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2018 Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications: timeline and updates

Omar2018

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May 10, 2018
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Hi,

I applied for my wife PR + OWP.

I (sponsor) got the AOR email and my wife was able to link the applications to the online account.

The PR application is labeled as "Permanent Residence" but the OWP application say "Online Application"

Is that normal for OWP to say Online App. Also the date submitted is about a week prior to me actually posting it to CIC mississauga. Any thoughts?

Thanks
 
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iamvenus

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Feb 5, 2014
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Hey guys,

I just wanted to know what the norm is for medical request timeline? Im just worried that they may have attempted to send the request but we never recieved the email. ( I've read that this has happened to some people on here)

I just got my SA today and havent had any updates on my wife' application side.

Our timeline:
Application received: May 9, 2018

AOR: June 9, 2018

Started principal applicant's application on June 18, 2018.

SA letter: August 17, 2018

Thank you very much!
Have you checked your ECAS? Is your app inland?
 

iamvenus

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Feb 5, 2014
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Hi,

I applied for my wife PR + OWP.

I (sponsor) got the AOR email and my wife was able to link the applications to the online account.

The PR application is labeled as "Permanent Residence" but the OWP application say "Online Application"

Is that normal for OWP to say Online App. Also the date submitted is about a week prior to me actually posting it to CIC mississauga. Any thoughts?

Thanks
Yes.
 

pheet

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Dec 20, 2014
10
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Have you checked your ECAS? Is your app inland?
Yes. No messages at all. The details about medical hasn't changed from "You do not need a medical exam. We will send you a message if this changes."

It is an outland application.

Thanks!
 

np08

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Jan 13, 2015
898
356
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga, OT
App. Filed.......
Feb 09, 2018
AOR Received.
Mar 07, 2018
Med's Request
Aug 8, 2018
Med's Done....
Aug 13, 2018
LANDED..........
Dec 18, 2018
Just a little update - I did my medical on Monday and checked my status today and it already says that I passed the medical exam so they work fast. Not sure when exactly they received the results since I didn't check before today, but yeah, it's five days today.
 

tommybahamah7

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Aug 10, 2018
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You can link your OWP too. Follow the same process u followed to link PR.
Few things you need to change :

What Program did you apply for ?

Category : Temporary Residence

Sub-category : Work permit and extension


Application Details

You can select according to information you have.


And the usual required personal information.


What type of work permit are you applying for : Open(initial application or extension)


Fill Current country of residence and Marital status


And Which situation applies to the application : Applied for permanent residence as a spouse or common-law partner in Canada
Do u know how long does it takes for the OWP after u receive AOR ..!?
 

np08

Hero Member
Jan 13, 2015
898
356
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga, OT
App. Filed.......
Feb 09, 2018
AOR Received.
Mar 07, 2018
Med's Request
Aug 8, 2018
Med's Done....
Aug 13, 2018
LANDED..........
Dec 18, 2018
Do u know how long does it takes for the OWP after u receive AOR ..!?
You've already asked this and received an answer. It's 3-4 months from when you send the app. AOR is usually about a month after that so then you'll get your OWP 2-3 months after AOR.
 
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Evergreen_3034

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Jun 18, 2018
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Hello! February 8th applicant here.

A couple weeks ago, I went to get a medical exam done, as I want to get the restrictions removed from my OWP. I never formally received a medical request from CIC in regards to my PR application, but upon logging into my account today, I can see that under my PR application it says that my medical exam is passed. I never actually uploaded anything in regards to my medical exam, so I'm happy to see that it seems like they automatically got the files - probably because the doctor used eMedical :) Anyways, I am now trying to figure out how to actually get my restrictions removed - I thought it was by applying to "change the conditions" of my Work Permit (IMM5710e), but there's nothing like that in the form - the only options are for me to pick that I'm applying for a new Work Permit either for the first time or with a neew employer, applying for a work permit with the same employer, restoring my status as a worker, or getting a new temporary resident permit (for inadmissible applicants only).

Is anybody here have experience with getting their restrictions removed? How am I supposed to fill out this form for that?
Hello, I have a 2 quick questions... on the CIC website, it states that for medical exams, we will be getting a form from CIC to bring to doctor, but if we decide to go ahead of time, such as what you did:
- what do we say to doctor to set up appointment without the form?, and what do we bring to appointment?
Thank you in advance and congratulations that steps are moving forward for you and your application process!
 
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Evergreen_3034

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Jun 18, 2018
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Just a little update - I did my medical on Monday and checked my status today and it already says that I passed the medical exam so they work fast. Not sure when exactly they received the results since I didn't check before today, but yeah, it's five days today.
Happy to see that February applicants are getting their medical exam requests! Congratulations! It is great news to hear that CIC is also updating applicants so quickly with regards to passing medical exams!
I am a March applicant (March 6th), and I hope that March applicants will be getting medical exam requests soon!
Thanks for sharing update! :)
 
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Omar2018

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May 10, 2018
23
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Guys,

I applied for my Wife PR and OWP as a permanent resident. The applications are in process and my status has changed from PR to Citizen.

If I dont update CIC, will they be able to look my my current status using my UCI?

If I dont update CIC, will be send the applications back, especially the OWP as thats what I am counting on for my wife status?
 

exd

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Feb 5, 2016
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Friends I am on PGWP 1 year visa and want to invite my family here Souse + 2 kids, so can any body guide me here how can I invite my spouse on status which allows her to work here i.e. Open Work Prmit
Can any body guide me
your help is appreciated.

Regards
EXD
 

CdnwifeUSwife

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Feb 5, 2018
195
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Peterborough
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Etobicoke
App. Filed.......
21-12-2017
Doc's Request.
08-02-2018
AOR Received.
07-02-2018
Med's Request
15-06-2018
Med's Done....
29-06-2018
LANDED..........
25-10-2018
Oh, I see! The flagpoling isn’t frowned upon at all? And how did you guys do it - did you just show up at the border and explain the situation, or...? I’m just confused because most people in this forum seem to think it’s not a good idea to leave the country, as there is a risk you not getting back in and your entire PR application being canceled.
Hi - sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I researched and in my opinion, flagpoling isn't frowned upon. We just went to the border and told the border officer that we were flagpoling to renew the OWP. The officer knew exactly what we were doing and guided us to the office to do so. Just be sure to have your official OWP, passport and updated medical results showing the IME number and that it's complete/passed. People say that my wife being an American makes it easier. I don't know about those from other countries, maybe those are the ones that had issues flagpoling. Also it is suggested that people flagpole at the least busiest border crossing, so it's why we chose to go to Thousand Island Bridge. Niagara Falls border is very busy with tourists, exports/imports, etc and I noticed it's where some have had flagpoling issues like officers there would process only up to 60 apps per day and flagpoling is restricted to Tues, Wed and Thurs only. Thousand Island serves 24/7.