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I wouldn't dwell too much into it - there is no logic as to why some people go "in process", or straight to "decision made" - it might be that some officers update ecas when they have the file on their desk, while others update it when they have been reviewing it for a while... and others just...

Some providers in Canada have unlimited international texts, anywhere in the world - that would take care of it from his side, I'm not sure what could work from the Philippines.

you can - you don't even have to withdraw your inland application - you could have both running at the same time and see which one arrives first :-) depending on where your VO is, it might be quicker to go for outland. It would mean paying fee for both of course, but it's up to you. However...

Having a small wedding in itself will not be an issue if it looks "special enough", and if you have other proofs that you have been in a relationship for a long time before that. Showing that he came and stayed with you, that your friends and family know him, and vice-versa, will help for sure...

Nope :-) Same applies - you're showing that you're in a genuine relationship by moving there until she gets her PR. If anything, CIC might ask for proofs that you want to return to Canada. Keep emails (where you're communicating to your family that it will be temporary for example), I suppose...

I don't think writing to your MP will do anything. MP can be useful if your PR case is stuck in limbo and you are not getting any info out of CIC. But it's not your case. CIC has refused the tourist visa because they think that your girlfriend is at risk of overstaying, as she has stronger links...

Can't see any issue, I would say it's rather the contrary. Inform CIC that you're changing your address, and you will be visiting your girlfriend in Mexico until she gets the PR. Be clear that you will be on a visitor visa there, and it's temporary. If anything, it will serve as an extra proof...

I don't know what the A stands for, but to answer the question: fill it out with your current details. Since you've arrived in Canada, you would have to update your mailing address anyway, so might as well do it right away. Explain that you think that you have send the form ( and if you have a...

there is a new delhi thread and a spreadsheet, I suggest you read it and get an idea on the usual processing stages for New Delhi VO. see here http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/new-delhi-2013-applicants-t132103.27360.html

thanks for noticing. I've corrected the mistake and added a few formulas in the columns calculating (for 2013, didn't change anything for 2012) the total time for sponsor approval, 2nd stage, and process. Should make it a little easier. I haven't touched any of the average calculations as I...

it won't penalize you - as long as you order the electronic version. If you order the physical notes, they have to pull your file from whatever queue it is in, and that creates delay. but electronic notes is fine. When to order? difficult to say. I would say, roughly you can order them maybe...

if you're from a visa-exempt country, you are asked to send your passport, and they will put a visa in it, and send it back with the COPR when it's issued.

yes - you can land, and return to Korea. WHen you're landing, they will ask you at which address you want to receive the card - you can give your wife's family address. If they get the card while you're still in Korea, they can send it to you. (just don't make it too obvious that your PR card is...

I can not tell you whether your wife should renew her contract or not, but: *yes - you can travel to Canada with your COPR and visa, and land without your wife. You could even go to Canada, land, and go abck to Korea until your wife is done, and then move to Canada. Quite a few applicants do...

It sounds like your call center is confused between outland and inland. From what I understand: if you apply inland, the COPR is sent to the local CIC office, and they call the applicant ( or send a letter) with a date for the "final interview" (the landing part). If outland: the VO sends you...

go for family sponsorship, and choose outland. It's faster than inland, and as a US citizen, you have nothing to gain from applying inland. Your children are dependent for the "family information" form, but not as dependent to be sponsored, as they are already Canadians. Their status is not an...

If you're Canadian, yes, if you're a PR, no.

I don't think that they will respond to your email once they've received it, I wouldn't count on it. If you've sent the receipt by email, no need to send it by snail mail. You should send the copy to Beijing VO, stating your file number, name etc. Explain that you have sent the receipt to...

No - the spousal sponsorship is a federal program, so you're free to go anywhere you want, and it doesn't matter that you change your mind ( or come up with a different plan) during the course of the application. It would only matter if you were thinking about going to Quebec instead, because...

Even if someone has a positive experience doing that, it doesn't mean that it's a good idea. It depends on many other factors... for example, if a couple has been married for 10 years and living together, then CIC might not think that it's an issue that the spouse is away for 3 weeks out of 4...