SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

[biha2017]

This too sounds offensive, to all those who married their cousins. It seems to imply that parents only ever force their children to marry their siblings' kids, and everyone who marries their cousin is forced.

Yeah I didn't mean forced marriages with my initial question of asking whether any of you are related to your spouse. It just seems to be a trend amongst Pakistanis lol. I will probably marry my cousin, and it definitely will not be forced, but in Canada it's so taboo and tbh that probably the only off-putting thing.. 'yahan kay log kya kahain gay' LOL

 

[MM345]

hi,

do we need to show rukhsati if we are applying for our spouse sponsorship? Is nikkah not enough?

For Immigration to Canada, unfortunately Nikkah only is not enough. As per infotmation gatheredfrom previous applications over the years, Nikkah Only marriage is not considered a complete marriage as per Pakistani culture and therefore the Visa officer considers the relationship as a marriage of convenience/not genuine relationship. Applicants are asked to provide proof of rukhsati, put in interview queue etc.

To avoid the above troubles and a possible refusal, and save time, one must complete Rukhsati and then apply for spousal sponsorship.

 

[Kinza_Bee]

This too sounds offensive, to all those who married their cousins. It seems to imply that parents only ever force their children to marry their siblings' kids, and everyone who marries their cousin is forced.

You misunderstood, this was in response to what the other member had said about parents forcing their children to marry their sister or brothers kids. A lot of my own cousins married each other for love, and I would never imply that all those who marry relatives do it out of parents arm twisting. I'm a proponent of love, and have said that it comes in all shapes.

 

[kakasupahi]

Dont worry it will come. Are you PA or sponser. I think they only call sponser. The canadian number.

Im sponsor and living here in Pak.

 

[avatarkyoshi]

I also have a general question for Canadians marrying people back home - are they your relatives? what's your reason for not marrying someone in Canada?

I was engaged with my cousin really young and we bonded really strongly, so I guess the timing was just right LOL. If it wasn't for that, slim chance I'd ever marry someone from Pakistan. I would've thought there was no way I'd get over the cultural differences etc.

 

[avatarkyoshi]

oh sorry I'm really not trying to be offensive. I have just generally seen that Pakistani parents of these first gen Pak-Canadians tend to want their kids marrying their brother or sister's kids back home. I am not saying that in a negative way at all, I'm sorry my actual tone isn't getting through lol I am really just curious. I am in that boat, so I can't be against it haha.

How did you meet your spouse if you don't mind me asking

Lol you're totally right, but it's not just parents of first-gen kids that promote cousin marriages--this is just a Pakistani thing in general where cousin marriage is seen as a good option.

When it comes to first-gen kids, however, some boys still marry in Pakistan (and Lord knows I'm trying really hard not to critique this) but I've never met a first-gen girl who married in Pakistan unless it was to a relative/family friend, or unless she had some sort of social barrier that prevented her from getting decent rishtas in Canada (in which case, her citizenship was cause for Pakistani suitors to ignore those flaws).

Of course, there are other reasons why a first-gen girl would marry a Pakistani. I'm just talking about what I've seen.

 

[savaant]

What does COPR stand for?

 

[Aries69]

Thanks for detailed reply.

 

[avatarkyoshi]

Yeah I didn't mean forced marriages with my initial question of asking whether any of you are related to your spouse. It just seems to be a trend amongst Pakistanis lol. I will probably marry my cousin, and it definitely will not be forced, but in Canada it's so taboo and tbh that probably the only off-putting thing.. 'yahan kay log kya kahain gay' LOL

Well guess what, "yahan k log" are not just white people. A lot of us here are also 'yahan k log' . Most people know about cousin marriage now and it's becoming increasingly more acceptable.

I used to be embarrassed to mention to white people that I'm married to my cousin but now I don't give a crap. It's my God-given right and there's nothing to be ashamed of. If you show confidence and satisfaction with your decision, that'll offset people's hesitation.

Here, there are people abandoning their pregnant partners, getting married to the same-sex, having sex before their bodies are even matured, cheating nonstop, and a white person would have the balls to criticize me for being in a loving and committed relationship with my cousin? Really? Come at me bro. Give me your best shot. I got all day.

And if you're still hesitant about it, then guess what--you don't even have to tell anyone, because at the end of the day, it's no one else's darn business and you don't owe anyone an explanation .Unlike confused feminists, you don't have to run down a beach screaming "freedom" with your nipples flashing just to prove you can make your own choices.

 

[avatarkyoshi]

What does COPR stand for?

Confirmation of permanent residence, I think. It's a document you get when the embassy returns your stamped passport, and you have to take it with you to enter Canada.

 

[savaant]

I recieved an email that my file has been transfered to London office, my wife is sponsoring me, ive already cleared 1st medical test, how long does London office usually take to process? What is next? Will there be another medical?

 

[avatarkyoshi]

I recieved an email that my file has been transfered to London office, my wife is sponsoring me, ive already cleared 1st medical test, how long does London office usually take to process? What is next? Will there be another medical?

The entire process, from the time Mississauga received your file to the time you get visa-approval from London, will take an average of 10 months, but it can take up to 12, or even more if your case has any issues. (Check the spreadsheets to get a better idea)

LVO (London visa office) will review your application and possibly request additional documents, proofs or an interview. After that, they make their final decision to approve or reject the case.

The medical is good for one year since the date it was performed, after which the immigration office might extend it or request a re-medical. It's up to them.

 

[savaant]

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The entire process, from the time Mississauga received your file to the time you get visa-approval from London, will take an average of 10 months, but it can take up to 12, or even more if your case has any issues. (Check the spreadsheets to get a better idea)

LVO (London visa office) will review your application and possibly request additional documents, proofs or an interview. After that, they make their final decision to approve or reject the case.

The medical is good for one year since the date it was performed, after which the immigration office might extend it or request a re-medical. It's up to them.

Thanks for your insight. I heard cases are being finalised faster these days? Where can i view the spreadsheet?

 

[avatarkyoshi]

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Thanks for your insight. I heard cases are being finalised faster these days? Where can i view the spreadsheet?

You can see the spreadsheets here:
Pak-Can Spreadsheet: http://tinyurl.com/hklp8t5
Pak-Can FAQ section: http://tinyurl.com/h5ehwdp

Provide your application dating info and the admins can add you to the spreadsheet if you're not already on there.

Yeah, cases are being finalized quicker these days. It can still take up to a year, but that's a lot short than the 3 year wait a lot of people went through.

 

[AyeshaT]

Ok, the visa officer comments seems encouraging. Since your notes are fairly recent, wait for another 30 days to pass, I pray you get ppr before that, and if not then order notes/send email inquiry again after 30 days since it will be 12 months by then.

Hey,well my case has been applied from june 27 and now its been almost 14 months.Since 21st july it says decision made on both sides and now its been a month since they sent all my documents back to my lawyer.My lawyer sent an email to LVO 7 days ago but still no rely from them.
This wait is killing me now!