My Immigration Journey: A Timeline of Patience, Hope, and Perseverance
Application Tracker & GCKey Timeline
Principal Applicant (PA) Timeline
August 1, 2024 – Application Sent
August 8, 2024 – Documents received (Marriage Certificate, Birth Registration, Police Certificates, IMM 0008, Relationship Proof, etc.)
August 31, 2024 – Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR)
September 6, 2024 – Linked to GC-Key
September 27, 2024 – Tracker Created
October 31, 2024 – Biometric Request Received
November 5, 2024 – Medical Request Received
November 13, 2024 – Biometrics Completed
November 23, 2024 – Medical Exam Completed (Confirmed in GCKey on Nov 26, 2024)
February 19, 2025 – Eligibility in Progress
February 24, 2025 – Eligibility & Background Verification Completed
February 25, 2025 – Principal Applicant (PA) Eligibility Approved & Background Check Completed
February 25, 2025 – Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) Reflects in Tracker
February 26, 2025 – Passport Request Received & Second Pre-Arrival Service Letter
March 10, 2025 – Final Inquiry Sent
March 13, 2025 – Eligibility Review Completed in GCKey
COPR Document – Pending Arrival
Sponsor Timeline
August 1, 2024 – Application Received
August 31, 2024 – Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) – Application officially started processing
September 19, 2024 – Eligibility in Progress
October 23, 2024 – Message Received Regarding Application
October 31, 2024 – Sponsor Eligibility Completed
GCKey Application Status Updates:
Eligibility Review: March 13, 2025 – Completed
Medical Exam: November 26, 2024 – Passed
Biometrics: November 13, 2024 – Completed
Background Check: February 25, 2025 – Completed
Final Decision: February 24, 2025 – Approved
Interview: Not required
Additional Documents: Successfully Uploaded
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A Message of Hope and Encouragement
This journey has tested my patience in ways I never imagined. Immigration is not just about submitting documents; it’s about enduring the waiting, the uncertainty, the constant refreshing of portals, and the silent battle between hope and doubt.
Some people get approvals in a matter of months; for others, like me, it takes longer. And that’s okay. Every timeline is different, and God’s timing is always right. It’s easy to feel disheartened when you see others getting through quicker. I’ve felt it too. But comparison is the thief of joy. Their journey is not your journey. What’s meant for you will never pass you by.
To anyone waiting, feeling anxious, or losing hope hold on. Keep faith. This process is challenging, but it does not define your worth or your future. Keep pushing forward, keep believing, and most importantly, trust that everything is aligning perfectly in the background, even when you cannot see it.
Never give up. Never lose hope. Stay positive. Do not let jealousy cloud your heart. Your day will come, and when it does, you will realize that the waiting, the struggles, and even the tears were all part of a story worth telling.
Trust in God, trust in His timing, and never stop believing in yourself.
