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What are the documents requirements for non-accompanying spouse that we have to proivde?
When applying for permanent residence (PR) through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) via the non-Express Entry process, it's s crucial to declare all family members, including a non-accompanying spouse. This ensures that you retain the ability to sponsor them in the future. The specific documentation required for a non-accompanying spouse includes:

1. Proof of Relationship:
Marriage Certificate: A copy of your official marriage certificate.
For Common-Law Partners: If applicable, provide a Statutory Declaration of Common-Law Union (IMM 5409) to establish the relationship.

2. Additional Forms:
Schedule A Background/Declaration (IMM 5669): This form requires detailed personal history and background information.

Additional Family Information (IMM 5406): This form collects information about your immediate family members, including your spouse
3. Identification Documents:
Passport Copies: Clear copies of your spouse passport pages showing their photo, personal details, and any amendments.

National Identity Card: If applicable, a copy of your spouse national ID card.

4. Civil Status Documents:
Divorce or Death Certificates: If your spouse was previously married, provide divorce decrees or death certificates to confirm the end of prior marriages.



5. Police Certificates:
Your non-accompanying spouse may be required to provide police certificates from countries where they have resided for six months or more since turning 18. This is to ensure admissibility and security clearance.

6. Photographs:
Recent passport-sized photographs of your spouse that meet the specific requirements outlined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).


7. Proof of Name Change:
If your spouse has ever changed their name, provide legal documents supporting the name change, such as a marriage certificate or official name change certificate.


8. Medical Examination:

Even if not accompanying you, your spouse may need to undergo a medical examination by an IRCC-approved panel physician to ensure they meet health requirements.


9. Additional Supporting Documents:
Proof of Ongoing Relationship: Evidence such as communication records, photographs together, or financial support documents to demonstrate the genuineness of your relationship.
Childrens Documents: If you have children together, include their birth certificates and any relevant custody documents.

Ensure that all documents are clear, legible, and, if not in English or French, accompanied by certified translations. Organize your application package according to the document checklist provided by IRCC to facilitate efficient processing.
 
Dear @Miss bee and all,
I applied for PR under the BC PNP (PhD candidate stream) on Aug 1, 2024, and received AOR on Jan 9, 2025 (almost 5 months after the application). On the same day, I was requested to pay for biometrics (family fee) and on Jan 15, 2025, they confirmed that the payment has been attached to my file. However, I haven't received the BIL yet. Is that a normal thing to happen? I see some folks say that they received the AOR and the BIL at the same time.
Thank you for your orientation.
 
Dear @Miss bee and all,
I applied for PR under the BC PNP (PhD candidate stream) on Aug 1, 2024, and received AOR on Jan 9, 2025 (almost 5 months after the application). On the same day, I was requested to pay for biometrics (family fee) and on Jan 15, 2025, they confirmed that the payment has been attached to my file. However, I haven't received the BIL yet. Is that a normal thing to happen? I see some folks say that they received the AOR and the BIL at the same time.
Thank you for your orientation.
Yes it pretty normal. You can receive BIL anytime soon now .
 
I have received AOR and BIL on Jan 7 2025 (PhD graduate stream). I have submitted my biometrics. What should I expect next? I know that processing time has changed to 20 months. Does that affect my case?
 
I have received AOR and BIL on Jan 7 2025 (PhD graduate stream). I have submitted my biometrics. What should I expect next? I know that processing time has changed to 20 months. Does that affect my case?
I applied on Aug 1, 2024 and received AOR on Jan 9, 2025. No BIL yet and have the same question about the 20 month processing time,
 
It took exactly 5 months for me to get the AOR on 23rd Dec 2024. This was when the processing timeline was 12-13 months. Now they have increased the timeline to 20 months. So not sure how it's going to affect the processing. So be patient and keep your fingers crossed.
Thank you I hope I get AOR soon.
 
I applied for my Lmia exempt work permit on aug 11, 2024 and Non express Pnp based PR on Aug 31st. There hasn't been any update on my file till now. I don't know what shuld i do . I think for my Wp they will give me refusal . Cos it already crossed the processing time and as well as i tried raising webforms but nothing worked . I lost all my hopes today
 
Please see this scenario
My PNP nomination certificate expiry date is January 31, 2025 and I did not receive AOR.
Will my file be returned or refused due to this Expiry thing? Or how that works
What should I do?
 
I applied for my Lmia exempt work permit on aug 11, 2024 and Non express Pnp based PR on Aug 31st. There hasn't been any update on my file till now. I don't know what shuld i do . I think for my Wp they will give me refusal . Cos it already crossed the processing time and as well as i tried raising webforms but nothing worked . I lost all my hopes today
Dont lose hope It should be arrives any time I mean your work permit because I applied my PR on 22 Aug and Haven’t received anything So I guess your work permit will come first