Kingston,Jamaica

[jacalinkup]

Hello everyone, I'm also a May applicant. You can add my info to the spreadsheet ;D

Husband and 2 accompanying children.

May 18, 2016 Application received in Mississauga
June 10, 2016 Email notification confirming receipt of application
July 20, 2016 Sponsorship Approval and file transfer to Kingston
July 25, 2016 Started processing application

Police check and medical exams all done upfront. All fees paid upfront.

I can't remember if there's any other info that I should be including but that seems to be lots

It's been really exciting to watch everyone's journey so far and I've really appreciated all the info that you have all shared. I am especially interested in hearing about the interviews and the questions being asked. It seems that there are lots of people with similar experiences. I wonder if we could add a tab to the spreadsheet and keep a running list of these things as they come up? That would be a lot easier than having to sift through thousands of pages looking for interview tips and sample questions when our time comes. Just a thought for your consideration! Thanks

Added. I had started an interview questions page on the spreadsheet but found that most of the people getting interviewed were only asked question based on their individual app which would not apply to all so I took it down..but if people want it i will put it back up.

 

[Viral 2016]

I applied May 5th 2016
File transfer July 5th to KVO and from there been in process

 

[Lizann]

Hi all - have been quietly reading and sharing in your good news and anxious waiting while gathering our docs for the inland sponsorship app to submit as hubby is now here - he got here in time for our lil mans birthday and birthday party so that was a blessing - he's off to do his upfront medical today and I have a quick question - while I know most of you here are outland applicants the application guide says I can submit printed copies of my CRA assessment for proof of income from the website - I just want to be sure that they do accept this in the event any of you submitted the printed copies from the CRA website as proof of income or if its best I request and send my Option C's.

Thanks

 

[basl_jhjm]

Hi all - have been quietly reading and sharing in your good news and anxious waiting while gathering our docs for the inland sponsorship app to submit as hubby is now here - he got here in time for our lil mans birthday and birthday party so that was a blessing - he's off to do his upfront medical today and I have a quick question - while I know most of you here are outland applicants the application guide says I can submit printed copies of my CRA assessment for proof of income from the website - I just want to be sure that they do accept this in the event any of you submitted the printed copies from the CRA website as proof of income or if its best I request and send my Option C's.

Thanks

I called CRA and requested the proper form for Immigration. It doesnt look the same as a normal NOA

 

[jacalinkup]

I called CRA and requested the proper form for Immigration. It doesnt look the same as a normal NOA

The now have the option to print it out online from your myaccount CRA page, it say option C printout

 

[kenny9]

Hey all Just wanted to update you!

I am over joyed and excited to share....Hubby Landed on Oct 28th accompanied by me. It was his first time flying and he enjoyed every moment. He has now started to work as well. Special thanks to this Forum for helping to keep hope alive.

 

[Fel2016]

april 4

Hi Tafari,

When did they transfer your file to KVO? We filed his application in April too.

 

[basl_jhjm]

Hey all Just wanted to update you!

I am over joyed and excited to share....Hubby Landed on Oct 28th accompanied by me. It was his first time flying and he enjoyed every moment. He has now started to work as well. Special thanks to this Forum for helping to keep hope alive.

YAY. Very Excited for you. I wish you all the best in the future.

 

[Tafari4]

Hi Tafari,

When did they transfer your file to KVO? We filed his application in April too.

in may

 

[Bigredgal1]

Hi all - have been quietly reading and sharing in your good news and anxious waiting while gathering our docs for the inland sponsorship app to submit as hubby is now here - he got here in time for our lil mans birthday and birthday party so that was a blessing - he's off to do his upfront medical today and I have a quick question - while I know most of you here are outland applicants the application guide says I can submit printed copies of my CRA assessment for proof of income from the website - I just want to be sure that they do accept this in the event any of you submitted the printed copies from the CRA website as proof of income or if its best I request and send my Option C's.

Thanks
[we used option C as per there request, job letters and last two pay slips. They never asked for anything additional.]

 

[destinedlove]

Hey everyone, I received a notice from the government about all the increases they will be making to immigration programs including spousal sponsorship. However it seems this won't take effect until Spring of 2017. Here is the link if anyone wants to read it: http://www.cicnews.com/2016/10/immigration-plan-2017-canada-increased-immigrants-through-economic-family-sponsorship-programs-108621.html

Also I noticed that some people's outland FAM sponsorship came through in less than a year, but some went just over. Any idea what causes this?

 

[Tafari4]

so basically we can only use hard written information like text history, things on paper and photos has proof nothing digital?

 

[basl_jhjm]

Hey everyone, I received a notice from the government about all the increases they will be making to immigration programs including spousal sponsorship. However it seems this won't take effect until Spring of 2017. Here is the link if anyone wants to read it: http://www.cicnews.com/2016/10/immigration-plan-2017-canada-increased-immigrants-through-economic-family-sponsorship-programs-108621.html

Also I noticed that some people's outland FAM sponsorship came through in less than a year, but some went just over. Any idea what causes this?

Alot of the applicants from 2015 waited 10-13 months for sponsorship but KVO is working faster on 2016 applicants and they are getting calls around 8 months


In addition, paying all fees upfront will help. And medication and police check done with application

 

[Bigredgal1]

so basically we can only use hard written information like text history, things on paper and photos has proof nothing digital?

[copy of each other phone bill shows communicated, printed text and what's App, email, document sent by friends and family to you both, receipts in both names, insurance documents - beneficiary, joint credit cards statements, photographs dated, declaration of relationship from friends, travel itinerary]

 

[kenny9]

YAY. Very Excited for you. I wish you all the best in the future.

Thank You!