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    Inland 2nd Stage approval - decision made

    Hello, We applied Inland on Aug 4, 2011, got the AIP on November 30, 2012 and a decision has been made in early September 2013 and it is approved. As of today, we have not received a letter or email stating their decision. Does anyone know how long before they communicate with the applicant...
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hi, iav12, Just to give you an idea, I had my interview and 3 weeks later I had my response in the mail. When we went for the interview they told us that it would take between 2 to 3 weeks for a decision to be made. Did they tell you anything? Marbles
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hi Vanguy1970, Yes, I got the first stage approval and they now asked me to redo my medical. Let me know how it goes for you!!!! Good luck.
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hi Vanguy, Overall the interview went pretty well.... First they asked about our proof of marriage, joint account, shared bills, joint purchases, lease agreement or house purchase etc.... They then asked why I did not have a status in Canada and why I did nothing to change it. I explained...
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hi there vanguy, I am really happy for you and I wish you the best of luck!!!! As for me, I am going for the interview this week.... so should be hearing from them soon after. Please let me know how it goes!!! Keep in touch!!
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hmmm, well in mine there was no mention of my overstay. The age difference does not matter if you can prove your relationship is genuine. Good luck to you and I will keep in touch!!!
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hi Vanguy1970, Still waiting for the interview haven't gone yet..... coming up soon though!!!! How about you, any news yet?
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Just an update on my case, I received a letter today from Ottawa asking me and my spouse for an interview. What they want is additional proof of the marriage ie. shared bills, shared accounts, proof of purchase of household items, another copy of marriage certificate, notice of assessment...
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hi Vanguy1970m What I can tell you is that the FOSS notes did give us some information. My file was transferred to Vancouver only because of workload distribution and not like I was told by CIC that Vegreville could not take a decision. As far as you lack of status read this...
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hello Vanguy1970, I also forgot to mention to you that the reason Vegreville sent the file to Vancouver was of workload redistribution (mentionned in the FOSS notes) Hope that helps!!!
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hello Vanguy1970, No I haven't heard anything from Vancouver but I ordered the FOSS notes from Access to Information and Privacy. I found out that my file has now been transferred to Ottawa, the medical is done, criminal check is done, my daughters have been approved but yet I am still waiting...
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hi, No I'm not taking this the wrong way by any means. Yes I am the applicant and do not have a status in Canada (visitor who over extended his stay). I've been living here for a long time actually...
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    tsjunx, No that's the thing I do not live in Vancouver and never have.... I am just wondering how much information does CIC call centre have on your case? Are they just throwing numbers in the air or what!!!! I cannot believe that is will take 32-40 months for someone to even look at the...
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Helllo tsjunx, Well the only thing that could cause problem is the the mother of my children no longer to cooperate with the additional information requested by the Guatemala visa office. I called CIC and asked them what to do in that situation. They asked me if the medical etc... had been...
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    Inland Application 2011

    Hello TheProfessorsWife, Yes as inland applications (in my case I am also living here in Canada) I do not have a right to appeal. FOSS file means Field Operations Support System which is the database that immigration uses. This process is used only within Canada and provides us with case...
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    Inland Application 2011

    Hi all, Called CIC call centre to inquire about processing time in Vancouver. They informed me that the file was sent to Vancouver for further assessment because they could not make a decision in Vegreville which is obviously bad news. The processing time for Vancouver is 32-40 months. Has...
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hi all, Just got bad news!!! Called CIC call centre to inquire about processing time in Vancouver and why I hadn't received my AIP yet? They informed me that the file was sent to Vancouver for further assessment because they could not make a decision in Vegreville which is obviously bad news...
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    Hello tsjunx, How does one go about to getting the FOSS notes? Thanks
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    Spousal sponsorship within Canada-file being transferred to Vancouver??? Anyone

    PMM, How does this work exactly, will Vegreville send me a letter anytime soon or Vancouver will contact me? Tks
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    Inland Application 2011

    Thanks qw123, I guess what I have to do now is wait for them to contact me. This waiting game is very nerve recking!!!