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Update: I was able to talk with a representative. The agent told me I should have been issued an acknowledgement letter that she'll make sure officers send shortly. That the timeline is 112 days for mail applications and I should get the final decision in the beginning of May. Meanwhile, I am legally able to keep working under implied status.
 
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Here`s my timeline

Application received(PR & OWP) - August 30/18
AOR- September 22/18
Medical request - Nov 13/18
Medical passed - Nov 28/18
OWP Approved - Nov 29/18
OWP Arived by mail - Dec 13/18
SA- Feb 19/19
AIP- March 14/19
DM both sides- March 15/19
DM letter- ????
Landing Letter- April 08/19
Landing Interview- ????? @ Etobicoke office
They have already completed your background check??? Wow! Cool!
 
i received below email from CIC


Hello, We are pleased to inform you that you, your spouse and dependants can now receive free pre-arrival services funded by the Government of Canada. These services are available before you arrive and are meant to better prepare you for life in Canada. Pre-arrival services are provided on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) by settlement service provider organizations. These service providers offer free information to help you with: • Living and working in Canada; • Getting your education, work experience, and professional licenses and certificates recognized in Canada; • Connecting with employers, and with free supports when you arrive in Canada, including language training; and • Connecting with others in your new community, including French-speaking communities. If you are outside Canada, we strongly recommend that you use pre-arrival services before you leave. We encourage you to explore the list of services on the IRCC website:

anyone received the same email , i am assuming it is good sign of final call of landing interview
I am Aug 20 Applicant , DM on sponser side and got letter for sponser DM also
will there be any further update or direct landing interview ?
 
i received below email from CIC


Hello, We are pleased to inform you that you, your spouse and dependants can now receive free pre-arrival services funded by the Government of Canada. These services are available before you arrive and are meant to better prepare you for life in Canada. Pre-arrival services are provided on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) by settlement service provider organizations. These service providers offer free information to help you with: • Living and working in Canada; • Getting your education, work experience, and professional licenses and certificates recognized in Canada; • Connecting with employers, and with free supports when you arrive in Canada, including language training; and • Connecting with others in your new community, including French-speaking communities. If you are outside Canada, we strongly recommend that you use pre-arrival services before you leave. We encourage you to explore the list of services on the IRCC website:

anyone received the same email , i am assuming it is good sign of final call of landing interview
I am Aug 20 Applicant , DM on sponser side and got letter for sponser DM also
will there be any further update or direct landing interview ?
It is a good sign I believe. You still have to wait for approval in principle (AIP) and landing interview letter for everything to be complete.
May I ask which hub/office sent you your sponsor approval letter? (It should say at the bottom)
 
It is a good sign I believe. You still have to wait for approval in principle (AIP) and landing interview letter for everything to be complete.
May I ask which hub/office sent you your sponsor approval letter? (It should say at the bottom)

Its Winnipeg
 
i received below email from CIC


Hello, We are pleased to inform you that you, your spouse and dependants can now receive free pre-arrival services funded by the Government of Canada. These services are available before you arrive and are meant to better prepare you for life in Canada. Pre-arrival services are provided on behalf of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) by settlement service provider organizations. These service providers offer free information to help you with: • Living and working in Canada; • Getting your education, work experience, and professional licenses and certificates recognized in Canada; • Connecting with employers, and with free supports when you arrive in Canada, including language training; and • Connecting with others in your new community, including French-speaking communities. If you are outside Canada, we strongly recommend that you use pre-arrival services before you leave. We encourage you to explore the list of services on the IRCC website:

anyone received the same email , i am assuming it is good sign of final call of landing interview
I am Aug 20 Applicant , DM on sponser side and got letter for sponser DM also
will there be any further update or direct landing interview ?
It is called Pre-Arrival Services Letter and is actually designed for Outland applicants but a few Inland applicants get them, by error.
Although it is believed that the letter has no bearing in your timeline (for the inland applicants), outland applicants tend to get it after they pass their eligibility (a.k.a AIP = eligible to apply for a PR but pending security and criminality BGC). So you need to wait for your actual AIP, DM and Landing Interview Invitation letters.
 
It is called Pre-Arrival Services Letter and is actually designed for Outland applicants but a few Inland applicants get them, by error.
Although it is believed that the letter has no bearing in your timeline (for the inland applicants), outland applicants tend to get it after they pass their eligibility (a.k.a AIP = eligible to apply for a PR but pending security and criminality BGC). So you need to wait for your actual AIP, DM and Landing Interview Invitation letters.
I highly doubt that they are sending them out by mistake. Some inland applicants may be just as much in need of pre arrival services as outland applicants.
 
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I highly doubt that they are sending them out by mistake. Some inland applicants may be just as much in need of pre arrival services as outland applicants.
I 100% agree that some inland applicants need them as well; however, most outland applicants get them and everything that states in the letter points to Outland applicants, starting with the website link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-services.asp. It is titled "Get help before arriving in Canada - Pre-arrival services", and the words they chose to use like "These services are available before you arrive".
It also says:
You can access most pre-arrival services if you meet these 2 requirements:
  • You have received a Confirmation of Permanent Residence letter (COPR), or have been contacted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with a positive decision on the eligibility of your application
  • You live outside of Canada.
 
I 100% agree that some inland applicants need them as well; however, most outland applicants get them and everything that states in the letter points to Outland applicants, starting with the website link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-services.asp. It is titled "Get help before arriving in Canada - Pre-arrival services", and the words they chose to use like "These services are available before you arrive".
It also says:
You can access most pre-arrival services if you meet these 2 requirements:
  • You have received a Confirmation of Permanent Residence letter (COPR), or have been contacted by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) with a positive decision on the eligibility of your application
  • You live outside of Canada.

I didn't see that in the email he posted above but either way... if they really don't offer it inland then they should :)
 
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Just to confirm , yes i am inland applicant and even it stated in email that if attachment is missing or you are unable to open the attachment contact Etobicoke landing office
 
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Just to confirm , yes i am inland applicant and even it stated in email that if attachment is missing or you are unable to open the attachment contact Etobicoke landing office
When did you received Sponsor Approval??
 
Just to confirm , yes i am inland applicant and even it stated in email that if attachment is missing or you are unable to open the attachment contact Etobicoke landing office

Yes seems like you will get a positive outcome soon