November 2018 Outland Applicants (Spousal Sponsorship)

[amaefiel]

I forgot to mention our landing experience!
It was very simple. Wife landed in Vancouver Airport and I was with her.
The first immigration officer took a look at her passport and COPR and directed us to go towards the "New Immigrants" area after we grab our checked luggage.
Once at the new immigrants area, we left our suitcases outside and went to the new immigrant line inside. There was only 2 people ahead of us.
The immigration officer took our papers and asked us what address she was going to live and what was her email. He gave her a welcome to canada booklet and a pamphlet with information about different services she should enroll in (healthcare, etc). We were then sent to a second line without about 5 people ahead of us.
Once we reached the last immigration officer, she asked a few more questions. I believe they were
- Is this your first marriage?
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
- Is the address correct?

Very simple. After another 1 minute wait she called us back and said the PR card will come in 2-3 months and congrats you are a permanent resident.
We left and that is all.
The whole thing took about 45min but I can see how it could take hours considering it was pretty much empty when we were there (4pm on a Sunday).

I noticed that when we got the COPR it has instructions to list all belongings being brought into Canada but they never asked us at any point during the landing. You should still bring it just in case.

Good luck again to all.

Wow. thanks for sharing your experience. Do you think they would mind if we have to look at our notes either on paper or on the phone for their questions? LOL like the complete address in Canada which I don't think I will be able to memorize ugh! Anyway, may I ask if you have dpendent?

 

[chikki282]

I forgot to mention our landing experience!
It was very simple. Wife landed in Vancouver Airport and I was with her.
The first immigration officer took a look at her passport and COPR and directed us to go towards the "New Immigrants" area after we grab our checked luggage.
Once at the new immigrants area, we left our suitcases outside and went to the new immigrant line inside. There was only 2 people ahead of us.
The immigration officer took our papers and asked us what address she was going to live and what was her email. He gave her a welcome to canada booklet and a pamphlet with information about different services she should enroll in (healthcare, etc). We were then sent to a second line without about 5 people ahead of us.
Once we reached the last immigration officer, she asked a few more questions. I believe they were
- Is this your first marriage?
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
- Is the address correct?

Very simple. After another 1 minute wait she called us back and said the PR card will come in 2-3 months and congrats you are a permanent resident.
We left and that is all.
The whole thing took about 45min but I can see how it could take hours considering it was pretty much empty when we were there (4pm on a Sunday).

I noticed that when we got the COPR it has instructions to list all belongings being brought into Canada but they never asked us at any point during the landing. You should still bring it just in case.

Good luck again to all.

It sounds like YVR is much less complicated than when landing in YYZ! Congrats, very happy to see someone land in such a short amount of time!

 

[amry]

I forgot to mention our landing experience!
It was very simple. Wife landed in Vancouver Airport and I was with her.
The first immigration officer took a look at her passport and COPR and directed us to go towards the "New Immigrants" area after we grab our checked luggage.
Once at the new immigrants area, we left our suitcases outside and went to the new immigrant line inside. There was only 2 people ahead of us.
The immigration officer took our papers and asked us what address she was going to live and what was her email. He gave her a welcome to canada booklet and a pamphlet with information about different services she should enroll in (healthcare, etc). We were then sent to a second line without about 5 people ahead of us.
Once we reached the last immigration officer, she asked a few more questions. I believe they were
- Is this your first marriage?
- Have you ever been convicted of a crime?
- Is the address correct?

Very simple. After another 1 minute wait she called us back and said the PR card will come in 2-3 months and congrats you are a permanent resident.
We left and that is all.
The whole thing took about 45min but I can see how it could take hours considering it was pretty much empty when we were there (4pm on a Sunday).

I noticed that when we got the COPR it has instructions to list all belongings being brought into Canada but they never asked us at any point during the landing. You should still bring it just in case.

Good luck again to all.

Congrats

 

[kohman77]

Wow. thanks for sharing your experience. Do you think they would mind if we have to look at our notes either on paper or on the phone for their questions? LOL like the complete address in Canada which I don't think I will be able to memorize ugh! Anyway, may I ask if you have dpendent?

They wouldn't mind.
And yes 1 dependent.

 

[salhen]

hey guys, I just received Invitation to Pre-arrival services
does it mean that we will not have an interview?
And how long it usually takes to receive PPR

 

[Priyasash]

Any November 30th applicants here

 

[chikki282]

hey guys, I just received Invitation to Pre-arrival services
does it mean that we will not have an interview?
And how long it usually takes to receive PPR

It means PA passed eligibility however they may still ask for interview as they are doing background checks. Until you receive DM for PA on ECAS, still assume your application is being processed and they may contact you if they need further information, interview, etc....this being said, it does look like a good sign!

 

[Markerna]

I am not sure why our background check was not 3 months. My only guess is that our application met certain criteria (unknown what it is) to be approved instantly or fairly quickly rather than months. We were a "simple" application (similar age, live together physically for entire duration of relationship, etc)

Yes same here. We lived together 4 yrs in Manila. Married 9 yrs. Together 13 yrs and are not far apart in age. They told me by phone ours is simple and will be done in Mississauga. But I was so surprised by the speed of your timeline

 

[john45111]

@JoshC or anyone, i need some inputs from you, if you are aware of this kind of situation.

i'm planning to apply Visitor Visa (just want to try luck). i know medicals is not required for visitor visa less than 6months, but while answering questions when i choose yes for a question which says "have you submitted any medicals since 12 months from a IRCC approved panel of physicians", then its asking me again to give upfront medicals.

 

[theindian]

Got passport request today afternoon, application received my cic 31 oct2018 and ppr on 23 April .. best of luck all

 

[theindian]

Got passport request today afternoon, application received my cic 31 oct2018 and ppr on 23 April .. best of luck all

My gckey still not dm, just updated to bgc and reviewing additional documents, finally everything done quickly

 

[dsfctr]

Any November 30th applicants here

Hi, mine is just 1 day ahead. Nov 29 sakin

 

[Melika69]

My question is: how do you know that this is not a PassPort Request (PPR) letter and how do you know that this letter is called a Ready For Visa (RFV) letter?

The name of file is RFV and in the letter they mentioned you have to give passport request letter to vac for gettting visa.

But now I found that there are same.

 

[Priyasash]

Hi, mine is just 1 day ahead. Nov 29 sakin

This is from India. My eligibility requirement checking process is going on. Waiting for the update of bgc. Could you please share me your current status.

Thanks

 

[amaefiel]

Any November 30th applicants here

November 29th applicant here .. a day earlier ..