Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2019

[robertp]

I guess we would need to do a more in depth analysis. Unfortunately in this forum and the spreadsheet, almost all the participants are independent applicants and did not use a lawyer. Those who use a lawyer hardly ever come to this forum. So the data is skewed.

Ideally we can have a double blinded randomized control trial with one group using a lawyer and the other not. And then see the results.

I agree I am just giving anecdotal evidence.

But it is logical. While IRCC will obviously not publicly say it, I am sure the case officers generally have an easier time working on files that lawyers have prepared. Because the file is sort of "pre-screened" by a professional. Mistakes are less likely to be present. And overall just make it smoother to process.

Again IRCC would never admit this of course for obvious reasons. The public outcry would be massive. hence there is this shroud of ambiguity.

• Sorry to say but you are using lawyer and check how many time you are in this forum. I am sure you also open tracker just to know hows process on going.
• as per your last message # 925 you mention that this forum is a source of wrong information (you edited post and remove it)
• when you said "Hey I hired a lawyer to do it for me. So I dont need the info here. You may not agree with me but I rather just let the professionals handle it for me. I have other things to do." don't you think all other PGP2019 have nothing to do? you hired lawyer ans still fully active in forum which have source of wrong information..
• Few people got PPR OR DM on PR side because of they hired lawyer ( Canadian lawyer) ? check all point as per CIC website.
• Tips to protect yourself from fraud (check all point mention by CIC)
  • Be careful of anything that sounds too good to be true
    • Using a representative will not draw special attention to your application or guarantee that we’ll approve it
  • Beware of representatives who encourage you to give false information in your application
    • It’s against the law, and you could be denied entry into Canada or deported after you arrive
  • Don’t leave original documents or photos with your representative
  • Don’t sign blank application forms
  • Don’t sign forms or documents unless you can read them
    • If you don’t understand them, ask someone to translate
  • Make sure to get copies of any documents your representative makes for you
  • Any time you pay your representative, get a signed receipt
  • Make sure your representative updates you on your application often
  • Protect your money and remember:
    • we’ll never call you and ask you to deposit money into a personal bank account
    • we’ll never ask you to transfer money through a private money transfer company
    • our processing fees are in Canadian dollars and they’re the same around the world
• in past you refuse to provide your file status information to me when I asked ( you said I don't want ) and now most of all post you are adding your file status with date.

 

[Smileforu]

You are reaching a conclusion based on the wrong assumption. It's anyone's choice to choose a legal rep, but saying that would process your file faster is not true and not officially supported by IRCC. There is nothing in the PGP process that having a legal REP would effect. A lawyer can help you to submit an error-free application and many in this forum did that without a lawyer.

Agree !!! Very illogical explanation. Multiple people including me have submitted two applications without lawyer for PGP 2019 program and no additional documents were requested before SA letter. It's a waste of time to bang your head against wall.

 

[robertp]

@robertp & @bdidol - apologies that I have tagged you, hope to get your advice

My case is May 22, 2 line below the last pink line in the tracker, and I am "patiently" waiting for my "in process". a couple of quick questions hope I can please get your help.

what are the next steps and timing? my parents are currently in Canada but leaving in late October, wondering if the timing is gonna be an issue. Many thanks.

no issue.
your parents can do Bio ( if requested ) , IME, PCC form Home country.

 

[nayr69sg]

Agree !!! Very illogical explanation. Multiple people including me have submitted two applications without lawyer for PGP 2019 program and no additional documents were requested before SA letter. It's a waste of time to bang your head against wall.

Why are you banging your head against the wall?

It's perfectly fine to apply on your own.

Do remember that without the lawyers this forum wont exist. The law firm Campbell Cohen is paying for the server which this forum resides on.

So show some appreciation for the GOOD lawyers who do GOOD work out there in the immigration field.

As a professional myself I know what it means to feel recognized and appreciated. Often professionals are slated too often.

Thank you Campbell Cohen for your excellent work and help!

 

[K0c4nbi3t]

June 5th-June 10th no AOR yet could mean a positive signal. IRCC updating AORs and send together like they did with end of May until before June. I saw some June 5th applicants missing something have been notified by this time

 

[aarit]

People are here to get information/updates (positive) and not these kind of information/updates.
It is so simple. If one don't trust the forum,S/he should leave ASAP instead of bothering everyone.

Why are you banging your head against the wall?

It's perfectly fine to apply on your own.

Do remember that without the lawyers this forum wont exist. The law firm Campbell Cohen is paying for the server which this forum resides on.

So show some appreciation for the GOOD lawyers who do GOOD work out there in the immigration field.

As a professional myself I know what it means to feel recognized and appreciated. Often professionals are slated too often.

Thank you Campbell Cohen for your excellent work and help!

 

[luckymystery]

I hope we get the SA sooon! (fingers crossed)

Good luck to all of you

 

[Hiva]

How can i see the tracker?

 

[robertp]

How can i see the tracker?

PGP2019 tracker

Please tag @YULIA-2016 and @robertp to add / update your info in tracker

• Line # in tracker: if applicable
• Sponsored People:
• Parents Country of Citizenship:
• Sponsor Province:
• Invitations Receive Date:
• Application received in Ottawa Date:
• AoR Received (DATE):
• Ecas Status for Sponsorship appl. and PR appl.:
• Sponsorship In process Date:
• Sponsor ship Decision Made Date:
• Biometric request date :
• MyCIC update:
• IME / PCC / travel history request date :
• Comment :

 

[bdidol]

@robertp & @YULIA-2016
Sorry to be tagging you again. I do completely understand it is impossible for you to respond to each one but I would appreciate if you or anyone else on this forum could help me with my question.
Thanks

It's not mandatory to do it in the home country, but they cannot do it in Canada. You should wait till they did the BIO (and also the medical probably) along with PCC before they move here.

If you have US visa, you can do the bio in US. PCC and medical can be done in Canada.

 

[kwinkal]

@robertp & @YULIA-2016
Sorry to be tagging you again. I do completely understand it is impossible for you to respond to each one but I would appreciate if you or anyone else on this forum could help me with my question.
Thanks

Hi Chintspatel, No it isn't mandatory to do all in home country. You can do it in Canada or USA depend on which service. For example Biometrics - you need to go to USA but all other you can complete in Canada. My parents are here and we completed all process without going back to home country.

 

[kwinkal]

Hi Chintspatel, No it isn't mandatory to do all in home country. You can do it in Canada or USA depend on which service. For example Biometrics - you need to go to USA but all other you can complete in Canada. My parents are here and we completed all process without going back to home country.

@Chintspatel but your mother needs USA Visitor visa to legally enter USA and get Biometrics done. If your mother doesn't have this, you need to either get it or wait for biometrics completed in homecountry before visiting Canada.

 

[kwinkal]

Thanks for the reply. Do you meen medical by PCC?

I only meant PCC for medical you need IRCC letter. I have friend who has get medical done without paper but they had UCI number to attach Medical report. I recomend to wait till get IRCC letter for Medical at least.

 

[Geneeeeeee]

Guys,

I received my PR last week amd I am planning to make the big move in December. I needed to understand whether I can immediately start my mother's visitor visa process once I land in Toronto?

 

[robertp]

@robertp @YULIA-2016

line 450-ECAS appeared
Appl. recieved 20 Sept.
nothing else changed

I cannot see any file no. temporary or otherwise. How would it be possible to link the application to mycic account. Thanks

Edit: Proper format

• Line # in tracker: 450
• Sponsored People: Parents
• Parents Country of Citizenship: IND
• Sponsor Province: QC
• Invitations Receive Date: 24 Apr
• Application received in Ottawa Date: 5 June
• AoR Received (DATE): NA
• Ecas Status for Sponsorship appl. and PR appl.: both Appl. recieved (appeared today 20 Sept)
• Sponsorship In process Date: NA
• Sponsor ship Decision Made Date: NA
• Biometric request date : NA
• MyCIC update: NA
• IME / PCC / travel history request date : NA
• Comment : NA

I apologize for not using the format earlier.

You can link with PA UCI # if you have. or wait for AoR to get File #

1)After you login to MyCIC, you click on Link App to this Account button. Choose Permanent Residence in category and Family Class (Parents & Grandparents) in sub-category. This will open all the required fields you will need to fill up.
2) In the passport section, enter the info as seen in the originally sent passport of PA. you can use passport # and date or place.
3) Match the city and province name you entered in the original application.
4) Last Que : count # of Family member = [ Sponsor + if Cosigner ] no kids + [PA + if Dep].