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Otoocolin

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Jul 15, 2023
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Hello everyone, I have a question regarding family class application. Your timely and kind response is really appreciated. I just received a letter stating "This refers to the Application for Permanent Residence you made under the Spouse or CommonLaw Partner in Canada Class. It has been determined that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence as a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class. Please note that a final decision will not be made until all remaining requirements for becoming a permanent resident have been met. These requirements include medical, security and background checks for you and, if applicable, all of your family members, both in Canada and abroad, even if they are not applying to join you in Canada at this time. You cannot become a permanent resident until you and all your family members have met these requirements."
I don't really understand that and also I'm wondering if that will qualify me for Alberta health? Thanks to you for your help.
 

ERCAN

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Jan 25, 2023
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Looks like Approved In Principal (AIP) letter. Just informing you that you passed the eligibility check.
Can't say about Alberta, but Quebec seems to accept this letter for healthcare registration.
 

Otoocolin

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Jul 15, 2023
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Looks like Approved In Principal (AIP) letter. Just informing you that you passed the eligibility check.
Can't say about Alberta, but Quebec seems to accept this letter for healthcare registration.
Thank you so much Ercan.
 

canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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Looks like Approved In Principal (AIP) letter. Just informing you that you passed the eligibility check.
Can't say about Alberta, but Quebec seems to accept this letter for healthcare registration.
No it looks like sponsor eligibility has been passed. When did you apply for sponsorship? Have you received anything but AOR and this?
 

ERCAN

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No it looks like sponsor eligibility has been passed. When did you apply for sponsorship? Have you received anything but AOR and this?
Since I recently (in February) got my own SA, I humbly disagree. The wording is completely different. At least in my case it started like this:

"This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class you submitted to this office on
behalf of {PA name} and family (if applicable).
We are pleased to inform that you have met the federal eligibility requirements as a sponsor." etc.
 

canuck78

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Since I recently (in February) got my own SA, I humbly disagree. The wording is completely different. At least in my case it started like this:

"This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class you submitted to this office on
behalf of {PA name} and family (if applicable).
We are pleased to inform that you have met the federal eligibility requirements as a sponsor." etc.

We need more background to confirm like when they applied for PR, have they completed background checks and medical if necessary.
 
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Otoocolin

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Jul 15, 2023
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No it looks like sponsor eligibility has been passed. When did you apply for sponsorship? Have you received anything but AOR and this?
The application was filled March 12, received medical letter and completed that April 20. I received a letter for pre arrival services later. Now waiting for background check to be completed.
 

Ponga

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No it looks like sponsor eligibility has been passed. When did you apply for sponsorship? Have you received anything but AOR and this?
Definitely not sponsor approval letter:

It has been determined that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence as a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class.

Sponsor approval letter states that the sponsor is eligible to sponsor.
 

canuck78

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The application was filled March 12, received medical letter and completed that April 20. I received a letter for pre arrival services later. Now waiting for background check to be completed.
AIP would only be at the end of the process right before DM so don’t believe it is AIP either.
 
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Ponga

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AIP would only be at the end of the process right before DM so don’t believe it is AIP either.
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship/helpcentre/glossary.html

Approved in principle / Approval in principle (AIP)
Your application is “approved in principle (AIP)” if:

  • you have received a letter from IRCC stating that you meet the permanent residence eligibility requirements, but
  • you still have to pass the medical, security and background checks for you and, if needed, your family members.

This is exactly what the letter states, right?
 
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