MARCH 2017 *OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANT*

[mandhir89]

We applied Feb 27 2017 however they started processing the application on March 6, 2017
Spon App status DM
PRA status: Application Received
Schedule A March 11, 2017 Requested
Schedule A March 19, 2017 send it through the webform
Medical Exam Requested April 11, 2017
Medical Exam done April 18, 2017
File Transfer outside Canada April 19, 2017
Medical Exam Passed April 27, 2017
Medical Exam Forwaded to responsible Office May 29, 2017

i think you should call them and ask where is your file stuck for and have u checked ur ECAS AND web account

 

[Zuky]

Assuming that's the PAs side, line 2 is AOR2. The VO has started processing your file.

It depends on what VO you're at. We've had AOR2 for 4 plus months and haven't heard a thing.

Do you mind sharing what VO you guys are at? We just got AOR2 recently and I'm seeing some people get DM 2.5-3 months after AOR2.

4+ is rough :/ especially with no word from them. All this uncertainty really puts your life on hold eh?

 

[kcward7]

Do you mind sharing what VO you guys are at? We just got AOR2 recently and I'm seeing some people get DM 2.5-3 months after AOR2.

4+ is rough :/ especially with no word from them. All this uncertainty really puts your life on hold eh?

London Visa Office. Tbh I'm not that fussed. London averages 7-9 months. Less than 3 months after AOR2 isn't the norm. If we don't have it by say...November ish, I think then I would start to get antsy. But as Mar 1 applicants with a 12 m stated process we're only 5.5 months in so I try to look at it that way. What about you?

 

[Zuky]

London Visa Office. Tbh I'm not that fussed. London averages 7-9 months. Less than 3 months after AOR2 isn't the norm. If we don't have it by say...November ish, I think then I would start to get antsy. But as Mar 1 applicants with a 12 m stated process we're only 5.5 months in so I try to look at it that way. What about you?

Yeah, you're absolutely right. I'm also trying to stay focused on the "anything less than a year is a bonus" mentality, but it's hard when I keep seeing people here get moved through quite quickly. It's probably giving me a bit of false hope haha. I just find the tough part is more the uncertainty. I travel back and forth to spend time with my wife and with visas and plane tickets and stuff it's so hard to plan everything.

Did you get your average LVO times from somewhere that has average times for all VO's? I'm the sponsor, but we're through Warsaw, and I am seeing very few people posting about Warsaw in the March/April/May threads.

 

[kcward7]

Yeah, you're absolutely right. I'm also trying to stay focused on the "anything less than a year is a bonus" mentality, but it's hard when I keep seeing people here get moved through quite quickly. It's probably giving me a bit of false hope haha. I just find the tough part is more the uncertainty. I travel back and forth to spend time with my wife and with visas and plane tickets and stuff it's so hard to plan everything.

Did you get your average LVO times from somewhere that has average times for all VO's? I'm the sponsor, but we're through Warsaw, and I am seeing very few people posting about Warsaw in the March/April/May threads.

Yeah, my husband has been in Canada for the better part of a decade, so luckily not apart.

And no. London is an enormous office that processes a ton of applications from tons of countries so there's a spreadsheet that tracks it for London VO only. I'm also the sponsor and I agree, I haven't seen alot through Warsaw either.

 

[Janchor]

can anyone tell how long have to wait or whats next now for my application ?

my ECAS STATUS
Permanent Residence

1. We received your application for permanent residence on March 29, 2017.
2. We started processing your application on August 7, 2017.
3. Medical results have been received.

This is march spreadsheethttps://goo.gl/bXvyA3
You will get a sense of the time frames. Send us your timelines will add you to the spreadsheet.

 

[Zuky]

Yeah, my husband has been in Canada for the better part of a decade, so luckily not apart.

And no. London is an enormous office that processes a ton of applications from tons of countries so there's a spreadsheet that tracks it for London VO only. I'm also the sponsor and I agree, I haven't seen alot through Warsaw either.

Ah, I guess that may be another reason you're not in a huge hurry. Not to say that your situation is easy by any means, but being apart certainly adds another layer of complexity and difficulty.

Yeah, I've seen London mentioned a lot. London and New Delhi seem to be super common. On the other hand, I don't know if Warsaw being rare is good or bad haha. On one hand it may mean less applications, but on the other, less staff. I feel like that tradeoff would balance things out so that all VO's are similar in speed, but obviously that's not the case. I guess it also depends on the countries they're dealing with. We'll see I guess!

Hopefully you guys hear something sooner than later!

 

[kcward7]

Ah, I guess that may be another reason you're not in a huge hurry. Not to say that your situation is easy by any means, but being apart certainly adds another layer of complexity and difficulty.

Yeah, I've seen London mentioned a lot. London and New Delhi seem to be super common. On the other hand, I don't know if Warsaw being rare is good or bad haha. On one hand it may mean less applications, but on the other, less staff. I feel like that tradeoff would balance things out so that all VO's are similar in speed, but obviously that's not the case. I guess it also depends on the countries they're dealing with. We'll see I guess!

Hopefully you guys hear something sooner than later!

Yeah, the hard part for us is him being on a visitor visa for well over a year now and not able to work. That's the part that sucks!

 

[Zuky]

Yeah, the hard part for us is him being on a visitor visa for well over a year now and not able to work. That's the part that sucks!

Yeah, that is true. I'm sort of in the same boat since I'm spending so much time with my wife, but luckily the cost of living here is super cheap!

 

[ajvignesh]

Hi All, We received PCC and schedule A request today. But there is also a request for passport size photographs. Wondering why would they ask this again as we have submitted this already while sending out the package to IRCC.
Also would like to know how would I submit the passport size photographs? Do I upload them or send them by post? Please shed me some lights.

 

[ahsan512]

can anyone tell how long have to wait or whats next now for my application ?

my ECAS STATUS
Permanent Residence

1. We received your application for permanent residence on March 29, 2017.
2. We started processing your application on August 7, 2017.
3. Medical results have been received.

Hi. i am March 22, 2017 application. but my file is still at Mississauga. In ECAS Permanent Residence side says:-

1. We received your application for permanent residence on March 22, 2017.
2. We sent you correspondence on April 19, 2017. If you have not yet provided the information or the requested documents, please do so as soon as possible. Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required.
3. Medical results have been received.

1. 
   Still waiting for transfer the file to LVO. :-(

 

[starnaenae]

Hi All, We received PCC and schedule A request today. But there is also a request for passport size photographs. Wondering why would they ask this again as we have submitted this already while sending out the package to IRCC.
Also would like to know how would I submit the passport size photographs? Do I upload them or send them by post? Please shed me some lights.

They were probably the weong size. We got the request too. Follow the specs. We emailed uploaded and mailed

 

[Shirley.mariano]

can anyone tell how long have to wait or whats next now for my application ?

my ECAS STATUS
Permanent Residence

1. We received your application for permanent residence on March 29, 2017.
2. We started processing your application on August 7, 2017.
3. Medical results have been received.

We are the same

 

[majesty]

Do you mind sharing what VO you guys are at? We just got AOR2 recently and I'm seeing some people get DM 2.5-3 months after AOR2.

4+ is rough :/ especially with no word from them. All this uncertainty really puts your life on hold eh?

Sadly, my VO (Mexico) is not among those where 3 months after AOR2, DM happens. It's almost 3 months for us and I'm not even sure they have started our eligibility review. I am a Jan 25 applicant and if we are lucky, DM might happen by Oct at the very earliest, I think.

 

[Zuky]

Sadly, my VO (Mexico) is not among those where 3 months after AOR2, DM happens. It's almost 3 months for us and I'm not even sure they have started our eligibility review. I am a Jan 25 applicant and if we are lucky, DM might happen by Oct at the very earliest, I think.

Yeah, it sucks that the individual visa offices differ so much in speed. Hopefully you get there soon!