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Hang in there! Just a small (positive) point of correction... if the extension is granted, it will extend them for an additional year from assessment date, not 3 months. 3 months post-expiration is the deadline for initiating the extension. It took 7-8 weeks to get ours, so they might still be...

Hi Becki, welcome to the journey! I agree with the others that your case does not seem super complicated. The fact that you are able to identify potential red flags is a huge plus for you, because now you can tailor your application to address them. For example you note the age difference... so...

Congrats! Awesome way to start the weekend! They're supposed to return your passport after 2 weeks, but yeah...sometimes they just hold on to it for no reason. If two weeks have gone by, start sending CSEs to get it back.

Carry on

Sure, they're adopted or stepkids. Still classified as relatives, which I'm quite certain wouldn't be viewed too favorably by CIC

I'd be more concerned with the fact that you're marrying your relative's daughter who I presume would also be your relative?

Wow... that's always the one thing we don't ever hope to hear on the forum. It's everyone's biggest nightmare come true. I can't say that I know what you're feeling, but I do feel for you and your husband. The appeal process can be grueling but as others have said, there is reason to be hopeful...

When we sent in our application the posted time was 14 months. I think it went up to 15 by the time we got approved. Happy to hear your application's almost ready to go! It's a ton of work doing it right, but so very worth it. Once you send it in, you want to feel assured that you sent in the...

Hahaha I hear you

He's quite settled. Hates the weather in Calgary though! Keeps complaining every time he has to wear a jacket in the summer lol. Yup...I'm still here, paying it forward. Circle of life :) Sorry to hear you've been under the weather...hope things are brightening up for you :)

Just the other day I was wondering where you disappeared to! Nice that you got your application in, how's it going?

Welcome Kiab! Regarding the visitors visa (TRV) while going through PR application, you are free to go ahead and try as it won't have any negative impact on the PR application. However, the chances of it being approved are slim to none. The fact that his wife is in Canada will be seen as an...

I agree that you should send the package now, as there's a strong possibility your file will be reviewed before Oct. The evidence you listed is great, do you have anything else focusing on communication between the two of you? Anything that shows your relationship continuing to progress and you...

Technically a senior officer has to sign off on every file, so the variation is in the type of review they do. If the junior officer reviews and concludes the relationship is genuine, no interview required, then the senior officer will review the notes and sign off. If the junior officer...

Ahhh... I hear you. Yeah, you're right about the 15 month timeline. Unfortunately since the rules are pretty explicit that the extension is done only after everything else is approved, POS pretty much refuses to address it until they're ready to issue PPR. My guess is that they're waiting on the...

Hahahahahahahaha +1!

8) Stay strong, the light at the end of the tunnel grows nearer

Don't hurt your head over those posted numbers... the only thing they should mean to you is to let you know when it's ok to have your MP demand answers. Remember that they refer to 80% of cases, including the really difficult long drawn out ones. It's also based on the past... so they could very...

Lol I think you guys are not getting what I'm saying. Ok let me type real big: I AM NOT ADVISING ANYONE TO GET A LAWYER OR TO BE REPRESENTED BY AN IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT. NOT AT ALL. Unless of course your case is super complicated and involves some major legal issues, which is clearly NOT the...

Hahaha like everything else, you have to weed out the bad from the good. For example, the first consultant we went to quoted us $5,000 for representation. When I asked why it was so high, she explained that if we are refused, she will represent us in the appeal for free, so essentially the...