Immigration Forum / Canada / September 2003

I have applied for Canadian Immigration in Family class. The case is
under processing.
If my spouse (Canadian) visit me, will it hamper the chances of
getting Immigration Visa? Or, Could it delay the process?

Couples who have submitted their applications for spousal sponsorship from
outside around the time ours was submitted receive an acknowledgement letter
from the Manila embassy within 20 days of sponsorship approval. It's been 2
months since I was approved for sponsorship and our ...

Maybe my query sounds too preliminary but here goes :
If i have to present my PR application all by myself (not through a
lawyer), is there a specific way of presenting the papers ?
Do i have to submit the papers in a specific order OR in a specific

As I understand it, all documents mailed with my immigration
application must be translated into english (or french). Right??
Can I do this myself or must it be done through a professional
translator??

I will be applying under inland spousal category.
Does anyone have any good (or bad) experience with Lawyer/Consultant, say
who will give you money back should you be refused, so, the
Lawyer/Consultant would be interested to do not just any job but a good job,

I have applied for immigration in the Independent Skilled Worker
category in September 1999 at CHC HongKong. In April 4, 2003, I got
the letter from them that my file now falls under new law hence I need
to re-submit new application form along with some other document

Dear Experts,
Applicants who applied before 2002 are required to submit IELTS result
or not, because in old law there was no IELTS?
Thanking you in anticipation.

Dear Experts,
The Mailing Address on my Medical Form - IMM 1017 is incorrect. The
address on the Envelope and on the main letter from the Consulate is
the new updated address which I had sent to the Consulate a couple of

recd a letter from cic, LA yesterday asking me to send original passport
and photos. to say that i was thrilled would be an understatement.
my spouse and i are particularly happy cause we completed the process on
our own. some of you may say so what , but the difference in my case ...

The existing points system tells us that if one has 67 points he can
qualify for  Residence.
I want to know the site which provides enough information on points
system before I can apply for PR?

Please can anybody give me guidance on the following relating to my
Skilled Worker Visa application through the London office :-
Timescale from application to decision (i know it all depends but a
rough idea would be great)

I applied for Canadian Immigration and my interview could not happen
as I was refused of USA visa, post Sep the 11th.
Can somebody tell me whether I could claim for interview or any other
legal way to revive my immigration case?

My fiance and I will be marrying by the end of this year. I have some
concerns about financial responsibility.  I have read that the
financial requirements aren't as strict, or waived in the spousal
sponsorship. That's great, however my fiance only works about 37 or so

if I score 87 points do I have better chances to get an interview waiver now
that the pass was lowered?

Sir,
I am from Ind and  studying in NZ.I am getting 70 points and wish to
lodge my application.
So which application should I choose?