Is it possible for the embassy to start processing the case with the BC if they have doubts about the applicant admissibility ? and then go on with everything else once they are sure everything is fine ?
"with the BC"? Not sure what you mean. Could you be more specific about what you're concerned about?
RobsLuv Wrote:"with the BC"? Not sure what you mean. Could you be more specific about what you're concerned about?
Sorry I thought I had posted it somewhere else...
I just feel our case is going backwards. It's been almost a year and thought that by now the interview as been waived, but my husband got a letter requesting the interview. BUT they did the criminal record check already. I always thought the evaluation of the relationship was before the criminal record.
Hello MCJP,
This is not a relationship interview this a security interview ... they have some questions in regards to what they found ,.... do you have your CAIPS ... what does it say in there?
TTTT Wrote:Hello MCJP,
This is not a relationship interview this a security interview ... they have some questions in regards to what they found ,.... do you have your CAIPS ... what does it say in there?
Why would they ask for proofs we have been in touch for a security interview ? Even the letter when my husband read it to me it says "we have now completed the initial assessment" bla bla bla
CAIPS notes says nothing about interview, says they think our relationship is genuine, but the wording sounds like they might have a doubt. AND the only stage passed is the paper screening one. The only stages that don't have a 0 beside it are the paper screening and the background check.
So frustrating to realize that after 1 year, even though it seemed like a lot was achieved, they are not closer to stamp the visa.
Edit: Now that you got me thinking about it maybe it makes sense ie security interview, but still why would they want proofs that we have been in touch for the last year ?
MCJP Wrote:Sorry I thought I had posted it somewhere else...
I just feel our case is going backwards. It's been almost a year and thought that by now the interview as been waived, but my husband got a letter requesting the interview. BUT they did the criminal record check already. I always thought the evaluation of the relationship was before the criminal record.
I should say they didn't assign a pass mark to it, but for sure they have been checking his criminal record.
MCJP - it may be that they're being a bit proactive (unbelievable) and telling him, "as long as you're coming in anyway", bring proof that yours is a continuing relationship . . . so they won't have to ask for that later. It's my understanding that that's pretty standard, and probably wouldnt' necessitate an interview if they've already determined your relationship to be genuine.
So I have a tendency to agree with TTTT, I think there may have been something that turned up in either the criminal record, or maybe even the background checks, that they want to ask him about "face-to-face". It is possible that, after a year, they have actually accomplished the background checks . . . seems like you'd already know if there was an issue with the criminal clearances because he'd have seen them before they went to CIC, wouldn't he?
RobsLuv Wrote:MCJP - it may be that they're being a bit proactive (unbelievable) and telling him, "as long as you're coming in anyway", bring proof that yours is a continuing relationship . . . so they won't have to ask for that later. It's my understanding that that's pretty standard, and probably wouldnt' necessitate an interview if they've already determined your relationship to be genuine.
So I have a tendency to agree with TTTT, I think there may have been something that turned up in either the criminal record, or maybe even the background checks, that they want to ask him about "face-to-face". It is possible that, after a year, they have actually accomplished the background checks . . . seems like you'd already know if there was an issue with the criminal clearances because he'd have seen them before they went to CIC, wouldn't he?
Thanks for your answer. It does not reassure me at all, but I guess we will have to deal with it. If it's a security interview should it still appear in CAIPS ? I will hope they are being proactive too *sigh*.
Is the relationship determined if all they said was "it does
appear that there is a genuine spousal relationship" I mean if the IO was convinced *I decided it was a she lol* she would have said "they have a genuine spousal relationship" no ?
I am so fed up
Ok, I will order CAIPS again. Do I need my husband to fill the consent form again or once is enough and they will have it in file ?
You just have to attach it to the CAIPS request again ... do you have a copy from the first time you did it ... thats what I sent.... and just in case i do agree with robsluv... they are asking for that info just to see if you are still in a relationship...
MCJP, I think you're reading too much into, "it does appear that the relationship is genuine" - it's probably standard wording, and the emphasis should be on either, "it does appear (or it doesn't appear) that the relationship is genuine". And asking for evidence that the relationship is continuing when you're not living together and this whole process of theirs has taken at least a year so far, is standard also. They're well aware of the strain this puts on a relationship!!
Was there anything in the police clearances he submitted that needs to be clarified - or anything in his background (govt employment, military service, organizations he belonged to, etc) that could give cause for questions?
TTTT Wrote:You just have to attach it to the CAIPS request again ... do you have a copy from the first time you did it ... thats what I sent.... and just in case i do agree with robsluv... they are asking for that info just to see if you are still in a relationship...
I forgot to make a copy of it. I will send it without and include a note that the consent form was sent previously and see what they say.
RobsLuv Wrote:MCJP, I think you're reading too much into, "it does appear that the relationship is genuine" - it's probably standard wording, and the emphasis should be on either, "it does appear (or it doesn't appear) that the relationship is genuine". And asking for evidence that the relationship is continuing when you're not living together and this whole process of theirs has taken at least a year so far, is standard also. They're well aware of the strain this puts on a relationship!!
Was there anything in the police clearances he submitted that needs to be clarified - or anything in his background (govt employment, military service, organizations he belonged to, etc) that could give cause for questions?
There are a few things I could think of... But I could see why they would want to check the relationship too. As I was driving to work this morning I remembered he mention it says in there he will meet with a Visa officer. So I am now going towards the selection interview. And the CAIPS says at some point that they were waiting RCMP and would not do anything until it is received so I am would guess that is why they are not that far in the process.
I know, both of you don't have the full picture and it is hard, but I know my husband doesn't want me to volunteer too much of his private info so I am trying to be clear without giving away his privacy.
I'm sorry about being paranoiac... I became one because of this process.
Thanks a lot for helping me! I have calmed down since Wednesday night and now accepts the fact and trust he will pass the interview. :)
I totally agree with you and understand why you would not want to post info regarding your husband's personal situation . . . my question was intended to be thought-provoking for you rather than a request for info - something which doesn't translate well in type, I guess. So, I've forgotten now . . . is there an indication of how long you must wait for the interview?