Yes, if your application was sent to SP then the sponsor has been approved. If the application was declined then you would be notified and a portion of your funds would be returned back to you. I wouldn't fully trust the status on the "Check your application page" as this is not frequently...
I received my SA email from CPC (Case Processing Centre Mississauga), the email just states that I met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor. The true wait begins once CPC sends your application to SP for PPR.
number 11 on the list and my wife just received her visa request today (i haven't received any email) .... that was a quick turn around! Good luck to others on the list.
Hello all,
Just wanted to share our experience.... so far!
Visa Office: Sao Paulo
AOR1: June 28, 2016
SA: August 23, 2016
And now the true wait begins...
thanks,