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In my experience, the online status is way behind. We were several steps ahead before the online status ever indicated a change. I eventually didn't even bother checking. There is process being made, likely, even though it may feel like there isn't! The waiting game and the unknowns are...

I also sponsored my husband from Zambia. Ours took one year from application to landing, but they told my husband at his interview that it would have been done sooner if they didn't have concerns about the sincerity of our relationship. Not sure if that's what you want to hear, but that was...

Wonderful news!

They never did find the FBI certificate - though they had record of receipt of the document. We applied for a second one and had it delivered to my address. It came earlier than expected and I scanned and emailed a copy to Pretoria and my husband. My husband sent a copy with his passport to...

Great news! My husband got his passport and visa today. We booked his flight this morning and he'll be a Canadian resident in a few weeks. What a relief!

Thanks for that advice to call early! Was on the phone at 7am this morning and got to talk to a real person. Unfortunately, they didn't have the information we needed so we're looking at another 4-5 month wait.

Does anyone know how to contact the Mississauga or Pretoria offices and get through to a person - either email or phone?! Pretoria needs one final document that was sent to Mississauga and I can't figure out any way to get in touch with someone...anyone...to locate it and get it to Pretoria...

I don't know too many details in terms of the specific questions he was asked. Apparently it started with then stating that they didn't believe our relationship was genuine, based on a few statements in our emails...that were taken out of context. In the end, though, the photograph evidence...

Good news. My husband has been approved! The only catch now is locating or re-doing the US criminal record check which didn't get to Pretoria. While this could be a delay of a few months, there's relief in knowing the end of this process is in sight.

Thank you so much, Ms Malawi! Here's hoping I have good news to share in a few days! Thanks for the support and well wishes.

Thank-you for your thoughts, Ms Malawi. My husband's interview is January 26th. We've tried to prepare as best we can, but I'm still very nervous and hoping it goes well. Best of luck to you too. Hopefully your wait won't be too much longer.

Thank-you! I know I say this frequently, but I'm so appreciative of this forum and the support it offers! Season's Greetings to all!

fandv, I feel your pain! I researched daily to make sure I had the most recent forms when I submitted our application. But between the time I mailed our application package and it arrived and was opened at the office a few days later, forms had been changed and my entire package was returned...

Hi Ms Malawi, Thank-you for your referrals and information. I did a bit of looking around the forum but it's an extremely busy time in my work and my husband's internet connection is poor and unpredictable at the best of times, so any help that saves us time has been much appreciated. My...

Thank-you so much Ms Malawi! That's an extensive list, but nothing too hard to answer. I appreciate the help!

So...my husband just recieved a request for an interview today. It's a "deferred interview", which means he can either wait for them to travel to Zambia (could be months) or he can schedule one for Pretoria and travel there himself. That part is a no-brainer - why add months to the process if...

Wow! Three months is almost unheard of. Congratulations! What a sweet holiday gift. I'm so happy for you, beauchemin!

Hi Ms Malawi, I am Canadian, my husband is Zambian. We're awaiting approval from Pretoria. We filed our application in April and I received approval to sponsor him in early September. We're in the second phase now and are anxiously waiting to receive word from Pretoria that my husband has...

Yes I did. Thank-you for asking. But there was a complication with my husband's medical. I involved my local MP who contacted the immigration office on my behalf to help sort out the issue. I've been approved as a sponsor and have since received notification that our file has been sent to...

Greetings! I've been reading this thread for a few months. Married my Zambian husband in March (in Zambia) and can use any support I can get for the trek through this immigration process. Can someone tell me how I'll be notified that my application to sponsor has been approved (i.e. email...