Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2019

[karthik.andhamil]

Hi Guys,

Need a quick info on the parents and grandparents sponsorship 2019 income levels.

I have got an invitation to sponsor my parents under PGP program for 2019. My income levels were low in the 1st year(2016) out of 3 years(2016,17,18) requirements. Can anyone of you please help me if there is any provision to overcome in getting my file approved? or if its ok to apply with low income levels as is for 4 individuals(myself, spouse, dad & mom) with my spouse now working, I am at better income levels today, compared to 2016.

Any suggestions or advise or guidance will be much appreciated.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Regards
Harry

I am sorry Harish. You need to try in 2020 where they will look at your income from 2017. Please make sure that you fulfill all the eligibility criteria before submitting the interest.

 

[MississaugaLone]

HELP NEEDED!

Hi Guys,

Please help me with these 2 questions (SORRY if they have already been answered)

I'm only sponsoring my father but my mother is added in the application as a dependent who is not accompanying. So my father is the Main Applicant.

1. Additional family information form IMM5406e: other than my father, does my mother also needs to fill out this form? On form it says (The principal applicant, their spouse or common-law partner (if applicable), and all dependent children 18 years of age or older must complete their own copy of this form)? So even though if my mom is not included in the sponsorship application as a dependent who is traveling with the main applicant (my father). Does she still need to fill a copy of this form?

If "YES", then on the other form whose's name will I enter in principal applicant's form?

2. I & my wife are the co-sponsor in this application. A statutory declaration is only required for the common-law partner. Should I still write and attach an affidavit of support and get it attested by a notary public? I attached a similar attested affidavit of financial support for my father for his Parent Super-visa application.

Please advise.

Thanks.

 

[harry112358]

lots of n00bs here, who haven't read the previous the past 700 pages, so I think I will repost this post:


I am updating this (Original Post 7747 pg 517 & updated post 9203 pg 614) with some new info on timing etc. based on feedback from other members as the original post is now locked and cannot be edited per forum rules. Also, a lot of new members (who have just joined / haven't reviewed the past 600 pages) are asking some of the basic fundamental questions on timing / process etc.


Based on my last call with CIC agent (I called again as I wanted to get the Temporary "Prospect File" Number), he described the following process of getting the file to ECAS. He was surprisingly acquainted with the process...

1. CIC Receives the Application
2. CIC Opens the Package and Scans the Barcodes Forms / Fee Forms and Other forms / documents and prepares a file - This is called "Prospect File" Stage. This can happen the same date the application is received, or at a much later date. There is no magic to this, and is purely on the burden on CIC. This has nothing to do with forms being stapled / order of invite letter or fee receipt, or barcodes all together or above each of the respective forms, additional documents, being included, use of new forms / old forms etc. There is no need to panic if the Prospect File is not created on same date the application is received. Based on current trends it is taking at least 4-6 weeks.
3. A Temporary Application ID is created. This is temporary and for internal use only. This number WILL change. There is nothing that we can do with this temporary file ID number. Temporary Application ID starts with X and is followed with the actual File No. e.g. XF000000000.
4. The person who scans these files (may or may not choose) to "activate" ECAS Status. There is a "Submit to View" or something along this lines button that can be pressed. This explains why some people see ECAS right away, while others have to wait for additional steps below. (My theory: it's the interns who go the extra mile, seasoned officers tasked with this don't bother ) Application received Stage in ECAS, if activated. In the past few pages this has been unofficially christened as the "Crazy Intern Theory" by members.
5. In addition to the a"Submit to View" button, the UCI for Sponsor / Parents has to be active (e.g. in my case, my UCI is more than 7 years old (since it was used last) and is not active in CIC database. A new one will be created). The active part was partially incorrect info by previous agent. New agent has confirmed that the old UCI has to be "activated" and "linked" to the new application. Please note that even if you didn't supply UCI info CIC is able to link the application to the UCI. This may or may not hold true for everybody and remains to be seen
6. The Prospect File is handed to a CIC Case Officer (CO) - first come first serve basis. (The first come first serve theory is now confirmed based on trends, unless the "crazy intern theory" takes precedence, which has happened in a few cases.
7. The CO reviews the file for completeness, correct fees, etc. and generates a proper Application ID (i.e. just removes the X in front of the temporary file number), new UCI (if old ones are inactive) old UCI's are linked, and activates the file - ECAS Status is now available. In process Stage in ECAS. As of today, current lead time to get to this stage is anywhere between 4-6 weeks (and increasing as more and more applications come through) for most people. Refer Tracker.
8. CO issues the AoR (by email if available) to the Sponsor with Application ID F000000000
9. With the application ID, one can now "link" the application on myCIC.
10. Assessment Stage Starts. File review is now underway for Sponsor eligibility. Stays as In process Stage in ECAS?
11. Missing documents / additional documents etc are now requested.

Additional info:

• eCAS often lags behind actual AoR email or myCIC.
• In some case people have been able to link their myCIC with the Temporary File number (remove the "x") while no update is being seen on eCAS. Again, only possible if Step 7 has happened.

Bottom line, no need to panic, as there are lots of variations along the basic trend. It will take at minimum 4-6 weeks from the date the Application is received by CIC. Even longer, if the applications are received in Ottawa closer to the June 28th date given the additional burden on CIC with a rush of applications.

Sorry but just wanted to re-iterate. Per step 7, if the application number has been generated (one without X), this implies that the file has passed the stage of completeness (and fees and stuff)?

 

[Neha2703]

HELP NEEDED!

Hi Guys,

Please help me with these 2 questions (SORRY if they have already been answered)

I'm only sponsoring my father but my mother is added in the application as a dependent who is not accompanying. So my father is the Main Applicant.

1. Additional family information form IMM5406e: other than my father, does my mother also needs to fill out this form? On form it says (The principal applicant, their spouse or common-law partner (if applicable), and all dependent children 18 years of age or older must complete their own copy of this form)? So even though if my mom is not included in the sponsorship application as a dependent who is traveling with the main applicant (my father). Does she still need to fill a copy of this form?

If "YES", then on the other form whose's name will I enter in principal applicant's form?

2. I & my wife are the co-sponsor in this application. A statutory declaration is only required for the common-law partner. Should I still write and attach an affidavit of support and get it attested by a notary public? I attached a similar attested affidavit of financial support for my father for his Parent Super-visa application.

Please advise.

Thanks.

Yes she still needs to fill it and it will be her side of family and her name will be on top and then your dad as spouse.

 

[Donz]

@YULIA-2016 Could you please add me to the spreadsheet? Thank you.

Sponsored people: Parents
Parents of Citizenship: Philippines
Prov: BC
Invitation Received: 4/25/2019
Application received in Ottawa: 5/30/2019

 

[nguyentu2001]

Hi Guys,

Need a quick info on the parents and grandparents sponsorship 2019 income levels.

I have got an invitation to sponsor my parents under PGP program for 2019. My income levels were low in the 1st year(2016) out of 3 years(2016,17,18) requirements. Can anyone of you please help me if there is any provision to overcome in getting my file approved? or if its ok to apply with low income levels as is for 4 individuals(myself, spouse, dad & mom) with my spouse now working, I am at better income levels today, compared to 2016.

Any suggestions or advise or guidance will be much appreciated.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Regards
Harry

Unfortunately, your file will be rejected.

 

[chandra415]

Hello Experts,

My ECAS status doesn't show anything but I got temp file number when i called CIC. Does anyone able to link the application with the temporary file number ? (XF00******)
If yes, can you guide me the best possible way to link the application ? What combination do i need to use ?

 

[mkc2211]

I ahve already submitted my application and today I got reminder email from CIC to submit the application before 28th...

Anyine else recieved the same??

Thanks

 

[sms_1190]

Never staple applications. Use paper clips

Thanks. I clipped individual form.

 

[mbatta]

@YULIA-2016

Please update status for userid mbatta line 209 in the spreadsheet:

Username: mbatta
Sponsored Person: My Mother
Parents Country of Citizenship: India
Prov: ON
Invitation Received: April 24, 2019
Application Received in Ottawa: May 7th, 2019
Ecas Status: June 18th, 2019
Application linked: June 18th, 2019
AOR Mail: Not yet

Thanks.

 

[Caesarpy]

I ahve already submitted my application and today I got reminder email from CIC to submit the application before 28th...

Anyine else recieved the same??

Thanks

Everyone who got the invitation receives this email today.

The pdf letter attached to this email says "This reminder is being sent to everyone invited to submit a complete application. If you have already
submitted your complete application, no further action is required at this time."

 

[YULIA-2016]

@YULIA-2016 Some of the updates from last 2 days is not showing in the tracker.

COPY OR ME PLEASE

 

[YULIA-2016]

I got an email from CIC as a reminder to submit my application . But my application was delivered on 31st May . What should I do ?

ITS AUTO MESSAGE

 

[bdidol]

HELP NEEDED!

Hi Guys,

Please help me with these 2 questions (SORRY if they have already been answered)

I'm only sponsoring my father but my mother is added in the application as a dependent who is not accompanying. So my father is the Main Applicant.

1. Additional family information form IMM5406e: other than my father, does my mother also needs to fill out this form? On form it says (The principal applicant, their spouse or common-law partner (if applicable), and all dependent children 18 years of age or older must complete their own copy of this form)? So even though if my mom is not included in the sponsorship application as a dependent who is traveling with the main applicant (my father). Does she still need to fill a copy of this form?

If "YES", then on the other form whose's name will I enter in principal applicant's form?

2. I & my wife are the co-sponsor in this application. A statutory declaration is only required for the common-law partner. Should I still write and attach an affidavit of support and get it attested by a notary public? I attached a similar attested affidavit of financial support for my father for his Parent Super-visa application.

Please advise.

Thanks.

When your father is the principal applicant, your mother is his dependent spouse. The form need to be filled for both of them.

No. Write N/A.

 

[chandra415]

@YULIA-2016

Please update status for userid mbatta line 209 in the spreadsheet:

Username: mbatta
Sponsored Person: My Mother
Parents Country of Citizenship: India
Prov: ON
Invitation Received: April 24, 2019
Application Received in Ottawa: May 7th, 2019
Ecas Status: June 18th, 2019
Application linked: June 18th, 2019
AOR Mail: Not yet

Thanks.

Congrats.

What combination did you used to link the application ?
I am single and im sponsoring both my parents, do i need to use 2 or 3 for the "total family members" in this application question ?
My parents dont have UCI and only i have UCI, so wondering what is the best way to link the application.

Thanks