Is this an AOR letter from IRCC?

[AceOfSpeights]

Hi everyone! My fiancée (principal applicant) received this letter from IRCC today. We're trying to figure out if it's an AOR or not. I did some searching but found mixed results. Can anyone confirm? Thanks so much!

Pic of the letter -

https://imgur.com/a/JTQx9e2

 

[Amiah_world]

Hi everyone! My fiancée (principal applicant) received this letter from IRCC today. We're trying to figure out if it's an AOR or not. I did some searching but found mixed results. Can anyone confirm? Thanks so much!

Pic of the letter -

https://imgur.com/a/JTQx9e2

Yes that is AOR.

 

[Sandhu09]

Hi everyone! My fiancée (principal applicant) received this letter from IRCC today. We're trying to figure out if it's an AOR or not. I did some searching but found mixed results. Can anyone confirm? Thanks so much!

Pic of the letter -

https://imgur.com/a/JTQx9e2

It's not AOR it's AIP. It's Called approval in principle. That means you are now approved from sponsor and principle applicant side. once BG is completed you will receive the PR portal request

 

[Ponga]

Yes that is AOR.

No, it is AIP.

 

[AMIRA2024]

And with this letter if you don’t have a work permit you can apply for one now…

 

[AceOfSpeights]

Thank you for the replies!

It's not AOR it's AIP. It's Called approval in principle. That means you are now approved from sponsor and principle applicant side. once BG is completed you will receive the PR portal request

So, my fiancée currently has a closed work permit which expires on August 1st. Do we need to wait for the AOR to apply for an OWP or should we apply now? Thanks again!

 

[Sandhu09]

Thank you for the replies!



So, my fiancée currently has a closed work permit which expires on August 1st. Do we need to wait for the AOR to apply for an OWP or should we apply now? Thanks again!

You can apply for it but I believe you will get your PR soon. Most likely 2 weeks but you can apply now you have received AIP which is last and most imp. Step in the application

 

[AceOfSpeights]

You can apply for it but I believe you will get your PR soon. Most likely 2 weeks but you can apply now you have received AIP which is last and most imp. Step in the application

Hmmm it doesn't seem possible we'd be approved for PR so quickly - we just submitted our application on May 10th.

 

[Sandhu09]

Hmmm it doesn't seem possible we'd be approved for PR so quickly - we just submitted our application on May 10th.

If your application is with Sydney or Mississauga it is very possible. since in 2 weeks more its going to be almost 2 months

 

[AMIRA2024]

Thank you for the replies!



So, my fiancée currently has a closed work permit which expires on August 1st. Do we need to wait for the AOR to apply for an OWP or should we apply now? Thanks again!

Aor is really just saying ircc receive your application and they will give application number,AIP is letting you know that u met eligibility to apply under the category and with your AIP u can now use your AIP to apply for open work permit..

 

[fils1234]

Hmmm it doesn't seem possible we'd be approved for PR so quickly - we just submitted our application on May 10th.

If PA eligibility on ircc tracker says completed you are good . If not it may have been sent in error.

 

[armoured]

It's not AOR it's AIP. It's Called approval in principle. That means you are now approved from sponsor and principle applicant side. once BG is completed you will receive the PR portal request

I don't think this is AIP. It's just eligibility confirmation, which this early should be considered same as AOR.

Not 100% certain I admit though.

 

[Ponga]

I don't think this is AIP. It's just eligibility confirmation, which this early should be considered same as AOR.

Not 100% certain I admit though.

Unless things have changed (always possible)...It actually is AIP.

AOR is simply the acknowledgement that the `package' has been received by IRCC. Nothing was opened and zero checks have been made to asses the information contained in the package.

https://www.canadaimmigrationvisa.c...eipt-aor-for-spousal-sponsorship-applications​

What does Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) mean in the context of spousal sponsorship application in Canada?​

When applying for spousal sponsorship in Canada, one of the first milestones in your application process is receiving the Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR). This is essentially a communication from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirming that they have received your application. The issuance of the AOR is a critical step, but what exactly does it entail, and what is its importance?

 

[armoured]

Unless things have changed (always possible)...It actually is AIP.

AOR is simply the acknowledgement that the `package' has been received by IRCC. Nothing was opened and zero checks have been made to asses the information contained in the package.

https://www.canadaimmigrationvisa.c...eipt-aor-for-spousal-sponsorship-applications​

What does Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) mean in the context of spousal sponsorship application in Canada?​

When applying for spousal sponsorship in Canada, one of the first milestones in your application process is receiving the Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR). This is essentially a communication from Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirming that they have received your application. The issuance of the AOR is a critical step, but what exactly does it entail, and what is its importance?

Happy to bow to your knowledge on this one.

 

[AceOfSpeights]

Thank you everyone for the replies - we really appreciate them! It's my understanding AIP usually comes 6-8+ months into the process(?). Is it normal to to receive all of this so quickly? Should we expect our PR application to be approved in the very near future?

So, all in the same day (a little over a month after our PR submission), we received the following emails:

TO SPONSORS EMAIL
1. Subject Line: CPCM / CTDM - Inland Sponsorship Eligibility Decision Letter
"This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada Class you submitted to this office on behalf of ********* and family (ifapplicable).You have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor. The Application for Permanent Residence (APR) for your relative will be processed separately and he/she will be contacted shortly."

2. Subject Line: Inland SCLP AOR Letter
"This letter confirms that your application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class has been received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on 5/10/2025 on behalf of the following member(s): **********"

TO PRINCIPLE APPLICANT'S EMAIL
Subject Line: CPCM / CTDM - Inland APR Eligibility Decision Letter
"It has been determined that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence
as a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class. Please note that a final
decision will not be made until all remaining requirements for becoming a permanent resident
have been met. These requirements include medical, security and background checks for you
and, if applicable, all of your family members, both in Canada and abroad, even if they are not
applying to join you in Canada at this time. You cannot become a permanent resident until you
and all your family members have met these requirements."