****August 2018***** OUTLAND SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP OUTSIDE OF CANADA

[zainabejaz]

I think it will tell us that LVO has extended their lunch breaks and we have to wait another year... Just want this ordeal of waiting to be over with!

haha

 

[Netraam]

haha

But seriously, I don't think this is going to add much. It will basically just tell us how many months we have left within their estimated timeframe of 12 months. I could be wrong, maybe it's a life changer, but I doubt it : )

 

[zainabejaz]

But seriously, I don't think this is going to add much. It will basically just tell us how many months we have left within their estimated timeframe of 12 months. I could be wrong, maybe it's a life changer, but I doubt it : )

thats so easy to calculate , if the mentioned time is 12 months and we applied in august its 6 months already done so we are left with 6 months which is not so true with our visa office, our visa office has a huge backlog .

 

[kevinthegerbil]

Working in digital services, and in government, here in the UK - I am with you all in your scepticism.

To me, it smells of 'reduce the calls and tickets to the helpdesk saying "How long is left?"'

By adding this 'progress bar', which the cynic in me says will be a simple '12-current elapsed time' calculation, then people won't ask so often.

I had hoped my case would be one of the simpler ones, just needing a tickbox and grant... but with this as a metric for customers and agents, it means they can better prioritise the most overdue applications first, regardless of complexity. It means a fairer service overall but means simpler applications take longer and the complex cases get earlier attention to keep them within the 12 months.

However, I'd LOVE to hope that there are process checkpoints in the calculation making it more accurate than a simple burning fuse over 12 months (e.g. fingerprints are done, background check complete but not checked, 'only 2 days work left to produce the paperwork and do final checks.') - but I don't think so.

We'll see!

I think it's all just to reduce calls to the call centre and help desk, as IRCC take EVERY opportunity to push you to their 'It takes X months' page whenever you ask about anything or in any communications at all!

I got a flurry of activity in December, did everything as quickly as I could and am now faced with total inactivity and no discernable progress since.

I too will be glad when the waiting is over!

Stay strong folks!


Edit:

Ah! If I'd looked a bit further...
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1441&top=3

What does the progress bar in my application status mean?
The progress bar shows how long it may take to process your application. The bar and estimated dates are based on the date we received your application and our processing times. It isn’t based on your application’s progress.

If our processing times change, so will the bar and dates. Processing times can change because of the number of applications currently being processed and other factors.

 

[Sbb02]

if you got a mail that says your application is received , that is AOR (acknowledgment of receipt)

So far nothing, didn't get any AOR or any email to link paper application to online. However, surprisingly yesterday I got the general email like others about the progress bar..... Which confuses me because we haven't submitted online application.

 

[Neharika88]

Hi,
Got an email regarding PRE Arival services, what does this mean?

 

[zainabejaz]

So far nothing, didn't get any AOR or any email to link paper application to online. However, surprisingly yesterday I got the general email like others about the progress bar..... Which confuses me because we haven't submitted online application.

when did you file your case !?

 

[zainabejaz]

Hi,
Got an email regarding PRE Arival services, what does this mean?

means your eligibility has been passed !

 

[neha25]

Hi,
Got an email regarding PRE Arival services, what does this mean?

Congratz

 

[zainabejaz]

So far nothing, didn't get any AOR or any email to link paper application to online. However, surprisingly yesterday I got the general email like others about the progress bar..... Which confuses me because we haven't submitted online application.

apply gcms notes!

 

[Neharika88]

means your eligibility has been passed !

Is it PA eligibility?

 

[zainabejaz]

Is it PA eligibility?

yes ! the overall relationship eligibility !

 

[Neharika88]

yes ! the overall relationship eligibility !

Thanks.

 

[Netraam]

Working in digital services, and in government, here in the UK - I am with you all in your scepticism.

To me, it smells of 'reduce the calls and tickets to the helpdesk saying "How long is left?"'

By adding this 'progress bar', which the cynic in me says will be a simple '12-current elapsed time' calculation, then people won't ask so often.

I had hoped my case would be one of the simpler ones, just needing a tickbox and grant... but with this as a metric for customers and agents, it means they can better prioritise the most overdue applications first, regardless of complexity. It means a fairer service overall but means simpler applications take longer and the complex cases get earlier attention to keep them within the 12 months.

However, I'd LOVE to hope that there are process checkpoints in the calculation making it more accurate than a simple burning fuse over 12 months (e.g. fingerprints are done, background check complete but not checked, 'only 2 days work left to produce the paperwork and do final checks.') - but I don't think so.

We'll see!

I think it's all just to reduce calls to the call centre and help desk, as IRCC take EVERY opportunity to push you to their 'It takes X months' page whenever you ask about anything or in any communications at all!

I got a flurry of activity in December, did everything as quickly as I could and am now faced with total inactivity and no discernable progress since.

I too will be glad when the waiting is over!

Stay strong folks!


Edit:

Ah! If I'd looked a bit further...
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1441&top=3

What does the progress bar in my application status mean?
The progress bar shows how long it may take to process your application. The bar and estimated dates are based on the date we received your application and our processing times. It isn’t based on your application’s progress.

If our processing times change, so will the bar and dates. Processing times can change because of the number of applications currently being processed and other factors.

Totally with you here. Also for me, my application is as straightforward as they come, but it's completely stuck in that London swamp. I sincerely hope for future applicants that they will change their "modus operandi"

 

[Sbb02]

when did you file your case !?

Consultant couriered it on 16 August, it was delivered to Sydney office on 22 August.