Yeah, CIC Call Centre told us 8 months for Stage 2 (which took 4 days)... and then 8 weeks referral to local office (which took 1-2 days for the letter after Stage 2 and then an additional 2 weeks for the interview appointment.ABozzy said:My local office was closed too. My file got transferred to Calgary for the landing interview. My local probably would have been quicker than the 8 weeks expected for Calgary.
Oh well.
I got my Client ID Number after my spouse was AIP at the end of Stage 1.wolanila said:When does the sponsor usually get their client identification number?
Do you mean the stage two of the inland application process took just 4 days not 8months after the 11-12 month sponsorship approval ? if this is what you mean, then its pretty fast and very possible for someone to finish the inland process in less than a yearkamiro said:Yeah, CIC Call Centre told us 8 months for Stage 2 (which took 4 days)... and then 8 weeks referral to local office (which took 1-2 days for the letter after Stage 2 and then an additional 2 weeks for the interview appointment.
I got my Client ID Number after my spouse was AIP at the end of Stage 1.
Yes, depending on the case it can be under a year. The website suggests that it's 11 months for Stage 1 and then 8 months for Stage 2.Overlovers said:Do you mean the stage two of the inland application process took just 4 days not 8months after the 11-12 month sponsorship approval ? if this is what you mean, then its pretty fast and very possible for someone to finish the inland process in less than a year
just wanted to be sure
at the Landing Interview, when the officer handles you the official permanent residence letter, the card is just a travelling tool... that letter should be kept preciously, it will help you to obtain your Canadian citizenship.torontoinlander said:Does anyone know when you officially become a permanent resident? Is it after the landing interview at a local immigration office? or when you receive a PR card a couple of months later?
I am just wondering when exactly you become "permanent resident status"?
I appreciate any help.
grats on finishing the process! Just a heads up for those who are still waiting (in BC especially) - you don't need to wait for AIP to get your MSP (provincial health plan) card. You can apply as long as you have an application in process - this will give you access to all of the walk-in clinics and hospital, and is a huge help mentally and financially- my wife got sick last year before we had the MSP, and it cost almost $800 to take her to the hospital!kamiro said:Now the next phase of paperwork: Drivers License, Unsecured Visa Card, SIN, Provincial Medical, Passport Renewals, Work Contracts.