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No, it's calendar days.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=540&top=13

However, it seems that almost everyone's case passed the average waiting period for SA.
badpusacat said:
The standard waiting time for Spousal Approval as per CIC is 43 days (I assume this is business days). One APRIL2016 applicant is on his 41 days of waiting. He called CIC and was advised to wait until you pass the 43 days.
 
naticom said:
No, it's calendar days.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=540&top=13

However, it seems that almost everyone's case passed the average waiting period for SA.

Thank you for this information!
 
Russmae said:
hello hpjack mine was received May 4 till now no updates, no AOR1yet :(

Hi. They received my application on May 9 but still no update. I will give them a call after 40-45 days just to make sure they are working on it and hoping they just missed to sent us emails. Good Luck!
 
FMALIK said:
Congrats today AOR 1....Pls when u will Chek ecase. If it
Works through uc..Pls update..Wana see how much days
It will take to open n update after AOR...
No news here till now.same date u n me
I checked today using Application number and the Applicant information and I can see the application online.
 
BethanyM said:
Congratulations alexgomes on getting your application submitted.
BTW, your tracking number is personal, you don't have to post that here if you don't want.

My application was successfully delivered and it was received by "R MAHMOOD"
 
Tracking showing delivered and signature by R. Mahmood on May 12th. No AOR yet. Hope to get it this week. Will keep you posted.
 
Just recieved AOR2 from NDVO .application file 30 march 2016.
 
Was anyones application received by D SLEE because now I am worried as most of the people over here got signature of R Mahmood :D
 
zhangstar said:
Was anyones application received by D SLEE because now I am worried as most of the people over here got signature of R Mahmood :D
Don't worry. When mine was signed by R. Mahmood, most of the applications around mine were being signed by other people and I was one of the only ones signed by this person. They have multiple people who sign for applications. I guess it just depends on who's picking up the mail that day.
 
Airo said:
Hi. They received my application on May 9 but still no update. I will give them a call after 40-45 days just to make sure they are working on it and hoping they just missed to sent us emails. Good Luck!
hope so.. Good Luck to us all May applicants
 
hammycapry said:
Just recieved AOR2 from NDVO .application file 30 march 2016.

Congrats! Is there a third line added to PA side online ECAS status?

I too have a similar timeline:
App. filed - Mar 29
AOR 1 - Apr 21 2016
SA - May 16
AOR 2 - May 26
DM - Waiting.....
 
vineninja said:
Congrats! Is there a third line added to PA side online ECAS status?

I too have a similar timeline:
App. filed - Mar 29
AOR 1 - Apr 21 2016
SA - May 16
AOR 2 - May 26
DM - Waiting.....

[/we are in the same boat..do u have any idea abt recent trend of waiting time? My online status only shows application recieved and medical resulst have been received ]
 
Russmae said:
hello hpjack mine was received May 4 till now no updates, no AOR1yet :(

Mine received may 2 according to the tracking number that I had. Haven't received AOR yet.
 
Could someone Please provide the steps to check the status on ECAS..... I am a newbie and not that tech savvy person

vineninja said:
Congrats! Is there a third line added to PA side online ECAS status?

I too have a similar timeline:
App. filed - Mar 29
AOR 1 - Apr 21 2016
SA - May 16
AOR 2 - May 26
DM - Waiting.....

Thanks in advance !!
 
May2016 said:
Could someone Please provide the steps to check the status on ECAS..... I am a newbie and not that tech savvy person

Thanks in advance !!

You can check it here: https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/authenticate.do

You can use sponsor or primary applicant's information. In my case, it only works when I used my husband's info (primary applicant) with application number that I got from AOR1.