The Outland Sponsorship Process

[Jasmine_Randhawa]

Hello,

Few years back My husband as a principa applicant applied for a CSQ from MIDI (quebec govt.), the govt. declined our application for the reason that my experience was not valid basically sent a docket with my income tax returns and all but they deny that it was ever received I was secondry aplicant then.

Now I have a PR through EE, in my application I have stated that I have not applied to Canada govt in past and have not been denied the Visa.

Now while applying for spouse application I wonder what to do? He was principal applicant when we applied for CSQ

My confusion is we applied for the CSQ from Quebec not the Federal Govt. - In this application also does my husband have to declare that he was denied the Selection Certificate.

Please help what is your opinion it is urgent....Thanks

 

[Marcus23]

Okay...so...I have been checking ECAS like a million times a day and each time all I saw was "In Process" and med, bio, sa all done and file was sent to cpcm on nov 22th. JUST NOW I checked ECAS AGAIN and on the PA side it changed to "Application Received" I understand what it literally means but from your experiences, what does it mean for processing purposes? Please share. Thanks you fams!

I have the same situation with you. What happened nxt?

 

[Priyanka_N]

I have the same situation with you. What happened nxt?

Foe me also, status changed to Application Received

 

[murdan94]

Hey everyone sooo i dont know if its called a ghost update but i just logged into my gckey and on theApplication status it had said updated but when i went on the application it had no changed so what does this mean??

 

[armoured]

Hey everyone sooo i dont know if its called a ghost update but i just logged into my gckey and on theApplication status it had said updated but when i went on the application it had no changed so what does this mean??

Yes, it would appear to be a ghost update. It seems to mean that something internal happened to your file, such as a different office or officer opening it, possibly with a change of status (e.g. from in process to received or received to in process). It requires no action (obviously unless specified otherwise) and seems to mean that it is moving within the system.

 

[murdan94]

Yes, it would appear to be a ghost update. It seems to mean that something internal happened to your file, such as a different office or officer opening it, possibly with a change of status (e.g. from in process to received or received to in process). It requires no action (obviously unless specified otherwise) and seems to mean that it is moving within the system.

Im waiting for the PPR hopefully it would come soon

 

[armoured]

Im waiting for the PPR hopefully it would come soon

Wish you the best. Unfortunately don't know what ghost update means beyond 'something happened.' But hopefully something happening is better than nothing.

 

[murdan94]

So today i just received pre arrival letter and Decision made on the online tool and i was wondering how much longer does it take for PPR??

 

[Priyanka_N]

So today i just received pre arrival letter and Decision made on the online tool and i was wondering how much longer does it take for PPR??

Hey,
Can you share your timelines.
How many days it took to get Decision made after ECAS status showed Application received

 

[murdan94]

Hey,
Can you share your timelines.
How many days it took to get Decision made after ECAS status showed Application received

1. We received _____'s application for permanent residence on June 24, 2019.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on August 14, 2019.
3. We started processing your application on August 13, 2019,
4. We started processing _______'s application on September 2, 2019.(in jordan amman)
5. 
   
6. We senT _______medical instructions on November 22, 2019.
7. Medical results received (passed)dec 4
8. Background check in process since December
9. Pre arrival letter and DM on feb 21

 

[Gurpavan81]

I've seen many questions asked about the outland process and its various stages, so I created this post to try to provide a detailed breakdown.

The beginning of the process - AOR1

• Complete your application and send it in.
• CPC-Sydney receives the application. This is the start date for your application, you can input it on the google tracker if you like: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Gm315tmNKWoywb7PwZBiE67fUmznYQrNhYVWXPXXJBw/edit#gid=2079961909
• CPC-Sydney then sends AOR1 as a PDF letter to the sponsor's email, this contains the application number and UCI:

  http://imgur.com/a/DydaI

• You can now check the progress of your application in ECAS using your application number. Using the Sponsor's details will show you both sides of the application's status:
  • https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do

Creating a GCKEY account

• You can then create a GCKEY account, this stage is optional and letters for biometrics and medical will come to your email if you don't create an account. It is, however, strongly advised to create a GCKEY account - and the rest of this process will read as if you did create an account.
  • Create a GCKEY account: https://onlineservices-servicesenligne-cic.fjgc-gccf.gc.ca/mycic/gccf?lang=eng&idp=gckey&svc=/mycic/start
  • Link your application to the account via the following guide (Credit to @alaria) : https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/how-to-link-an-application-to-cic-account-step-by-step-instruction.619724/

Sponsorship Approval

• Sponsorship approval will be sent as a PDF letter to the Sponsor's Email address.

  http://imgur.com/a/P0yOD

• ECAS will also show Decision Made under the Sponsor section:

  http://imgur.com/Cf4fZGU

CIC sends requests

• Biometrics and Medical request letters are then sent to your GCKEY account, where you can log in and download them. They can come in any order and in some instances can come after your application has been transferred:

  http://imgur.com/oTNo6O1

  • Your biometrics collection letter will need to be printed off and taken to your nearest VAC for processing, it's a good idea to search the forums for your local VAC to see other users experiences: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/where-to-give-biometrics.asp
  • Medical request letters need to be printed off and an appointment needs to be made with a CIC approved physician: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx
• Once the medical and biometrics are complete/passed, your account will change to show: https://i.imgur.com/p4tYUJi

PA Processing

• Your application will then be transferred to your local VO, or in some instances CPC-Mississauga. CIC will send an email to the sponsor confirming which VO it has gone to.

  http://imgur.com/a/fjKRY

• Once the VO begins to process the application, they will send the PA an email to confirm they have receipted the application, this is known as AOR2. Not all VO's send this email, however. https://imgur.com/3KAwhoK.
• In some instances, for AOR2 you need to reply on ECAS to update to show when the application began to process under the applicant's details: https://imgur.com/Evp18Ca - this shows when your local VO began to process your application and is commonly referred to as 'Line 2 on ECAS'.

GCKEY Updates

• GCKEY goes through various changes during the final stages, again, this doesn't happen for everyone, unfortunately, and you may find your application show eligibility and background checks in progress from the moment you link your account. You'll see the following towards the end of the process: https://imgur.com/a/nSDvwQt
• This is the slowest part of the entire process as background and eligibility checks can take a long time to process. Some people get ghost updates on GCKEY as the application is worked on. This is shown when the status shows as Application/Profile Updated.

Checking ECAS

• ECAS allows you to check for updates on the application and during the final stages will show decision made under the principal applicant's section: https://imgur.com/F3yPtfD

Passport Request (PPR) & Confirmation of Permanent Residency (COPR)

• Once you've received 'decision made', you'll get a passport request emailed to you: https://imgur.com/a/RRL6H
• You'll send your passport to the address listed in the email, along with two pictures and the document. If you're from a visa exempt country, they will request photocopies of your passport rather than the passport itself. Send this along with a signed Annex A to the address outlined in the PPR.
• Once this has been processed, your GCKEY will update to show 'Approved'. You'll be issued with your COPR: https://imgur.com/a/f79qD
• COPR will then be mailed to the address you listed in your PPR: https://imgur.com/a/gTdTl

You're then free to land with your COPR.

Landing in Canada

• Depending on your situation, there are multiple options for landing in Canada:
  
  • The most common is for PA's that have remained outside of Canada during their full outland process outlined here: https://britishexpats.com/wiki/Landing_as_PR-Canada.
  • Flagpoling - this is the act of going to the nearest land border to have your PR activated. This is commonly used when the PA is already within Canada under dual intent. https://www.immigroup.com/news/flagpoling-your-way-new-work-or-study-permit-or-permanent-residence
  • Land at a local CIC office: This method can take a long time depending on how busy your local office is. Again, this is suited to applicants that are currently living in Canada. To book an appointment once you have COPR, call +1 888 242-2100 and request an appointment, you will then be contacted by your local office to arrange a date. Or for anyone who’s worried about toll-free not being included on their plan.

Credit to @haXudon and @svilli for a few of the images.

This is helpful

 

[asmig]

Hi everyone! Someone have the same descriptions for steps but for the process innland please ??

 

[deeqaw]

how can i participate spreadsheet what's up forums in outland Nairobi?

 

[DiiDii]

how can i participate spreadsheet what's up forums in outland Nairobi?

Link is on the first page of this forum

 

[Tony1988]

Hi ,the remaining time period for my application is 16 weeks .my medical was passed in 4th of nov after that they have asked me additional documents .and I provide that.can any one tell me when will the waiting process is going to end