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Mel_R, you're info has been updated on the chart. Thanks for sharing ;)

My package's stated weight was 1.0 kg on the invoice and UPS charged $59 US. I think that was reasonable considering the importance of what's inside. I couldnt fit everything in 1 envelope so I split my application portion from my husband's in separate envelope. The lady at UPS put both...

Kolafsso, i've added you to the spreadsheet (in my signature below). Please keep us updated. I think they'll only email you when you're either approved or refused.

In the Document Checklist for the Sponsor (IMM 5491) it says to "provide evidence of income" (Item 19) if you received that income (dividends, pension, maternal or sickness benefits, etc.) over the twelve months before signing the sponsorship application. Note however that this probably only...

we did this with my husband a couple of weeks ago, and the way we understood the question is that he should list his income for the 12 months right before he signed the form, so if you're planning to sign the form in July, the 12 months preceding would be July 2010-June 2011.

I remember reading one of the immigration manuals that as long as you are under 22 years of age when the application is submitted, then you're fine to be considered a dependent child of the principal applicant. So i think you should be ok if you were included in your mother's application in...

oh that's good! as long as I get them sometime after the process is complete, that would be nice!

Right. Thanks doktorb. I just didnt know what those 2 letters meant in the context of Canada visas! "MP" can also refer to: melting point, Mumbai Police, manu propria, Ministerio Publico or.... Missionary Position (wikipedia.com). So you see, it's better to ask ;)

That's great! thanks Medellinguy! I'll tell my husband to keep that information handy in case our application stales.

I've noticed many posters in different threads mentioning something about an "MP" doing this or that. What is the "MP"? And what does it have to do with the immigration process? Curious.

Has anybody here who applied through the Guatemala office already gone through the interview? I'd like to ask what was that experience like, what to expect, etc.

Alex, did the CIC ask you to send new police certificates when they requested your husband's passport? also, did you not pay the fee upfront when you filed your application? I think not sending the receipt of fees paid WITH your application would definitely delay the process.

I dont think they'll communicate with you by snail mail until they have either approved or refused your sponsorship application . If you entered an email address both in your sponsorship application and that of your wife's, they'll most likely use email to communicate with you. I'd still...

does that mean that they don't always return the photos? i did send copies of all my pictures, i kept the original ones, but i'd love to have the ones i sent back and make a new album called "Permanent Resident Application - 2011". What if your application is refused? would they still keep them?

Mel_R, could you share the name of your visa office? i'll include it in the progress tracker spreadsheet. Thanks.

I've also included sidkrose and awor, even if they havent filed their application yet. Just to reserve their spot. Come on hurry guys! the thread is waiting LOL!

I'm not allowed to post links yet so please use the hyperlink in my signature at the bottom. Cheers.

Here's a link to a DoogleDoc spreadsheet to help us track our progress with the application process. (in my signature below) Suggestions are welcome! Enjoy.

Ok folks, I'm in! After four intense weeks of collecting information, documents, photocopying, researching, staying up late to complete forms, etc. my husband and I finally finished the application package. We mailed it off this morning, hopefully it'll get to Mississauga next monday or so. Now...