*******MARCH 2019 OUTLAND SPOUSAL SLONSORSHIP*****

[glen1990]

So I called IRCC to inquire about our application and the agent told me that our app was received on Mar 31 (although the courier company we used says they delivered Mar 21). Anyway, on the tracker I updated it to Mar 31 but someone has changed it to Mar 29.

wow. Did u send it from outside Canada?

 

[3RNUR5E]

wow. Did u send it from outside Canada?

Yes. How bout you?

 

[glen1990]

Yes. How bout you?

Yup. So much anxiety awaiting AOR

 

[Gallagher]

I didnt check yet the new forms regarding the document checklist.and i also used the old form.. i hope it’ll be fine.

I hope so but our rep made us fill in the new form.

 

[ps2019]

So I called IRCC to inquire about our application and the agent told me that our app was received on Mar 31 (although the courier company we used says they delivered Mar 21). Anyway, on the tracker I updated it to Mar 31 but someone has changed it to Mar 29.

What number did you use to contact IRCC?
Thanks

 

[locvung]

The beginning of the process - AOR1

• Complete your application and send it in.
• CPC-Sydney receives the application. This is the start date for your application, you can input it on the google tracker if you like: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...BiE67fUmznYQrNhYVWXPXXJBw/edit#gid=1198672673
• CPC-Sydney then sends AOR1 as a PDF letter to the sponsor's email, this contains the application number and UCI: https://imgur.com/a/DydaI
• You can now check your applications progress in ECAS using your application number. Using the Sponsor's details will show you both sides of the application's status:
  • https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do

Creating a GCKEY account

• You can then create a GCKEY account, this stage is optional and letters for biometrics and medical will come to your email if you don't create an account. It is, however, strongly advised to create a GCKEY account - and the rest of this process will read as if you did create an account.
  • You can then create a GCKEY account: https://onlineservices-servicesenli...ycic/gccf?lang=eng&idp=gckey&svc=/mycic/start
  • Link your application to the account via the following guide: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...land-application.603766/page-102#post-7667048

Sponsorship Approval

• Sponsorship approval will be sent as a PDF letter to the Sponsor's Email address. https://imgur.com/a/P0yOD
• ECAS will also show Decision Made under the Sponsor section: https://imgur.com/Cf4fZGU

CIC sends requests

• Biometrics and Medical request letters are then sent to your GCKEY account, where you can log in and download them. They can come in any order and in some instances can come after your application has been transferred: https://imgur.com/oTNo6O1
  • Your biometrics collection letter will need to be printed off and taken to your nearest VAC for processing, it's a good idea to search the forums for your local VAC to see other users experiences: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/where-to-give-biometrics.asp
  • Medical request letters need to be printed off and an appointment needs to be made with a CIC approved physician: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx
• Once the medical and biometrics are complete/passed, your account will change to show: https://imgur.com/GyMJ9BT

PA Processing

• Your application will then be transferred to your local VO, or in some instances CPC-Mississauga. CIC will send an email to the sponsor confirming which VO it has gone to. https://imgur.com/a/fjKRY
• Once the VO begins to process the application, they will send the PA an email to confirm they have receipted the application, this is known as AOR2. Not all VO's send this email, however. https://imgur.com/3KAwhoK

GCKEY Updates

• GCKEY goes through various changes during the final stages, again, this doesn't happen for everyone, unfortunately, and you may find your application show eligibility and background checks in progress from the moment you link your account. You'll see the following towards the end of the process: https://imgur.com/XRQq3yO
• This is the slowest part of the entire process as background and eligibility checks can take a long time to kick in. Some people get ghost updates on GCKEY as the application is worked on. This is shown when the status shows as Application/Profile Updated.

Checking ECAS

• ECAS allows you to check for updates on the application and during the final stages will show decision made under the principal applicant's section: https://imgur.com/F3yPtfD

Passport Request (PPR) & Confirmation of Permanent Residency (COPR)

• Once you've received decision made, you'll get a passport request emailed to you: https://imgur.com/a/RRL6H
• You'll send your passport to the address listed in the email, along with two pictures and the document. If you're from a visa exempt country, they usually request photocopies of your passport rather than the passport itself.
• Once this has been processed, you'll be issued with COPR: https://imgur.com/a/f79qD
• COPR will then be mailed to the address you listed in your PPR: https://imgur.com/a/gTdTl

You're then free to land with your COPR.

Credit to @haXudon and @svilli for a few of the images

 

[stanfordcali]

I've got my 1st PR Card 3 weeks after landing

Submission of application: Feb 2018
Received/Opened application: July 5, 2018
Application started for processing: September 18, 2018
Medical received: October 13, 2018
Police clearance: February 1, 2019
Passport request and photo: February 26, 2019
Confirmation of PR: March 4, 2019
Date of soft landing: April 19, 2019
Receipt of 1st PR Card: May 9, 2019

Thank you Lord! Finally it is finished!

Good luck for the others!

 

[djaulakh88]

Has anyone tried to get the status through automated service available through IRCC customer care number by putting your file number?

 

[Farahnaz11]

Has anyone tried to get the status through automated service available through IRCC customer care number by putting your file number?

I used to but now i am lost maybe or I am doing something wrong and not able to get in to

 

[Farahnaz11]

The beginning of the process - AOR1

• Complete your application and send it in.
• CPC-Sydney receives the application. This is the start date for your application, you can input it on the google tracker if you like: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...BiE67fUmznYQrNhYVWXPXXJBw/edit#gid=1198672673
• CPC-Sydney then sends AOR1 as a PDF letter to the sponsor's email, this contains the application number and UCI: https://imgur.com/a/DydaI
• You can now check your applications progress in ECAS using your application number. Using the Sponsor's details will show you both sides of the application's status:
  • https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do

Creating a GCKEY account

• You can then create a GCKEY account, this stage is optional and letters for biometrics and medical will come to your email if you don't create an account. It is, however, strongly advised to create a GCKEY account - and the rest of this process will read as if you did create an account.
  • You can then create a GCKEY account: https://onlineservices-servicesenli...ycic/gccf?lang=eng&idp=gckey&svc=/mycic/start
  • Link your application to the account via the following guide: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...land-application.603766/page-102#post-7667048

Sponsorship Approval

• Sponsorship approval will be sent as a PDF letter to the Sponsor's Email address. https://imgur.com/a/P0yOD
• ECAS will also show Decision Made under the Sponsor section: https://imgur.com/Cf4fZGU

CIC sends requests

• Biometrics and Medical request letters are then sent to your GCKEY account, where you can log in and download them. They can come in any order and in some instances can come after your application has been transferred: https://imgur.com/oTNo6O1
  • Your biometrics collection letter will need to be printed off and taken to your nearest VAC for processing, it's a good idea to search the forums for your local VAC to see other users experiences: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/where-to-give-biometrics.asp
  • Medical request letters need to be printed off and an appointment needs to be made with a CIC approved physician: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/pp-md/pp-list.aspx
• Once the medical and biometrics are complete/passed, your account will change to show: https://imgur.com/GyMJ9BT

PA Processing

• Your application will then be transferred to your local VO, or in some instances CPC-Mississauga. CIC will send an email to the sponsor confirming which VO it has gone to. https://imgur.com/a/fjKRY
• Once the VO begins to process the application, they will send the PA an email to confirm they have receipted the application, this is known as AOR2. Not all VO's send this email, however. https://imgur.com/3KAwhoK

GCKEY Updates

• GCKEY goes through various changes during the final stages, again, this doesn't happen for everyone, unfortunately, and you may find your application show eligibility and background checks in progress from the moment you link your account. You'll see the following towards the end of the process: https://imgur.com/XRQq3yO
• This is the slowest part of the entire process as background and eligibility checks can take a long time to kick in. Some people get ghost updates on GCKEY as the application is worked on. This is shown when the status shows as Application/Profile Updated.

Checking ECAS

• ECAS allows you to check for updates on the application and during the final stages will show decision made under the principal applicant's section: https://imgur.com/F3yPtfD

Passport Request (PPR) & Confirmation of Permanent Residency (COPR)

• Once you've received decision made, you'll get a passport request emailed to you: https://imgur.com/a/RRL6H
• You'll send your passport to the address listed in the email, along with two pictures and the document. If you're from a visa exempt country, they usually request photocopies of your passport rather than the passport itself.
• Once this has been processed, you'll be issued with COPR: https://imgur.com/a/f79qD
• COPR will then be mailed to the address you listed in your PPR: https://imgur.com/a/gTdTl

You're then free to land with your COPR.

Credit to @haXudon and @svilli for a few of the images

Wow that’s amazing ... thank u for making it so easy ..

 

[harwin2019]

Hey Guys,
I have just submitted my Application for my wife (India ) through Canada Post Xpress Courier.

Application sent: 19 March 2019
Application Delivered: 22 March 2019

I still didn’t received any email of AOR?
Some people who submitted same time as mine already received AOR email.(looked at the spreadsheet )

Any suggestions ? Is it normal ?

 

[d_ragu]

Has anyone tried to get the status through automated service available through IRCC customer care number by putting your file number?

After you are asked for application number (F 000000000) and PA year of birth.
Press 1... it says inland only but it gives u details for Outland before ecas.

 

[Parneet17]

Hey Guys,
I have just submitted my Application for my wife (India ) through Canada Post Xpress Courier.

Application sent: 19 March 2019
Application Delivered: 22 March 2019

I still didn’t received any email of AOR?
Some people who submitted same time as mine already received AOR email.(looked at the spreadsheet )

Any suggestions ? Is it normal ?

Do not trust the spreadsheet , there are a few ppl with no AOR yet. I dont know who is admin of the spreadsheet, but they are deleting all the delayed AORs. I dont know why they are trying to show only fast results.

 

[Mrs Rehan]

Do not trust the spreadsheet , there are a few ppl with no AOR yet. I dont know who is admin of the spreadsheet, but they are deleting all the delayed AORs. I dont know why they are trying to show only fast results.

is that really true????

 

[Brown_Sugar]

How do I add my info in the spreadsheet? I'm on my phone.