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January 2023 Inland Spousal Sponsorship

ggkk

Member
Feb 9, 2023
10
4
Eligibility just updated!

Applied on 12th, sponsor PR tracker now shows "eligibility completed" on Feb 28th, and PA GCkey tracker shows eligibility is being reviewed since March 1st.

We received no emails, no SA, no "we started reviewing...". But this means sponsor was approved and they are examining PA now right?
I found out that the eligibility status changes to 'We are reviewing..' on GC key when it's completed. My PA pr tracker was updated eligibility completed on the same date my GCkey was updated to reviewing.

I've been researching if eligibility completed means AIP or SA, and some people get a separate email notifying AIP or SA so I'm confused too. If your GCkey says reviewing then it looks like it's done or almost done, it will show on the pr tracker soon. Also as long as my researching is correct lol most likely PAL is sent out when both PA and Sponsor eligibility completed. It's just background check left for us just hoping it gets done soon!!

Btw, have you tried ECAS? Some ppl see their status update there as Decision made when their eligibility completed, but I never have been able to find my application there..
 

michaela77

Member
Jan 26, 2023
16
10
I found out that the eligibility status changes to 'We are reviewing..' on GC key when it's completed. My PA pr tracker was updated eligibility completed on the same date my GCkey was updated to reviewing.

I've been researching if eligibility completed means AIP or SA, and some people get a separate email notifying AIP or SA so I'm confused too. If your GCkey says reviewing then it looks like it's done or almost done, it will show on the pr tracker soon. Also as long as my researching is correct lol most likely PAL is sent out when both PA and Sponsor eligibility completed. It's just background check left for us just hoping it gets done soon!!

Btw, have you tried ECAS? Some ppl see their status update there as Decision made when their eligibility completed, but I never have been able to find my application there..
I have not been able to log into ECAS, tried many combinations lol...

PR tracker and GCkey both work, and it does seem like whenever it's "in review" it's basically done give and take 2-3 days. I will let you know if I get PAL/SA/AIP in email. So far all progress has only been on portals.
 

Mackazmi

Newbie
Feb 9, 2023
6
6
Hi everyone,

I just received a pre-arrival letter.
I was wondering if this pre-arrival letter is the same as approval in principle, or if there is a difference between the two?
Since I do not have valid status in Canada right now, I need to apply OWP once I get AIP.

Thanks in advance!
Hi same situation brother i do not have valid status. File submitted 16 January received 17 January AOR 4 February medical 6 February medical pass 21 feb now it’s showing processing background check . Can you please share you timeline or can you please email me I need information mackazmi@gmail.com
 
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cksdncksn

Full Member
Feb 8, 2023
24
14
Hi same situation brother i do not have valid status. File submitted 16 January received 17 January AOR 4 February medical 6 February medical pass 21 feb now it’s showing processing background check . Can you please share you timeline or can you please email me I need information mackazmi@gmail.com
No worries, timeline is under my signature here.
 

sele2022

Member
Dec 27, 2022
12
6
Thanks for everyone updating their timelines!

Jan 31 - Submitted
Feb 20 - AOR1
Mar 7 - Notice Sponsor Application was Received (as of Feb 1st)
 

Clairec

Member
Feb 15, 2023
10
3
Applied Jan 22 2023
AOR February 20 2023
Linked to PR tracker
Medical exam (not needed as I’m inland) complete February 16 2023
Biometrics (previously completed) February 16 2023
Based off tracker eligibility completed February 28 2023 (never saw it in progress, it just changed from not started to completed on March 2nd)
Pre arrival services letter March 1

Still waiting for background to update. No idea where the application stands at present because most of it has been automatic updates. Hoping that the process is quick because the stress of this is going to give me an ulcer!!
Edit: sponsor approvals email today March 08
 
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sele2022

Member
Dec 27, 2022
12
6
Jan 31 - Submitted
Feb 20 - AOR1
Mar 7 - Notice Sponsor Application was Received (as of Feb 1st)
Mar 8 - Medical Request (IMM1017)

Happy to see emails coming in! Hope everyone has the same luck today ☺
 
Feb 8, 2023
15
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Application submitted: Jan 17, 2023

AOR: Feb 8, 2023

Medical Request: Feb 12, 2023

Medicals done: Feb 17, 2023

Medicals passed: Feb 27, 2023

Sponsor Approval: Mar 8, 2023
 

TCMalster

Full Member
Jan 20, 2023
33
9
I saw lots of people got Approved in Principle yesterday and today according to the Excel tracker.
For you, does it show your eligibility is completed?
 

maliao

Newbie
Mar 10, 2023
2
1
Hi everyone, I received a medical examination reminder email today March 10 and then I linked my application to the portal. It showed on IRCC that I passed the medical exam on March 2. How does this happen? I did a medical exam 4 years ago for my visa. Does it mean I do not need to do another medical exam right?

Application submitted on Jan. 29
Received temp number on Feb. 20
Received UCI and medical exam reminder on Mar. 10
 

cksdncksn

Full Member
Feb 8, 2023
24
14
Hi everyone, I received a medical examination reminder email today March 10 and then I linked my application to the portal. It showed on IRCC that I passed the medical exam on March 2. How does this happen? I did a medical exam 4 years ago for my visa. Does it mean I do not need to do another medical exam right?

Application submitted on Jan. 29
Received temp number on Feb. 20
Received UCI and medical exam reminder on Mar. 10
Same situation here. Also there was reminder for RFRF fee which I already paid .

Guess it is just a reminder
 

Chuaxin1

Full Member
Jun 19, 2019
24
25
I saw lots of people got Approved in Principle yesterday and today according to the Excel tracker.
For you, does it show your eligibility is completed?
Yes, eligibility shows completed on tracker and received a letter stating PA passed eligibility