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Processing times - Application to sponsor a spouse or a common-law partner in Canada
We know how important this process is to you and are hoping to finish processing your application as quickly as we can. So that you can understand the process more fully, we would like to give you a look at what will happen and when.
The process of your application is done in two steps:
- Step 1: Approval in Principle
At the Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Mississauga, Ontario, an officer will first verify if the sponsor is eligible and if the spouse or common-law partner meets the eligibility requirements to apply to become a permanent resident.
If the CPC makes a positive decision on both these points, a letter stating that the application is approved in principle will be sent to you. If the file is transferred to the local office for further verification, the processing time listed on our website is no longer applicable.
After receiving the approval in principle letter, medical, security and background checks have to be done for the sponsored person and the family members included in the application, if applicable.
After all the requirements have been met, a final decision is reached and the file is sent to the local office (unless it is already there). The local office will then contact the sponsored person to give them an appointment so they can become a permanent resident of Canada.
You can visit our website:
Working or Studying under the same conditions as your existing permit, as long as you remain in Canada.
Leaving and re-entering Canada while under implied status:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=188&top=17
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=492
You may be authorized to re-enter Canada:
- As a temporary resident, if your application to extend your stay has not yet been approved (if applicable, it will be important to wait* until you receive your new permit before you start to work/study):
- this applies to you if, among other things:
- As a worker or student:
- if the officer determines that your application to extend your permit was approved while you were outside Canada, or
- if you are eligible to apply for a new work or study permit at your arrival in Canada.
An officer will ask you questions to see if you meet all of the requirements before allowing you to come back to Canada.
*If you applied for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP): https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...lication-apply-work-permit-student-guide.html
you may resume working upon your return to Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...uation-work-permit-program/travel.html#before
while waiting for a decision on your application.
Proof Of Implied Status:
It is recommended that you provide these documents to prove that you have implied status:
- Your expired immigration document,
- (If the application was submitted by paper) A copy of the application to extend your stay sent to the Case Processing Centre before the expiration date of your status,
- (If the application was submitted online) A copy of the Confirmation of Online Application Transmission message in your online account,
- A copy of the fee payment receipt included with the application, and
- (If applicable) A delivery confirmation from the postal service provider used to send the application.
More information on implied status is also available on our
website.
Check your application status: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/my_application/status.asp
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