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    US Biometrics Appointments - June 18th 2021: Heads Up, Offices are closed

    If you're a US based person with biometrics scheduled today, you no longer have biometrics scheduled today. Government offices are closed due to the new Juneteenth Federal Holiday. (As we found out the hard way this morning...) https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-office-closings
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    OCTOBER 2020 OUTLAND Spousal Sponsorship

    Another October data point: We never received official acknowledgement of which Visa Office is processing, or when they received it, but we had a response to a separate Webform Inquiry today that gave a pretty clear indication it's NY: Canadian Sponsor, US Principal Applicant, Outland from...
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    Application receipt delay

    And many others have waited > 6 months for their AOR. Don't worry over every little discrepancy between your application, and what you *think* is "normal". Or the stress will kill you before the PR gets approved.
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    To get immigration consultant or not?

    not. If you have any attention to detail, decent reading skills, and can follow directions, there's nothing a representative can offer you other than a false sense of security, and a lighter wallet. Read the forms thoroughly. Read through them again. Read through them a third time. Read...
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    Moved back to Canada - how should I update this to IRCC?

    These are pretty solid proof, especially along with everything else you've mentioned.
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    OCTOBER 2020 OUTLAND Spousal Sponsorship

    They seem to do this in batches - we received the request this morning as well. Here's what I found for the US: you can search for your zip code and book online here.
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    *** September 2020 - Outland Spousal (Family Class) Sponsorship ***

    It's a very full boat, from what I can tell. Here, in it, as well.
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    NOVEMBER 2020 *OUTLAND* SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP

    Just out of curiosity, did the agent try to find it using the application number *without* the "x" in front? You never know!
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    *** September 2020 - Outland Spousal (Family Class) Sponsorship ***

    Medical done April 16. Account updated... not yet! May 23, for any potential future stumbles across this thread...
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    OCTOBER 2020 OUTLAND Spousal Sponsorship

    Just to add another data point, and join the party while I'm at it: we're experiencing the same thing. Medical on April 16th, no acknowledgement in either of the online "communications" channels. I'm going to go on the assumption that things are chugging along behind the scenes...
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    OCTOBER 2020 OUTLAND Spousal Sponsorship

    You're on a roll!
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    How to establish enough ties to prove the intent to return to Canada after spouse becomes PR?

    I'd say this is can be your biggest "Ace in the Hole". If your wife and her employer come to an agreement regarding her continued employment after relocating, get a Letter of Intent (or contract) from the employer stating that fact. That'll go a long way to underscore the seriousness of her...
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    Importing my goods - returning Canadian and Spouse

    Based on the text below, I would think that - yes - she can do the same thing, and have her own, separate list. Which would include the New Stuff. Ownership, possession and use requirements To import goods duty- and tax-free, those entering Canada with the intention of establishing for the...
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    Importing my goods - returning Canadian and Spouse

    From: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/mrc-drc-eng.html Before moving or returning to Canada Before you leave for Canada, you should prepare two copies of a list of all the goods you intend to bring into Canada as part of your personal effects. The list should indicate the value, make...
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    *** September 2020 - Outland Spousal (Family Class) Sponsorship ***

    Make sure that you include the Sponsor in the countwhen answering "Number of family members, including the primary applicant, that are part of this application". So for 1 Sponsor, and 1 Principal Applicant, answer 2. For 1 Sponsor,1 Principal Applicant, and 1 dependent child, answer 3, etc...
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    Medical Examination Results - Outland Spousal Sponsorship

    I don't have an answer for you, but we're in the same situation - PA did the Medical on April 16th, and the status message has now updated to the "did not receive" version in GC Key. Out of curiosity, what date did you receive the "Medical Report - Section A Client identification and summary...
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    How to submit a webform?

    Others have beat me to it: use the PA DOB in the confirmation dialogue, not yours. I bet that - if you look closely at the submitted data in the response email from IRCC - the section near the bottom will look like this: Applicant Information Name of applicant: correct name of PA Email...
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    Approval Status - How detailed is it?

    Here's a pretty good outline of the updates possible: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/the-outland-sponsorship-process.639134/ And no, they're not always quick, up-to-date, or particularly clear. And in the age of Covid, a lot of the processing order has...
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    OCTOBER 2020 OUTLAND Spousal Sponsorship

    Yes: similar timeline, we're seeing the same. That's another "yes" in our case. [edit] Our status had changed to "Application Received" when I checked this morning Central Daylight Time on 2021-05-05.