*** March 2020 INLAND Spouse Sponsorship ***
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They way I keep looking at threads in this forum hoping to see some AOR and a promising movement of files 
.....It seems the last AOR according to tracker was on 25th March (there might be more, some just dont update). Hope next week (beggining tomorrow) we will see more for those who applied towards the end of JAnuary and Early Feb atleast....wont be surprised if there isn't any
.....It seems the last AOR according to tracker was on 25th March (there might be more, some just dont update). Hope next week (beggining tomorrow) we will see more for those who applied towards the end of JAnuary and Early Feb atleast....wont be surprised if there isn't any
Read the Complete Guide:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5289-sponsor-your-spouse-common-law-partner-conjugal-partner-dependent-child-complete-guide.html
Go through the Checklist to know what documents are required and to start gathering them. the Checklist will also remind you which documents need both electronic and hand signature (e.g Schedule A)
If applying under the In-Canada (Inland Class) and want to apply for the Open work permit; then you will need to pay the full fees for the Open work Permit : Open Work Permit fees: Must Pay 155+100 = 255
How to Arrange Documents:
The order of documents should be as follows:
- checklist;
- open work permit application (and supporting documents),
- barcode pages;
- Forms (in the order they are listed on the checklist);
- imm1344
- Fees
- imm 1283 (if applicable)
- imm 0008
- imm 5406
- schedule A
- imm 5532
- imm 5476 (if applicable)
- imm 5475 (if applicable)
- Sponsor's supporting Documents (in the order they are listed in the checklist)
- PA's Supporting documents (in the order they are listed in the checklist)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qp2u3X_F10-peLhSZnPwBNAZivuICTZIA2eyB-tOerE/edit#gid=0
Getting Information about your Application;
- ECAS Application Status: https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do
- GCKEY: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html
How to link an application to CIC (GCKEY) account - step by step instruction: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/how-to-link-an-application-to-cic-account-step-by-step-instruction.619724/ - CIC Webform: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp
- GCMS notes: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/how-to-order-gcms-notes-step-by-step-process.513893/
- CIC phone number: 1-888-242-2100 (in Canada only)
Thank you much
yes I know those steps but I have very specific questions about some areas. Should I ask here ? example, my jobs for the past 5 years....what should the end date say ? current date ? or write present ?
Also download the application package; go through each form you are supposed to fill. Start filling them even if as a trial. If you have questions related to a a specific form, ask in the forum
5 past years would be from now to 5 years back (2020 going back to 2015).Thank you much
If it is a job that you currently hold, then you will write from the date you started (example March, 2018) and in the To section you just write PRESENT after you print the form
Form Imm1283e, question #11, I am employed, they are asking for the last 12 months but to calculate my income based on Notice of assesment.
1- What datee should I choose there ?
2- Hours worked per week ? I am on Salary though
3- Rate, Per week ? per hour ?
Form 0008:
Contact information, can I use my address for both current mailing address & residential ? Do I need to fill use of represenstive if I am doing this to my wife ?
1- What datee should I choose there ?
2- Hours worked per week ? I am on Salary though
3- Rate, Per week ? per hour ?
Form 0008:
Contact information, can I use my address for both current mailing address & residential ? Do I need to fill use of represenstive if I am doing this to my wife ?
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Hi All,
I am sponsoring my spouse for family class sponsorship. I have submitted application recently. Still waiting for AOR1 and sponsor approval.
I submitted my job letter at time of submitting the application. However, now due to Covid the business has temporarily closed and employer has laid off all workers so they may apply for employment insurance. They have given us Record of Employment and submitted it to Service Canada. I have two questions now:
1- Will it affect my application as a sponsor that I am no longer employed? Maybe the business opens again maybe not. Do I need to inform them about this change in employment status? If yes, how?
2- I do not qualify for employment insurance as I was a new joiner at work (and new to Canada too). If I apply for the emergency care benefit that will be announced in April for those who dont have jobs, will it count as social assistance and can it affect my application as a sponsor?
I am sponsoring my spouse for family class sponsorship. I have submitted application recently. Still waiting for AOR1 and sponsor approval.
I submitted my job letter at time of submitting the application. However, now due to Covid the business has temporarily closed and employer has laid off all workers so they may apply for employment insurance. They have given us Record of Employment and submitted it to Service Canada. I have two questions now:
1- Will it affect my application as a sponsor that I am no longer employed? Maybe the business opens again maybe not. Do I need to inform them about this change in employment status? If yes, how?
2- I do not qualify for employment insurance as I was a new joiner at work (and new to Canada too). If I apply for the emergency care benefit that will be announced in April for those who dont have jobs, will it count as social assistance and can it affect my application as a sponsor?
Hi everyone,
We're about to mail our sponsorship application + OWP in the next 2 days. My visa expires April 10th.
So if the tracking number shows my package was delivered anytime before the 10th of April, does it mean I'm fine with staying legally in Canada and having implied status? Or just because it was delivered it does not mean it was received yet?
I just don't know what date they go by.
Please kindly let me know.
Thanks so much!
We're about to mail our sponsorship application + OWP in the next 2 days. My visa expires April 10th.
So if the tracking number shows my package was delivered anytime before the 10th of April, does it mean I'm fine with staying legally in Canada and having implied status? Or just because it was delivered it does not mean it was received yet?
I just don't know what date they go by.
Please kindly let me know.
Thanks so much!
If the application is received before your status expires then you should have implied status and can wait for the work permit. However, should your application be returned for any reason (e.g missing fees or signatures) then you will be out of status. Make sure you sing every part you are supposed to sign, the last page of your checklist will show your pages that require signature; these two are a common reason for applications being returned; Schedule A missing a hand signature - apart from the electronic signature, it also needs to be hand signed after printing); Insufficient fees (most missed is the 100 for the OWP) Make sure you have paid a total of=f 255 for the OWP (155+100)
To be safe, you can submit an application to extend say online
Thank you so much for your reply and for the valuable tips.
I'll make sure to sign everything, I'll be super careful.
I'm wondering about how to organize the whole application.
Could you share some light on this?
I was thinking of doing it this way:
1.Bar codes for the sponsorship and OWP together on top
2. Sponsorship checklist
3. All the forms in the same order as on the checklist
4. Supporting documents for Sponsorship
5. OWP checklist
6. All the forms needed
7.Supporting documents for OWP
Also, if I have an additional sheet for a form, should I include it straight after the form?
the tracking number doesn't grant for your application. If you can take a risk, in case they send back your application, you wait it around a month to receive from them. You would consider to extend your visa while you wait 6-8 weeks for AOR. If you apply with OWP, there are more risk, because it's separated process while you're out of status.
Check your application to avoid common mistakes
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5525-basic-guide-sponsor-your-spouse-partner-child.html#submit
Now that you’ve finished preparing your application, you can submit it for processing. You should do the following:
- Place a copy of the checklist on top of your complete application package. This will help make sure the application can be processed as quickly as possible when it arrives in our office.
- If you’re applying under the Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada class and the person you are sponsoring is also applying for an open work permit, after the checklist, place:
- the work permit application form and documents (if applicable) and
- a separate fee payment receipt for the cost of the work permit application
- The order of documents should be as follows:
- checklist;
- open work permit application (and supporting documents), if applicable;
- any barcode pages;
- supporting documents, in the order they’re listed on the checklist.
Much gratitude for this!
Should I also include the checklist for OWP, or it is not necessary?
In terms of the date they receive the application, what do they judge by if not by the date the package was delivered?
I'm wondering how long it takes. I hope sending it one week before my status expires is enough..
You should consider this time I don't know your couriers how long will they take to send your package? Canada Post have an announcement that they properly delay and not sure on time. Their office will close weekend.
checklist for OWP is up to you, because I also discuss with another OP about this, some will include it, some said they didn't. follow checklist and decide on your own.