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frenchwapiti said:
I tried.... but nope, does not work.

I think from August 16th we both are still waiting for CIC to react you for AIP and me for OWP, somebody does not do his work as he should. Although my letter was not signed by BS.....

are you using the UCI number and pulling down that box to select it?
 
frenchwapiti said:
I just tried again to check my hubby's ecas. Nothing!!!!! this is what I get each time:

We were not able to identify you using the information you provided. There could be three possible reasons:

Please be sure the information you entered is correct and then try again.
This service is only available to clients with applications in process. We may have received your application but not begun processing it yet. The following link may help you determine if your application is being processed.............blablabla


does anyone else have the same problem?

CIC and their website sucks!!!

As I said before, I have the same thing. It was working for months, but now it's nothing for the sponsor, the same error message like yours.
 
sophieee said:
As I said before, I have the same thing. It was working for months, but now it's nothing for the sponsor, the same error message like yours.
Oh we had that now only the applicant will work. must be standard.
 
todare said:
Oh we had that now only the applicant will work. must be standard.
Me, I can still log in to my husband (sponsor) e-cas.
I thought that after the SA they will close the sponsor's e-cas since there will be no more application in process.
 
Hi Inlanders,
My status is expire on April 2015. I'm August 21/13 applicant recently received SA still waiting for AIp. And I send my owp together with my application. My question is do I need to apply again for OWP just to get implied status? Thanks you.
 
If is official guys: https://www.change.org/p/citizenship-and-immigration-canada-improve-processing-time-for-inland-spousal-sponsorship-and-grant-open-work-permit-upon-aor/u/9043006 :o :o

Confirmed by CBC: Open Work Permit to be granted on AOR

Inland Sponsorship


Edmonton, AB
Dec 16, 2014 — Following CBC massive coverage today on the issue, and tireless efforts of thousand Inland spousal sponsorship families to call on changes in Open Work Permit policy, it has been officially confirmed on CBC website today December 15 2014, that:

UPDATED:
- Government to launch one-year pilot program to help spouse sponsorship work permit applicants
- New pilot program would allow applicants to work, provide for family during processing period

We would like to congratulate those who have lobbied for this, and to extend holidays greeting to all 'Inland' families, wishing all of you a merry Canadian Christmas. We all look forward to seeing the new policy implementation in coming weeks.
 
civic said:
If is official guys: https://www.change.org/p/citizenship-and-immigration-canada-improve-processing-time-for-inland-spousal-sponsorship-and-grant-open-work-permit-upon-aor/u/9043006 :o :o

Confirmed by CBC: Open Work Permit to be granted on AOR

Inland Sponsorship


Edmonton, AB
Dec 16, 2014 — Following CBC massive coverage today on the issue, and tireless efforts of thousand Inland spousal sponsorship families to call on changes in Open Work Permit policy, it has been officially confirmed on CBC website today December 15 2014, that:

UPDATED:
- Government to launch one-year pilot program to help spouse sponsorship work permit applicants
- New pilot program would allow applicants to work, provide for family during processing period

We would like to congratulate those who have lobbied for this, and to extend holidays greeting to all 'Inland' families, wishing all of you a merry Canadian Christmas. We all look forward to seeing the new policy implementation in coming weeks.

That's great, but has anything been posted to the CIC website about this?

Again...this is GREAT news. Especially if it's grand fathered for those that already have AOR!
 
civic said:
If is official guys: https://www.change.org/p/citizenship-and-immigration-canada-improve-processing-time-for-inland-spousal-sponsorship-and-grant-open-work-permit-upon-aor/u/9043006 :o :o

Confirmed by CBC: Open Work Permit to be granted on AOR

Inland Sponsorship


Edmonton, AB
Dec 16, 2014 — Following CBC massive coverage today on the issue, and tireless efforts of thousand Inland spousal sponsorship families to call on changes in Open Work Permit policy, it has been officially confirmed on CBC website today December 15 2014, that:

UPDATED:
- Government to launch one-year pilot program to help spouse sponsorship work permit applicants
- New pilot program would allow applicants to work, provide for family during processing period

We would like to congratulate those who have lobbied for this, and to extend holidays greeting to all 'Inland' families, wishing all of you a merry Canadian Christmas. We all look forward to seeing the new policy implementation in coming weeks.

This is a great news. The hard, persistent work from all the Inland applicants finally paid off!!
I hope they start the program as soon as possible... Will they start sending OWP to all of 2013, 2014 applicants first? I really hope so..cuz I (my wife) should be the FIRST ONE to receive it. LOL

Hey Civic, do you mind sharing the the CBC link where this news has been confirmed? I couldn't find it.
 
JohnnyP said:
This is a great news. The hard, persistent work from all the Inland applicants finally paid off!!
I hope they start the program as soon as possible... Will they start sending OWP to all of 2013, 2014 applicants first? I really hope so..cuz I (my wife) should be the FIRST ONE to receive it. LOL

Agreed! Those that have already received AOR, that submitted an OWP, should be first in line...followed by those with AOR that had not submitted an OWP.
 
Amazing news and this really does change everything if they can put it into effect very soon!!
 
JohnnyP said:
This is a great news. The hard, persistent work from all the Inland applicants finally paid off!!
I hope they start the program as soon as possible... Will they start sending OWP to all of 2013, 2014 applicants first? I really hope so..cuz I (my wife) should be the FIRST ONE to receive it. LOL

Hey Civic, do you mind sharing the the CBC link where this news has been confirmed? I couldn't find it.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/permanent-residency-spouse-sponsorship-delays-leave-new-dad-unable-to-support-family-1.2872148

It's the updated section at the top of the page (just below the video).
 
Ponga said:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/permanent-residency-spouse-sponsorship-delays-leave-new-dad-unable-to-support-family-1.2872148

It's the updated section at the top of the page (just below the video).

This is amazing! So proud of everyone here (and others) who wrote to their MPs, petitioned the government, and went to the media with this. This is our doing and great news.
 
civic said:
If is official guys: https://www.change.org/p/citizenship-and-immigration-canada-improve-processing-time-for-inland-spousal-sponsorship-and-grant-open-work-permit-upon-aor/u/9043006 :o :o

Confirmed by CBC: Open Work Permit to be granted on AOR

Inland Sponsorship


Edmonton, AB
Dec 16, 2014 — Following CBC massive coverage today on the issue, and tireless efforts of thousand Inland spousal sponsorship families to call on changes in Open Work Permit policy, it has been officially confirmed on CBC website today December 15 2014, that:

UPDATED:
- Government to launch one-year pilot program to help spouse sponsorship work permit applicants
- New pilot program would allow applicants to work, provide for family during processing period

We would like to congratulate those who have lobbied for this, and to extend holidays greeting to all 'Inland' families, wishing all of you a merry Canadian Christmas. We all look forward to seeing the new policy implementation in coming weeks.

Great job Civic!