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  1. J

    Visitor visa applications- April 2026

    Yes.. that’s correct. Thing I mentioned above is just an indication that applicant will receive the passport soon after this update appears on the portal as it is linked to printing of counter foil. After this update appears, applicant usually receives passport within a week or less.
  2. J

    Visitor visa applications- April 2026

    Eligibility and background check get updated on the day the counterfoil is printed, after final review from the officer. Before that, Portal would only show the " applications approved message. Eligibility and background will show in progress before that..
  3. J

    Visitor visa applications- April 2026

    I think it just depends on the visa officer processing the application. My friend spouse TRV got approved within 10 days. Applied around end of april and approved around 7/8th May 2026.. Even though website said 28 days for processing..
  4. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    I think it just depends on the officer. Sometimes, they process eligibility right away along with the sponsorship eligibility. Sometimes they process it towards the end.. If anyone's eligibility is passed sooner or they receive a pre-arrival letter, then most of the time they are in the fast...
  5. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    Receiving a pre-arrival services letter is usually a very positive sign, but it does not necessarily mean that permanent residence has been officially approved yet. Generally, the PR process includes the following assessments: Biometrics – Used to help verify identity and support background...
  6. J

    Visitor visa refusal

    Yes.. It would. You just need to satisfy officer that your brother will leave canada after temporary stay. 1. For financials, show bank statement (min $10k), FD, anything which shows that your brother is financially independent as much as possible. 2. Home ties - Show his education...
  7. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    okay. XF is the temporary file number. Once the completeness check is completed, you should be able to link the application. Always try without the X. Family class application starts with the letter F. Hopefully, you will get it soon.. :)
  8. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    It is more common to have eligibility passed/Pre-arrival before the background check is completed...Just in your case, it is not that common to get pre-arrival even before medical..Mostly, the background check is the last step before the portal/PPR.
  9. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    I think they have serious technical issues, as I haven't seen any IRCC tracking system out for this long..
  10. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    It just depends on the officer when you will get the next update. No fixed timeline. But your next update will be PA eligibility and Background check (Criminality, Info Sharing and Security).. Usually, Info sharing and criminality are quicker, security takes time as it is done by CSIS and is not...
  11. J

    Visitor visa refusal

    1. Make sure to show min balance of $10k over the last six months for financials. show academic transcript, enrolment/semester continuation letter from college after return, job/employment letter if your borther is working.. 2. Order GCMS Notes and see what exact reasons for refusal.. This will...
  12. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    There is no fixed order followed by officers. Generally, order of processing: Biometrics - Medical - SPR Eli - PA Eli - Background Check (Crim, Info Sharing & Security) - Portal/PPR and so on.. In your case, PA eligiblity is already done which is most important step for PR.. So, they would...
  13. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    Did you call the IRCC call centre to check the status of your file?
  14. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    Yes.. it's okay. Your principal applicant eligibility has passed. That's why you received the Pre-Arrival Letter.
  15. J

    Visitor visa applications- April 2026

    Did you already submitted the passport ?
  16. J

    Visitor visa applications- April 2026

    Hello, Did you received your passport back yet ?
  17. J

    Visitor Visa Applicants Thread - Mar 2026

    Probably 2-10 days. What did you applied ? Is your background check showing in progress or not ?
  18. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    When did you apply in Feb ?
  19. J

    February 2026-Outland spousal sponsorship

    If you applied with all the documents and explain that applicant will leave Canada and not wait for PR here including relation proof, funds, ties to home with detailed explanation, it will be approved. If you have question, I can answer them for you to best of my knowledge.
  20. J

    Visitor visa applications- April 2026

    I think it takes anywhere from 7-21 days to get it back..