Damascus/Spousal since Jan 2010 or late 2009

[MR BOU]

Hello everybody. My name is Yahya. I am trying to sponsor my wife who is currently in Syria. (I am from Montreal)

On August 24, 2011, I have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor and my wifes application for permanent residence was sent to Damascus.


My first question is: Why when I check my application status on the CIC website, it says "We received [My wife's name]'s application for permanent residence on June 29, 2011.". Should I start counting the months from August 24 or June 29?

My second question is: What should I know about this sponsorship? I mean the situation in Syria is clearly not very good right now so how does that affect my sponsorship application? Is there anything I can do to speed up the process? Is my application being sponsored at this time? When should I expect an answer?

My last question is: Is there any way my wife can come to Canada before her application is fully finished (and accepted hopefully)? Is there any way I can get her out of there?

Thank you very much for any response in advance.
Yahya

hi yehya and welcome to the forum

1st the date that u should start counting from is on ur wife ecas file when you press on Application Received link
2nd about the time only god knows when they will call or ask for the RQ and rest of the process
3rd we all have the right to apply for a vistor visa if u get lucky she will get it. non of the the case in Syria are processed faster because of the situation there unfortunately
good luck my friend and stay positive

 

[scarycemetery]

merc vivi jan, I haven't applied yet, I just got married( one month ago) and am still in Iran. I am going back to canada in december and now I am preparing my documents, forms, pics and everything

Welcome

I think you will find this forum very helpful as most of us have...if you have any questions, ask! We're all in the same boat here and try to help everyone out

 

[scarycemetery]

Hi everyone
I just wanted to wish you best of luck. Remember that the worst part (waiting) is almost over for you guys and hopefully you will hear good news from VO soon. I just filed my wife's application and we have a long waiting time ahead of us but seeing your uplifting attitude is heartwarming for those of us who are at the beginning of the road.

Thanks for your kind words
Inshallah it won't be too long of a wait for you and your wife...we always like to hear good news here!

 

[scarycemetery]

Hello everybody. My name is Yahya. I am trying to sponsor my wife who is currently in Syria. (I am from Montreal)

On August 24, 2011, I have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor and my wifes application for permanent residence was sent to Damascus.


My first question is: Why when I check my application status on the CIC website, it says "We received [My wife's name]'s application for permanent residence on June 29, 2011.". Should I start counting the months from August 24 or June 29?

My second question is: What should I know about this sponsorship? I mean the situation in Syria is clearly not very good right now so how does that affect my sponsorship application? Is there anything I can do to speed up the process? Is my application being sponsored at this time? When should I expect an answer?

My last question is: Is there any way my wife can come to Canada before her application is fully finished (and accepted hopefully)? Is there any way I can get her out of there?

Thank you very much for any response in advance.
Yahya

Welcome to the forum
To answer your questions...
1. You start counting from when the file was received in Damascus. Not when you first sent the whole application in. When it got to Damascus that's when it starts.
2. No one knows when they will get the visa...there's no way to speed up the processing time. The only thing you can do is wait
3. She can apply for a visitor visa. The chances of her being accepted are very low as a visitor should want to return to their home country. So if she's already wanting to immigrate to Canada and leave her country, she probably won't get accepted as a visitor. No harm in trying though. Another way you can see her is if you go to visit her in Syria. You can only do this if you are a Canadian citizen. If you have been sponsored or you are a PR, then you have to stay in Canada for the duration of the process.

Good luck!

 

[kamelia]

Welcome

I think you will find this forum very helpful as most of us have...if you have any questions, ask! We're all in the same boat here and try to help everyone out

dear scarycemetery,
Thank you so so much, and I truly appreciate ur message. It made me feel good and positive and i hope u the best of luck on this boat.

 

[scarycemetery]

dear scarycemetery,
Thank you so so much, and I truly appreciate ur message. It made me feel good and positive and i hope u the best of luck on this boat.

You're welcome
Did you add yourself to our chart?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?hl=en_US&key=0Ak8iAld3D_1NdEhLZkh2djFhSTB5cWhZN0w4THlueXc&rm=full#gid=0

 

[sohrab919]

hello from Trudeau airport , internet cafe 4 $ an hour to use internet just wanted to say goodbye to you all, my dearest friends, i will be in damascus at 11 pm ottawa time which is about 5 am in syria , love u all keep in touch

 

[sohrab919]

Hey Sohrab,
Did they send you email or for your wife? I wish you the best !

me , it got it in my inbox

 

[sohrab919]

Congrats. man....

It is not PPR but at least you know at what stage is ur application. Dont worry they would of recalled the email if it was meant for some one else. I guess you will be coming back to Canada with ur wife soon . Have fun in Damascus and keep nagging on the visa officers to work harder.

for sure brother, keep ottawa warm for me , ill be back soon

 

[sohrab919]

Congrats!
Inshallah your time will be soon along with the rest of us....good luck in Syria and please find all of our applications and process them ;D

sure sure ill try to move some files forward 8)

 

[sohrab919]

sohrab jon
tabrik migam,
u didnt receive any things from damascus until now?

merc golam, nothing , hichiiiii pooch sefr zero nada sefer be ghole in araba

 

[sohrab919]

sohrab jan, we are in the same timeline, so you will get it soon what's the medical expiry date?

mine is 2 months expired haha, my wife's medical expired in september, the 9th to be exact, so yeah im more than expired lol

 

[sohrab919]

i apologize for posting so much, its just that time is money and money is time i wanted to reply to all the posts before i get to damascus , anyways i wish you all the best of luck, i hope to see some crazy action/news the next time i log on,

 

[vivi2]

Sohraaaaaaaaaaaab,
bye bye!
Take lots of care our good friend
Don't forget to send us ppr s! Lol!
Best wishes

 

[kamal225]

All the best sohrab919,
good luck with your career and with your application.stay safe and I am sure you will work hard along with your co workers to clear our qeue. have a safe trip.