February 10 2020 application. Moved to cpc mississauga in first week of march. Medical approved, biometrics done. Nothing after that
February 2020 Spousal sponsorship Outland
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Peachnibbler
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- Jun 14, 2013
- 10
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- Accra, Ghana
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 28-01-2013
- Interview........
- 28-08-2013
- VISA ISSUED...
- Declined
A simple overview of the process - if that helps anyone here: Total Time 8 - 12 months
1. Application submitted.
2. Sponsor confirmed as eligible to sponsor - can take 1 month approximately.
3. Request for documents - if not already submitted - police checks, medical records
4. Decision as to whether an interview is required. Note - some people do not get an interview. Don't panic if you don't. That's usually a good thing. It means they have no concerns. If you get an interview, make sure you go together.
5. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW, Make sure your passport has 6 months or more validity as you need to send your passport in to get the counterfoil (visa) stuck into your passport once you are approved.
6. Attend interview - 1 hour to prove you are legitimate. Guide the interview in the way you answer questions. Be intentional in your answers.
7. Decision - a decision is typically made right at the time of the interview.
8. If approved, you will be asked to send in your passport. You will be given 1 month to do so. You need to send in a return envelope or pay for a courier service (because of COVID-19, there may be no in person services). Any problems with this timeline, email Immigration on their web forum. They will give you an extension. If concerned, contact your MP.
9. Once your passport is returned, it should be accompanied by the Confirmation of Permanent Residence. Don't be freaked out when you read that if you don't travel within a certain, that it will be assumed that you are no longer interested in coming to Canada and your sponsorship will be cancelled.
10. You have a period of time to travel to Canada. If your country's international flights are not operating, make sure you contact Immigration via the website to let them know that you may not be able to travel in that time frame. They will give you an extension.
11. Find a flight that is continuous. Your Canadian visa will allow you to be in a foreign airport for a short period of time but you won't be permitted to leave the airport. Unless you have authority to land in a "transit" country - like a transit visa or other, be thoughtful about what countries you might have to travel through. Avoid the US if possible. If you can get a direct flight, go with that. Try to make sure that your first landing in Canada is as close to your spouse as possible, because the screening will occur there. So if you are not fluent in French (and coping with a French Canadian accent), avoid landing in Montreal on your way to Vancouver.
12. Once you arrive, you will go through a landing screening. Under COVID-19, this may be deferred and you will be screened for COVID and allowed to leave. You will need to show that you have a quarantine plan. Be sure to bring a copy of your marriage certificate, your spouse's evidence of being a Canadian (birth certificate/ passport copy). There is a list on the IRRC website.
13. If you are the spouse of a Canadian citizen, provided you are able to fly, you are permitted to travel. If you are unsure, this is on the IRCC website. You might find contrary information there. Look for the most current and specific to your situation.
14. Then off you go to your new life in Canada. You may have to a landing interview later as this is part of what gives you the final piece of the Permanent Resident status (and eventually a PR card).
GOOD LUCK!!!
1. Application submitted.
2. Sponsor confirmed as eligible to sponsor - can take 1 month approximately.
3. Request for documents - if not already submitted - police checks, medical records
4. Decision as to whether an interview is required. Note - some people do not get an interview. Don't panic if you don't. That's usually a good thing. It means they have no concerns. If you get an interview, make sure you go together.
5. BEFORE THE INTERVIEW, Make sure your passport has 6 months or more validity as you need to send your passport in to get the counterfoil (visa) stuck into your passport once you are approved.
6. Attend interview - 1 hour to prove you are legitimate. Guide the interview in the way you answer questions. Be intentional in your answers.
7. Decision - a decision is typically made right at the time of the interview.
8. If approved, you will be asked to send in your passport. You will be given 1 month to do so. You need to send in a return envelope or pay for a courier service (because of COVID-19, there may be no in person services). Any problems with this timeline, email Immigration on their web forum. They will give you an extension. If concerned, contact your MP.
9. Once your passport is returned, it should be accompanied by the Confirmation of Permanent Residence. Don't be freaked out when you read that if you don't travel within a certain, that it will be assumed that you are no longer interested in coming to Canada and your sponsorship will be cancelled.
10. You have a period of time to travel to Canada. If your country's international flights are not operating, make sure you contact Immigration via the website to let them know that you may not be able to travel in that time frame. They will give you an extension.
11. Find a flight that is continuous. Your Canadian visa will allow you to be in a foreign airport for a short period of time but you won't be permitted to leave the airport. Unless you have authority to land in a "transit" country - like a transit visa or other, be thoughtful about what countries you might have to travel through. Avoid the US if possible. If you can get a direct flight, go with that. Try to make sure that your first landing in Canada is as close to your spouse as possible, because the screening will occur there. So if you are not fluent in French (and coping with a French Canadian accent), avoid landing in Montreal on your way to Vancouver.
12. Once you arrive, you will go through a landing screening. Under COVID-19, this may be deferred and you will be screened for COVID and allowed to leave. You will need to show that you have a quarantine plan. Be sure to bring a copy of your marriage certificate, your spouse's evidence of being a Canadian (birth certificate/ passport copy). There is a list on the IRRC website.
13. If you are the spouse of a Canadian citizen, provided you are able to fly, you are permitted to travel. If you are unsure, this is on the IRCC website. You might find contrary information there. Look for the most current and specific to your situation.
14. Then off you go to your new life in Canada. You may have to a landing interview later as this is part of what gives you the final piece of the Permanent Resident status (and eventually a PR card).
GOOD LUCK!!!
Glad to see some movement from Feb 13th applicants. Hopefully I get some good news this week. *fingers crossed*
Because of Covid-19 I wouldn’t expect to see any applications processed in six months or less. It’s better to keep realistic expectations if you don’t want to end up disappointed later on.
I'm not hoping for 6 months, I'm already in 7 and a half months actually. I'm hoping for Christmas, it would be a nice gift.
Really stinks for anybody whose file was to remain in Mississauga for the duration of the process. If not for Covid they would have had an excellent chance in being processed in under six months.
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My file was sent to my Local Visa Office and I still haven't received pre-arrival or passport request as yet...sigh
Aw, I'm sorry to hear that. I assume you've been waiting a long time already? What's your Visa Office?
Hey guys! Anyone here from Manila who needs to submit their Biometrics? My husband received his Biometrics request letter but the VAC here in Manila is still closed, so we cannot book an appointment for him.
Btw, congrats on everyone who has received their Biometrics letter as well
Btw, congrats on everyone who has received their Biometrics letter as well
When did you get biometrics letter?Hey guys! Anyone here from Manila who needs to submit their Biometrics? My husband received his Biometrics request letter but the VAC here in Manila is still closed, so we cannot book an appointment for him.
Btw, congrats on everyone who has received their Biometrics letter as well
My file is moved to NDVO in the March month after that no response at all, we are done with biometrics and medicals in February itself