May 2024 - Inland Spousal Sponsorship

[Calvy]

Spousal sponsorship submitted: May 13 2024
AOR Received: Saturday June 1 2024
Linked to PA GCkey account: June 1 2024
SOWP application submitted: June 1 2024
SOWP APPROVED: July 5 2024 (granted 2yrs)
Request for Biometrics received: Aug 20 2024
Biometrics done today: Aug 21 2024
Biometrics updated about 1hr after on PR app tracker as completed today: Aug 21 2024
Eligibility: COMPLETED Oct 24 2024
Prearrival letter sent to PA Oct 24 2024
Medicals not requested yet....

 

[Ralphbund]

Biometrics completed: August 22, 2024.

Still no AOR or anything :-/

It keeps getting weirder: today I received the Pre-arrival letter - and still no AOR, which means I still can't apply for OWP nor health coverage.

So my (strange) timeline is:
Applied: May 17, 2024
Biometrics invitation: August 21
Biometrics completed: August 22
Pre-Arrival letter: October 26

In your experience, does the pre-arrival letter mean anything substantial?

 

[aashikha]

It keeps getting weirder: today I received the Pre-arrival letter - and still no AOR, which means I still can't apply for OWP nor health coverage.

So my (strange) timeline is:
Applied: May 17, 2024
Biometrics invitation: August 21
Biometrics completed: August 22
Pre-Arrival letter: October 26

In your experience, does the pre-arrival letter mean anything substantial?

As far as I know, you have waited too long for the AOR. You have the application number you should be able to call them and ask for the AOR or raise a webform asking for a copy of the AOR so you can apply for OWP.

This is just my opinion and not legal advice. Please don't consider it as such.

 

[unforgettableseries]

It keeps getting weirder: today I received the Pre-arrival letter - and still no AOR, which means I still can't apply for OWP nor health coverage.

So my (strange) timeline is:
Applied: May 17, 2024
Biometrics invitation: August 21
Biometrics completed: August 22
Pre-Arrival letter: October 26

In your experience, does the pre-arrival letter mean anything substantial?

You can't apply for health coverage in Ontario with an AOR.

You need an AIP for OHIP.

 

[unforgettableseries]

Pre-arrival letter received Oct 26th

Application Status Tracker

• Biometrics: Completed
• Medical Exam: Completed
• Background Verification: In progress
• Eligibility: Not started

1. Sep 27, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
2. Sep 18, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
3. Aug 21, 2024 - Complete your biometrics - We sent you a message with instructions on how to submit your fingerprints and photo. Please complete this by the date shown in your message.
4. Aug 09, 2024 - Activity status updated: Medical exam status has been updated to Completed
5. Jul 16, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
6. Jun 25, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
7. Jun 13, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
8. May 17, 2024 - We received the birth registration/certificate you sent us.
9. May 17, 2024 - We received the police certificate(s) you sent us.
10. May 17, 2024 - We received the Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) you sent us.
11. May 17, 2024 - We received the Additional Family Information form (IMM5406) you sent us.
12. May 17, 2024 - We received the payment you sent us.
13. May 17, 2024 - We received the document proving your relationship with your sponsor.
14. May 17, 2024 - We received the marriage certificate/licence you sent us.
15. May 17, 2024 - We received the passport(s)/travel document(s) you sent us.
16. May 17, 2024 - We received the information you sent us. We’ll review it and let you know if we need any other information from you.
17. May 16, 2024 - Application received

GCKey

• Date Received: May 16, 2024
• Review of eligibility
  • We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
• Review of medical results
  • August 10, 2024 You passed the medical exam.
• Review of additional documents
  • We do not need additional documents.
• Interview
  • You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
• Biometrics
  • We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
• Background check
  • Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check.
• Final decision
  • Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

 

[Sabrinagladia]

Hey guys,

I sent my PFL reply. Below is my timeline. I am unable to understand what is this happening

9th july - Received PFL to submit proof that I belong to in- Canada class as my husband forgot to change his marital status after marriage (landed single in Canada) and officer mentioned that my husband can not sponsor me.

16th July - We responded to PFL

But on *10th July* itself my husband (sponsor) received a mail that he has met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor.

And on 29th July my file was transferred to Etobicoke for further assessment.

Why they sent the APR saying he met the requirements, when they mentioned earlier that he did not? Is this normal?

This is certainly not something I am an expert on, but I suspect this means your husband may be eligible to sponsor in general, but not to sponsor *you*.

Hey guys,

I sent my PFL reply. Below is my timeline. I am unable to understand what is this happening

9th july - Received PFL to submit proof that I belong to in- Canada class as my husband forgot to change his marital status after marriage (landed single in Canada) and officer mentioned that my husband can not sponsor me.

16th July - We responded to PFL

But on *10th July* itself my husband (sponsor) received a mail that he has met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor.

And on 29th July my file was transferred to Etobicoke for further assessment.

Why they sent the APR saying he met the requirements, when they mentioned earlier that he did not? Is this normal?

Hi AlishaK,

Can I ask if you have any updates on this? I am in the same situation here but have not yet replied the PFL.

really appreciate your responses! Thank you!!

 

[aashikha]

Pre-arrival letter received Oct 26th

Application Status Tracker

• Biometrics: Completed
• Medical Exam: Completed
• Background Verification: In progress
• Eligibility: Not started

1. Sep 27, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
2. Sep 18, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
3. Aug 21, 2024 - Complete your biometrics - We sent you a message with instructions on how to submit your fingerprints and photo. Please complete this by the date shown in your message.
4. Aug 09, 2024 - Activity status updated: Medical exam status has been updated to Completed
5. Jul 16, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
6. Jun 25, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
7. Jun 13, 2024 - We received your enquiry.
8. May 17, 2024 - We received the birth registration/certificate you sent us.
9. May 17, 2024 - We received the police certificate(s) you sent us.
10. May 17, 2024 - We received the Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM 0008) you sent us.
11. May 17, 2024 - We received the Additional Family Information form (IMM5406) you sent us.
12. May 17, 2024 - We received the payment you sent us.
13. May 17, 2024 - We received the document proving your relationship with your sponsor.
14. May 17, 2024 - We received the marriage certificate/licence you sent us.
15. May 17, 2024 - We received the passport(s)/travel document(s) you sent us.
16. May 17, 2024 - We received the information you sent us. We’ll review it and let you know if we need any other information from you.
17. May 16, 2024 - Application received

GCKey

• Date Received: May 16, 2024
• Review of eligibility
  • We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
• Review of medical results
  • August 10, 2024 You passed the medical exam.
• Review of additional documents
  • We do not need additional documents.
• Interview
  • You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
• Biometrics
  • We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
• Background check
  • Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check.
• Final decision
  • Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Ours is almost identical with slight changes in dates but same in status. Fingers crossed we hear more good news soon.

 

[unforgettableseries]

Hi AlishaK,

Can I ask if you have any updates on this? I am in the same situation here but have not yet replied the PFL.

really appreciate your responses! Thank you!!

whats A PFL

 

[alex00]

It keeps getting weirder: today I received the Pre-arrival letter - and still no AOR, which means I still can't apply for OWP nor health coverage.

So my (strange) timeline is:
Applied: May 17, 2024
Biometrics invitation: August 21
Biometrics completed: August 22
Pre-Arrival letter: October 26

In your experience, does the pre-arrival letter mean anything substantial?

Pre-arrival is essentially meaningless for inland applications, except it usually comes when your eligibility check has been completed. Please update us when you receive AIP.

 

[YVR123]

whats A PFL

PFL is serious (procedural fairness letter). It's when IRCC have doubt in the relationship or material being submitted

 

[unforgettableseries]

Ours is almost identical with slight changes in dates but same in status. Fingers crossed we hear more good news soon.

We received AIP today…


“It has been determined that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence
as a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class. “

 

[aashikha]

We received AIP today…


“It has been determined that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence
as a member of the spouse or common-law partner in Canada class. “

Are you sure that's the AIP?

Update: Okay I got answer to my question myself. From official Glossary:

Approved in principle / Approval in principle (AIP)
Your application is “approved in principle (AIP)” if:

• you have received a letter from IRCC stating that you meet the permanent residence eligibility requirements, but
• you still have to pass the medical, security and background checks for you and, if needed, your family members.

 

[Newexpressuser]

My wife received pre arrival letter in her gckey today.

 

[Gin12]

Received AIP yesterday: My timeline: Application Date: 14 May; AOR: 01-Jun-2024, Pre arrival letter: 25 Oct
Received Work visa on 25 Oct, Application Date: 04-Jun-2024; Medical: Submitted on 25 Oct

 

[Gin12]

Are you sure that's the AIP?

That is AIP, I received the same letter