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PLEASE HELP- Inland Sponsorship - Received letter that says that my PR application is receivable but it is stating things as if I was not in Canada.

Slim1991

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May 17, 2019
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Hi everybody,

My wife is sponsoring me and we sent our INLAND sponsorship application since April 2018.After many events, I received CSQ in October 2020 and now I am receiving this letter that says that my PR application is receivable.

The letter is saying a bunch of stuff about my PR being approved only if I satisfy security, medical, etc and that if i didn t pay for PR application yet, I should do it to avoid delays, etc

i also received a letter saying that before my arrival in Canada I should check the following free services etc etc

I am a bit confused because I live in Canada, I have already done 2 medical exams and last ATIP I sent showed that my medical exams were extended to 12 more months to avoid me redoing them a third time. I already sent my police certificates as they requested and my PR fees were payed when we submitted the sponsorship application so....

At this point what should I do?

thank you in advance for your answer
 

armoured

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Hi everybody,

My wife is sponsoring me and we sent our INLAND sponsorship application since April 2018.After many events, I received CSQ in October 2020 and now I am receiving this letter that says that my PR application is receivable.

The letter is saying a bunch of stuff about my PR being approved only if I satisfy security, medical, etc and that if i didn t pay for PR application yet, I should do it to avoid delays, etc

i also received a letter saying that before my arrival in Canada I should check the following free services etc etc

I am a bit confused because I live in Canada, I have already done 2 medical exams and last ATIP I sent showed that my medical exams were extended to 12 more months to avoid me redoing them a third time. I already sent my police certificates as they requested and my PR fees were payed when we submitted the sponsorship application so....

At this point what should I do?

thank you in advance for your answer
Could you paste some more of the text of the letter? Cut personal information and lengthy boilerplate. Some of this is form letter like pre arrival services,don't worry about that.

The PR is receivable does not make sense.

I suspect this is the approval in principle. If so nothing to worry about and this is a good sign.


Did you also apply for open work permit?
 

frange

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May 25, 2018
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Hi everybody,

My wife is sponsoring me and we sent our INLAND sponsorship application since April 2018.After many events, I received CSQ in October 2020 and now I am receiving this letter that says that my PR application is receivable.

The letter is saying a bunch of stuff about my PR being approved only if I satisfy security, medical, etc and that if i didn t pay for PR application yet, I should do it to avoid delays, etc

i also received a letter saying that before my arrival in Canada I should check the following free services etc etc

I am a bit confused because I live in Canada, I have already done 2 medical exams and last ATIP I sent showed that my medical exams were extended to 12 more months to avoid me redoing them a third time. I already sent my police certificates as they requested and my PR fees were payed when we submitted the sponsorship application so....

At this point what should I do?

thank you in advance for your answer
Were you with or out of status in Canada before the sponsorship application?
In order to receive any explanation, please COPY and PASTE the letter without personal information. So that we can say if it is an AIP or not.
 

Slim1991

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May 17, 2019
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Thank you my friend.

I came in Canada as a diplomat s son in 2012, then has student status and had post graduate work permit that i extended last year to this year and I submitted another extension this year (in January). Basically I live in Canada since 2012, and with a temporary status since 2016.

as for the letter it is in french so here it is:

''La présente fait suite à la demande de résidence permanente soumise le 2018/04/04 en vertu des
dispositions de la catégorie « Époux ou Conjoints de Fait au Canada ».
L'autorisation de présenter une telle demande au Canada peut être accordée aux personnes qui
sont en mesure de démontrer qu’elles rencontrent la définition d’un membre de cette catégorie
ainsi que les critères cités à l’article 124 du Règlement sur l’immigration et la protection des
réfugiés (RIPR). Aussi, les membres de la famille à charge inclus dans la demande doivent
démontrer qu’ils rencontrent la définition d’un membre de la famille ainsi que les critères cités à
l’article 129 du RIPR.
De plus, selon l’article 127 du RIPR, votre demande doit inclure un engagement de parrainage
qui doit demeurer valide jusqu’au moment où la résidence permanente est octroyée.
Il nous fait plaisir de vous informer que votre demande en vue d’obtenir le statut de résident
permanent en qualité de membre de la catégorie des époux ou conjoints de fait au Canada a été
jugée recevable. Toutefois, aucune décision définitive ne sera rendue tant que vous n’aurez pas
satisfait à toutes les autres exigences concernant l’obtention de ce statut. Vous ne pourrez pas
obtenir le statut de résident permanent tant que vous et tous les membres de votre famille n’aurez
pas satisfait à ces exigences.
Vous devez donc satisfaire à toutes les autres exigences statutaires de la Loi sur l'immigration et
la protection des réfugiés (LIPR)[L21], par exemple, les exigences ayant trait à la visite
médicale, à la sécurité et au passeport avant que nous puissions vous accorder la résidence
permanente. De plus, conformément à l’Accord Canada/Québec, notre décision d’approuver
votre demande de dispense avait été transmise au Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Diversité et
de l'Inclusion (MIDI) qui a émis un Certificat de Sélection à votre égard.
Pendant le traitement de votre demande, des décisions distinctes seront rendues quant à votre
capacité de satisfaire à ces autres exigences. Si nous avons besoin de plus amples
renseignements, vous recevrez une lettre vous demandant de fournir une réponse dans un délai
prescrit.

Veuillez noter que votre demande de résidence permanente pourrait être refusée si :
 vous ne satisfaites pas à toutes les exigences statutaires de la LIPR [L21(1)];
 vous recevez une lettre vous demandant de répondre et vous n'y répondez pas;
 vous omettez d'informer notre bureau de votre changement d'adresse. Vous pouvez le
faire en écrivant au bureau à l'adresse indiquée ci-dessus, en communiquant avec le
Télécentre ou directement sur le site Web du Ministère à l'adresse www.cic.gc.ca.
Vous devez obtenir un permis de travail ou d’études si vous désirez travailler ou étudier au
Canada dans l’attente de la finalisation de votre demande. Vous aurez besoin de la trousse de
demande intitulée « Demande de modification des conditions de séjour ou de prorogation du
séjour au Canada » que vous pourrez obtenir en communiquant avec le centre d’appel ou en
naviguant sur notre site Web.
Si votre état civil ou votre situation personnelle change, vous devez écrire immédiatement à notre
bureau ou aviser le centre d’appel.
Si les renseignements préliminaires indiquent que vous satisfaites probablement à toutes les
exigences statutaires de la LIPR, vous recevrez une lettre dans laquelle nous vous demanderons
de vous présenter à une entrevue au Centre d'Immigration Canada de votre région. Nous rendrons
une décision finale concernant votre demande de résidence permanente au cours de cette
entrevue. Si vous ne vous présentez pas à cette entrevue, cela pourrait être interprété comme un
manque d'intérêt à l'égard de la résidence permanente et votre demande pourrait être refusée.
Veuillez noter que nous ne pourrions finaliser votre demande si vous n’êtes pas en possession
d’un passeport ou document de voyage valide.
Nous vous rappelons que tous les demandeurs doivent payer les frais relatifs au droit de
résidence permanente (FDRP) de 500$ par personne, peu importe la catégorie d'immigrants dans
laquelle ils présentent leur demande, à l'exception des personnes suivantes :
 les personnes protégées (incluant les réfugiés selon la Convention) qui demandent la
résidence permanente au titre de n'importe quelle catégorie et les membres de leur
famille visés par la demande;
 les membres de la catégorie des résidents temporaires protégés et les membres de leur
famille visés par la demande;
 les enfants à charge, peu importe leur âge, d'un répondant ou d'un demandeur principal;
 les enfants à charge des enfants à charge d'un répondant ou d'un demandeur principal;
 un enfant qui sera adopté, les frères, sœurs, nièces, neveux ou petits-enfants orphelins.
Veuillez svp prendre note que les frais relatifs au droit de résidence permanente (FRDRP) sont
passés de 490 $ à 500 $ (soit une augmentation de 2 %), depuis le 30 avril 2020. Pour plus
d’informations sur l’augmentation des frais, veuillez svp consulter le lien Internet suivant :
https://www.cic.gc.ca/francais/information/frais/index.asp
Le versement obligatoire du FDRP est précisé dans le Règlement sur le frais du Règlement sur
l’immigration et la protection des réfugiés et le droit de résidence permanente ne sera pas octroyé

avant l'acquittement de ces frais. Un paiement rapide des frais évitera des retards dans le
traitement de votre demande attribuables à l'expiration des résultats médicaux et de la
vérification sécuritaire. Ainsi, si vous ne l'avez pas déjà fait, nous ne saurions trop insister
sur l'importance de vous acquitter le plus tôt possible de cette obligation.
Pour de plus amples renseignements, ou pour nous faire part de votre changement d'adresse ou
d'autres renseignements, vous pouvez consulter le site Web de IRCC au www.cic.gc.ca ou
communiquer avec le centre d’appel (sans frais) au 1-888-242-2100.
Le numéro de client qui figure dans le coin supérieur droit de la présente lettre est votre numéro
d'identification personnel et permet l’accès aux renseignements qui figurent dans votre dossier.
Pour votre propre protection, ne permettez à personne d'utiliser votre numéro.''
 

frange

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It looks like an Approval in principle (AIP) which is almost the last step of the process. Now, you have to pay the fee for right to become resident permanent which is $500. You can probably use this letter + CSQ (Not 100% sure) to get federal or provincial benefits such as health card with, your work permit...etc.

Here is the information:

««It is our pleasure to inform you that your application for obtaining resident status
permanent member of the Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada class has been
deemed admissible. However, no final decision will be made until you have

meets all other requirements for obtaining this status. You will not be able to
obtain permanent resident status until you and all members of your family have
not meet these requirements.»»»

That's the french part
 
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Slim1991

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May 17, 2019
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It looks like an Approval in principle (AIP) which is almost the last step of the process. Now, you have to pay the fee for right to become resident permanent which is $500. You can probably use this letter + CSQ (Not 100% sure) to get federal or provincial benefits such as health card with, your work permit...etc.

Here is the information:

««It is our pleasure to inform you that your application for obtaining resident status
permanent member of the Spouse or Common-law Partner in Canada class has been
deemed admissible. However, no final decision will be made until you have

meets all other requirements for obtaining this status. You will not be able to
obtain permanent resident status until you and all members of your family have
not meet these requirements.»»»

That's the french part
Thank you Frange, the thing that is confusing is that we thought the PR application fees were included in the Sponsorship application fees that we payed in April 2018 when we submitted the application.....

Even when I go to the link they included in the letter, https://www.cic.gc.ca/francais/information/frais/index.asp, I cannot pay for them because when I select ''Permanent Resident'' in the ''What type of application are you submitting?'' tab, I can't find any option that is related to my situation.

The only selection that is related to my case is the sponsorship application and we already payed those fees....
 

armoured

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Thank you Frange, the thing that is confusing is that we thought the PR application fees were included in the Sponsorship application fees that we payed in April 2018 when we submitted the application.....

Even when I go to the link they included in the letter, https://www.cic.gc.ca/francais/information/frais/index.asp, I cannot pay for them because when I select ''Permanent Resident'' in the ''What type of application are you submitting?'' tab, I can't find any option that is related to my situation.

The only selection that is related to my case is the sponsorship application and we already payed those fees....
This is a form letter telling you things you must ensure have been done. It does not actually mean that you haven't paid yet. If you want to be certain, call ircc to confirm.
 

Slim1991

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ok, ok....guys, what do you think: ''approbation d'éligibilité initiale'' means in english in the codes I see in this forum usually?

I can t seem to find....I don t think it is an AIP...
 

armoured

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ok, ok....guys, what do you think: ''approbation d'éligibilité initiale'' means in english in the codes I see in this forum usually?

I can t seem to find....I don t think it is an AIP...
I believe 'demande jugée recevable' means application determined to be eligible, or approval in principle. If you wish to check in French language sources, by all means (my French is not native).

That's in this sentence, key parts bolded: "Il nous fait plaisir de vous informer que votre demande en vue d’obtenir le statut de résident permanent en qualité de membre de la catégorie des époux ou conjoints de fait au Canada a été jugée recevable."

(If I understood your question)
 
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frange

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Sir, you have to be positive. It's been awhile that we are on the forum sharing our experiences. No one here is an expert; but we learn from other's experience.

You are an Inland applicant, when the sponsorship requirements are met, you receive a letter stating that. This letter is commonly called Approval In Principle (AIP). Now, in order to become a Resident Permanent, you have to meet other requirements related to background security, health...etc. When everything is over, you will finally receive the confirmation of resident permanent which is CRP, then you can land; but the process of landing has changed due the covid situation.

NB: The glossary in the link down there: App

Approved in principle / Approval in principle (AIP)
Your application is “approved in principle (AIP)” if:

  • you have received a letter from IRCC stating that you meet the permanent residence eligibility requirements, but
  • you still have to pass the medical, security and background checks for you and, if needed, your family members.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html#:~:text=Your application is “approved in,if needed, your family members.
 

Slim1991

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May 17, 2019
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Sir, you have to be positive. It's been awhile that we are on the forum sharing our experiences. No one here is an expert; but we learn from other's experience.

You are an Inland applicant, when the sponsorship requirements are met, you receive a letter stating that. This letter is commonly called Approval In Principle (AIP). Now, in order to become a Resident Permanent, you have to meet other requirements related to background security, health...etc. When everything is over, you will finally receive the confirmation of resident permanent which is CRP, then you can land; but the process of landing has changed due the covid situation.

NB: The glossary in the link down there: App

Approved in principle / Approval in principle (AIP)
Your application is “approved in principle (AIP)” if:


  • you have received a letter from IRCC stating that you meet the permanent residence eligibility requirements, but
  • you still have to pass the medical, security and background checks for you and, if needed, your family members.

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html#:~:text=Your application is “approved in,if needed, your family members.
Thanks my friend,

The confusion is how and why would they talk about landing if I am in Canada for a few years now...

There shouldn t be any landing process for me, I am already here, in Canada, living with my canadian wife for years now lol Also, on the 12th May they sent me a letter asking for police certificates, background check and my new passport (maybe this will help you have a better context of my application)

thanks again guys for all your help
 

frange

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Thanks my friend,

The confusion is how and why would they talk about landing if I am in Canada for a few years now...

There shouldn t be any landing process for me, I am already here, in Canada, living with my canadian wife for years now lol Also, on the 12th May they sent me a letter asking for police certificates, background check and my new passport (maybe this will help you have a better context of my application)

thanks again guys for all your help
They work like this at the Government of Canada. They give the information an explain the next step taken or the process. That why I highlighted in my first post, the information you needed. You meet the RP criteria, that's all.
 

armoured

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Thanks my friend,

The confusion is how and why would they talk about landing if I am in Canada for a few years now...

There shouldn t be any landing process for me, I am already here, in Canada, living with my canadian wife for years now lol Also, on the 12th May they sent me a letter asking for police certificates, background check and my new passport (maybe this will help you have a better context of my application)

thanks again guys for all your help
If you're referring to pre arrival services, it's just the name.
 

Slim1991

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May 17, 2019
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Thanks guys.

the last thing in my mind now is about the payment. My receipt from 2018 shows that we payed 1040$ and according to ircc the rights for permanent resident fees are included (they were at 490$, not 500 like now)

i tried calling ircc but they never respond. I use to have a code that I use to type and get through someone but it is in my last phone

anyway, let s hope for the best
 

frange

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You did not read carefully my posts above. If you paid it already, just pay it again and ask for a reimbursement. Don't forget to send it with an explanation letter stating why you request reimbursement.

The answer is there!!!!

It looks like an Approval in principle (AIP) which is almost the last step of the process. Now, you have to pay the fee for right to become resident permanent which is $500. You can probably use this letter + CSQ (Not 100% sure) to get federal or provincial benefits such as health card with, your work permit...etc.

Click on the link on:

Permanent Residence

Right of permanent residence fee

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp
 
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