****AUGUST 2017***** OUTLAND SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP OUTSIDE OF CANADA

[Bhubank]

Hi everyone! I've been reading along but have yet to post.

I'm the PA and just checked GCKey today (been checking every day or so) and noticed that the Background check has changed to "We started processing your background check". Seems like that's a good step! However, the ECAS status hasn't changed to "In Process" yet.

Is this normal? Should we be expecting DM next or is there a while yet and we're waiting to see ECAS IP next? From what I've been reading, some things can come in different stages for different people but I can't tell about this step.

Here's my full timeline:
- (Application originally sent in May but returned due to one missing line on Sponsor's Notice of Assessment)
- Application (Re)Received: 8/1
- AOR 1: 9/8
- SA: 9/15
- AOR 2: 10/13 (we got a letter that our app was staying in Missisauga, so I think that was AOR2)
- BCG WSP: 12/5

Thanks!

That’s really good, lucky you. Hope u will get DM soon!

 

[kcward7]

Hi everyone! I've been reading along but have yet to post.

I'm the PA and just checked GCKey today (been checking every day or so) and noticed that the Background check has changed to "We started processing your background check". Seems like that's a good step! However, the ECAS status hasn't changed to "In Process" yet.

Is this normal? Should we be expecting DM next or is there a while yet and we're waiting to see ECAS IP next? From what I've been reading, some things can come in different stages for different people but I can't tell about this step.

Here's my full timeline:
- (Application originally sent in May but returned due to one missing line on Sponsor's Notice of Assessment)
- Application (Re)Received: 8/1
- AOR 1: 9/8
- SA: 9/15
- AOR 2: 10/13 (we got a letter that our app was staying in Missisauga, so I think that was AOR2)
- BCG WSP: 12/5

Thanks!

The BGC is the longest and most laborious part of the application. Generally, you can expect a few months of processing at this stage. DM or interview if required typically would come next.

 

[betterthanyoko]

Hi everyone! I've been reading along but have yet to post.

I'm the PA and just checked GCKey today (been checking every day or so) and noticed that the Background check has changed to "We started processing your background check". Seems like that's a good step! However, the ECAS status hasn't changed to "In Process" yet.

Is this normal? Should we be expecting DM next or is there a while yet and we're waiting to see ECAS IP next? From what I've been reading, some things can come in different stages for different people but I can't tell about this step.

Here's my full timeline:
- (Application originally sent in May but returned due to one missing line on Sponsor's Notice of Assessment)
- Application (Re)Received: 8/1
- AOR 1: 9/8
- SA: 9/15
- AOR 2: 10/13 (we got a letter that our app was staying in Missisauga, so I think that was AOR2)
- BCG WSP: 12/5

Thanks!

congrats! join the rest of us outlanders being processed in Mississauga here :
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/mississauga-processing-outland-spousal-applicants.515292/page-54

if you read through this thread youll see that through some investigation, it would appear that we may be part of a pilot program. a June applicant who was processed through Mississauga has just recently received COPR and landed!
so be patient and it will come soon enough

 

[J.S]

Application sent = 28-Aug
AOR-1 = 10-Oct
Sponsor Approved or Sponsorship Eligibility Decision = 12-Oct
Medical Request = Requested - 11-Oct, Done =17-Oct = Passed Last Week
Schedule-A requested , Photos Requested and Birth Certificate = Requested =17-OCT , Submitted = 10-Nov-2017

Received Email on 21-NOV-2017 stating File Transfer to New Delhi Visa Office
This File Transfer IS AOR2 ???

 

[balkan17]

Application sent = 28-Aug
AOR-1 = 10-Oct
Sponsor Approved or Sponsorship Eligibility Decision = 12-Oct
Medical Request = Requested - 11-Oct, Done =17-Oct = Passed Last Week
Schedule-A requested , Photos Requested and Birth Certificate = Requested =17-OCT , Submitted = 10-Nov-2017

Received Email on 21-NOV-2017 stating File Transfer to New Delhi Visa Office
This File Transfer IS AOR2 ???

When ECAS shows you We started your application on.....Then AOR 2

 

[balkan17]

how much time should it go from in process to DM??

 

[kcward7]

how much time should it go from in process to DM??

It can be anywhere from a number of weeks to a number of months, it's really impossible to say unfortunately. Totally dependent on VO, application, officer, etc.

 

[Safa.Moreira]

Guys, what are we supposed to write in AOR2 ?

 

[veronicar]

Hi everyone! I've been reading along but have yet to post.

I'm the PA and just checked GCKey today (been checking every day or so) and noticed that the Background check has changed to "We started processing your background check". Seems like that's a good step! However, the ECAS status hasn't changed to "In Process" yet.

Is this normal? Should we be expecting DM next or is there a while yet and we're waiting to see ECAS IP next? From what I've been reading, some things can come in different stages for different people but I can't tell about this step.

Here's my full timeline:
- (Application originally sent in May but returned due to one missing line on Sponsor's Notice of Assessment)
- Application (Re)Received: 8/1
- AOR 1: 9/8
- SA: 9/15
- AOR 2: 10/13 (we got a letter that our app was staying in Missisauga, so I think that was AOR2)
- BCG WSP: 12/5

Thanks!

Hello, I am on the exact same timeline except, what is BCG WSP?

 

[balkan17]

Hello, I am on the exact same timeline except, what is BCG WSP?

I suppose it is We started processing background check

 

[karagreer]

Question about Medical Exam: Is the 30-day deadline just the required time period to undergo the exam, even if it takes the physician an extra week or two beyond that to submit the form to Canada immigration? Or is the 30-day deadline meant for overall completion of the exam including the completed paperwork and submission to immigration?
My husband (PA) received medical request on Nov. 10, took the medical exam on Dec. 4, just within the 30 day deadline. It was the soonest that he could get an appointment. But now the panel physician is requesting additional medical information, like specific notes from my husband's doctor because my husband takes an anti-anxiety medication, and a mere copy of his medical record with prescription info wasn't good enough. So now we're delayed a bit because we've been trying to get a hold of my husband's regular doctor to send in the required additional info to the panel physician. This will now exceed the 30-day deadline. I plan to scan and upload a copy of the exam receipt to the IRCC webform for proof that the exam was taken within 30 days just in case. But will they count this as past the deadline now? Thanks!

 

[kcward7]

Question about Medical Exam: Is the 30-day deadline just the required time period to undergo the exam, even if it takes the physician an extra week or two beyond that to submit the form to Canada immigration? Or is the 30-day deadline meant for overall completion of the exam including the completed paperwork and submission to immigration?
My husband (PA) received medical request on Nov. 10, took the medical exam on Dec. 4, just within the 30 day deadline. It was the soonest that he could get an appointment. But now the panel physician is requesting additional medical information, like specific notes from my husband's doctor because my husband takes an anti-anxiety medication, and a mere copy of his medical record with prescription info wasn't good enough. So now we're delayed a bit because we've been trying to get a hold of my husband's regular doctor to send in the required additional info to the panel physician. This will now exceed the 30-day deadline. I plan to scan and upload a copy of the exam receipt to the IRCC webform for proof that the exam was taken within 30 days just in case. But will they count this as past the deadline now? Thanks!

If you did it within the 30 days your fine, upload as you stated. No worries.

 

[Safa.Moreira]

Guys please guide me what should we write in spreadsheet under 'AOR2' date ?

 

[kpcd2017]

Hey guys! August 8th applicant, just noticed today when logging in to GCKey that they are now processing our background check (not sure exact date this changed, but it was within the last couple days) . Also our application is being processed in Mississauga.

 

[faithey]

Hey guys! August 8th applicant, just noticed today when logging in to GCKey that they are now processing our background check (not sure exact date this changed, but it was within the last couple days) . Also our application is being processed in Mississauga.

Happy for you! It feels good to see progress!