Chapter 17

How to Submit Your Application

 

This is the shortest chapter of this book, but likewise very important. Remember, once you have submitted your application, you cannot ask for them to be returned to you. These application documents will be a part of your permanent file with the Visa Office. So again, be very careful before you submit your application.

Review! Review! Review! 

Review your application form and all documents, thoroughly.

Check every detail of the documents that you are submitting. Don’t ever, ever rush !

Be sure that you have a copy or photocopy of every single document that you want to submit. You will need this for the selection interview. It is a must that you remember every information contained in those documents. The Visa Officer during the interview might asked you questions to validate the accuracy of the information in your application.  

Remember, it might take several months before you are called for the selection interview and it would be a fatal mistake if you can’t remember what you have submitted.

Once again, I could not help but emphasize the importance of being organized in your documentation. Appearance matters a lot. Make a very good impression to the Visa Officer who would be reviewing your application.

You may want to go back to Chapter 14 to double check the completeness of your documents.

Checklist before submitting your application

According to the Canadian Guide for Independent Applicants, the following are the factors that may delay the processing of your application for immigration. Check out these things before your submit your application.

1.    incomplete or unsigned application forms;

2.    insufficient postage;

3.    incorrect or missing files;

4.    incorrect, incomplete address or failure to notify the visa office of a change in your address;

5.    missing documents;

6.    unclear photocopies of documents;

7.    documents not accompanied by a certified English or French translation;

8.    verification of information and documents provided;

9.    a criminal or security problem;

10.  family situations such as impending divorce, or custody or maintenance issues;

11.  a medical condition that may require additional tests or consultations;

12.  completion of legal adoption;

13.  consultation is required with other offices in Canada and abroad;

14.  inquiring about the status of your application before the standard processing time has elapsed or

15.  you are not a permanent resident of  your country.

 

 

 

 

Where will I submit my immigration application ?

In the old immigration rule an application for a Permanent Resident Visa may be submitted to any Visa Office at which an applicant wishes. 

In 2003, applicants will be required to file their application in the country of their nationality or the country in which they have had legal status for at least 1 year.  for the complete List of  Canadian Visa Offices around the world, click here.

  You may want to use a courier or registered mail in sending your whole application package to the Embassy to ensure that it would be properly delivered! There's nothing more frustrating than losing your application package in the post office.