Spousal sponsorship

[armoured]

Should I continue to wait? Or should I submit a webform asking what the delay is, maybe it is a normal amount of time?

Normal timeline, you won't get any more info of use via webform.

I was also reading the thread and saw something about Portal 1 and Portal 2 emails, is this only for inland applications? Will we be exempt from this because its an outland application?

Yes, only relevant for inland OR for a spouse who has arrived in Canada afterwards/is now in Canada and intends to remain until process complete.

 

[CanadianAviator]

Ok, Thank you for your prompt response.

Unfortunately, there is no information on the background verification timeline. Do you have any information on a regular timeline for that? I do realize every case is different depending on where the applicant has travelled or the complexity of their case.

But is 3 - 4 months a regular timeframe?

I understand that takes anywhere for 10-12 months to process the entirety of an application.

Once again, thank you for any information you could provide.

 

[armoured]

Unfortunately, there is no information on the background verification timeline. Do you have any information on a regular timeline for that?
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I understand that takes anywhere for 10-12 months to process the entirety of an application.

No, I've no further information. You can check against the tracker spreadsheet. It's still normal.

 

[Charlamanderxxxx]

Ok, Thank you for your prompt response.

Unfortunately, there is no information on the background verification timeline. Do you have any information on a regular timeline for that? I do realize every case is different depending on where the applicant has travelled or the complexity of their case.

But is 3 - 4 months a regular timeframe?

I understand that takes anywhere for 10-12 months to process the entirety of an application.

Once again, thank you for any information you could provide.

Yes, I waited 6 months for the background check to be completed

 

[dp123456]

I have received a medical request from IRCC today 18th March 2025 again. We submitted the file on 21st Feb 2024, On 21st April 2024 Medical marked completed on PR Tracker, and As per the PR tracker my IME expires on Apr 21, 2025. Can I resubmit the previous test results, or do I need to undergo a medical examination again?

 

[Tarhata YU]

I have received a medical request from IRCC today 18th March 2025 again. We submitted the file on 21st Feb 2024, On 21st April 2024 Medical marked completed on PR Tracker, and As per the PR tracker my IME expires on Apr 21, 2025. Can I resubmit the previous test results, or do I need to undergo a medical examination again?

hello, same situation here, IME of one of my dependants will expire April 12, 2025 but no email yet. I think another ME is required. please let me know if it is.
are you outland? December 2023 applicant, outland.

 

[dp123456]

hello, same situation here, IME of one of my dependants will expire April 12, 2025 but no email yet. I think another ME is required. please let me know if it is.
are you outland? December 2023 applicant, outland.

Yes, my file is outland, They will send you a new Medical request if it needs to be done again.

 

[Tarhata YU]

hello, is background verification on tracker check always in progress even without activity updated for background verification?

 

[YVR123]

hello, is background verification on tracker check always in progress even without activity updated for background verification?

It's usually not applicable, then in progress, then completed.
I haven't seen "updates" during. At least not common for people who post here.

 

[Chch123]

Hello guys
Can someone please respond me once I get AOR, Biometrics, Medical and sponsor eligibility from IRCC how long shall I expect passport request from them?
(Bio and medical both have been done and updated too)

 

[scylla]

Hello guys
Can someone please respond me once I get AOR, Biometrics, Medical and sponsor eligibility from IRCC how long shall I expect passport request from them?
(Bio and medical both have been done and updated too)

It's hard to say since there is still applicant eligiblity, including background and security checks.

 

[Chch123]

It's hard to say since there is still applicant eligiblity, including background and security checks.

Sorry I forgot to mention it’s Outland application

 

[Tarhata YU]

Hello guys
Can someone please respond me once I get AOR, Biometrics, Medical and sponsor eligibility from IRCC how long shall I expect passport request from them?
(Bio and medical both have been done and updated too)

submitted outland application 2023 December, still waiting.
Eligibility for my dependants not completed, background in progress for my spouse. Bio and medical done April 2024 and will expire soon.

 

[YVR123]

Hello guys
Can someone please respond me once I get AOR, Biometrics, Medical and sponsor eligibility from IRCC how long shall I expect passport request from them?
(Bio and medical both have been done and updated too)

There are still many steps to be completed. Don't know when you applied but you can look at other outland applications submitted in the same months.
Background and security check usually take the longest time.

 

[Shiny Sunshine]

Hi everyone. I am sharing the timeline of my wife's outland spousal sponsorship application ( India ).

• Submission: Dec 16, 2024
• AOR: Jan 9, 2025
• Eligibility: Completed on Feb 4, 2025
• Biometrics: Completed on Feb 3, 2025
• Medical: Completed on Feb 4, 2025
• Pre-arrival: Feb 5, 2024
• Background check: In progress (as per PR tracker)

Can anyone advise on the typical duration for the background check?"