INLAND APPLICATIONS 2013

[Sept 11 2013]

At this point I would send everything that I possibly can. As others said, letters from friends and family, a letter written by you with the story of your relationship, how did it evolve till today and your future plans. More photos, chat logs, anything that can prove the trips and the travelling together... In the letters from friends/family they can write how do they know you and your spouse, the first time they met you, how did they become aware of your relationship, what do they think about you two together, how do they see you and your relationship... A couple of the closest friends and family members from both of your sides would be great.


One more thing: since you have more than two months to send the additional info it might be a good idea to order your notes, there can be something more about why they need more proof and what kind of proof would they need.

Thank you Sophiee! How can I order that note?

 

[sophieee]

Thank you Sophiee! How can I order that note?

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1exVjDW_qTVuCdi9Fnd5pKlOSA-XJ82Z4JDUZkUtQrE8/edit#heading=h.k8ddeqc5qnkx

 

[LeBon]

Hi everyone,

I have a question related to work permits and implied status. I am an Oct 2 2013 applicant still waiting for AIP. However, I hold a work permit (from IEC) valid until early February 2015. I always assumed I would be in possession of the OWP from my sponsorship by the time my current WP expired (I included the application with our sponsorship). My backup plan was to use the IEC program for a second time, but the application dates for the UK will not be before January.

Based on this information, would I be able to stay at my current job on implied status after Feb if I'm not approved before? I would be interested to hear about the experiences of anyone who was in a similar situation.

Thanks for your help! And here's hoping CIC can push through more AIPs today

 

[zardoz]

Hi everyone,

I have a question related to work permits and implied status. I am an Oct 2 2013 applicant still waiting for AIP. However, I hold a work permit (from IEC) valid until early February 2015. I always assumed I would be in possession of the OWP from my sponsorship by the time my current WP expired (I included the application with our sponsorship). My backup plan was to use the IEC program for a second time, but the application dates for the UK will not be before January.

Based on this information, would I be able to stay at my current job on implied status after Feb if I'm not approved before? I would be interested to hear about the experiences of anyone who was in a similar situation.

Thanks for your help! And here's hoping CIC can push through more AIPs today

No. CIC have made it very clear that IEC work permits do not benefit from "implied status" as they cannot be extended, which is a prerequisite for "implied status". If you choose to believe otherwise, it's at your own risk.

 

[post-kt]

hello everyone ...what status do we have after receiving AIP and OWP? IS IT STILL IMPLIED STATUS ? the reason why iam asking is becoz im answering imm 5257 #7 ...I will apply for re entry visa ..ty ...hope someone can give me an answer....I have been trying to call CIC no success

 

[impatienthope]

Here is the paragraph concerning resident status from my AIP letter. Despite the typo (theirs not mine) I think it is clear
that OWP maintains Temp. Resident Status. I welcome other insights as I had the same question.

Your Temporary Resident Status
You must have legal temporary resident status in Canada to remain in the country legally. Having legal temporary residence status means you are in possession of a document issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) which allows you to remain in Canada for the period of time specified in this document. This document may in the form of a visitor extension, work permit, study permit or temporary resident permit.

Although out-of-status spouses and common-law partners may now apply for permanent residence in the Spouse or Common-law Partner In Canada Class, persons without legal immigration status in Canada may be subject to removal proceedings at any time for failing to have or maintain legal immigration status in Canada.

 

[ACS]

Yes...a bit strange the wording.

If you were out of status, wouldn't the issuing of an OWP then give you full legal status??

 

[AchankengCrawford]

AIP! AIP! AIP! We got it! Sooooooo happy!!!!!!! My husband called our case processing officer this morning to confirm that she got the fax that she requested. She said they get a lot of faxes and she would check. Two hours later, AIP!!!!!

 

[homeland2014]

Congratulations!! What a great start to the week!

AIP! AIP! AIP! We got it! Sooooooo happy!!!!!!! My husband called our case processing officer this morning to confirm that she got the fax that she requested. She said they get a lot of faxes and she would check. Two hours later, AIP!!!!!

 

[Lorelei]

AIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh,God finaly! I'm shaking and crying in relief!

 

[lionhead75]

Hello to everyone, i've been reading lots of your personal experiences and i've appreciated much of the insight. Now it's time for me to share my experience as the sponsor of my spouse, in particular our AIP interview. It has now been 16 months since CIC has received our application. Here is my timeline.


CIC rcvd application to sponsor and OWP on June 28, 2013.
CIC started processing application on July 23, 2013
Email requesting more information rcvd Dated Feb 14, 2014
Information sent to VGV office on two occasions
Email transferred to CIC Montreal rcvd April 11, 2014 (No AIP)
Interview letter rcvd (Dated Oct 28, 2014)
Interview CIC Montreal Nov 06, 2014

As you can see, my wife and i are still waiting on the answer from the Montreal CIC office (6-8 months processing time) following our AIP interview, which went very well. I felt the need to share our interview experience. Upon receiving the interview letter, our stress level/excitement went up a notch as you can imagine. We got together all the documented evidence of our relationship we could in preparation as we knew the interview was to verify the genuineness of it. Armed with more than 60 photographs, banking statements, business contracts, Quebec marriage certificate and certified letters from members of my family, we entered the IO's cubicle around 8:30, right on time. The woman agent was very courteous and proceeded to explain how the interview would work. We started by presenting all the documentation. The IO seemed satisfied with the amount of evidence and told us it would not be necessary to do separate interviews (i perceive this as a good sign). She thus took all the docs with her to scan which took 20 minutes. Upon her return, she only asked us to clarify one thing about our relationship. We proceeded to ask her our own questions which she answered. The IO then told us we demonstrated good faith and that her answer would come by mail 2 weeks later but also mentioned it could be faster.

Needless to say our spirits were lifted following the interview. It has now been 18 days (12 business days) since then and our patience is running thin! No Ecas update and no letter. Obviously it isn't healthy to create expectations on the words of an IO, but we couldn't help it!

Hopefully, our AIP and OWP will arrive by snail mail this week. How long could it possibly take to get all this done after an interview? My mind worries :'(... Does anyone have insight into this?

Good luck to all who have AIP (first stage) interviews!

 

[impatienthope]

AIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh,God finaly! I'm shaking and crying in relief!

Congrats. I felt exactly the same way.

 

[Carlaganda23]

AIP! AIP! AIP! We got it! Sooooooo happy!!!!!!! My husband called our case processing officer this morning to confirm that she got the fax that she requested. She said they get a lot of faxes and she would check. Two hours later, AIP!!!!!

Congratulations you two! AnchnGkengcrawford and Lorelie

 

[impatienthope]

AIP! AIP! AIP! We got it! Sooooooo happy!!!!!!! My husband called our case processing officer this morning to confirm that she got the fax that she requested. She said they get a lot of faxes and she would check. Two hours later, AIP!!!!!

CONGRATS!!! To all Aug. 21 AIPS today! YEAH!!!!

 

[Lorelei]

Thank you all so much!