LONDON Visa Office Applicants....Lets connect here

[Kitua85]

Dear forum members,

I have created this thread for members who have their applications being processed at the London VO
I hope we can connect and share ideas
I will be glad if members who have got their PR's can also share their timelines

My timeline

AOR- 6-Nov-2015
Medicals-Passed
Interview held @ Canada House London on 9-March-2015
BC- Not Started
Final Decision- Not Started

 

[Ranee]

Dear forum members,

I have created this thread for members who have their applications being processed at the London VO
I hope we can connect and share ideas
I will be glad if members who have got their PR's can also share their timelines

My timeline

AOR- 6-Nov-2015
Medicals-Passed
Interview held @ Canada House London on 9-March-2015
BC- Not Started
Final Decision- Not Started

Anyone knows the average processing time for London visa office?

 

[Kitua85]

Anyone knows the average processing time for London visa office?

My application will reach 5 months next week.
I believe October AOR's are currently being processed.

 

[bahadur]

I received PPR on 11 March from London Visa office. Timelines in signature.

 

[Kitua85]

I received PPR on 11 March from London Visa office. Timelines in signature.

Ah, congrats Bahadur

 

[dupsy21]

My country of residence is UK but my application is being processed in Ottawa.

AOR: 9th October
Medical Passed/Schedule A: 15th October
Additional Document Request (Passport for spouse): 7th March
New passport uploaded: 11th March
Background changed to in progress: 31st March
PPR: Waiting

 

[Kitua85]

My country of residence is UK but my application is being processed in Ottawa.

AOR: 9th October
Medical Passed/Schedule A: 15th October
Additional Document Request (Passport for spouse): 7th March
New passport uploaded: 11th March
Background changed to in progress: 31st March
PPR: Waiting

From your timeline, your PPR is around the corner.
How did you confirm that your VO was Ottawa?
I was of the opinion that applications are sent to the local VO's for background checks.

 

[dupsy21]

I requested for GCMS note in January, which I received in February. From the note I realised that my file was transferred to VO Ottawa on 29th October. Nothing was done on my application from October 29th till 22nd January when my GCMS note was generated.

I think London VO processes application faster though as people that had similar AOR as mine and were interviewed in London got their PPR since January.

I am not sure if all applications are sent to local VO for background check

From your timeline, your PPR is around the corner.
How did you confirm that your VO was Ottawa?
I was of the opinion that applications are sent to the local VO's for background checks.

 

[LizzyBob]

Dear forum members,

I have created this thread for members who have their applications being processed at the London VO
I hope we can connect and share ideas
I will be glad if members who have got their PR's can also share their timelines

My timeline

AOR- 6-Nov-2015
Medicals-Passed
Interview held @ Canada House London on 9-March-2015
BC- Not Started
Final Decision- Not Started

what was your interview about?

 

[Kitua85]

I requested for GCMS note in January, which I received in February. From the note I realised that my file was transferred to VO Ottawa on 29th October. Nothing was done on my application from October 29th till 22nd January when my GCMS note was generated.

I think London VO processes application faster though as people that had similar AOR as mine and were interviewed in London got their PPR since January.

I am not sure if all applications are sent to local VO for background check

Cool stuff, I haven't requested GCMS notes, however I had a personal interview at Canada house 3 weeks ago during which the visa officer made me understand that my file was been processed in London.

 

[Kitua85]

what was your interview about?

There were a range questions but I believe the main reason for the interview was to ascertain whether my work experience aligned with my chosen NOC.

I may also have been chosen randomly for an interview because 2 additional visa officers who were in attendance were been trained by the visa officer conducting my interview.

 

[LizzyBob]

There were a range questions but I believe the main reason for the interview was to ascertain whether my work experience aligned with my chosen NOC.

I may also have been chosen randomly for an interview because 2 additional visa officers who were in attendance were been trained by the visa officer conducting my interview.

OK, what was your NOC?

 

[Kitua85]

OK, what was your NOC?

0711 Construction manager

 

[dupsy21]

Were you told when decision will be made with regard to your application.

I know of someone that attended the interview in December and was told he should get a response within a month. I am not sure the exact time he got his PPR but he already has.

Check the link below for details about his interview:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/london-office-interview-experience-and-questions-for-others-t391206.0.html;msg4867587#msg4867587
You can also check his profile to read his other posts.

Cool stuff, I haven't requested GCMS notes, however I had a personal interview at Canada house 3 weeks ago during which the visa officer made me understand that my file was been processed in London.

 

[Kitua85]

Were you told when decision will be made with regard to your application.

I know of someone that attended the interview in December and was told he should get a response within a month. I am not sure the exact time he got his PPR but he already has.

Check the link below for details about his interview:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/london-office-interview-experience-and-questions-for-others-t391206.0.html;msg4867587#msg4867587
You can also check his profile to read his other posts.

No, the visa officer didn't give me a timeline within which to expect passport request though he hinted that the outcome of the interview was positive.