Hi,
A very Happy New Year to everyone on the Forum!
Also, a heartfelt thank you to the creators/admins for creating MovNorth.
My name is Vaibhav. I am on a Work Permit here in Canada. I just received an email for the Confirmation of Permanent Residence - Interview Appointment. The appointment itself is in a week’s time. However, it so happens that my wife and son are visiting India at the moment and cannot be here for the appointment. Even I have to leave for India the very next day. But, we will all be back in Canada by the end of January.
I have a few questions regarding this.
- Is it possible to postpone this appointment? I mean if anyone on the forum has been in a similar situation and can share their experience. Postponing the appointment for interview would be the best case scenario.
- If not, then can I appear for the appointment/interview alone and my wife later? The email mentions that everyone must come together but since I am the principal applicant, is it possible for my wife and son to appear for the interview later?
a. In this scenario, will I be asked to submit my passport for a visa stamp? This may jeopardize my travel to India the very next day. - I called up the 1-888-######## they gave me to contact them to see if I could get them to give me a new date for the appointment. However, I got directed to the automated answering system wherein they ask you to contact ircc through email at ircc.pra-rvpr.ircc@cic.gc.ca for booking an appointment. Can one use the same email address to request for a change in the date of appointment for the interview?
- Also, it would help to know what the interview itself entails? What are the questions asked? They are asking for the following documents:
-
If you were sponsored as a spouse, please ensure that you bring with you your original marriage certificate that was submitted at time of your application for permanent residence.
-
Proof of income for yourself and your sponsor/spouse. Proof includes recent paystubs, employment letter.
-
If currently receiving Social Assistance, provide proof of financial benefits
-
All Immigration documents, current and expired that are in your possession
-
Two (2) photos for each person on this application taken within the last six (6) months - see enclosed appendix for specifications (only for clients who are becoming Permanent Residents).
-
Proof you have paid the Right of Permanent Residence Fee ($490) ( if applicable) *For each adult *.
What other documents should one take to the interview?
Any help/guidance with the above questions will be most appreciated. Thanks.
Regards,
Vaibhav.