Hello everyone, I’m just looking for someone on the same situation as me to compare and see if process is going okay!
I applied for in-land Spousal Sponsorship and a Open Work Permit on September 19, 2017. The only thing is that when I applied I was already out of status as my WP expired in August 2017.
I received the AOR on November 15, 2017 and I have already sent my ceiminal background all good and sent!
Currently this is my status:
- We received your application for permanent residence on September 19, 2017.
- Medical results have been received. ( I had already done the medical so I sent with my application)
I have sent an inquire since my representative said that it would take 4 months to get a work permit and it has passed that period already and this is what CIC said:
“As of December 22, 2014, open work permits may be issued to eligible applicants under the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class at an earlier stage in processing if they meet
certain criteria. We verified the information on file. However, it has been determined that you do not meet the eligibility criteria. Your application for the open work permit remains valid and will be processed once your sponsorship application is approved in principle.”
Now Question:
Does anyone know how long it usually takes for the Approval in Principle (AIP) so that I could get my WP?
Thank you in advance!