By looking at the tracker what I could guess is it’s usually updated within 5 to 10 days.
APRIL 2019 *OUTLAND* SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP
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Let's keep our fingers crossed...may be we all will receive some good news this week.
Any idea how long the entire process takes now? I know it says 12 months max, but I am seeking to know the usual practice nowadys
You can check this tracker https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gm315tmNKWoywb7PwZBiE67fUmznYQrNhYVWXPXXJBw
It’s hard to say. I have seen people getting Passport request within 40 days after SA and I have also seen people who are still waiting for more than 6 7 months.
My application was received on the 25th and no aor either. I'm super stressed. I'm thinking they may of gotten my email wrong?
Timeline as follows:-
Application type - Outland Applicant (Applicant is in India)
Sponsor - Canadian PR
Application received date - April 11, 2019
AOR 1 - May 03, 2019
Sponsor Approval - May 06, 2019
Biometric Request - May 03, 2019
Biometrics Given/Passed - May 06, 2019
Medical Received - May 06, 2019
Medical Completed - May 10, 2019
Medical Passed - May 17, 2019
File Transfer to Mississuaga - May 10, 2019
File Transfer to NDVO - May 31, 2019
NDVO Started processing - June 12, 2019
Confirmation Call - 17 June, 2019
Ghost update on Gckey - 17 June, 2019
Any idea, what ghost update on gckey can be?
Application type - Outland Applicant (Applicant is in India)
Sponsor - Canadian PR
Application received date - April 11, 2019
AOR 1 - May 03, 2019
Sponsor Approval - May 06, 2019
Biometric Request - May 03, 2019
Biometrics Given/Passed - May 06, 2019
Medical Received - May 06, 2019
Medical Completed - May 10, 2019
Medical Passed - May 17, 2019
File Transfer to Mississuaga - May 10, 2019
File Transfer to NDVO - May 31, 2019
NDVO Started processing - June 12, 2019
Confirmation Call - 17 June, 2019
Ghost update on Gckey - 17 June, 2019
Any idea, what ghost update on gckey can be?
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Any advice on how to get through? I know they block calls outside of Canada. I'll try sending a web form today with my receipt number of payment and see what happens.
An officer has done some processing on your file. Usually, since I know from own experience of Mississauga, Ghost Update is followed by Decision Made on ECAS and then PPR. So it may mean the same for NDVO. I do see that you have not been asked to complete biometrics yet so it can also be the biometric request letter that they will send you via GCKey.
If I had to guess I'd say PPR. Mississauga processing time is pretty fast and your timeline mirrors what I've seen generally from that office. Good luck!
His application was further transferred to New Delhi Visa office so not in Mississauga anymore.
