Authorization to return to Canada.

[Reekus]

Hi!
Hope your ARC re quickly !
I also want to apply for an ARC for TRV, Did you submitt the letter with the ARC application?
Or just the ARC application?
Thanks!

Hello, dear, sorry for the late reply.
I applied TRV online and paid a separate fee for an ARC application.

The visa was approved in 12th of May 2024.

 

[jimbean1234]

Hi Max,

I am in a similar boat, except i had applied for the visa and arc within the application on August 29, 2024, the visa was approved and stamped by October 7, 2024. I then inquired about the ARC and they kept telling me it is being reviewed, and this month i found at that they closed my file because the visa was approved, and they failed to look through the documents provided and blamed me saying i failed to inform them that i need an ARC. But I provided the letter and receipt for payment in the application on August 29, 2024. I am still waiting for them to get back to me but there has been no update. The only answer i get is that i have to wait on the officer and there is no timeline for that.

 

[cs06]

Hello everyone,

Wishing you all well.

Here are some brief details about my case.

• I had received my stamped Passport with COPR in July, 2024.
• I was denied boarding to a flight to Toronto in October, 2024.
• After emailing the consulate in Delhi, I was informed that I would need an ARC.
• I was highly distressed to say the least since this was never communicated to me directly anywhere in my IRCC account or email.
• I was a minor and dependent in my mother’s refugee case which was refused. We left in 2006 on a departure order and complied with it.
• We had paid for our own tickets at the time and were never detained.
• I do remember that the immigration officer had taken our passports and had walked through the whole flight check in process.
• No deportation form or certificate was given to us when we left Canada.
• Fast forward to October 2024, I emailed the embassy twice enquiring why I needed an ARC since we had left on a departure order. No explanation was provided.
• I tried obtaining information through webforms which were also unanswered.
• After contacting the call center, the agent put me on hold after 20 minutes and finally informed me that I would need an ARC.
• I had already paid the $459 fee for the ARC by this time and made my explanation letter and uploaded both documents through the web form on October 17.

I have not received any confirmation that my documents have been received to date or the status of my request.

Has anyone encountered a similar situation? Please let me know.

On a final note, this makes me wonder.

• Was there some discrepancy in my immigration application?
• Are visas being granted without complete or thorough processing of documents?
• And if this is the case, are people reporting it to immigration officials?
• I understand that immigration officers may have an increased work load, but they are also responsible for a huge decision which greatly impacts the lives of applicants.
• Should someone not be held accountable for the financial, emotional, and psychological distress that this causes to individuals and families?
• it might be safe to assume that people avoid complaining due to the fear of negative repercussions to their application.
• I personally feel that the system needs an overhaul with increased transparency and accountability.

I thank you all for reading this lengthy post and welcome your response/feedback/critique.

I wish everyone all the best in achieving your future dreams and aspirations.

U don’t need ARC. If you were deported just because you were just dependent family member. If you left with departure order you dont need ARC.

 

[Jax01]

Hello Max,
we are in same boat too. could you please share the email you used to email CONSULATE IN INDIA. we have tried finding that but no luck. we have sent in the ARC since August 07 this and had no response until now. we have even attached my husband's approved PR portal request as well. we don't even know if they are even processing the application at all!! its all very frustrating as you can understand.
Thank you

Hello everyone,

Wishing you all well.

Here are some brief details about my case.

• I had received my stamped Passport with COPR in July, 2024.
• I was denied boarding to a flight to Toronto in October, 2024.
• After emailing the consulate in Delhi, I was informed that I would need an ARC.
• I was highly distressed to say the least since this was never communicated to me directly anywhere in my IRCC account or email.
• I was a minor and dependent in my mother’s refugee case which was refused. We left in 2006 on a departure order and complied with it.
• We had paid for our own tickets at the time and were never detained.
• I do remember that the immigration officer had taken our passports and had walked through the whole flight check in process.
• No deportation form or certificate was given to us when we left Canada.
• Fast forward to October 2024, I emailed the embassy twice enquiring why I needed an ARC since we had left on a departure order. No explanation was provided.
• I tried obtaining information through webforms which were also unanswered.
• After contacting the call center, the agent put me on hold after 20 minutes and finally informed me that I would need an ARC.
• I had already paid the $459 fee for the ARC by this time and made my explanation letter and uploaded both documents through the web form on October 17.

I have not received any confirmation that my documents have been received to date or the status of my request.

Has anyone encountered a similar situation? Please let me know.

On a final note, this makes me wonder.

• Was there some discrepancy in my immigration application?
• Are visas being granted without complete or thorough processing of documents?
• And if this is the case, are people reporting it to immigration officials?
• I understand that immigration officers may have an increased work load, but they are also responsible for a huge decision which greatly impacts the lives of applicants.
• Should someone not be held accountable for the financial, emotional, and psychological distress that this causes to individuals and families?
• it might be safe to assume that people avoid complaining due to the fear of negative repercussions to their application.
• I personally feel that the system needs an overhaul with increased transparency and accountability.

I thank you all for reading this lengthy post and welcome your response/feedback/critique.

I wish everyone all the best in achieving your future dreams and aspirations.

 

[Angelturk]

No nothing yet. What about you!

@Jax01 our file has been transferred to Etobicoke… has anyone been through interview? If yes what do they ask ?

 

[Maxz24]

DELHIIMMIGRATION@international.gc.ca

Hello Jax,

I'm sorry for the delay in reply! I had not checked this forum for a while.

The above is the email provided by the Delhi consulate when I contacted them by phone. They don't seem to entertain any queries by phone and simply redirect you to contact them electronically. It does show an update in the application tracker when you send an email (shows as query received).

I do not have any update till date in terms of my own case. I hope something works out for you soon.

Hello Max,
we are in same boat too. could you please share the email you used to email CONSULATE IN INDIA. we have tried finding that but no luck. we have sent in the ARC since August 07 this and had no response until now. we have even attached my husband's approved PR portal request as well. we don't even know if they are even processing the application at all!! its all very frustrating as you can understand.
Thank you

 

[Maxz24]

You're right. According to what I have read online, departure orders don't need an ARC.

This is what I had asked directly through the email to the Delhi Consulate, but there was no reply. From our discussion with lawyers and my experience reading other posts here, once it is in the system that you need ARC, there is no workaround.

U don’t need ARC. If you were deported just because you were just dependent family member. If you left with departure order you dont need ARC.

 

[Maxz24]

That is so frustrating to say the least. I suppose providing a processing time for an ARC request or timely updates is not a top priority for them.

Hi Max,

I am in a similar boat, except i had applied for the visa and arc within the application on August 29, 2024, the visa was approved and stamped by October 7, 2024. I then inquired about the ARC and they kept telling me it is being reviewed, and this month i found at that they closed my file because the visa was approved, and they failed to look through the documents provided and blamed me saying i failed to inform them that i need an ARC. But I provided the letter and receipt for payment in the application on August 29, 2024. I am still waiting for them to get back to me but there has been no update. The only answer i get is that i have to wait on the officer and there is no timeline for that.

 

[ZBA]

To all, who are in a similar situation.

I am writing so this helps others. I was also desperate to get some answers from this forum, but unfortunately, nobody could respond or reply.

Please note: Even if you have a CoPR, you will still require an ARC! My assumption was that I got approved for immigration, and all would be well. But that wasn't the case. I learned the hard way and I hope nobody has to go through the same.

 

[satbeerus2001]

Hello,

A family member's file is in process for PR and they got a letter asking for ARC due to a very old departure order. The letter did not mention how to and where to send the ARC application. Since i have never done this before:

Is there any application form for ARC?

There is no place to send documents/letter/receipt back to them - Where should I send the letter of explanation and receipt? The letter came from Vancouver office

I am planning to send a Letter of explanation, Receipt and Police Clearance Certificate - Anything else should i send?

Please guide

Thank you

 

[YVR123]

Hello,

A family member's file is in process for PR and they got a letter asking for ARC due to a very old departure order. The letter did not mention how to and where to send the ARC application. Since i have never done this before:

Is there any application form for ARC?

There is no place to send documents/letter/receipt back to them - Where should I send the letter of explanation and receipt? The letter came from Vancouver office

I am planning to send a Letter of explanation, Receipt and Police Clearance Certificate - Anything else should i send?

Please guide

Thank you

I just googled and this came up:
Authorization to return to Canada: How to apply - Canada.ca

 

[satbeerus2001]

I just googled and this came up:
Authorization to return to Canada: How to apply - Canada.ca

Thanks for your response! I had googled it already but it does not have any instructions as to where to send the documents