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February 2017 * OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLIC*

ginsan

Star Member
Aug 11, 2017
53
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Hey everyone, I am new to this so I am not sure of all the correct terms and procedures.
But I think my wife's application is going okay.

Application Received = Fed 21, 2017
AOR1 = March 09, 2017
SA = March 13, 2017
Police Certificate Request = March 15, 2017
AOR2 = March 20, 2017
ECAS IP = March 21, 2017
Proof of Return to Canada Requested = March 27, 2017
Proof of Relationship Requested = June 7, 2017
Medical Requested = July 25, 2017
Medical Exam = July 27, 2017
Medical Passed = July 28, 2017

Just wondering what will be the next steps? Any information is greatly appreciated.

Also, my wife had a Canadian student VISA in 2011 and currently has a 10 year Canada Tourist VISA since 2014, so she already had to go for an interview and bio-metrics at the Canadian embassy in 2014 to get it. So I wonder if that will positively affect the processing of her application.

Similar timeline. But my background check still not yet started
 
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Masonb6888

Hero Member
Jan 9, 2016
610
162
BC
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
Feb .06. 2017
Doc's Request.
Oct 10, 13. (Updated PCC, and StatDeca Common-law)
AOR Received.
Feb .23. 2017
File Transfer...
OB570 Stream (stayed in Mississauga)/ Oct 30. 2017 (BGC in progress)
Med's Request
Passed: Mar.3.2017
Med's Done....
Oct. 28. 2016
Passport Req..
Nov. 01. 2017
VISA ISSUED...
Nov. 22. 2017
LANDED..........
Nov. 24. 2017
Similar timeline. But my background check still not yet started
did you ever get transferred to Ottawa?
I also have a similar timeline but I've STILL yet to be transferred..
 

Landagirl

Star Member
Feb 1, 2016
192
9
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
26-09-2016
AOR Received.
20/10/2016
File Transfer...
25/10/2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
Passed 19/01/2017
Passport Req..
23/01/2017
VISA ISSUED...
08/02/2017
LANDED..........
02/06/2017
Hello all,

Today I noticed that my ecas status has changed to decision made but my gc key account show background check in progess and eligibility review in progess :/

How should I check whether they have accepted or rejected?
Your GC key won't change until you have submitted everything for your PPR and they have sent back your landing documents. Unless you were asked for supporting docs are more relationship proof during the process you are more than likely approved for PR. Don't stress out about it too much, I am sure they would give you a chance to correct or explain what ever concerned them to refuse it. In about 10- 15 days the applicant should receive the PPR email. Make sure you check your spam folders and it will probably be in the evening. Congrats!
 

nwaefulu_716

Star Member
Aug 7, 2017
94
51
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Accra
App. Filed.......
01-02-2017
Doc's Request.
02-03-2017 (schedule A)
AOR Received.
23-02-2017
File Transfer...
15-06-2017 (ECAS IP)
Med's Request
10-07-2017
Med's Done....
12-07-2017
Passport Req..
03-12-2018
VISA ISSUED...
06-02-2019
LANDED..........
20-02-2019
Hey everyone, I am new to this so I am not sure of all the correct terms and procedures.
But I think my wife's application is going okay.

Application Received = Fed 21, 2017
AOR1 = March 09, 2017
SA = March 13, 2017
Police Certificate Request = March 15, 2017
AOR2 = March 20, 2017
ECAS IP = March 21, 2017
Proof of Return to Canada Requested = March 27, 2017
Proof of Relationship Requested = June 7, 2017
Medical Requested = July 25, 2017
Medical Exam = July 27, 2017
Medical Passed = July 28, 2017

Just wondering what will be the next steps? Any information is greatly appreciated.

Also, my wife had a Canadian student VISA in 2011 and currently has a 10 year Canada Tourist VISA since 2014, so she already had to go for an interview and bio-metrics at the Canadian embassy in 2014 to get it. So I wonder if that will positively affect the processing of her application.
Our timeline is kind of similar. Medical finished mid-July, waiting for next step (originally received by CIC Feb 1). Not sure if it makes a difference whether they've checked before - my husband has provided his biometrics before to CIC as well and they have done background checks for visitor visa applications too. Anyway, wishing us Godspeed.
 
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IamGill

Star Member
Mar 6, 2017
69
16
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
New Delhi
App. Filed.......
28-02-2017
AOR Received.
08-03-2017
File Transfer...
02-05-2017
Med's Request
10-04-2017 (Passed)
Med's Done....
11-04-2017 (DM on 1-08-2017)
Passport Req..
07-08-2017 (Submitted on 08-08-2017)
VISA ISSUED...
14-08-2017
LANDED..........
23-08-2017
hello everyone,
We got the "passport dispatched" text message today (August 14th). Got PPR on August 7th and submitted Passport on August 8th. I'm a Feb. 28th applicant. Good luck to everyone else waiting. Also to whoever updating the spreadsheet...I wanted to tell you that my info. is already added with the name "harbinder." Spreadsheet didn't let me update it. :)
 

ginsan

Star Member
Aug 11, 2017
53
20
hello everyone,
We got the "passport dispatched" text message today (August 14th). Got PPR on August 7th and submitted Passport on August 8th. I'm a Feb. 28th applicant. Good luck to everyone else waiting. Also to whoever updating the spreadsheet...I wanted to tell you that my info. is already added with the name "harbinder." Spreadsheet didn't let me update it. :)
Congratz!!! Only 5-month period to PPR!
 

IamGill

Star Member
Mar 6, 2017
69
16
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
New Delhi
App. Filed.......
28-02-2017
AOR Received.
08-03-2017
File Transfer...
02-05-2017
Med's Request
10-04-2017 (Passed)
Med's Done....
11-04-2017 (DM on 1-08-2017)
Passport Req..
07-08-2017 (Submitted on 08-08-2017)
VISA ISSUED...
14-08-2017
LANDED..........
23-08-2017
Congratz!!! Only 5-month period to PPR!
YES :D Thank God for that. 5 month process but 5 year long distance relationship and the wait is finally over :)
 

rizwankhanx19

Full Member
Dec 11, 2015
38
12
Visa Office......
Port of Spain
App. Filed.......
06-02-2017
AOR Received.
22-02-2017
File Transfer...
06-03-2017
Med's Done....
Passed
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
16-08-2017
VISA ISSUED...
In Process
LANDED..........
In God's timing
Just want to thank everyone on hear for sharing their experiences

I am happy to say DM was received today

Visa Office Port of Spain

FEB 3 - App sent
FEB 6 - App Received
FEB 16 - AOR1
MAR 6 - AOR 2
MAR 6 - Medical Passed
MAR 9 - Process started
AUG 16 - DM

Altogether a total of 6 months to Receive DM. God Bless.
 

kumar13

Full Member
Mar 23, 2017
47
17
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
NDVO
App. Filed.......
17-02-2017
Doc's Request.
11-03-2017
AOR Received.
02-03-2017; AOR2: 20-05-2017
File Transfer...
17-05-2017
Med's Request
11-04-2017
Med's Done....
13-04-2017
Passport Req..
07-08-2017
VISA ISSUED...
16-08-2017
Hello Fam,
Just a quick update, we've finally received our stamped PP back today. Complete timeline in the profile. Good luck and best wishes to all those waiting in the process. You will be next -:)

FYI - Complete process took almost 6 months

PS: Thank you to all the amazing people on this forum for continuous support.
 

mindraider

Member
Aug 11, 2017
12
1
Visa Office......
AbuDhabi
App. Filed.......
Feb 10 2017
Hey,

Can anyone post the full form of the abbreviations please? Such as AOR 1 and 2, SA, ECAS IP and BCIP.

I've also emailed my MP regarding the application a week ago with no response. Whats their typical response time, and when would it be appropriate to email him again.

Thanks!
 
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miss_tizzle

Star Member
Jul 4, 2016
118
26
Sask
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Miss/Ottawa
App. Filed.......
08-02-2017
Doc's Request.
Upfront
AOR Received.
02-03-2017
File Transfer...
12-04-2017
Med's Done....
15-12-2016
Passport Req..
27-10-2017
LANDED..........
20-06-2017
I've also emailed my MP regarding the application a week ago with no response. Whats their typical response time, and when would it be appropriate to email him again.

Thanks!
When did you sunk it your application? Usually MPs aren't too concerned about it until it's well past the average wait time. This is my understanding but someone could correct me on this. Currently both inland and outland are saying it could take 12 months.

But I also would suspect that different MPs will have varying response times back. So someone else may or may not have the same experience. A call to the office never hurts either.
 

patel55

Full Member
Jun 19, 2017
27
8
Finally got the passport. It's time for a new journey. Good luck to all.

Application Sent : Feb 14, 2017
Application Received: Feb, 17 2017
AOR: March 07, 2017
Sponsor Approval: March 13, 2017
Medical Request: April 20, 2017 Medicals Done: April 25, 2017
Schedule A: Mailed June 01, 2017 and was attached to my file on june 05, 2017
Email File transfer: June 13, 2017
AOR2: June 19, 2017
BGC started : July 31
DM : AUG 1
PPR : Aug 7
Passport sent : Aug 8
Passport dispatched: Aug 16
Passport received : Aug 18
 

Tdot_Boy

Star Member
Feb 22, 2017
197
19
Visa Office......
Bucharest
App. Filed.......
16-02-2017
AOR Received.
02-03-2017
File Transfer...
20-03-2017... 3rd line...: 13-04-2017
Med's Request
17-07-2017
Med's Done....
19-07-2017
Passport Req..
14-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
29-12-2017
When did you sunk it your application? Usually MPs aren't too concerned about it until it's well past the average wait time. This is my understanding but someone could correct me on this. Currently both inland and outland are saying it could take 12 months.

But I also would suspect that different MPs will have varying response times back. So someone else may or may not have the same experience. A call to the office never hurts either.
Hey there,

MPs normally respond within 48 hours
My MP is very keen on getting updates on our application, her office calls IRCC every month for an update :)