Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2021

[Felix_PGP2021]

Hello, my parents' medical exams became expired on August 27, 2023. When I checked GCKEY account on August 28, I noticed that there is a change. Instead of the statement "Latest update: You passed the medical exam: August 27, 2022" that had been shown for a year up until last week, now there is the statement "Latest update: Biometrics: April 19, 2022: Completed."

Did you see any change in GCKEY account after your parents' medical exam expired?

Yes, my parent’s medical exam was done at the end of July, 2022. And the GCKey showed the date when the exam was passed a week later in August, 2022. In about mid-August 2023, it changed to something like “you don’t need a medical exam. We will send you a message if this changes”. No second medical exam has been required so far.

FYI, inland applicant who has been in Canada for a few years on supervisa.

 

[Felix_PGP2021]

Hello, my parents' medical exams became expired on August 27, 2023. When I checked GCKEY account on August 28, I noticed that there is a change. Instead of the statement "Latest update: You passed the medical exam: August 27, 2022" that had been shown for a year up until last week, now there is the statement "Latest update: Biometrics: April 19, 2022: Completed."

Did you see any change in GCKEY account after your parents' medical exam expired?

I also saw a ghost update on GCKey status, which temporarily changed to “application/profile updated” but returned back to “submitted” the next time. I have been praying for a good news to come.

Did you see the same ghost update on GCKey status? That is on the front page after you logged into your account, one step before the detailed status info.

Thanks and good luck!

 

[amo.gev]

Hi all, my parents arrived more than a month ago. My father already got his PR card but not my mom. I am assuming they supposed to receive the cards together as my mom and dad was in the same application and my father was the principal applicant. Anyone had this experience? Should I be worried? I appreciate your help.

 

[Bubblesandme]

Anybody experienced how to book for 2 way courier passport submission to VFS Philippines? How did you pay your transmission fees?

 

[vky0123]

Hi, I want to sponsor my parents to Canada. They already have a visitor visa. I am permanent resident in Canada please guide me what is the process?

 

[vky0123]

Hi, I want to sponsor my parents to Canada. They already have a visitor visa. I am permanent resident in Canada please guide me what is the process?

 

[Bubblesandme]

Anybody experienced how to book for 2 way courier passport submission to VFS Philippines? How did you pay your transmission fees?

Disregard this question. I just phoned them to get direct answer. Lol.

 

[YVR123]

Hi, I want to sponsor my parents to Canada. They already have a visitor visa. I am permanent resident in Canada please guide me what is the process?

You can take a look at these discussion. No one knows what's going to be for PGP 2023. People are still waiting for any announcement regarding to it.
Previous few years, it based on a lottery system.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/pgp-2023.782279/

 

[Whitebest]

Dear Friends, Finally after waiting of 22 months, have received eCOPR last week for my parents (Inland).

My file was moved to Vancouver from Mississauga office (Nov 2022) and nothing happened for next 5-6 months.
Then Vancouver office asked for 2nd Medical in May 2023 as first one was expired (first medical was in May 2022).

I raised various web forms, requested for GCMS notes, reached out though local MP.
Suddenly received request from Montreal office for eCOPR information. Don't know how and when file moved to Montreal office.

Timelines
File Submitted : Oct 2021
First Medical : May 2022
PCC and supporting documents : Aug 2022
Eligibility Approval : Aug 2022
File moved from Mississauga to Vancouver : Nov 2023
2nd Medical request : May 2023
request to provide information for eCOPR : Aug 4, 2023
eCOPR received : Aug 10, 2023


Overall they are trying to meet 24 months deadline. Raise issue through MP, if you are going to complete 24 months soon.

Congratulations!!

 

[ndhindsa]

I am so sorry to hear about what happened to your file. I hope that they will start processing your application promptly now.

Thank you ...Fingers crossed

 

[Nilkanth Lucky]

Received pre arrival service letter in GC key account and separate email requesting information for PR Portal.

 

[Raj2202]

Hi Guys

Anyone experiencing issues logging in to CIC portal with GCKey. I was able to login to my parents CIC account until a week ago. Now anyway I try it just giving me below error

System error
We are experiencing technical difficulties.

Please try again later.

To help protect your information, please close your browser before leaving this computer unattended.



but when I login with my ID I am able to login without any issues. Not sure if I have to contact CIC for this.? I am not able to track my parents PR progress from a week now. Anyone had similar issues in the past please help.

 

[ITGirl]

It seems as if most updates are from the Mississauga VO. Is anyone having any luck with processing through the Montreal office? The spreadsheet only shows 4 applications being processed through the Montreal office.

Still nothing since Nov 2022 for me

 

[faroquex]

Good luc

Good luck
My last submission was back in March 2023. Awaiting for the updates

The next day, we received another letter informing us that our file had been transferred to another visa office. I don't know what the point of receiving the pre-arrival letter is. Did you get anything so far..

 

[YVR123]

The next day, we received another letter informing us that our file had been transferred to another visa office. I don't know what the point of receiving the pre-arrival letter is. Did you get anything so far..

The point of that letter is to give you information on services that's available when you become a new PR. It doesn't mean any specific state or time of your PR process.