Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2016 timeline and updates

[profiler]

That's the full content of the email, I just deleted my personal info. Yes, I do have dependents included in the application. I noticed, mine is quite different from others...this makes me nervous. You think I am going to be denied???

No, that's not a procedural fairness letter. That's what they send when they are about to deny a case..

I am trying to wrap my head around why it looks like an H&C letter. Was your sponsor asked to attend the interview? If not, that could be an indication that they want to know more about your story, and about your dependants. If your sponsor was asked to attend, then it can be a relationship interview...

 

[cariie up]

No, that's not a procedural fairness letter. That's what they send when they are about to deny a case..

I am trying to wrap my head around why it looks like an H&C letter. Was your sponsor asked to attend the interview? If not, that could be an indication that they want to know more about your story, and about your dependants. If your sponsor was asked to attend, then it can be a relationship interview...

thank you for your reply. Me and my sponsor are asked to attend the interview.

 

[profiler]

thank you for your reply. Me and my sponsor are asked to attend the interview.

It's probably a QA or Relationship interview.

QA interviews have been randomly cropping up more, because they are pushing more cases through the system faster. The QA interviews are a feedback to make sure that officers are catching specific things upstream. They would ask pretty much anything to do with your file. Usually, these show up later in a case (around AIP or between AIP and DM).

Relationship interviews can ask any question, personal or not, regarding your relationship with your sponsor. Typically these show up before AIP (between SA and AIP). They need to assess if the PA is a member of the family class, before AIP...

In either case, just tell them the truth. If you have nothing to hide, it's no issue.

 

[cariie up]

It's probably a QA or Relationship interview.

QA interviews have been randomly cropping up more, because they are pushing more cases through the system faster. The QA interviews are a feedback to make sure that officers are catching specific things upstream. They would ask pretty much anything to do with your file. Usually, these show up later in a case (around AIP or between AIP and DM).

Relationship interviews can ask any question, personal or not, regarding your relationship with your sponsor. Typically these show up before AIP (between SA and AIP). They need to assess if the PA is a member of the family class, before AIP...

In either case, just tell them the truth. If you have nothing to hide, it's no issue.

Thank you so much profiler. It could be QA interview then as I already have AIP, I got it last march. My sponsor had his in march as well.hopefully there will be no issues....

 

[dominicantiguan]

Dear Sir/Madam:
I am pleased to advise you that the processing of your application for permanent residence will be finalized at an interview
that has been scheduled for:
DATE: 06/06/2017 TIME: Anytime between 10:00-11:00AM
LOCATION: 5353 Dundas Street West, Ground Floor, Etobicoke
In order to grant you permanent residence, you must provide us with satisfactory original identity documents. All
applicants must provide their original valid passport at the landing interview.


What kind of questions should I expect? Anyone knows from experience. Thank you

Congrats Maina! and probably the basic 3 questions. Everyone says it lasts about 5 minutes. Whether you've been denied entry. Have any dependents etc and forgot the other question. I think ever committed a crime?

 

[Maina4576]

Congrats Maina! and probably the basic 3 questions. Everyone says it lasts about 5 minutes. Whether you've been denied entry. Have any dependents etc and forgot the other question. I think ever committed a crime?

Thank you so much for your answers. Looking forward for landing now. Thanks to all those who helped me and guided me when i needed advice. Much love

 

[profiler]

Congrats Maina! and probably the basic 3 questions. Everyone says it lasts about 5 minutes. Whether you've been denied entry. Have any dependents etc and forgot the other question. I think ever committed a crime?

Yeah about 5 minutes. We got there when there was 2 others waiting (15 minutes before our 9am appointment). One (poor lady!) had forgot to read that she must pay RPRF before trying to land! So, in the lobby, she was trying to pay it on her phone!

Others showed up just after us, so the agent had to keep asking for passports. 10 couples in all showed up while we were there waiting. We were out and walking away about 8:55am.

Questions vary, but are usually:
- Have you committed a criminal offence in Canada (or anywhere)
- Have you ever been denied entry into Canada (or anywhere)
- Do you have any dependents you have not disclosed

They are not intended to be a test. It's stuff you, and they, already know. They are only validating what they have found. So, just tell them the truth, and land!

I also find it interesting that people will let their status lapse, then freak out when it comes to landing (because they have slipped into "Out-of-status" territory). Do they not think that, CIC of all organizations can't find that out or don't already know?? It's on their computer screens when they go to print out your COPR! If they invite you to an interview, and you have a DM, you are going to land. SO, relax. It's totally the worst movie ever -- there is no climax to the story. They even do it in the lobby, where everyone can hear!

Congrats @Maina4576

 

[browning911]

Congratulations Maina! Great news. That was really fast. Let us know how the landing appointment goes.

Tomorrow is Sylvain and Mrs. S.

 

[browning911]

The date you opened the document.

You may be asked some really personal questions so just be prepared for anything. You will be fine. Best of luck.

Here is a list found on this forum:

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS for Spousal Category


1. When and where did you meet your spouse for the first time?
2. How did you meet your spouse?
3. How old is your spouse? What is your spouse's birth date?
4. What does your spouse do for a living?
5. Where did your spouse go to school'?
6. What degrees or formal training does your spouse have?
7. How did your spouse immigrate to Canada?
8. Where does your spouse work?
9. What is the name of the company? What position does your spouse hold? How long has your spouse worked there?
10. What does the job entail?
11. Does your spouse like his or her job?
12. What is the salary?
13. Where does your spouse live?
14. Whom does your spouse live with?
15. Where are you going to live when you go to Canada?
16. Please explain the type of relationship you have had since your first meeting.
17. What is your and spouse religion?
18. When you and your spouse were dating what would you do together?
19. Do you have any hobbies? Describe them.
20. Does your spouse have any hobbies? Describe them.
21. What type of music do you enjoy?
22. What type of music does your spouse enjoy?
23. What kind of movies do you enjoy?
24. What kind of movies does your spouse enjoy?
25. What kind of books do you read?
26. What kind of books does your spouse read?
27. Have you and your spouse ever exchanged gifts? Explain.
28. When and where did the marriage proposal take place?
29. Was your marriage arranged?
30. If it was arranged describe how it was arranged and by whom?
31. Did you have a ceremony celebrating your relationship?
32. Where was it held?
33. When was it held?
34. Describe the ceremony?
35. Did it conform to your own religious and cultural beliefs? Explain.
36. When did you get married?
37. Where did you get married?
38. Who was at the wedding?
39. What family members were there?
40. How many people were at the ceremony?
41. What day was the ceremony held on?
42. Who performed the ceremony?
43. Do you have pictures of the ceremony?
44. Who was at the ceremony from your side?
45. Who was at the ceremony from your spouse's side?
46. Were any friends present?
47. How many brothers and sisters does your spouse have?
48. Were your parents at the wedding? If not, why not?
49. Are your parents aware of the wedding? If not, why not?
50. Where your spouse's parents at the wedding? If not, why not?
51. Were your spouse's parents aware of the wedding? If not, why not?
52. Was a reception held? When and where was it held?
53. Who was present at the reception?
54. Did you receive any wedding gifts? Describe them.
55. Did you on a honeymoon? Where did you go and for how long?
56. Can you show me pictures and receipts from the honeymoon, wedding and
reception?
64. Do any other family members reside with you and your spouse? If yes, please indicate their names and relationship.
65. What relatives do you have in Canada?
66. What are their names and where do they live?
67. What relatives do you have outside of Canada?
68. Has your spouse met any of your relatives or friends? Who have they met and when did they meet them?
69. Have you met any of your spouse's relatives or friends? Whom have you met and when did you meet them?
70. In terms of education, would you say that you and your spouse's educational background are compatible?
72. Why did you marry your spouse?
74. Do your family members (parents, siblings) want to immigrate to Canada?
75. Did you marry your spouse so that you could sponsor your parents as landed immigrants of Canada?
76. How do you correspond with your spouse?
77. How often do you talk on the phone?
78. Do you have phone bills, e-mails, cards, etc., and can I see them?
79. Tell me why this marriage or relationship is genuine.
80. What makes your relationship with your spouse different from that of a female/male friend?
81. Does your spouse support you financially?
82. Do you support your spouse financially?
83. If I refuse this application what will you do?
84. When and where did you live together?
85. Development of your relationship after very first day?
86. Why didn’t you get married to someone from India??, why to someone from Canada?
87. Personal life of sponsor, school, colleges, courses, work and all important dates such as, date of moving to Canada, date of leaving Canada and entering India.
88. If she is pregnant or not, if not, why not ?
89. Detailed information about her parents
90. Engagement, marriage and reception, who attended and who didnt, if not why?
91 About rituals in religious ceremony and number of guests?
92. Future plans?
93. What kind of job, you are looking for?
94. What side of bed, you sleep on?
95 Where did ur spouse propose u , what time was it ? And how ?
96. When n where did u first time got intimate with your spouse ?
97. What contraceptives did u use ?
98. Her birthdate, her education details, her parents, sister info..etc etc..
99. When and where did you get married?
100.What trips to went to?

 

[browning911]

Other Interview Questions:

Here are some questions that they can ask to couples living together..

Development of Your Relationship

What did the two of you have in common?

Where did you go for dates?

When did your relationship turn romantic?

How long was it before you decided to get married?

The Wedding


How many people attended your wedding?

Did each of your parents attend?

Was there music or other entertainment?

What kind of cake (or other food) did you serve?

Who were the bridesmaids/groomsmen?

How late did the guests stay?

Did the bride change clothes for the reception?

Did you serve liquor? What kind?

Did anyone get drunk or otherwise embarrass themselves at the reception?

What time did you and the [bride or groom] leave the reception?

Did you go on a honeymoon? When did you leave? How did you get there? What airlines?

Regular Routines


Who gets up first? At what time?

How many alarm clocks do you set in the morning?

Who makes breakfast?

What do each of you eat for breakfast?

Does your spouse drink coffee in the morning?

What time do the working spouse or spouses arrive home?

Who cleans the house?

What day is your garbage picked up?

Who takes care of paying the bills?

Do you have a joint bank account? Where?

Do you have a cat, dog, or other pet? Who feeds it? Who walks it (or cleans its kitty
litter box, cage, etc.)?

Do you and/or your spouse attend regular religious services? Where?

Where do you keep the spare toilet paper?

The Cooking

How many times a week on average do you eat out?

What is your favorite restaurant for special occasions? For weekly outings?

Who does most of the cooking?

Who does the grocery shopping? Where?

Is there a particular food that you eat every week?

What is your spouse’s favorite/least favorite food?

What color are the kitchen curtains?

Do you have a barbecue grill? Do you use it?

Other Family Members

Have you met each other’s parents?

How often do you see each other’s parents?

When was the last time you saw them? Where? For how long?

On important holidays, do you buy individual gifts for your parents-in-law? Do they buy individual gifts for you?

How do each of you get along with your parents-in-law?

Which other members of your spouse’s family do you see frequently? When was the last time you saw them? What did you do together?

Home Technology

How many land-line telephones are in your house? Where are they?

Do you have an answering machine on your home telephone? Who checks the messages?


How many televisions are in the house? In which rooms? Do you watch shows together, or separately? Name one show that you always watch together.

Do you record any television shows?

Do you subscribe to a DVD rental service?

Does your spouse listen to the radio? What station?

How many cars do you have?

Do you have a garage? Who parks in it? Do you use a garage door opener?

Do you have a camera? Who uses it most often? Who takes pictures at important family occasions?

In the Bedroom

What size is your bed (Twin, Queen, or King)?

Do you have a regular mattress, futon, or waterbed?

How many windows are there in your bedroom?

What color are your spouse’s pajamas?

Who sleeps on each side of the bed?

What form of contraception (birth control) do you use?

When was your wife’s last menstrual period?

Where do you keep your toothbrushes? What kind of toothpaste, soap, and shampoo does each of you use?

Do either of you read or watch television before going to sleep? Do you have lamps next to your bed?

Have you ever had an argument that resulted in one of you sleeping in another room? Who, and which room?

The Rest of the House

Do you live in a home or apartment? Who pays the mortgage or rent? How much is it?

Is there a carpet in your front hallway? What color? Is your sofa a regular one or does it have a pull-out bed?

Have you ever had houseguests sleep there?

What type of curtains or window coverings is in your living room? What color?

How many staircases are in your house?

How many sinks, toilets, and showers are there in your house or apartment in total?

Do you leave any lights on when you go to sleep at night?

Celebrations

When is your spouse’s birthday?

What did you do for your spouse’s last birthday?

How did you celebrate your most recent wedding anniversary?

What religious holidays do you celebrate together?

What’s the most important holiday of the year in your household? Where do you typically celebrate it?

Have you and your spouse gone to see a movie or other form of entertainment lately? When, and what did you see?

What did the two of you do last New Year’s Eve? Canada day?

 

[Maina4576]

Yeah about 5 minutes. We got there when there was 2 others waiting (15 minutes before our 9am appointment). One (poor lady!) had forgot to read that she must pay RPRF before trying to land! So, in the lobby, she was trying to pay it on her phone!

Others showed up just after us, so the agent had to keep asking for passports. 10 couples in all showed up while we were there waiting. We were out and walking away about 8:55am.

Questions vary, but are usually:
- Have you committed a criminal offence in Canada (or anywhere)
- Have you ever been denied entry into Canada (or anywhere)
- Do you have any dependents you have not disclosed

They are not intended to be a test. It's stuff you, and they, already know. They are only validating what they have found. So, just tell them the truth, and land!

I also find it interesting that people will let their status lapse, then freak out when it comes to landing (because they have slipped into "Out-of-status" territory). Do they not think that, CIC of all organizations can't find that out or don't already know?? It's on their computer screens when they go to print out your COPR! If they invite you to an interview, and you have a DM, you are going to land. SO, relax. It's totally the worst movie ever -- there is no climax to the story. They even do it in the lobby, where everyone can hear!

Congrats @Maina4576

Thank you Profiler. I m gonna pay the fee just before our meeting there like my lawyer told me and I should be ok.

 

[Maina4576]

Congratulations Maina! Great news. That was really fast. Let us know how the landing appointment goes.

Tomorrow is Sylvain and Mrs. S.

Yes sure man.. my application was so quick. In total it took a week shy of 6 months..thank you

 

[profiler]

Yes sure man.. my application was so quick. In total it took a week shy of 6 months..thank you

*woman..

 

[Badi]

Hello all

IS there any Dec 2016 in land applicant got DM or AIP? my file still stuck at Background check since mid april. No SA no AIP no DM ... its just in process and the next step review eligibility. no interview needed. and we processing your background check

 

[peaceman]

Finally i got my landing interview in 2 weeks in Edmonton.
i am February 2016 like Profiler no DM received but my ecas shows it.
I was wondering if i can travel after my landing before receiving my PR card.