CSQ spouse sponsorship inland timeline 2024

[jenne0710]

Hey everyone! I received a letter by mail from MIFI stating that they have received our application to sponsor. Should i send a copy of this letter to IRCC even though it’s been more than 30 days? Initially i just sent receipts from Canada post as proof that we have started/sent application to MIFI.
Also, i havent received biometrics instruction letter and medical (i have done medical last 2022 and im here in Canada, the new rule states that i might be exempted but i did not include my IMEI number when i applied because there wasnt any instruction for it at that time)
So far this is my timeline: (common-law partner to a Canadian Citizen, in Canada, VO Mississauga)
July 26- sent application to ircc
July 27- IRCC received application
August 23 - AOR sent to sponsor, paid for Biometrics, sent receipt via Webform
September 4 - sent CSQ and undertaking app to MIFI, sent Canada post receipts via Webform
September 26 - returned app from MIFI because payment was rejected
September 27 - sent new cc payment and app to MIFI, sent copy of canada post receipt to Webform as proof
October 4 - payment accepted and deducted from my cc
October 9- received AOR from MIFI by mail

 

[SkyEarth]

Hey everyone! I received a letter by mail from MIFI stating that they have received our application to sponsor. Should i send a copy of this letter to IRCC even though it’s been more than 30 days? Initially i just sent receipts from Canada post as proof that we have started/sent application to MIFI.
Also, i havent received biometrics instruction letter and medical (i have done medical last 2022 and im here in Canada, the new rule states that i might be exempted but i did not include my IMEI number when i applied because there wasnt any instruction for it at that time)
So far this is my timeline: (common-law partner to a Canadian Citizen, in Canada, VO Mississauga)
July 26- sent application to ircc
July 27- IRCC received application
August 23 - AOR sent to sponsor, paid for Biometrics, sent receipt via Webform
September 4 - sent CSQ and undertaking app to MIFI, sent Canada post receipts via Webform
September 26 - returned app from MIFI because payment was rejected
September 27 - sent new cc payment and app to MIFI, sent copy of canada post receipt to Webform as proof
October 4 - payment accepted and deducted from my cc
October 9- received AOR from MIFI by mail

Woo! Congrats on getting your Confirmation of Receipt Letter!

You should be fine since you sent the postal receipt to IRCC as your "evidence", but I personally recommend sending a copy of the Confirmation letter to IRCC just to "keep them updated" so to speak. The Confirmation letter is a little bit more official and it kinda lets IRCC know that MIFI is actively working on your application.

My biometrics were requested shortly after I received the Invitation Letter/before my CSQ was submitted. Biometrics is usually the next thing that IRCC looks at after they've taken a peek at your Eligibility. It's possible that with the new Family Class limitations that Quebec has put in place, some of the order of operations might have changed internally for IRCC. When they are ready, they will send you the BIL (Biometrics Instruction Letter) on GCKey.

 

[sherryl89]

submission Jan 11th, 2024
AOR Jan 26th, 2024
BIL Feb 20th 2024
Medical updated Feb 29th, 2024 (Medical was done from Visitor record application)

My spouse and kids have a CSQ from previous outland application that is stuck with the outland office since 2020. ( I think they will issue another CSQ)

They finally asked us to apply for another CSQ and application was mailed on the 25th of September 2024, it was received on the 26th of September and it started processing on the 4th of October, 2024. (Thats the date on the AOR).
Like when do we expect that it will be processed?

 

[SkyEarth]

They finally asked us to apply for another CSQ and application was mailed on the 25th of September 2024, it was received on the 26th of September and it started processing on the 4th of October, 2024. (Thats the date on the AOR).
Like when do we expect that it will be processed?

CSQ usually takes 1-3 months for approval from the time of submission.

 

[popoye]

Hi, I got an email from IRCC stating that I must submit the application undertaking.
Is there anything to take care of to avoid them sending back this to me after I submit it.
I am aware that payment is one of them .

 

[123_siya]

Hi, how long after receiving AOR do you receive email from IRCC stating to submit CSQ application undertaking to MIFI? They are two seperate documents correct?

 

[qcacz]

Hi, how long after receiving AOR do you receive email from IRCC stating to submit CSQ application undertaking to MIFI? They are two seperate documents correct?

Hi, that’s correct, I received my AOR on Aug. 23 and the undertaking application on Aug. 26.

 

[123_siya]

Has anyone experienced receiving AOR but not receiving the email stating to submit CSQ application several weeks later?

Hi, that’s correct, I received my AOR on Aug. 23 and the undertaking application on Aug. 26.

 

[popoye]

Hi, how long after receiving AOR do you receive email from IRCC stating to submit CSQ application undertaking to MIFI? They are two seperate documents correct?

Hi,
It took 1 month for me, My application was accepted on Sept 23 and on Oct 23got the PDF to apply to MIFI.

 

[SkyEarth]

Has anyone experienced receiving AOR but not receiving the email stating to submit CSQ application several weeks later?

The Invitation to Submit an Undertaking/Invitation to Apply for CSQ will be addressed to the Sponsor and sent to the Sponsor's email -- not sure if this is where you are looking, but wanted to make sure you're watching the correct inbox! c: Keep in mind, the letter will also be a pdf document attachment. If Quebec has not reached their cap yet for CSQ approvals, then the usual time it takes to get the invitation letter is about 4-6 weeks after you submit your application to IRCC. Hope that helps!

 

[123_siya]

Thank you for the information @popoye and @SkyEarth very helpful.

 

[Badr1510]

Hello i just wanna start by saying thank you @SkyEarth as you have been the only source helping through this quebec part. I would like to ask is the invitation to apply for csq clearly states it? I have received the aor and the next day i received an aor that is pdf attaches in the sponsor mail the only difference being is that it says about next step applying for biometrics but nothing about csq? It has been more than 2 months that i applied thank you so much for your time!

 

[popoye]

Hello I just wanna start by saying thank you @SkyEarth as you have been the only source helping through this quebec part. I would like to ask is the invitation to apply for csq clearly states it. I received the aor and the next day i received an aor that is a pdf attached in the sponsor mail the only difference being is that it says about the next step of applying for biometrics but nothing about csq. It has been more than 2 months since I applied thank you so much for your time!

Hi, The sponsor will receive an email that they must submit an undertaking application to the Provincial Government for CSQ.
You should apply to MIDI to get CSQ for yourself. You can apply for CSQ only after you have received the email from IRCC. It took me a little over 2 months to get it and 1 month after the email that my application was accepted by IRCC.
I agree @SkyEarth is very helpful with information related to Quebec applications. Cheers.

 

[Badr1510]

Hi, The sponsor will receive an email that they must submit an undertaking application to the Provincial Government for CSQ.
You should apply to MIDI to get CSQ for yourself. You can apply for CSQ only after you have received the email from IRCC. It took me a little over 2 months to get it and 1 month after the email that my application was accepted by IRCC.
I agree @SkyEarth is very helpful with information related to Quebec applications. Cheers.

Alright thank you so much for your help! I guess i should just be more a little patient, at least im relieved to know its normal to wait that long.

 

[popoye]

Alright thank you so much for your help! I guess i should just be more a little patient, at least im relieved to know its normal to wait that long.

Correct. It is important to be patient, especially after covid. Applications are delayed and waiting is the best game that we can play right now.