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My understanding was that the first stage approval (STEP 1 - assessment of sponsor) processing time was 55 days (as listed on their website here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp), and that the average processing times for second stage approval (STEP 2 - assessment of...

Hi Yannie -- my case very straightforward (sponsoring my wife from Australia under the family class, no kids, and I am already a Canadian citizen), so I hope you are right in saying it shouldn't be long. I will wait a little longer (say until the 6 month mark -- e.g. April) before I look into...

Yeah I'm seriously considering it too, but just want to be sure it will give me more info than I already know. Let us know how it goes! On a slightly unrelated note, my Australian wife (who is now on a 6-month visitor's visa in Canada) and I are planning a trip to Buffalo/Cleveland/Pittsburgh...

@yannie -- we filed on August 24, 2012 and got first stage approval on October 5, 2012. The file was transferred to Sydney and our status on e-cas has said "Medical Documents Received" from October 2012-February 2013 (4 months and counting). I guess I haven't had to wait nearly as long as you...

Hi Yannie, I looked into the "CAIPS" thing that you mentioned in your message. Does this report provide any more detail than what is available on ecas? Would you recommend obtaining one? It seems like a simple enough form to fill out but I am just wondering if it is any more detailed than what...

Ahh that would explain it. I'm getting there, only 4 to go!

Alright, I'll stop stressing then :). On a different note, does anyone know how to update their signature and the information / stats on the left <--- of their profile. I haven't been able to figure it out for the life of me! :P.

Sounds like they acknowledged receipt at Sydney but didn't open it yet. I wouldn't be too worried -- just in case of a dispute though, it's good to have copies of the stuff you sent them. I am a little annoyed that the August / September 2012 applicants are being delayed more than the July 2012...

Yes -- but only as a visitor. You can stay here for a maximum of 6 months. That's what my wife and I are doing currently and we didn't have any problems at immigration at Pearson Airport in Toronto. We came prepared with all of her documents like our marriage certificate and also an...

I applied in late August. We got first stage approval and it says "Medical Documents Received" but are still waiting for 2nd stage approval. It is definitely frustrating because I see other people have already gotten their PR by the 5 month mark and we are still waiting. Then again the...

Hi everyone, I'm a Canadian citizen sponsoring my wife from Australia. We submitted the application the "outside" method as well to expedite the process. Just thought I would post my timelines so far: Category....................: FAM Visa Office.................: Sydney App...