Oh....I just found this forum....wish I had known

[DaleandMonica]

Tusen hjärtligt tack igen Sweden
Okay....then Im starting to understand....at least a little But you made this part very clear to me

So its when my husband gets approved, we enter part 2? I will not apply for a work permit, since Im retired. Wonder if that will speed it up a lil?
To be aproved in stage 1....will I be able to apply for BC medical then.....or is that not possible until its ALL done?

Now in our times of waiting, there is so many worrying thoughts running around. What if they find a reason to say no? What do we do then? I have been reading here about the posibility to appeel....but I pray to God that we wont ever have to go there.....but until its sure, I still have all those "what if" questions taking away the peace of mind.
So Im guessing that would be the time to get a lawyer.....and Im even scared to think how expenssive an appeel can become.

It feel really strange to be in the possition, that strangers will take desicions about our future.....after have been living in Sweden and never have had to worry about things like that....its such a strange feeling. I never in my life thought I would find my self in this possition.
Im guessing you know as well as me, the situation at "home', with all the new people arriving in Sweden from all over the world. After reading all those storys in the news papers....and listening to so many new people arriving......its still hard to fully understand their feelings in waiting for a desicion if they can stay or not.
And now all of a sudden, we are in the same possition as them. And now we are able to fully understand how they feel.
Pretty amazing dont you think?

And all this for love Talk about being prepared to walk though fire for love and my husband

Wow....after hours of reading in this forum, my head is spinning. Good thing my husbands work day is over soon.....to night I will demand a night with lots of cuddle in front of the tv.....so I guess he will be happy too

 

[Sweden]

The process is a bit confusing at first, but once you have read enough pages on this forum, 2 things happen - first your head starts to spin, and second, you start to be able to answer questions from newcomers... and that's where you realise how much you have learnt indeed!

No idea about the work permit, but about the BC medicals ( I'm in BC too, in Victoria!), I have been told that you don't actually have to wait until the end... normally there is a 3 months ( well 2 full months + the remaining of the month where you have applied) before being covered by MSP. But - apparently, in BC, you can get covered under your husband's health care, even if you have not finished the PR process.... so - I have not tried it myself yet, but you could try. Here what to do> if your husband's MSP (Medical Services Plan) coverage is still current, he can go to the website and fill out the "MSP Account Change" form, adding you as spouse (applies to common-law as well). This will give you coverage as soon as it is processed, no 3 month waiting period.

That's what I have been told - and it doesn't matter that you don't have the PR already. You might have to send proofs that you have applied for MSP, and in that case, send the first part where your husband is approved. Most MSP employees are not aware of that, so it might take a while before it gets done, but it's worth insisting a little bit. Some applicants have been able to get accepted before the PR process was over, so it's worth a try!

ABout worrying - I understand! but now that you have passed stage 1, I really don't see much to worry about in your case. What CIC is going to look at now is : your criminal background (and since you got the clearance from Sweden, that's no problem. If they need another one, you can ask for a second one, but since you have not been back to Sweden, it will go fast... but since you're supposed to stay in Canada all the time, there is no reason for asking for a second one), and if you have a genuine relationship with your husband. Your case should go fast because you have been married for a while, and you come from a country where the system is as good as Canada, if not better ( and the proof is: you have an income from Sweden and you still come to Canada - you don't need to be in Canada, apart from your husband : he is the only reason why you moved out of Sweden, otherwise there is no reason for you to be in Canada!).

You are not immigrating through a "skilled worker" program, so you don't have to prove anything else than that: you are in a real relationship with your husband (and well, you're married, you live together, that looks pretty real to me!), and you are not a criminal. You also have to prove that you are not contagious medically, and that's settled! so you're good to go!

So - I don't think you should think about IF you will be approved, but WHEN you will be approved. I doubt that you will need to go through an appeal etc... I don't see any reason for it, from what you have written about your case. I am not familiar with Inland processing (I went through outland) so I'm not sure about how much time you have left, but I really would not worry about getting your PR - it will come, it just takes a lot of time! according to CIC website, the second stage (where you are at now) is 8 months, see here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp

are you able to check ecas? you can go here https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do?lang=en and use the file number that is probably written somewhere on the approval letter, and see what it says for your case (it usually doesn't say much, but it gives you an idea if there is anything new in your file). The best way is to follow the spreadsheet (inland 2012) so you can see who is getting their PR and when they apply - and you can see people that have applied at the same time as you, and where they are now...

Hope you can have a good rest now, and enjoy the TV evening!
Sweden

But yes - it puts things into perspective and helps understand how people feel when they arrive in your own country, and how unsettling it is to have your own life out of your hands, and not being able to do anything about it, apart from waiting and waiting...

 

[DaleandMonica]

Thank you for you long and so very very nice message

 

[DaleandMonica]

Im still trying to figure things out....and trying to understand

API is approvel isnt it?

Will my husband get a letter saying he is approved to sponsor me?

So far all he has got is this email confirming that they have recieved his application to sponsor me. And the email also said that they got his application June 11th.

This email they sent him October 10th.

 

[Sweden]

AIP is "approval in principle".

you will get a "communication" about the approval, it's either letter or email, but not both.

You should hear about the sponsorship approval soon, because it's about 6 months for stage 1 (stage 1 is sponsorship approval). So if your application was received 11th June, then you might hear something next week. On the website (here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp scroll down the page to see "Person to be sponsored lives in Canada",) it says that they are working on applications received on the 2nd of June.

So - for now, you know that they have received your application, and most likely next week, if all goes well, they will start working on your application, and you hear from them. If your husband has no criminal record, and a way to support you (a job), then he should be approved right away.

Fingers crossed you'll hear next week, and you can start relaxing a little before Christmas!
Sweden

 

[Rusty53]

DaleandMonica

I have entered you in the spreasheet. I think that Sweden has explained things very well. You are listed in line 60 of the spreadsheet. You will notice that misscanada applied the same day as you did and she got her AIP (approved in principle) yesterday. I am guessing that you are going to get good news very soon. You will find that by watching the spreadsheet regularily you can see things progress for other people. It is a good indicator as to when your turn is coming for the next stage. There is no guarantee that CIC will do everybody exactly in order but it helps. The link is at the bottom of this reply.

Sweden; great job on the advice.

Please let me know when you get the AIP and I will updatye the spreadsheet for you.

Keep smiling and remember your not alone!

 

[sunsun]

Thank you , DaleandMonica.....

 

[DaleandMonica]

AIP is "approval in principle".

you will get a "communication" about the approval, it's either letter or email, but not both.

You should hear about the sponsorship approval soon, because it's about 6 months for stage 1 (stage 1 is sponsorship approval). So if your application was received 11th June, then you might hear something next week. On the website (here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp scroll down the page to see "Person to be sponsored lives in Canada",) it says that they are working on applications received on the 2nd of June.

So - for now, you know that they have received your application, and most likely next week, if all goes well, they will start working on your application, and you hear from them. If your husband has no criminal record, and a way to support you (a job), then he should be approved right away.

Fingers crossed you'll hear next week, and you can start relaxing a little before Christmas!
Sweden

Thank you dear....again
I couldnt resist, so I called and asked an agent....she looked in our file and said within 2 weeks Dale will know. They were working on June 2 now.....and our day is June 11 (same as my birthday by the way lol) So within 2 weeks we should know...about Dale as a sponsor.

I was in contact with the Swedish tax office today and asked them to send a "intyg" with my divorce back in 1994.....but all they could send was a personbevis.....and immigration already have that. So I emailed the Swedish court today and pleaded with them to send me a "intyg". I guess I will know on Monday if they can or not. -fingers crossed-

How are u doing? Is your case moving along fine?

Do you like it here in Canada? Its nice that is is so simular to Sweden dont you think? But I do do do miss my Swedish julskinka and saltlakrits....wow do I miss that And adventsljusstakar in the windows
I have 2 shining stars hanging in our windows though.....my family in Sweden sent them to me last Christmas. And everyone here think they are so nice.

 

[DaleandMonica]

DaleandMonica

I have entered you in the spreasheet. I think that Sweden has explained things very well. You are listed in line 60 of the spreadsheet. You will notice that misscanada applied the same day as you did and she got her AIP (approved in principle) yesterday. I am guessing that you are going to get good news very soon. You will find that by watching the spreadsheet regularily you can see things progress for other people. It is a good indicator as to when your turn is coming for the next stage. There is no guarantee that CIC will do everybody exactly in order but it helps. The link is at the bottom of this reply.

Sweden; great job on the advice.

Please let me know when you get the AIP and I will updatye the spreadsheet for you.

Thank you so very much. I will let you know for sure. I talked to the agents today and they thought we would know with in 2 weeks....so fingers crossed now

Keep smiling and remember your not alone!

 

[Sweden]

Thank you dear....again
I couldnt resist, so I called and asked an agent....she looked in our file and said within 2 weeks Dale will know. They were working on June 2 now.....and our day is June 11 (same as my birthday by the way lol) So within 2 weeks we should know...about Dale as a sponsor.

I was in contact with the Swedish tax office today and asked them to send a "intyg" with my divorce back in 1994.....but all they could send was a personbevis.....and immigration already have that. So I emailed the Swedish court today and pleaded with them to send me a "intyg". I guess I will know on Monday if they can or not. -fingers crossed-

How are u doing? Is your case moving along fine?

Do you like it here in Canada? Its nice that is is so simular to Sweden dont you think? But I do do do miss my Swedish julskinka and saltlakrits....wow do I miss that And adventsljusstakar in the windows
I have 2 shining stars hanging in our windows though.....my family in Sweden sent them to me last Christmas. And everyone here think they are so nice.

Hope the court can send you the papers soon... so you can go to the next stage!

Mine is good - I got the PR a month ago! I applied outland, even if I was in Canada for part of it ( it's a possibility, and it'sI faster most of the time). I applied mid april and got my approval 8th of November - almost 7 months in total, so that's quite good. I landed as a Permanent Resident on the 24th of November but I arrived in Canada before, in october... just settling in now, getting an apartment, a job etc! it keeps me busy...
I really like it here too, and I don't miss Sweden too much, because - I'm not actually swedish! I lived in Sweden for a few years before coming to Canada, that's why I chose the name... but I do miss the adventsljusstakar and saltlakrits as well... and tomorrow my boxes from Sweden are coming, and I put some shining stars in them, because they're very beautiful indeed! so I can decorate my new home (moving on thursday to the new place!) with it, and have a little "Swedish corner"...I sent some last Christmas to my family at home, and they really liked them as well!

Hopefully your husband gets the letter on your birthday - that would be a nice present!
Sweden