Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2019

[Siusiu]

The application package was received on May 9th, based on the Canada Post delivery status.
I cannot see anything on ECAS till now, so I called CIC today, and just tried to get a confirmation that the application package was indeed received. But the CIC agent told me they cannot see anything in their system either, and advise me to wait another two weeks. I understand it would take time for the officers to start reviewing the applications, and have the cased updated in their system. But I saw many of you were able to get a confirmation at least or temp file number. So shall I be worried, or resend an application since I still have time till June 28.

Please advise. Thank you.

 

[jayeshaminnew]

I have couple of question for below form

1) IMM1344 - This is question from sponsor info 7c. At PR time , my complete name comes in Last name, however i now change the split my name into First Name and Last Name. Should i select as Yes or No, my full name remain same but it split into First and Last Name
2) IMM 5768 - This is ques 14 for gross salary till period. I have join my new company from Nov 2018 till present, should i put till present date (May 31 2019) gross salary or till 31 dec gross salary(Nov and Dec month)
3) IMM 0008 : This is for dependent info. Currently my mother came in Canada as Visitor and she is here till Aud month, so should i put country of residence as Canada or her home country
4) 5669 : The info is for personal details Given Name and Last Name, my father complete name as per passport come in Given Name, so for all other form i was putting complete name in Last Name, but for this form Given Name is mandatory, should i repeat the same last name in Given name and give letter of explaination or should i put Given Name as Not applicable

Please help me with all the answers

2. Do it like this:
Nov 2018 to dec 2018
Jan 2019 to present
3. For now as she is in Canada you should put Canada as country of residence

 

[zeiesfirdaus]

I am updating this (Original Post 7747 pg 517) with some new info on timing etc. based on feedback from other members as the original post is now locked and cannot be edited per forum rules. Also, a lot of new members (who have just joined / haven't reviewed the past 600 pages) are asking some of the basic fundamental questions on timing / process etc.

new edits in RED

Based on my last call with CIC agent (I called again as I wanted to get the Temporary "Prospect File" Number), he described the following process of getting the file to ECAS. He was surprisingly acquainted with the process...

1. CIC Receives the Application
2. CIC Opens the Package and Scans the Barcodes Forms / Fee Forms and Other forms / documents and prepares a file - This is called "Prospect File" Stage. This can happen the same date the application is received, or at a much later date. There is no magic to this, and is purely on the burden on CIC. This has nothing to do with forms being stapled / order of invite letter or fee receipt, or barcodes all together or above each of the respective forms, additional documents, being included, use of new forms / old forms etc. There is no need to panic if the Prospect File is not created on same date the application is received. Based on current trends it is taking at least 2 -3 weeks.
3. A Temporary Application ID is created. This is temporary and for internal use only. This number WILL change. There is nothing that we can do with this temporary file ID number. Temporary Application ID starts with X and is followed with the actual File No. e.g. XF000000000.
4. The person who scans these files (may or may not choose) to "activate" ECAS Status. There is a "Submit to View" or something along this lines button that can be pressed. This explains why some people see ECAS right away, while others have to wait for additional steps below. (My theory: it's the interns who go the extra mile, seasoned officers tasked with this don't bother ) Application received Stage in ECAS, if activated. In the past few pages this has been unofficially christened as the "Crazy Intern Theory" by members.
5. In addition to the a"Submit to View" button, the UCI for Sponsor / Parents has to be active (e.g. in my case, my UCI is more than 7 years old (since it was used last) and is not active in CIC database. A new one will be created). The active part was partially incorrect info by previous agent. New agent has confirmed that the old UCI has to be "activated" and "linked" to the new application.
6. The Prospect File is handed to a CIC Case Officer (CO) - first come first serve basis. (The first come first serve theory is now confirmed based on trends, unless the "crazy intern theory" takes precedence, which has happened in a few cases.
7. The CO reviews the file for completeness, correct fees, etc. and generates a proper Application ID (i.e. just removes the X in front of the temporary file number), new UCI (if old ones are inactive) old UCI's are linked, and activates the file - ECAS Status is now available. In process Stage in ECAS. As of today, current lead time to get to this stage is anywhere between 4-6 weeks (and increasing as more and more applications come through) for most people. Refer Tracker.
8. CO issues the AoR (by email if available) to the Sponsor with Application ID F000000000
9. With the application ID, one can now "link" the application on myCIC.
10. Assessment Stage Starts. File review is now underway for Sponsor eligibility. Stays as In process Stage in ECAS?
11. Missing documents / additional documents etc are now requested.

Additional info:

• eCAS often lags behind actual AoR email or myCIC.
• In some case people have been able to link their myCIC with the Temporary File number (remove the "x") while no update is being seen on eCAS. Again, only possible if Step 7 has happened.

Bottom line, no need to panic, as there are lots of variations along the basic trend. It will take at minimum 4-6 weeks from the date the Application is received by CIC. Even longer, if the applications are received in Ottawa closer to the June 28th date given the additional burden on CIC with a rush of applications.

 

[jayeshaminnew]

The application package was received on May 9th, based on the Canada Post delivery status.
I cannot see anything on ECAS till now, so I called CIC today, and just tried to get a confirmation that the application package was indeed received. But the CIC agent told me they cannot see anything in their system either, and advise me to wait another two weeks. I understand it would take time for the officers to start reviewing the applications, and have the cased updated in their system. But I saw many of you were able to get a confirmation at least or temp file number. So shall I be worried, or resend an application since I still have time till June 28.

Please advise. Thank you.

Well if you get confirmation that package was received then no need to worry

 

[zeiesfirdaus]

The application package was received on May 9th, based on the Canada Post delivery status.
I cannot see anything on ECAS till now, so I called CIC today, and just tried to get a confirmation that the application package was indeed received. But the CIC agent told me they cannot see anything in their system either, and advise me to wait another two weeks. I understand it would take time for the officers to start reviewing the applications, and have the cased updated in their system. But I saw many of you were able to get a confirmation at least or temp file number. So shall I be worried, or resend an application since I still have time till June 28.

Please advise. Thank you.

See post 9203

 

[danny_scars]

u dont count your dad in family count as hes not alive to prove this you will have to attach his death certificate. plz state correct facts.

@InlovewithMaple
we've discussed this here before; Dad was part of his family count in 2016 and 2017 - therefore he should be counted in. he would not be part of the count on the years he is deceased, 2018.
similar to the newborn situation, example found here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1460&top=14

 

[Siusiu]

Well if you get confirmation that package was received then no need to worry

Thanks for your reply. I didn't get a confirmation that the package was received by CIC through the phone. Nothing on ECAS. The CIC agent told me they cannot see anything in their system.
I only can see the package was delivered according to the Canada Post website.

 

[ihg]

Thanks for your reply. I didn't get a confirmation that the package was received by CIC through the phone. Nothing on ECAS. The CIC agent told me they cannot see anything in their system.
I only can see the package was delivered according to the Canada Post website.

This also depend upon agent to agent , few are lazy enough to research, it happened with me in past . You can try again in few days to check

 

[bdidol]

The application package was received on May 9th, based on the Canada Post delivery status.
I cannot see anything on ECAS till now, so I called CIC today, and just tried to get a confirmation that the application package was indeed received. But the CIC agent told me they cannot see anything in their system either, and advise me to wait another two weeks. I understand it would take time for the officers to start reviewing the applications, and have the cased updated in their system. But I saw many of you were able to get a confirmation at least or temp file number. So shall I be worried, or resend an application since I still have time till June 28.

Please advise. Thank you.

Do you have some sort of confirmation (proof of delivery) for the delivery? If so, please do not send the second set of application. Please see above comment# 9203 for details.

 

[danny_scars]

Will someone kindly clarify this question for me? Does long term disability benefit count towards income? I was on a disability leave for two years and my benefits were non taxable. They don’t show on my notice of assessment. I don’t know how to claim them on the income sources form...

My understanding (and my understanding only) is that only Maternity EI counts towards income for PGP.

 

[jayeshaminnew]

Thanks for your reply. I didn't get a confirmation that the package was received by CIC through the phone. Nothing on ECAS. The CIC agent told me they cannot see anything in their system.
I only can see the package was delivered according to the Canada Post website.

Oh that is dame thing with me as well but mine was received on 22 May. But if you are assured that package was delivered then don't see you should be worried at all. Eventually you will see status

 

[Jolly1234]

can anyone give me the link for ecase checking?

 

[bdidol]

Will someone kindly clarify this question for me? Does long term disability benefit count towards income? I was on a disability leave for two years and my benefits were non taxable. They don’t show on my notice of assessment. I don’t know how to claim them on the income sources form...

From google:

All income you receive is taxable unless it is expressly exempted. Such exemptions include worker’s compensation payments and certain compensatory damages awarded through litigation. However, short-term disability payments received under an insurance policy are not exempt, though you may not be liable for additional taxes on such payments if you have already borne the cost of taxation through the structure of the plan.

Q.1 Why you are asking this question now, you should have resolve it before the EOI
Q.2 Did you talk to your tax accountant? If not, talk with someone

 

[bdidol]

can anyone give me the link for ecase checking?

https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/introduction.do?app=ecas

 

[mohitmalhotr44]

This also depend upon agent to agent , few are lazy enough to research, it happened with me in past . You can try again in few days to check

Same with me. The agent told me that he cannot locate my file in their system. my application was delivered on May 29. It has already been a week but I have read on this forum that members got at least a confirmation from the agent that their application has been received along with a temporary file number. I think we should wait for 4 weeks at least.