Hello everyone. I have not been on here in months because I have a busyschedule ...congrats. to everyone who has been blessed lately by Kngtn.
Just want to share the email I recieved from Jason Kenney office regarding our application. An interesting read ..
I am replying to your email correspondence of March 26, 2013 addressed to the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, concerning the application for permanent residence of your husband, Mr...
We realize that those who have submitted their applications look forward to a decision being rendered within a reasonable waiting period after applying. We make every effort to deal with the applications we receive in the most efficient and effective way. However, the many steps involved in processing an application, coupled with the volume of applications, sometimes make it difficult to conclude cases in as timely a manner as we would like.
Family reunification is a priority of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Accordingly, every effort is made to complete the processing of partner and spousal applications as quickly as possible. However, it is a two-step process. The sponsor must be assessed against the requirements of sponsorship and the foreign national being sponsored must be assessed against the statutory requirements of being in good health and of good character. In addition, the visa officer must be satisfied that the applicant is admissible to Canada, and, in the case of spouses and partners, that the relationship is genuine and not entered into for immigration purposes only.
Maintaining the integrity of our immigration program is a priority of the Government of Canada. As mentioned above, individuals who want to live permanently in Canada must meet certain requirements which include medical, criminality and security clearances. These requirements exist to protect the interests and safety of Canadians. The onus rests on the applicant to prove that he or she has met the requirements for entry to Canada or that admission would not be contrary to legislative requirements.
The need for further analysis of some cases by immigration and/or visa officials can also result in further delays. In addition, incomplete applications, failure to provide additional information, complexity of a case, difficulty in communicating with an applicant(s) or accompanying or non-accompanying dependant(s), postal or courier service delays, previous dealings with Canadian immigration officials, inadmissibility issues (criminality, medical condition) can contribute to processing delays. Multiple residences and/or employment, education, business dealings, or military service in different geographical areas, can also significantly delay the background clearance process. In this situation, clearances or verifications of documents must be obtained from different issuing authorities in many jurisdictions. Because of the variables involved, it is often impossible to predict the amount of time it will take to complete an application.
Our records confirm that your husband’s application for permanent residence was received at the visa office on Kingston in September 2012 and is currently in process. Information on processing times can be found on our Web site at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/fc-spouses.asp .
Please note that foreign nationals who have been deported from Canada must first obtain a written Authority to Return to Canada (ARC) at their closest Canadian visa office outside Canada and reimburse the Government of Canada for all costs associated with their previous removal(s), prior to attempting to re-enter.
The Immigration Program Manager will consider the information submitted and will decide if an ARC can be issued. Normally applications for ARC are accompanied by an application for permanent or temporary residence. Provided there are no other grounds of inadmissibility and consent is given, the application may be approved. Officers at a Canadian visa office abroad will provide ARC instructions to a client once an application for permanent or temporary residence has reached a specific stage of processing. Further information can be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/inadmissibility/arc.asp.
Although I am unable to provide a specific time frame for this case to be finalized, please be assured that your husband will be contacted should officers require additional information, documentation or a personal interview.
While I realize that this situation is distressing to you, I trust that the information provided is of assistance.
Sincerely,
Ministerial Enquiries Division
