January 2024 Inland Spousal Sponsorship

[psincanada999]

Submitted: January 22
Sponsor: Canadian Citizen
AOR: February 07

***UPDATE***
AOR Received on Feb 07, 2024

 

[jokerdurden]

Did you upload the IMM5707 form in your SOWP application?

I read the instructions on the IRCC website (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/family-sponsorship/spouse-partner-children/spouse-common-law-partner-canada-open-work-permit.html), which stated that it is necessary to upload both the IMM5707 form and the marriage certificate. However, I am unable to locate the upload section in my IRCC GCKey account. There are only upload buttons available for the following documents:

• IMM 5710 (Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker)
• Passport
• Proof of upfront medical exam
• Digital photo
• IMM5257 (Schedule 1 - Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside Canada)
• Client Information

Do you have any guidance on where to upload the IMM5707 and marriage certificate?

You can combine the IMM5707 form and other required documents into a single PDF and upload it under the Client Information section. This is how I submitted my OWP application. Please check this YouTube video for more details on the OWP application.

Good Luck!

 

[jokerdurden]

Hello everyone,

Submitted - 14th Jan
AOR - 3rd Feb

My question is I did not received biometric request yet but when I linked my application with GC key it is showing my previous biometric information which I gave at the time of my study permit. Does this means my IRCC accepted my old biometrics ? or I will still be getting request for new biometrics. I am curious because the information on cic page shows "you still need to give biometrics for PR if previously gave for temporary residence and are still valid".

Just wait to see if they ask you to submit the biometrics again. The Government of Canada says anyone applying for permanent residence will need to give their biometrics and pay the fee regardless of whether they have provided biometrics in the past. So we just have to wait and see.

 

[sainiprabhjot]

Just wait to see if they ask you to submit the biometrics again. The Government of Canada says anyone applying for permanent residence will need to give their biometrics and pay the fee regardless of whether they have provided biometrics in the past. So we just have to wait and see.

Thank you for your reply, Also wondering if you received any updates after AOR since your are one of the January's earliest applicant.

 

[jokerdurden]

Thank you for your reply, Also wondering if you received any updates after AOR since your are one of the January's earliest applicant.

No updates after AOR. We applied our OWP this week.

 

[areth]

Submitted: January 19, 2024
Sponsor: PR
AOR: Feb 03
was Included in the Sponsor's PR application as an unaccompanying spouse.

 

[Newuser1633]

Submitted: 1 Jan 2024
AOR: 20 Jan 2024
Sponsor: Citizen

*Update*
SA: 9 Feb
PA eligibility: 9 Feb
Pre-arrival letter: 10 Feb

BIL still valid from prior permit application

 

[sbaig_27]

Hello Everyone,
Does anyone know the validity of the OWP? Is it for a standard period of time or depends from case to case? I have heard it is valid for atleast 2 years, giving IRCC sufficient time to process the sponsorship application.

 

[BGCanada]

Hello Everyone,

I hope this timeline will be helpful to everyone.

Application submitted: January 27th,2024
AOR: February 13th, 2024.

 

[Jason.Patacsil]

Submitted: January 14, 2024
Sponsor: Canadian Citizen
AOR: still waiting

It will be one month already, do you think that it is a problem with the application or the processing time became slower?

Thank you!

 

[mapleworld]

Sponsor: PR

Application Submitted - Jan 1st
Medical Completed (Tracker) - Jan 22nd
Medical Passed (GCKey) - Jan 23rd
AOR - Jan 23rd
BIL - Feb 9th
Eligibility Completed (Tracker) - Feb 9th
Pre Arrival Letter - Feb 10th
AIP - Feb 15th

OWP Application Submitted - Jan 27th
OWP Final Decision in Progress - Feb 14th

 

[Sukh11]

Inland Spousal (common law)
Sponsor is permanent resident
Applied: January 2, 2024
AOR received: January 18, 2024
Medical previously done (marked completed in tracker): January 19, 2024
Biometrics instruction letter: Feb 2, 2024
Pre-arrival letter: Feb 3, 2024
Eligibility completed: Feb 5, 2024
Sponsor approval and AIP: Feb 5, 2024
Biometrics given: Feb 12, 2024 (marked completed the same day in tracker)
Medical reassessed and expiry date extended: Feb 15, 2024
Background check showing in progress

 

[sainiprabhjot]

Inland Spousal (common law)
Sponsor is permanent resident
Applied: January 2, 2024
AOR received: January 18, 2024
Medical previously done (marked completed in tracker): January 19, 2024
Biometrics instruction letter: Feb 2, 2024
Pre-arrival letter: Feb 3, 2024
Eligibility completed: Feb 5, 2024
Sponsor approval and AIP: Feb 5, 2024
Biometrics given: Feb 12, 2024 (marked completed the same day in tracker)
Medical reassessed and expiry date extended: Feb 15, 2024
Background check showing in progress

Hello, did you used your medical from previous application? I have also used medical from my student application but haven't received any updates in medical document section in tracker, it just says "We received proof of immigration medical exam you sent us".

 

[Sukh11]

Hello, did you used your medical from previous application? I have also used medical from my student application but haven't received any updates in medical document section in tracker, it just says "We received proof of immigration medical exam you sent us".

I used the same medical exam that I used during applying for PGWP.

 

[mapleworld]

Sponsor: PR

Application Submitted - Jan 1st
Medical Completed (Tracker) - Jan 22nd
AOR - Jan 23rd
Medical Passed (GCKey) - Jan 23rd
BIL - Feb 9th
Eligibility Completed (Tracker) - Feb 9th
Pre Arrival Letter - Feb 10th
AIP - Feb 15th

OWP Application Submitted - Jan 27th
OWP Final Decision in Progress - Feb 14th
OWP Approved - Feb 18th