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[Jenny2013]

Hi there,

my future husband (he's the candian) and me (german) applied in may (docs arrived may 15th) but by now we haven't received any kind of notice neither that they got our package nor that something was missing. Having read some of your data most of you got the sponsorship acceptance by now and entered in pahse 2- by the way congrats for that!
For our case I'm basically concerned that they didn't even got our documents (even if we have send it in with confirmation). We don't even result in the CIC "Check your status".
I would really appreciate to know about your experience. THX

 

[KJG]

Hi there,

my future husband (he's the candian) and me (german) applied in may (docs arrived may 15th) but by now we haven't received any kind of notice neither that they got our package nor that something was missing. Having read some of your data most of you got the sponsorship acceptance by now and entered in pahse 2- by the way congrats for that!
For our case I'm basically concerned that they didn't even got our documents (even if we have send it in with confirmation). We don't even result in the CIC "Check your status".
I would really appreciate to know about your experience. THX

Hi Jenny2013.....website has been updated to say working on files received May 18th....have your husband the sponsor, call CIC and see what they have to say....there are still a few people in May waiting so do not get to distressed yet.....it will be soon I am sure....

 

[Jenny2013]

Hi Jenny2013.....website has been updated to say working on files received May 18th....have your husband the sponsor, call CIC and see what they have to say....there are still a few people in May waiting so do not get to distressed yet.....it will be soon I am sure....

Hi KJG,

THX for your reply. So it is normal that you don't receive any notification, only when they decided for the sponsorship? I'm trying to be patient but it is quite hard not to know anything after this long time especially if you see that in other cases it takes like 60 days only. Luck for them. But hopefully we'll know soon about it.

 

[KJG]

Hi KJG,

THX for your reply. So it is normal that you don't receive any notification, only when they decided for the sponsorship? I'm trying to be patient but it is quite hard not to know anything after this long time especially if you see that in other cases it takes like 60 days only. Luck for them. But hopefully we'll know soon about it.

well the aor's (acknowledgement of receipt) really are hit and miss and only come via email......seems the last week people are getting approvals with no aor's........the approvals come either email or snail mail......and that seems to be decided by the caseworker on individual files......make sure you check your junk email folder.....and the email comes anytime day or night not necessarily work hours!!!!

 

[Jenny2013]

well the aor's (acknowledgement of receipt) really are hit and miss and only come via email......seems the last week people are getting approvals with no aor's........the approvals come either email or snail mail......and that seems to be decided by the caseworker on individual files......make sure you check your junk email folder.....and the email comes anytime day or night not necessarily work hours!!!!

well as far as I know we didn't receive anything...I will tell him to call them and hope it's not worst case scenario...really hope they got our documents

 

[KJG]

well as far as I know we didn't receive anything...I will tell him to call them and hope it's not worst case scenario...really hope they got our documents

I am sure they did........they just don't acknowledge that they have them until such time they actually commence working on your file.......and even then they sometimes don't have the courtesy to send an aor!!! anyway the whole process is a waiting game.....so sit yourself down and don't get too stressed....btw....I figure if I say that to enough people I will learn from it!!!!!!

 

[blessedelaine]

The AOR/ Approval is coming from: CIC-Email-Communications-CPCM <CPCM-EXTCOM@cic.gc.ca>

Body of the email:
Please find attached a letter related to your application to sponsor under the family class. Please fully read the attachment. This letter will not be re-issued. Please save this message for your records.

Do not reply to this email. You will not receive a response.

The attachment is formatted as a PDF file. In order to open and read this file you will need a program capable of opening .PDFs. One such program is Adobe Reader, it is free to use and available at the following link: www.adobe.com/products/reader.html

Contents of the attached APPROVAL in PDF:

Dear _______________:
This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class you submitted to this office on behalf of _________________.

You have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor. Accordingly, the Application for Permanent Residence for your relative(s) has been forwarded to a visa office abroad for further processing.

Should you need to submit additional information or make any further enquiries regarding the
Application for Permanent Residence for your relative(s), you may contact the visa office by e-mail,fax, or in writing as follows:

MANILA
Embassy of Canada
Visa Section
PO Box 2168, Makati Central PO
Makati City 1200
Philippines
E-mail: https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/cicemail/intro-eng.aspx?mission=manila
Fax number: (63-2) 843-1094/1096, 857-9176/77

This visa office was selected based on your relative’s home address and the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

If you received this communication via email, please note that another copy will not be mailed to you.

Reminder – Your undertaking is an unconditional promise of support
The undertaking you signed is an unconditional promise to financially support and provide basic
requirements for your sponsored relative(s). This undertaking is not broken by such changes as the granting of Canadian citizenship, divorce, separation, relationship breakdown, moving to another province, or a change in your financial situation. Your obligations as a sponsor begin as soon as your sponsored relative and, if applicable, their accompanying family members become permanent residents of Canada. This undertaking cannot be cancelled once permanent resident visas are issued to them.

Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)
Case Processing Centre Mississauga Centre de Traitement des Demandes Mississauga
Website: www.cic.gc.ca Site web: www.cic.gc.ca

If the Right of Permanent Residence Fee is applicable to your application and you have chosen to defer payment of that fee, you will be contacted to make the payment at a later date. A Permanent Resident Visa cannot be issued to your relative(s) until this payment is submitted.

When should I contact CIC?
You must notify Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) of any changes to your application. Examples of changes include:
 Changes in your personal circumstances, such as birth or adoption of a child, death of a family member, a marriage or a divorce;
 Change of contact information (e-mail, mailing address, telephone number);
 Appointment or change of immigration representative or designated individual;
 Decision to withdraw your application.

You have the option to withdraw your application at any point in the process. You may be eligible for a refund of the sponsorship fee or the permanent resident application fee if processing of your file has not yet begun.

To contact this office and for more information on what to expect next, please refer to the After You Apply webpage at the www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-after.asp.

You may also contact the Call Centre, toll-free, at 1-888-242-2100. Changes to your address should be made through our online service at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/change-address.asp.

How do I check the status of my application?
You may use your 8-digit Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number located at the top left of this correspondence to check the status of your application on the CIC website. Please visit www.cic.gc.ca/english and in the “I Need To ...” section on the right-hand side of the page, select “Check application status”.

How long will it take to process my application?
Processing times vary. You can consult the processing times by visiting the CIC website at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp. Please note that, given the high volume of inquiries submitted to this office and Canadian visa offices abroad, status updates on cases are not normally provided unless the processing time for a file is longer than the service standards outlined in the CIC website.

Sincerely,
Officer LHU
Case Processing Centre Mississauga

 

[parthpatel204]

just the usual....ecas is not very reliable....give it another day or so and decision made should pop up!!!

Hi Do u have any idea when we check online our application status, what shoudl i use in last name and birthdat...i should use sponser last name and birth date or applicant last name

 

[KJG]

Hi Do u have any idea when we check online our application status, what shoudl i use in last name and birthdat...i should use sponser last name and birth date or applicant last name

hey parthpatel204....with UCI# it is the sponsor's last name...date of birth...and country of birth......application/file# is applicant's last name...date of birth and country of birth.....hope that helps....

 

[Jenny2013]

I am sure they did........they just don't acknowledge that they have them until such time they actually commence working on your file.......and even then they sometimes don't have the courtesy to send an aor!!! anyway the whole process is a waiting game.....so sit yourself down and don't get too stressed....btw....I figure if I say that to enough people I will learn from it!!!!!!

yeah, I know it's all about waiting and waiting...and by now I was quite ok with that but when people around start asking how is it advancing and how much time is passing etc the stress and thoughts arrive...and then you simply want to figure out...

 

[KJG]

yeah, I know it's all about waiting and waiting...and by now I was quite ok with that but when people around start asking how is it advancing and how much time is passing etc the stress and thoughts arrive...and then you simply want to figure out...

oh I know.....my family and friends are always asking...co-workers and they are like what do you mean 6 months and nothing.....and I say will I have been approved but absolutely nothing from Havana so while it is nice that they care and ask it always depresses me at the same time......what a spin cycle.....!!!

 

[blessedelaine]

Here's the website:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english
Then on the right hand: Click CHECK APPLICATION STATUS on "I Need To.."

Then Continue, then tick I agree...

Will lead you to:

Client Application Status (SPONSOR'S INFORMATION)

You may have one or more identification numbers, depending on your type of
application(s). Use the help link to get a detailed description of where you can find each identification number.

Identification Type: Identification Type Client ID Number / Unique Client Identifier Receipt Number (IMM 5401) Immigration File Number / Application Number Record of Landing Number Permanent Resident Card Number Citizenship Receipt Number Citizenship File Number Confirmation of Permanent Residence Number HelpIdentification Type

You may have one or more identification type(s), depending on your application(s). Refer to your correspondence or official documents to determine which identification type(s) you have received from Citizenship and Immigration.

Client ID Number / Unique Client Identifier
You will find this number, also referred to as a "Unique Client Identifier", on official documents issued to you from a Citizenship and Immigration Canada office, Case Processing Centre or visa office where you submitted your application. Your Client ID Number/Unique Client Identifier has four (4) numbers, a hyphen (-), and four (4) more numbers. (Example: 0000-0000).

Receipt Number (IMM 5401)
You will find this number on the document that was filled out and stamped when you paid your fees at a financial institution or on the official receipt you obtained when you paid your fees on the Internet. Your "Receipt Number (IMM 5401)" starts with a letter, followed by nine numbers. (Example: B000000000).

Immigration File Number / Application Number
You will find this number, also referred to as an "Application Number", on any official document issued to you from the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Immigration File Number/Application Number starts with a letter and is followed by a combination of nine (9) numbers or letters. (Example: B000000000 or EP00000000).

Record of Landing (IMM 1000) number
You will find this number in the "remarks" section on the bottom right of the Record of Landing document issued to you by a Citizenship and Immigration Canada office or by the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Record of Landing number starts with a "W" followed by nine numbers. (Example: W 000 000 000).

Permanent Resident Card number
Your Permanent Resident Card number is located in the top left corner on the back of your card. The Permanent Resident Card number starts with two (2) letters followed by ten (10) numbers (Example: RA0302123456) or two (2) letters followed by seven (7) numbers (Example: PA0123456).

Receipt Number
You will find this number on the acknowledgement letter that Citizenship and Immigration Canada sent to you. This number is all digits (Example: 000).

Citizenship File Number
You will find this number on all correspondence (except for the initial acknowledgement letter) mailed to you by the Case Processing Centre in Sydney or by the local Citizenship and Immigration Canada office processing your application. This number is all digits. (Example: 0000000).

Confirmation of Permanent Residence number (IMM 5292 or 5509)
You will find this number in top right corner of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence document issued to you by a Citizenship and Immigration Canada office or by the visa office where you submitted your application. Your Confirmation of Permanent Residence number starts with a "T" followed by nine numbers. (Example: T100000000).
Identification Number:


Please enter your information as it appears on your application or identity document.
All fields must be filled in.

Surname/Family Name: Surname/Family Name
Enter your surname/family name as it appears on your application or identity document. Your surname/family name may also be referred to as your last name.

Date of Birth:
Enter your date of birth as it appears on your application or identity document. A complete date of birth, year, month and day is required to view your application status from this site. If you do not have a complete date of birth, please contact the Citizenship and Immigration Call Centre to obtain your application status.

Place of Birth:

 

[blessedelaine]

Hi Do u have any idea when we check online our application status, what shoudl i use in last name and birthdat...i should use sponser last name and birth date or applicant last name

It's all about the sponsor's details..

SPONSOR's Name
SPONSOR's Bday and
SPONSOR's BIRTH Place

 

[johare12]

My ECAS still says app received on both sides, although it did work on the first day so I think its fine

I'm also confused with our approval letter, it says it came from OttPilot-Immigration but at the end it is Signed:
Sincerely,
Officer AAB-CPPO
Case Processing Centre Mississauga

Then the notes at the end say Case Processing Pilot- Ottowa

so I'm not sure if it came from the Ottowa office or the Mississauga one.. not that it even matters that much! I'm just curious!

 

[KJG]

My ECAS still says app received on both sides, although it did work on the first day so I think its fine

I'm also confused with our approval letter, it says it came from OttPilot-Immigration but at the end it is Signed:
Sincerely,
Officer AAB-CPPO
Case Processing Centre Mississauga

Then the notes at the end say Case Processing Pilot- Ottowa

so I'm not sure if it came from the Ottowa office or the Mississauga one.. not that it even matters that much! I'm just curious!

it came from Ottawa but any enquires should be via the Mississauga office...