Manila Tread for English Speakers - join here!

[Marxie]

There are plenty of Manila threads, but all in Tagalog, so I thought we need to start one in English for those of us who can't participate - for example, Canadian spouses of Filipinos, or applicants from Japan and other countries that are processed though Manila.

Thanks for this post

 

[GoonerClank]

Its been two months since my Sponsorship Approval.. Should I be bugging CEM? or what is the normal waiting time from SA to PPR?
Anyone?

If you look at the spreadsheet, people in January are just starting to get PPR. How long from SA to PPR? that depends on so many factors. But a good indication is to follow the spreadsheet and see when those around you get PPR.

 

[Marxie]

Time line:

I submitted our application in Dec 2012 got an email for "approved as sponsor" Feb 3, 2013, files were sent to Manila (Canadian Embassy) on Jan 21, 2013 .

still no news

 

[Steph C]

If you look at the spreadsheet, people in January are just starting to get PPR. How long from SA to PPR? that depends on so many factors. But a good indication is to follow the spreadsheet and see when those around you get PPR.

Click the "Magic Rooster" tab on the bottom left and it will give you an idea of who's due a PPR.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtCLbbZupkY_dHJRT2R1alhXS2xaUzFTcHZsTUhVbHc#gid=0

 

[Steph C]

So my wife got a request for appendix a today things are moving along I see. A few questions. How long until the COPR comes in the mail? Also they had an appendix b attached specifying photo requirements but didn't specifically request them (just said appendix a). Should we send in new photos just as a precaution?

That's the equivalent of your PPR! They often have that attachment with the Appendix A but no request for photos. Most people just send a few in to be sure, but you probably don't need to since they didn't request it.

 

[GoonerClank]

So my wife got a request for appendix a today things are moving along I see. A few questions. How long until the COPR comes in the mail? Also they had an appendix b attached specifying photo requirements but didn't specifically request them (just said appendix a). Should we send in new photos just as a precaution?

Congrats hucards

 

[GoonerClank]

Time line:

I submitted our application in Dec 2012 got an email for "approved as sponsor" Feb 3, 2013, files were sent to Manila (Canadian Embassy) on Jan 21, 2013 .

still no news

You should hear something soon... You can add your timeline to the spreadsheet if you would like. Scos is the gatekeeper of the spreadsheet

 

[Tagum-N.B.]

If you look at the spreadsheet, people in January are just starting to get PPR. How long from SA to PPR? that depends on so many factors. But a good indication is to follow the spreadsheet and see when those around you get PPR.

I think the timeline to get your visa is all based on the 1st name they give your application FC1-PR-3 ??????????????????????,,,,,,,,,I think they put people in groups from there,,,,

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

You should here something soon... You can add your timeline to the spreadsheet if you would like. Scos is the gatekeeper of the spreadsheet

That's only 5 months...I think Marxie has a bit more of a wait.

 

[marcjd]

I think the timeline to get your visa is all based on the 1st name they give your application FC1-PR-3 ??????????????????????,,,,,,,,,I think they put people in groups from there,,,,

Fc1 family class 1 under spousal/conjugal/??? Probably
Then pr3 means 3 people are under the sponsorship?? Hahaha wild guess 1wife 2 kids??

Im sure im wrong wahaha any way tagum where did you get that fc1pr3

 

[Tagum-N.B.]

Fc1 family class 1 under spousal/conjugal/??? Probably
Then pr3 means 3 people are under the sponsorship?? Hahaha wild guess 1wife 2 kids??

Im sure im wrong wahaha any way tagum where did you get that fc1pr3

trying to remember mine and it included my previous sponsorships of 4 children,,,problematic,,,requires interview,,possible denial

 

[marcjd]

trying to remember mine and it included my previous sponsorships of 4 children,,,problematic,,,requires interview,,possible denial

What!!! 4 kids sponsored??? Lol freaky hard workin man!!

 

[Rosey_L]

I think the timeline to get your visa is all based on the 1st name they give your application FC1-PR-3 ??????????????????????,,,,,,,,,I think they put people in groups from there,,,,

On ours, it says, "Group name: FC – PRI- 3a – Straightforward – For Officer Review/Waiver Confirmation". So they indeed put people in groups, and process it accordingly, hence the different timelines.

 

[Steph C]

Mine says:

Group Name - FC - PRI - 4c

I think the last number dash-c is the amount of people in the undertaking including yourself.

 

[Rosey_L]

Mine says:

Group Name - FC - PRI - 4c

I think the last number dash-c is the amount of people in the undertaking including yourself.

I was thinking it was just a subcategory, I don't know.Lol mine says 3a but we have no dependent.