***APRIL 2020 OUTLAND SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP***
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Because we didn't supply a properly translated birth certificate for my husband.
I read the same on a different forum where someone had enquired about their file from March. Their post was from a Month ago and they were also advised that Sydney CPC was still working on applications received prior to Feb 12, 2020. I am also a fellow April,2020 applicant and i received the same response - "the responsible office is currently processing applications received before February 12, 2020". I Understand its tough times and Covid may be slowing everyone down, skeleton staff may be working at such a slow pace if they are working at all, after all, no one knows the actual staff volumes at these CPC's. Provinces have been re-opening for a while now and the processing times should be improving. I am not sure where most of you are located in Canada, but being Canadian Citizens and Permanent residents, we have certain rights and a power to escalate issues. How do you all feel about escalating this to our MP's. I am sure sending cumulative requests may help attract their attention. Maybe we can start another thread and propose ideas on escalating this?
And if that doesnt work? Mass outdoor protest with big signs and loudspeaker directed at inside of processing centre.
well, there is a big different between the two. the two are used for very different reasons also...
I feel gradually IRCC staff will be back to work; they're making arrangements for opening workplaces with better ways to deal with COVID - Read this for example https://www.cic.gc.ca/emp/msg/20200622-eng.asp
I guess there is no staff to open the application envelopes and actually date stamp the bundles, scan the documents, etc. so that it is in the electronic system for processing to begin. They might be looking out for ways to disinfect the packages received as well - these are just my assumptions haven't read anything pertaining to this though.
I've read through certain posts where people who tried reaching out to their respective MPs actually dint get much help. I am not too sure if the MPs could do much cause the problem is COVID. Once the restriction is eased let us hope to receive our AORs by July. If it still delays then maybe a collective petition should be made to the Immigration minister. Not sure what will work out or not, everything seems bit overwhelming for now. I am located in Toronto btw.
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Got AOR in mid February 2020.
Med/Bio completed in March.
App still at Sydney. So what they are saying about processing up to Feb.12 is FALSE, otherwise I would have movement since 4 months.
I wonder, when they transfer to VO, do they actually send the whole paper app abroad, or electronically transfer file?
Does anybody know?
Hi All,
Hope everyone is doing good.
We sent application on April 25th and delivered on May 4th, still waiting for the application response.
If we need to wait so long due to covid, can we apply for visitor visa extension by mentioning that we waiting for the application response and also attach the fee, docs to proof? Since visitor visa that anyone can stay for 6 months only.
Can anyone similar situation? experience please share!!!
Any whats app group?
Really appreciate your help and response in advance.
Hope everyone is doing good.
We sent application on April 25th and delivered on May 4th, still waiting for the application response.
If we need to wait so long due to covid, can we apply for visitor visa extension by mentioning that we waiting for the application response and also attach the fee, docs to proof? Since visitor visa that anyone can stay for 6 months only.
Can anyone similar situation? experience please share!!!
Any whats app group?
Really appreciate your help and response in advance.
Oh okay! thanks for your response. I am guessing when they say they're processing up to Feb 12 - all they mean is those applications are still in queue for R10 check (completeness check). The transfer to the VO should be electronic - they scan the entire package at the CIO. Some Visa offices are still non-functional.
Looks like you have applied for an Inland sponsorship. It will be wise to seek help from the Inland Spousal Sponsorship threads. Such as the March Inland Sponsorship thread: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/march-2020-inland-spouse-sponsorship.682394/
Please check the spreadsheets here for appropriate What'sApp groups: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LxDFjvZn-XR9uZpGbPTORYKQf0BMquSXNw0RvmqvZNU/edit?usp=sharing
As far as I know, you can surely apply for the visitor visa extension.
Sadly none of us have received the AOR. Applicants are waiting from late February onwards. Hoping things begin to move in July.