Hey everyone,
So, currently I'm in the process of waiting for the FBI to send back my clearance. Since that's the last thing I need before I send in my application, I'm getting a little impatient. I'm worried that it might not come for some time, so I'm wondering which would be a better idea:
1) Go ahead and wait for the fingerprint clearance before I send my application
or;
2) Go ahead and send in the rest of my application (including medical and all fees) and then sending in my fingerprints whenever I get them later.
I'm hoping that maybe I could go ahead and send them in now so my spouse's sponsorship request could start processing now. Does that part of the immigration process require my police clearance, or does it only look at my spouse's requirements?
Thanks for all the help!
You have to send the FBI clearance in with the application, otherwise, there will be delays at the CIC end of the paperwork process.....so wait for them to come in.
All PR forms and supporting documents must be sent in at the time you are sending in the Sponsorship Application.
((If you do not send the sponsorship and immigration applications
together or these are not
completed correctly, the Case Processing Centre will not process them. They will
return the applications to you (the sponsor.) ))
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information...ons/fc.asp
Conzsalley Wrote:((If you do not send the sponsorship and immigration applications together or these are not completed correctly, the Case Processing Centre will not process them. They will return the applications to you (the sponsor.) ))
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information...ons/fc.asp
Not true - the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga only assesses the sponsor, not the applicant. They normally only send back applications that are not properly signed or that are missing application forms. If you include a cover letter stating that you are waiting on the FBI clearance and will forward it once you receive it, they're not going to send your application back because you didn't include it.
Important note: if you decide to send your application to Mississauga before you have the FBI clearance, DO NOT send your FBI clearance to Mississauga when you finally get it. It needs to go to the overseas visa office. And DO NOT send it to the overseas visa office until they ask for it. You will absolutely need the proper address and your file number before you ever submit any additional information for your application!
This is where the delay comes in . . . you have to wait for them to get your file, get it logged in, and send you the request for the FBI before you can send it to them. They will probably give you 90 days to get it submitted, and it's probable that they will slap a "bring forward" date on your file - which means for those 90 days they won't do anything with your application. Even if you submit the FBI within a few days, they won't be looking at your file until the 90 days is past. In the meantime you're chomping at the bit for news - completely unaware that they've been working on everybody else's case waiting for the day to come when they finally check yours again to see if you submitted what they need.
I always say it's better to keep the delays on your end where you can control them.
Hi
RobsLuv Wrote:Not true - the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga only assesses the sponsor, not the applicant. They normally only send back applications that are not properly signed or that are missing application forms. If you include a cover letter stating that you are waiting on the FBI clearance and will forward it once you receive it, they're not going to send your application back because you didn't include it.
Important note: if you decide to send your application to Mississauga before you have the FBI clearance, DO NOT send your FBI clearance to Mississauga when you finally get it. It needs to go to the overseas visa office. And DO NOT send it to the overseas visa office until they ask for it. You will absolutely need the proper address and your file number before you ever submit any additional information for your application!
This is where the delay comes in . . . you have to wait for them to get your file, get it logged in, and send you the request for the FBI before you can send it to them. They will probably give you 90 days to get it submitted, and it's probable that they will slap a "bring forward" date on your file - which means for those 90 days they won't do anything with your application. Even if you submit the FBI within a few days, they won't be looking at your file until the 90 days is past. In the meantime you're chomping at the bit for news - completely unaware that they've been working on everybody else's case waiting for the day to come when they finally check yours again to see if you submitted what they need.
I always say it's better to keep the delays on your end where you can control them.
One correction, if the (in this case) the FBI PCC arrives before the 90 days, the file will be brought out. That is the way the BF system works.
PMM
Bottomline: it is almost always better to send in a complete application.
How and why things go off the rails varies, but the risks are far far less if you submit a well-done, thorough, fully supported application.