kate spade wallet and said she wanted to keep it for herself as she had a flu and had never seen a wallet like that. I was so anxious that I agreed. They then let us inside into a waiting room. 5 mins later my husband was allowed in as well. Luckily nothing was taken from him.
Now the waiting game started.
We sat and fought few mosquitoes who only wanted to feast on my Canadian blood. We had few other couples there and made friends really quickly. There was one couple who had 3 boxes full of proof which included 10 photo albums, 12 binded copies of whatsapp chats, and many many binders which were full of paper. They had interview at 11:30 as well yet they got called in at 10:30 am. First they called both people in, then the applicant was interviewed alone then the spouse and then both together to hear the result. That couple was granted the visa right on spot.

Next was our turn. We were called into room number 6. Never go to room number 6! The other couple was in room 8 and they told us that the officer was very friendly and laughed and joked.

Before going in, the reception takes your documents/proofs so that it can be delivered to the officer. We walked into the room and sat behind a glass window with the officer on the other side. He told us that he need to be honest with him and if we lied, he will refuse our case. We understood and agreed. He asked my kid and I to step outside and he interviewed my husband. It took 45 mins and he barely asked him about our relationship. He asked him why he travels so much for work and why he can't do it via skype. He asked him about our refused trv and grilled him on that. Then he looked at our proof. He told him to bring me in and not to waste a minute.

I walked in and my kid and husband were asked to wait outside. As soon as I closed the door behind me, the officer said he is concerned about our refused trv. So I explained everything. It seemed like he wasn't buying it. He never once asked about our relationship. He never once looked at me. He never made eye contact. The vibe was like he already has his mind made up to refuse us. He only kept me in for 10 mins. He did ask me how much time I spend in Pakistan. So I said that I try to visit every 6 months and I only stay for 2 weeks since I have 3 week vacation from work and I save one week for my kid for the summer. Then he told me to call my husband in so that he can address his concern and slipped our passports in the slot.

When we all were there he asked just one question to my hubby about the trv and then said he wants to see if there are any forms we need to submit. To which I said that we already did our remed and police clearance. What else is missing? He said he just needs to review which will take a month or so. We thanked him for his time and left.

I was so bummed. I literally busted into tears as soon as I stepped outside the embassy. That is not what I thought would happen. He literally treated us like a criminal or a fraud. Everything we said was wrong in his books and he just wanted us there so that he can use that against us and refuse us.

Now That I'm back, I'll order my GCM notes by Friday to see what he jotted down. But seriously that was the worst experience of my life.
I just read your previous posts and it is really frustrating living without your spouse for that long. I would suggest if CIC delays you more in next couple of months you should go to Media and complain about the whole situation.
 
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Application received in Mississauga date: 05 Apr 2016
Location of Principal Applicant (city): Karachi
Are you Sponsor or Applicant: Applicant
Sponsor is Canadian Citizen or PR: Canadian citizen
Sponsoring husband or wife: husband
Sponsor Approval Date: 25 May 2016
Upfront medical date: None
Medical Request Date: 09 May 2017
Medical performed date: 15 May 2017
Additional document request date: 19 Oct 2016
Additonal documents that are requested: PFL
Rukhsati Ceremony Performed (Y/N): Not at the time of application
Nikkah Only Case (Y/N): Yes, initially.
Second marriage for PA or Sponsor (Y/N): No
 

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Hey guys,

I'm back in Canada. So here's what happened to me:

Firstly, never travel with PIA. They had cancelled my return flight and moved me up to May 26th return. Called me a night before at 11pm to say your flight is cancelled and we moved you to May 26th. I freaked out naturally since I had to go back to work on Tuesday. Anyways, after an hour of argument, they told me to travel to Islamabad from Lahore to make the flight. So we drove 4.5 hours at 1 am and made it to the airport on time for the flight. Islamabad airport was a disaster. There was a lineup at the gate of almost 2 hours just to get into the airport. Once inside there was another line up for 3 hours to get your boarding pass. Luckily, there was someone there who helped me get in the first class line up and made the process easier. I will never travel out of Islamabad airport or take PIA ever again. That's for sure!

Now, the interview.

So, our interview was at 11:30 am. We were advised to reach two hours prior. We stayed in a hotel the night before so that we were ready to go in the morning. I couldn't sleep all night since I was so nervous and anxious. I kept on praying and calling my parents all night to help me get through this. In the morning we ate breakfast and checked out at 8:30 am since the hotel was 5 mins away from the embassy.
We got ourselves a private car (1000 rupees/passenger, or a shuttle bus which was 500 rupees/person). Our cell phones were also checked in at the 'lounge' were we parked our car and got the private car. We were at the embassy at 9 am and stood outside the embassy as they took our passports inside to cross check if we were on the list. Once they confirmed that we were supposed to be there, they called myself and my daughter in for scanning. The security lady checked us both then went through my purse only to find medicines which I kept for myself in case of a migraine and for my daughter in case she needed it, along with wipes, hand sanitizer, gum, candy, Kate spade wallet and said she wanted to keep it for herself as she had a flu and had never seen a wallet like that. I was so anxious that I agreed. They then let us inside into a waiting room. 5 mins later my husband was allowed in as well. Luckily nothing was taken from him.
Now the waiting game started.
We sat and fought few mosquitoes who only wanted to feast on my Canadian blood. We had few other couples there and made friends really quickly. There was one couple who had 3 boxes full of proof which included 10 photo albums, 12 binded copies of whatsapp chats, and many many binders which were full of paper. They had interview at 11:30 as well yet they got called in at 10:30 am. First they called both people in, then the applicant was interviewed alone then the spouse and then both together to hear the result. That couple was granted the visa right on spot.

Next was our turn. We were called into room number 6. Never go to room number 6! The other couple was in room 8 and they told us that the officer was very friendly and laughed and joked.

Before going in, the reception takes your documents/proofs so that it can be delivered to the officer. We walked into the room and sat behind a glass window with the officer on the other side. He told us that he need to be honest with him and if we lied, he will refuse our case. We understood and agreed. He asked my kid and I to step outside and he interviewed my husband. It took 45 mins and he barely asked him about our relationship. He asked him why he travels so much for work and why he can't do it via skype. He asked him about our refused trv and grilled him on that. Then he looked at our proof. He told him to bring me in and not to waste a minute.

I walked in and my kid and husband were asked to wait outside. As soon as I closed the door behind me, the officer said he is concerned about our refused trv. So I explained everything. It seemed like he wasn't buying it. He never once asked about our relationship. He never once looked at me. He never made eye contact. The vibe was like he already has his mind made up to refuse us. He only kept me in for 10 mins. He did ask me how much time I spend in Pakistan. So I said that I try to visit every 6 months and I only stay for 2 weeks since I have 3 week vacation from work and I save one week for my kid for the summer. Then he told me to call my husband in so that he can address his concern and slipped our passports in the slot.

When we all were there he asked just one question to my hubby about the trv and then said he wants to see if there are any forms we need to submit. To which I said that we already did our remed and police clearance. What else is missing? He said he just needs to review which will take a month or so. We thanked him for his time and left.

I was so bummed. I literally busted into tears as soon as I stepped outside the embassy. That is not what I thought would happen. He literally treated us like a criminal or a fraud. Everything we said was wrong in his books and he just wanted us there so that he can use that against us and refuse us.

Now That I'm back, I'll order my GCM notes by Friday to see what he jotted down. But seriously that was the worst experience of my life.
I am sorry to hear about your experience with the interview. I wish and pray you may be cleared soon and your hard time ends. Allah Tala behtar karega InshaAllah
 
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harisyaqoob

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Nov 30, 2016
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Category........
Visa Office......
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App. Filed.......
3rd December 2016
AOR Received.
9th December 2016
File Transfer...
SA : December 20th 2016
Med's Done....
Upfront
for me it says, file held for back office. Is this the same as the London Pilot Project ? Thanks
 

Londo

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Category........
Visa Office......
London
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-11-2016
AOR Received.
10-11-2016
File Transfer...
23/11/2016
Med's Done....
Oct 2016
for me it says, file held for back office. Is this the same as the London Pilot Project ? Thanks
Mine says the same. I have been told it's the same as the famous London pilot project but I think it may be another pilot project. When did u submit after. Was it after November 2017?
 

harisyaqoob

Star Member
Nov 30, 2016
109
41
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
3rd December 2016
AOR Received.
9th December 2016
File Transfer...
SA : December 20th 2016
Med's Done....
Upfront
Mine says the same. I have been told it's the same as the famous London pilot project but I think it may be another pilot project. When did u submit after. Was it after November 2017?
yeah i submitted on 5th December. What about you ?
 
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