So a week after DM on the sponsor side, I received a physical copy of sponsor approval letter without details of visa office in my mailbox. Do i need to keep checking with IRCC to get information on the VO or will i be notified when and where the file is transferred? Weird though that they sent a physical letter instead of email on sponsor eligibility decision.
Did you get AOR by e-mail or letter?
If you don't provide e-mail or gave a wrong one, they will send communication by letter. If you link your application o GCKEY you'll start getting letter via GCKEY.
Some people get notified, some don't. IRCC might send you a e-mail informing you of file transfer or you can get a AOR2 from your VO.
When you see "application received" on ECAS you know your file was transfered and reached the VO.
If you get "application received" on ECAS and no communication about it, you can call IRCC and ask about your VO.