March 2024 - Outland Spousal Sponsorship

[mandeep000]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me which portals I need to sign into to check the status of my application? I only have a account in Application Status Tracker for the Canadian Spousal Sponsorship. Is there any other? I cannot log-into the Client Application Status/Tool. I did not link the GCKey.

 

[mandeep000]

Hello everyone!
Sharing with our timeline:

Sponsor: PR in Canada.
PA: Outland, no dependents
Application Submitted: March 25th, 2024
AOR: April 5th, 2024 (Received Email)
Account Created on Application Status Tracker : April 29th
Biometrics Requested: May 25th 2024
Biometrics Submitted by Spouse Outland: May 29th 2024
Ghost Update: May 29th 2024 (not sure why)
Ghost Update: May 30th 2024 (not sure why)
Sponsor Eligibility Cleared - June 3rd (Received letter, dated for May 29th)
Medical Request: Not Started
Background check: Not Sure

 

[mandeep000]

Updated -
Sponsor: PR in Canada.
PA: Outland, no dependents
Application Submitted: March 25th, 2024
AOR: April 5th, 2024 (Received Email)
Account Created on Application Status Tracker : April 29th
Biometrics Requested: May 25th 2024
Biometrics Submitted by Spouse Outland: May 29th 2024
Ghost Update: May 29th 2024 (not sure why)
Ghost Update: May 30th 2024 (not sure why)
Sponsor Eligibility Cleared - June 3rd (Received letter, dated for May 29th)
Pre-Arrival Received PA - June 6th.
Medical Request: Not Started
Background check: Not Sure

Is it important to link the account to IRCC page? I am unable to do that, shows error or try again etc. I am only using the Application Tracker Status portal to see. Can anyone suggest?

Hello everyone!
Sharing with our timeline:

Sponsor: PR in Canada.
PA: Outland, no dependents
Application Submitted: March 25th, 2024
AOR: April 5th, 2024 (Received Email)
Account Created on Application Status Tracker : April 29th
Biometrics Requested: May 25th 2024
Biometrics Submitted by Spouse Outland: May 29th 2024
Ghost Update: May 29th 2024 (not sure why)
Ghost Update: May 30th 2024 (not sure why)
Sponsor Eligibility Cleared - June 3rd (Received letter, dated for May 29th)
Medical Request: Not Started
Background check: Not Sure

 

[skrm]

Hello guys just want to share today June 11, 2024 I got an update and IRCC asking for the biometric fees. I am sharing my timeline:

Sponsor: Citizen in Canada.
PA: Outland (INDIA)
Application Submitted: March 27, 2024
AOR: April 9th, 2024 (Received Email)
Biometrics Fee Requested: June 11, 2024

 

[united1214]

Hey everyone, no updates for my application so far and its kind of worrying me. Here is my timeline (Outland)

Sponsor: CA Citizen
PA: US Citizen
Application Submitted: March 24, 2024
AOR: April 11, 2024

No updates since then, anyone else in the same boat?

Edit: I called IRCC and they said the application is still being processed, they had no extra information.

 

[mandeep000]

It depends from application to application.

Hey everyone, no updates for my application so far and its kind of worrying me. Here is my timeline (Outland)

Sponsor: CA Citizen
PA: US Citizen
Application Submitted: March 24, 2024
AOR: April 11, 2024

No updates since then, anyone else in the same boat?

Edit: I called IRCC and they said the application is still being processed, they had no extra information.

 

[mandeep000]

Updated -
Sponsor: PR in Canada.
PA: Outland, no dependents
Application Submitted: March 25th, 2024
AOR: April 5th, 2024 (Received Email)
Account Created on Application Status Tracker : April 29th
Biometrics Requested: May 25th 2024
Biometrics Submitted by Spouse Outland: May 29th 2024
Ghost Update 1: May 29th 2024 (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 2: May 30th 2024 (Application Status Tracker)
Sponsor Eligibility Cleared - June 3rd (Received letter, dated for May 29th)
Pre-Arrival Received PA - June 6th
Medical Request: June 7th
Medical Exam Submitted by PA: June 10th
Ghost Update 1: June 11th (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 2: June 13th (Application Status Tracker)
Background check: In Progress

 

[ravikumark815]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a PR in Canada, and I sponsored PR for my wife. Since the spousal PR process takes nearly a year, I applied for a visitor visa for her, which is almost complete. I'm now looking to book her flight to Canada.

I've heard from others in similar situations that immigration officers sometimes ask to see a return ticket to avoid concerns about dual intent. However, dual intent is allowed in spousal cases, according to an announcement made in May 2023.

For example, someone who traveled to Toronto in January was asked the same question. She showed her AOR letter for the spousal visa to prove her dual intent and that she planned to settle.

My question is: should I book a return ticket and cancel it later just to be safe, or is it unnecessary? Please share your journey if you went through similar process.

Thanks in advance,
Ravi

 

[Joey-Jo]

Hi Everyone,

I'm a PR in Canada, and I sponsored PR for my wife. Since the spousal PR process takes nearly a year, I applied for a visitor visa for her, which is almost complete. I'm now looking to book her flight to Canada.

I've heard from others in similar situations that immigration officers sometimes ask to see a return ticket to avoid concerns about dual intent. However, dual intent is allowed in spousal cases, according to an announcement made in May 2023.

For example, someone who traveled to Toronto in January was asked the same question. She showed her AOR letter for the spousal visa to prove her dual intent and that she planned to settle.

My question is: should I book a return ticket and cancel it later just to be safe, or is it unnecessary? Please share your journey if you went through similar process.

Thanks in advance,
Ravi

I would book a return ticket to be on the safe side. I've visited Montreal a few times now and the most recent trip explained to the immigration officer I was married to a Canadian and we were in the middle of a visa application. I also had my passport pre-stamped by the Biometrics office in London with my UCI number (and had paperwork backup in case he asked for more confirmation). He saw the length of time I will be here (six months basically - I have an ETA which allows you to stay for six months) and said that was fine but I'd need to leave by the end date.

I'm not aware of this announcement in May 2023 re dual intent in spousal cases, will research that. Maybe there have been changes in rules that I wasn't aware of.

 

[ravikumark815]

I would book a return ticket to be on the safe side. I've visited Montreal a few times now and the most recent trip explained to the immigration officer I was married to a Canadian and we were in the middle of a visa application. I also had my passport pre-stamped by the Biometrics office in London with my UCI number (and had paperwork backup in case he asked for more confirmation). He saw the length of time I will be here (six months basically - I have an ETA which allows you to stay for six months) and said that was fine but I'd need to leave by the end date.

I'm not aware of this announcement in May 2023 re dual intent in spousal cases, will research that. Maybe there have been changes in rules that I wasn't aware of.

More queries on the return ticket:
1. Which airlines are easiest to cancel afterward? Everyone seem to be having hefty charges. Is there any sort of insurance or options to select for easier cancellation?
2. Also, should the return ticket date be within 6 months of the landing date of PA? I am looking for 8 months, since there are too many delays in processing.

 

[sargene999]

Outland Spousal Sponsorship - TRV (visitor visa) Processing Time
Hello Everbody,
I sponsored my wife and applied for a TRV so she can come to Canada.
The first TRV (visitor visa) was refused so I reapplied again and currently just waiting.
I just wanted to know if TRV applications for spousal sponsorship applicants are processed SEPARATELY from normal TRVs (usual processing times does not apply) OR all TRVs all processed within the same pile at IRCC visa offices aborad.
The idea is to anticipate the duration in order to make a decision whether I should still wait a little more in Canada or I should leave back home until the visa is processed.
For information : see the following : "PACP - Standing Committee on Public Accounts - OAG Report 9: Processing PR Applications - December 5, 2023 / Key messages : Going forward, most new TRV applications for spousal sponsorship applicants will be processed within 30 days."
Thank you in advance for your support.

 

[DanySanDinh]

Updated -
Sponsor: PR in Canada.
PA: Outland, no dependents
Application Submitted: March 25th, 2024
AOR: April 5th, 2024 (Received Email)
Account Created on Application Status Tracker : April 29th
Biometrics Requested: May 25th 2024
Biometrics Submitted by Spouse Outland: May 29th 2024
Ghost Update 1: May 29th 2024 (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 2: May 30th 2024 (Application Status Tracker)
Sponsor Eligibility Cleared - June 3rd (Received letter, dated for May 29th)
Pre-Arrival Received PA - June 6th
Medical Request: June 7th
Medical Exam Submitted by PA: June 10th
Ghost Update 1: June 11th (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 2: June 13th (Application Status Tracker)
Background check: In Progress

Thanks for sharing. Any update after almost 2 weeks? Which country that you applied from?

 

[mandeep000]

No not yet. There was a Ghost Update on 14th June (Application Status Tracker). I am in Canada & spouse in India.

Thanks for sharing. Any update after almost 2 weeks? Which country that you applied from?

 

[mandeep000]

Updated -
Sponsor: PR in Canada.
PA: Outland, no dependents
Application Submitted: March 25th, 2024
AOR: April 5th, 2024 (Received Email)
Account Created on Application Status Tracker : April 29th
Biometrics Requested: May 25th 2024
Biometrics Submitted by Spouse Outland: May 29th 2024
Ghost Update 1: May 29th 2024 (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 2: May 30th 2024 (Application Status Tracker)
Sponsor Eligibility Cleared - June 3rd (Received letter, dated for May 29th)
Pre-Arrival Received PA - June 6th
Linked Account to IRCC GC Key - June 7th
Medical Request: June 7th
Medical Exam Submitted by PA: June 10th
Ghost Update 1: June 11th (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 2: June 13th (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 3: June 14th (Application Status Tracker)
Medicals Passed - June 29th 2024
Background check: In Progress
Eligibility Check: In Progress
Final Decision: In Progress

 

[mandeep000]

Latest update: IRCC Page.
Final decision - July 9, 2024:Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Updated -
Sponsor: PR in Canada.
PA: Outland, no dependents
Application Submitted: March 25th, 2024
AOR: April 5th, 2024 (Received Email)
Account Created on Application Status Tracker : April 29th
Biometrics Requested: May 25th 2024
Biometrics Submitted by Spouse Outland: May 29th 2024
Ghost Update 1: May 29th 2024 (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 2: May 30th 2024 (Application Status Tracker)
Sponsor Eligibility Cleared - June 3rd (Received letter, dated for May 29th)
Pre-Arrival Received PA - June 6th
Linked Account to IRCC GC Key - June 7th
Medical Request: June 7th
Medical Exam Submitted by PA: June 10th
Ghost Update 1: June 11th (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 2: June 13th (Application Status Tracker)
Ghost Update 3: June 14th (Application Status Tracker)
Medicals Passed - June 29th 2024
Background check: In Progress
Eligibility Check: In Progress
Final Decision: In Progress