December 2024 Outland Spousal Sponsorship Timeline

[ntlrmk]

hi everyone!

we applied on Dec 29th and only received the AOR on Jan 24th, nothing since then.. is that normal? seems like it's taking way longer than the average

 

[stone8198]

Submitted 29th Dec
AOR 17th Jan

However, got a strange request, asking for payment for Biometrics. No instructions to do the biometrics. GCkey already shows biometrics valid for another 10 years which was done for TRV last year. Not sure why IRCC requires new biometrics fee and need to do biometrics again.

When you guys got BIL did you get a letter to for payment first and then the biometrics instructions or was it together?

 

[sai bala]

Hey guys, I applied Dec 02.
My biometrics, medical and eligibility completed and BG in progress on tracker
On GCKEY eligibility still in progress BG - we are processing your BG check

and got my Pre arrival

What are the next steps and how long for next steps to be completed and is is possible for both of the systems that is tracker and gckey to show different status ?

your answers are much helpful

 

[Marile]

Hey guys, I applied Dec 02.
My biometrics, medical and eligibility completed and BG in progress on tracker
On GCKEY eligibility still in progress BG - we are processing your BG check

and got my Pre arrival

What are the next steps and how long for next steps to be completed and is is possible for both of the systems that is tracker and gckey to show different status ?

your answers are much helpful

I guess, the next step is waiting, till IRCC has finished your BG. This could take a bit longer then the rest but that's all not 100% sure.
Yes, tracker and GCkey account can show various stages of the process.

All the best for you!

 

[stone8198]

I guess, the next step is waiting, till IRCC has finished your BG. This could take a bit longer then the rest but that's all not 100% sure.
Yes, tracker and GCkey account can show various stages of the process.

All the best for you!

Did you get Biometrics fee request and instructions to do biometrics together in one email? or was it fee first then the instructions?

 

[Marile]

Did you get Biometrics fee request and instructions to do biometrics together in one email? or was it fee first then the instructions?

No, not even in the same account but at the same day.

(1) Biometrics request letter came as a message to my GCKey account.
In the letter was a notice, that the fees were already paid.

(2) Payment request of biometric fees was in the timeline of the App tracker.
I had decided, that this was not relevant to me, because of (1).

 

[chandanabanerjee]

Guys I have two questions-

1. Is Immitracker trustworthy?
   
   
2. Can anyone point me to a source that shows how long it takes to get approval if the principal applicant is in India?
   
   

 

[thanhtam23]

Guys I have two questions-

1. Is Immitracker trustworthy?
   
   
2. Can anyone point me to a source that shows how long it takes to get approval if the principal applicant is in India?

1. yes if you trust people’s input, it’s purely a platform for everyone to share their progress freely, no one is there to validate any of those input data

 

[stone8198]

No, not even in the same account but at the same day.

(1) Biometrics request letter came as a message to my GCKey account.
In the letter was a notice, that the fees were already paid.

(2) Payment request of biometric fees was in the timeline of the App tracker.
I had decided, that this was not relevant to me, because of (1).

ok, mine neither the tracker or Gckey shows any request of biometrics request etc. I just got an email for it.

 

[chandanabanerjee]

I’m feeling really anxious because I still haven’t received confirmation about PA Eligibility. Everyone I know who submitted their application around the same time has already received theirs, and the waiting is starting to feel unbearable. I did get sponsor approval last week, which gave me some hope, but now the silence from IRCC is making me even more nervous.


Should I reach out to IRCC to check on the delay? I don’t want to seem impatient, but at this point, I’m genuinely worried. What would you recommend I do?

 

[Marile]

I’m feeling really anxious because I still haven’t received confirmation about PA Eligibility. Everyone I know who submitted their application around the same time has already received theirs, and the waiting is starting to feel unbearable. I did get sponsor approval last week, which gave me some hope, but now the silence from IRCC is making me even more nervous.


Should I reach out to IRCC to check on the delay? I don’t want to seem impatient, but at this point, I’m genuinely worried. What would you recommend I do?

Hey chandanabanerjee, I guess, there is no need do worry at this point. Sometimes it goes fast and sometimes it takes a bit longer. As far as I know, it is just about the general eligibility for the category spouse or common law partner.
I understood, the decision of being eligible as a PR will be made and communicated much later after background check.

PS: Did it work out with your medical appointment?

 

[chandanabanerjee]

Yes . I forgot to tell you that. We did biometrics on 4th feb and medical on 5th feb.

I've noticed that some people are receiving their approvals within six months, while others are getting theirs even faster—sometimes in just 3–4 months. It makes me wonder what percentage of applicants are approved within these shorter timeframes. Is there a reliable source where I can check the actual processing time statistics or approval rates?

Hey chandanabanerjee, I guess, there is no need do worry at this point. Sometimes it goes fast and sometimes it takes a bit longer. As far as I know, it is just about the general eligibility for the category spouse or common law partner.
I understood, the decision of being eligible as a PR will be made and communicated much later after background check.

PS: Did it work out with your medical appointment?

 

[Marile]

Yes . I forgot to tell you that. We did biometrics on 4th feb and medical on 5th feb.

I've noticed that some people are receiving their approvals within six months, while others are getting theirs even faster—sometimes in just 3–4 months. It makes me wonder what percentage of applicants are approved within these shorter timeframes. Is there a reliable source where I can check the actual processing time statistics or approval rates? Hopefully I'm allowed to post the link.

Sorry, unfortunately I don't know such statistics. But I've found a long interesting post while sniffing around in an other forum. This explains a lot about so many questions that I've read here. Hopefully I'm allowed to post that link here.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ImmigrationCanada/comments/1c00av7

 

[Marile]

Timeline update:

Applied: Dec 28, 2024
AOR: Jan 16, 2025
BIL requested: Jan 21, 2025
Medical request: Jan 22, 2025
BIL completed: Jan 23, 2025
Sponsor Eligibility confirmed, Jan 27, 2025,
PA Eligibility completed, Feb 4, 2025
Medical exam: Feb 6, 2025
Pre-arrival letter: Feb 6, 2025
Ghost update (immitracker) Feb 13, 2025
Medical passed/ completed: Feb 14, 2025
Ghost update (immitracker) Feb 14, 2025

It seems the last but big check is running. I've seen it the first time between Feb 4th and 6th right after my eligibility was confirmed. "We're processing your background check......" Im curious how long it will take.

 

[chandanabanerjee]

Hi Marile,
I am not aware of a specific timeline at the moment, but I would estimate that it might take a week or two. Hopefully, we will have more clarity soon. Fingers crossed!
Let me know if you need any further information.
BTW, still haven't got my PA approval

Timeline update:

Applied: Dec 28, 2024
AOR: Jan 16, 2025
BIL requested: Jan 21, 2025
Medical request: Jan 22, 2025
BIL completed: Jan 23, 2025
Sponsor Eligibility confirmed, Jan 27, 2025,
PA Eligibility completed, Feb 4, 2025
Medical exam: Feb 6, 2025
Pre-arrival letter: Feb 6, 2025
Ghost update (immitracker) Feb 13, 2025
Medical passed/ completed: Feb 14, 2025
Ghost update (immitracker) Feb 14, 2025

It seems the last but big check is running. I've seen it the first time between Feb 4th and 6th right after my eligibility was confirmed. "We're processing your background check......" Im curious how long it will take.