***MAY 2017***OUTLAND SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP OUTSIDE OF CANADA

[fatima91]

No problem!.

Whats your timeline?

I'll send the application this Sunday. I have one question it's regarding the birth certificate and marriage certificate do I only include a copies from it or I have to certify the copies? the original documents are certified I just took a copy from it and I'm included in the application. And one more question about the barcode pages. What I understood is the I have to put them on the top so I'll take the barcode pages from the two forms and put it on the top right

 

[harulion]

I'll send the application this Sunday. I have one question it's regarding the birth certificate and marriage certificate do I only include a copies from it or I have to certify the copies? the original documents are certified I just took a copy from it and I'm included in the application. And one more question about the barcode pages. What I understood is the I have to put them on the top so I'll take the barcode pages from the two forms and put it on the top right

This is something that I wasn't sure of when I handed in my application. So just to be on the safe side, I got the copies certified. I think its better to be safe than sorry.

 

[fatima91]

This is something that I wasn't sure of when I handed in my application. So just to be on the safe side, I got the copies certified. I think its better to be safe than sorry.

Yh I know I think I'll just include the original ones I can get another one if I want later on . But there's nothing that says I have to certify the copies!

 

[EMNG5]

I'll send the application this Sunday. I have one question it's regarding the birth certificate and marriage certificate do I only include a copies from it or I have to certify the copies? the original documents are certified I just took a copy from it and I'm included in the application. And one more question about the barcode pages. What I understood is the I have to put them on the top so I'll take the barcode pages from the two forms and put it on the top right

I just submitted the copies of both certificates. I didn't see if anywhere it is mention to submit the certified copies. Let's see If I get the AOR1! I think that if one is submitting another document as a proof of birth date rather than birth certificate than one has to get an affidavit/notarize of that document.

 

[Pacopz]

It's not so much the content of the forms that change. You have to look at the very bottom of the forms where it will say the form number as well as date. You will see the updated dates on the form.

Which forms did you use? Pre December 7, or post?

Remember that now both inland and outland apps (80% of cases) will be processed within 12 months.

I don't think you can get the text notification AFTER your app has been delivered - I believe you have to sign up before.

It's normal to not have heard anything yet so don't panic about that!!

Thanks. Both forms are 12-2016 so they are the old versions unfortunately, but having gone line by line through them, if the only thing they have changed is adding a signature graphic where you sign, then I would have to think they would still accept for some of a grace period. Anyway not going to worry about it as it is done. Issue is if they do return it (for that or any other reason) they will return it to Australia, but we will have since moved to Canada, and it will then have to be redirected yada yada yada. So hoping it is accepted....
I had read hear on one of the forums that the waiting times for outland apps was relatively shorter. Hope to have applied earlier (March/April), but thought we may as well submit early regardless and have the clock start ticking rather than wait until we move and then submit. 12 months from May is still better than 12 months from July. Difference is my Kiwi partner can't do the Work Permit app with an outland, but I've heard with an inland the WP take 5-6 months anyway, so 5-6 months from July, we are just hoping we get her full PR by then with our outland. See whether it was a good call or not down the track.

Thanks on the text notification and putting my mind at ease on not hearing anything. Sit back and wait it is.....

P

 

[Arshad_1993]

I did

what is spreadsheet ??

 

[jhajho]

what is spreadsheet ??

its this one arshad
May 2017 Outland Spreadsheet - https://goo.gl/DgpVGC ..... contains the list of applicants for a particular month

 

[nursegabo]

Congrats!

Thank you

 

[kcward7]

Thanks. Both forms are 12-2016 so they are the old versions unfortunately, but having gone line by line through them, if the only thing they have changed is adding a signature graphic where you sign, then I would have to think they would still accept for some of a grace period. Anyway not going to worry about it as it is done. Issue is if they do return it (for that or any other reason) they will return it to Australia, but we will have since moved to Canada, and it will then have to be redirected yada yada yada. So hoping it is accepted....
I had read hear on one of the forums that the waiting times for outland apps was relatively shorter. Hope to have applied earlier (March/April), but thought we may as well submit early regardless and have the clock start ticking rather than wait until we move and then submit. 12 months from May is still better than 12 months from July. Difference is my Kiwi partner can't do the Work Permit app with an outland, but I've heard with an inland the WP take 5-6 months anyway, so 5-6 months from July, we are just hoping we get her full PR by then with our outland. See whether it was a good call or not down the track.

Thanks on the text notification and putting my mind at ease on not hearing anything. Sit back and wait it is.....

P

Yeah, we did outland for that reason too, but I think we would have done it a little differently in hindsight. Our file got sent to London VO which we were a bit surprised about. The average is another 7.5-9months processing there, which sucks. Hopefully it goes faster. People on the new inland application receive their OWP within 2-4 months so we're kicking ourselves a bit now, but what can you do? We're likely in a similar boat as you - husband here in Canada with me on a visitor visa.

As for the forms, they have updated a couple since the 12-2016 ones, but I have understood from others experiences they allow a grace period and I really, really do not think that will be an issue for you. If you were using the old ones then yes but you used the updated ones for the new package so you're fine.

 

[viva-c]

Hey guys, for those of you asking about certified copies of marriage certificates and birth certificates - they ONLY need to be certified if they are not in English and you are attaching a certified translation. In that case, both the copy of the certificate, along with the translation, need to be certified. If your documents are in English, regular copies are fine!

 

[sangam44]

Hey Guys,
My timeline is as follows:
Application sent - May 19th
Application received - May 23rd
Text Received from CIC - May 25th

 

[rebeccaps]

Not for the zip code, I had ran out of space for marital status on the additional family member information form, so I wrote it in.

I haven't gotten any word since I sent it. So my status is still "App Filled" I guess XD

How can you check your status?? Does that mean that you were already able to "link" your account? Everytime I try to link mine, it says "no matches available".
I entered all the information correctly.
Please advise on your situation. Thank you.

 

[onthebrink]

How can you check your status?? Does that mean that you were already able to "link" your account? Everytime I try to link mine, it says "no matches available".
I entered all the information correctly.
Please advise on your situation. Thank you.

Once you get your AOR you can link it!

 

[Mimi0203]

hi i sent in my application for my spouse on may 1st and it was received may 3rd but no AOR yet

 

[Arshad_1993]

its this one arshad
May 2017 Outland Spreadsheet - https://goo.gl/DgpVGC ..... contains the list of applicants for a particular month

I sent my application in may they recieved on 3rd may i dont have application number so far how long it take to get application number and how can i see my wife's file in spreadsheet?thanks