January 2012 Applicants - Join here!

[mountain_pirate]

Hi,
could someone please add me to the spreadsheet. I sent in my application on Jan 18, 2012 and arrived at CPC-M on Jan 19, 2012 (according to fedex records). New Delhi VO has jurisdiction over our country.

Thanks. Best luck to all.

 

[-FIREFLY-]

This is a direct quote from the CIC website. It CLEARLY states (55 days) to complete processing from the date the application is received.

"Processing Times: Family Sponsorship

This information is updated weekly (step 1) and quarterly (step 2) and shows the time it takes to process an application after we receive a complete application package."

I actually called CIC for a clarification on this 3 months ago and was told the following...

It takes one week to open an application from the date of delivery. An application is processed and a decision made on the same day it is opened. This is (or was) the actual processing time. Why they are contradicting themselves now is a mystery to me, but in my opinion it shows poor character, both on the part of those encouraging this spread of misinformation (policy makers) and those delivering it (the phone agents.) Personally I prefer people just be straight with me, rather than gas lighting me or suggesting I am at fault for misinterpreting their message. In business, the reasonable interpretation of advertising must be upheld, regardless of the intended message. What is government, but a very large business where every citizen is a shareholder. I'd like to see some forthright honesty, regardless of how disappointing the truth might be.

My two cents.

 

[Dr Eng X]

This is a direct quote from the CIC website. It CLEARLY states (55 days) to complete processing from the date the application is received.

"Processing Times: Family Sponsorship

This information is updated weekly (step 1) and quarterly (step 2) and shows the time it takes to process an application after we receive a complete application package."

I actually called CIC for a clarification on this 3 months ago and was told the following...

It takes one week to open an application from the date of delivery. An application is processed and a decision made on the same day it is opened. This is (or was) the actual processing time. Why they are contradicting themselves now is a mystery to me, but in my opinion it shows poor character, both on the part of those encouraging this spread of misinformation (policy makers) and those delivering it (the phone agents.) Personally I prefer people just be straight with me, rather than gas lighting me or suggesting I am at fault for misinterpreting their message. In business, the reasonable interpretation of advertising must be upheld, regardless of the intended message. What is government, but a very large business where every citizen is a shareholder. I'd like to see some forthright honesty, regardless of how disappointing the truth might be.

My two cents.

I agree and think this chaos is due to lack of government unified policy.

 

[canadiangirl78]

Don't current and past spreadsheets reflect that numbers basically match up to the number of days the website state it takes to process based on when the application is received and not opened?

 

[madmtl]

I agree with you firefly.
The Call Centre is a bureaucratic tool. I called them 4 times and it's always the same answer: we will contact mississauga, and then nothing!
my application was received on January 11 and I received the AOR in January 31, and nothing after. what shocks me is that some people have received their sponsorpship while their application was received after Jan. 11. Then I wrote to the Minister. I know he will not read my email but at least his staff will know. I encourage you to do the same.
at least we will bombard them with emails. fill in your adress, date of birth, etc ...
Here is the email: Minister@cic.gc.ca
sorry for my english

 

[scnoolds]

Hey everyone, Could i also be added to the spreadsheet. My app was sent on Jan 18th and recieved on the 20th of Jan. Rome will be the VO for this app.
Thanks,

 

[alf+jlh]

I'll add the newbies to the spreadsheet by the end of the weekend...

Welcome!

 

[scnoolds]

I'll add the newbies to the spreadsheet by the end of the weekend...

Welcome!

Thanks alf+jlh !!!

 

[Dr Eng X]

Don't current and past spreadsheets reflect that numbers basically match up to the number of days the website state it takes to process based on when the application is received and not opened?

Not really when I looked at December applicants; I have seen a lot of variance. You can not really tell however the wording on the site indicates step 1 processing time is for finalizing that step...

 

[rhenanjay]

Forum mates, the Option C printout, is it really necessarry to include it with the application? By the way, what is this Option C Printout? and what is the minimum necessary income requirement for spousal sponsorship?

 

[-FIREFLY-]

Forum mates, the Option C printout, is it really necessarry to include it with the application? By the way, what is this Option C Printout? and what is the minimum necessary income requirement for spousal sponsorship?

Option c is an overview of your tax info and is obtained from canada revenue. It can take a couple months to receive option c frm canada revenue. The alternative is to show all tax returns and paystubs and investments for the past year, which can also take time to collect and may add to the processing time for your application when it comes time to verify multiple documents.
Unless you or your spouse have children, there is no income requiremen other than that youve received no government assistance (welfare) in the past year. e.i. is acceptable though.

 

[-FIREFLY-]

I'm really enjoying your romantic "how we met" stories! Its great to hear you've had a long time to develop a solid friendship first. I really believe that is essential to a lasting marriage. I think these hurdles and hoops we are all jumping through will either make or break a lot of relationships. It is the tough times that show us who we can count on and what a person's true character is. A lifetime is frought with challenges. Its when we each rise to that challenge that we have the opportunity to show our love through actions, not just words, and strengthen our bonds with our loved ones. So in spite of all the stress we're each experiencing, I wish you all an indellible confidence and faith in your partner, as a result.
There is a funny saying in Germany. Friends help you move. REAL friends help you move bodies.

 

[missmini]

This is a direct quote from the CIC website. It CLEARLY states (55 days) to complete processing from the date the application is received.

"Processing Times: Family Sponsorship

This information is updated weekly (step 1) and quarterly (step 2) and shows the time it takes to process an application after we receive a complete application package."

I actually called CIC for a clarification on this 3 months ago and was told the following...

It takes one week to open an application from the date of delivery. An application is processed and a decision made in the same day it is opened. This is (or was) the actual processing time. Why they are contradicting themselves now is a mystery to me, but in my opinion it shows poor character, both on the part of those encouraging this spread of misinformation (policy makers) and those delivering it (the phone agents.) Personally I prefer people just be straight with me, rather than gas lighting me or suggesting I am at fault for misinterpreting their message. In business, the reasonable interpretation of advertising must be upheld, regardless of the intended message. What is government, but a very large business where every citizen is a shareholder. I'd like to see some forthright honesty, regardless of how disappointing the truth might be.

My two cents.

YES and it used to like that : it's not 55 days from the opening it's 55 days of processing (getting the sponsor approval)....but that was when they were opening and making a decision the same day....now it looks it could take 2 weeks until they make one....so we might all reach the 70+ mark hmm....but why some people get AOR 2 weeks after their app was received while others got nothing even 2 months after....is this some live comedy or smthg

also the spreadsheets for the months before used to reflect the timelines maybe for 80% of the applicants....

and yeah what u said after abt the relationship it's soo true...this is the very big test especially for young (new) couples...this is also a way for the VO to test the relationship (especially maybe if they doubt smthg)...i noticed that from reading soo many stories here

amira glad i gave u some funny moments yesterday

stay strong and patient everyone!!

 

[Dr Eng X]

Forum mates, the Option C printout, is it really necessarry to include it with the application? By the way, what is this Option C Printout? and what is the minimum necessary income requirement for spousal sponsorship?

To get a free print out of option C call CRA 1-800-959-8281.
Option C is a detailed net of assessment.
It takes from 2 weeks to a month to receive it for the tax year that you have already received your net of assessment.
If you do not provide option C then provide:
a) Evidence of employment income (pay stubs) over the 12 months preceding the date of your sponsorship
application, if you and your co-signer are employed
b) Evidence of self-employment income (statement of business activities) over the 12 months preceding the
date of your sponsorship application, if you and your co-signer are the sole owners of or partners in an
uncorporated business
c) Evidence of interest income (bank statement showing rate of interest, deposit amount and length of time
deposit held), over the 12 months preceding the date of your sponsorship application, if you and your
co-signer received interest
d) Evidence of: - investment income (e.g., dividends),
- rental income (e.g., statement of real estate rentals),
- pension income,
- special benefits income (e.g., certificate delivered by HRDC confirming payment
of maternity, parental or sickness benefits),
- other income (give details below)
received over the 12 months preceding the date of your sponsorship application

 

[Dr Eng X]

YES and it used to like that : it's not 55 days from the opening it's 55 days of processing (getting the sponsor approval)....but that was when they were opening and making a decision the same day....now it looks it could take 2 weeks until they make one....so we might all reach the 70+ mark hmm....but why some people get AOR 2 weeks after their app was received while others got nothing even 2 months after....is this some live comedy or smthg

also the spreadsheets for the months before used to reflect the timelines maybe for 80% of the applicants....

and yeah what u said after abt the relationship it's soo true...this is the very big test especially for young (new) couples...this is also a way for the VO to test the relationship (especially maybe if they doubt smthg)...i noticed that from reading soo many stories here

amira glad i gave u some funny moments yesterday

stay strong and patient everyone!!

When I used to look at CIC site in 2011 it used to say 70 days. When I saw 55days I thought great! but now I am keeping close eye I feel that is like a game. The site info do not even have proper math., not updated, the agents are confused, ... a big mess