Best way to ask MP for assistance..re Immigration Canada

Jess1 · #1 09-26-2009, 07:05 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if those of you who have contacted your MP to get info regarding your hubby's file could give the rest of us some insight on how to do it?

If I were to contact an MP to introduce myself & explain about my husband's application for PR how should I do it? Should I send an email or go in person to their office? I am in (Windsor, Ont ) and I don't know any MP's.

Any suggestions on how to go about this would be very much appreciated.

Thank you, Jess

SJSantos · #2 09-26-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jess1

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if those of you who have contacted your MP to get info regarding your hubby's file could give the rest of us some insight on how to do it?

If I were to contact an MP to introduce myself & explain about my husband's application for PR how should I do it? Should I send an email or go in person to their office? I am in (Windsor, Ont ) and I don't know any MP's.

Any suggestions on how to go about this would be very much appreciated.

Thank you, Jess

Hi Jess;

I contacted my MP by email and I did a follow up with a phone call. I contacted my MP when I needed a fast response from Haiti. It was an urgent matter as the Visa was being issued and the medical was going to expire. I provided them with the B-file number and I also let them know I was the Representative. I did not go in person and they were helpful to me.

There is no law about providing information to you over the phone. There might be policy, but I am sure policy is different with every MP. Find out who your MP is for the Windsor area. There will be an email for them on their website. Good Luck.

Sandy

Barbie38 · #3 09-26-2009, 08:02 PM

Hi Jessie, We still have not received a confirmation letter for my husbands application although we know it was 'in process' on June 5. For this reason I called my MP's office to ask when we should receive this type of letter and the person told me we should have received something by now (3 months later). He then asked if I would like him to enquire to CIC in Ottawa about our file. I said yes and about 2 1/2 weeks later he let me know that our bring forward date is November 30 and that there weren't any outstanding issues around our file.

To find out who your local MP is just do a google search on Ministers of Parliament and it will take you to a website that lets you pick where you live and then you can contact your MP from there. Not sure where you are in the process but if you don't receive any type of communication from PAP 3-4 months after your 'in process' date I would go ahead and contact your MP.

Jess1 · #4 09-26-2009, 09:50 PM

Thank you Barbie38 for your helpful advice, I really appreciate it.

Pig, I have no idea what you're talking about....

Jess

kacy · #5 09-27-2009, 12:21 AM

Jess1 - Pig is from the UK - they also have MP's so he was referring to the process there (I assume) rather than the process in canada.

kacy · #6 09-27-2009, 12:29 AM

An immigration officer did tell me that your MP will only get the standard answer - so unless your file seems to be taking longer than it should the information they will obtain will just be its in process - however - saying that - I notice many on here seem to get very detailed info from their MP so I'm beginning to think its worth it and I'm keeping it in mind if things don't keep moving after our interview.

Sweetkiwi · #7 09-27-2009, 02:16 AM

Thanks for starting this post- I too was wondering how I would go about it if I needed to contact my mp. Great info Barbie!

twillis · #8 09-27-2009, 11:54 AM

I believe the MP only has the same information that you would receive if you ordered the CAIPS notes. An MP calls Ottawa and they look at the notes that Haiti has entered on your file. They do not talk to haiti themselves, i dont believe.

Some MPs are different than others, some will get you information within a day, some in a couple weeks. My MP does all her immigration files on Thursdays and calls the clients on Fridays with the information. She has many many files she is working on. She is good, but very busy. I am one of many she is updating.

I ordered my CAIPS notes at the beginning of September. They cashed my cheque last week but I still haven't received anything in the mail.

I think its good to order the CAIPS notes. Its only 5 dollars and the more information the better. As for calling MP, I suggest just calling them, going in person doesn't change the process. They need the B file number (or client number if you don't have a B file number yet) and your spouse's birthdate.

cathay · #9 09-27-2009, 03:08 PM

Twillis,
It is a good thing you ordered your CAIPS notes early. I ordered mine the last week in July, received confirmation from Canada Post they received the request on July 31st and I still haven't received them and my husband's interv iew is in 10 days. I am going to call early tomorrow morning (again, cause you usually get an answering machine that says to leave a detailed message) to see what is happening. I really want to see them before my husband's interview.

Ellie2008 · #10 09-27-2009, 03:12 PM

I had a great experience with my MP and still remain in touch. I started by email when i first required the B file number.

We have stayed in contact via email and phone during the entire process. This was one of the first visits we made once my husband landed in Canada.

I found with my MP, email was the quickest way, and under more urgent nature (medicals expiring) we conversed via phone daily....i would start with email and get a feel for the way your MP's office works.

All the best