Ms.Ruby this is the attachment of the second e-mail I received from Mississauga. This is basically saying that I was approved as a sponsor (stage 1) and that the file will now be sent to POS. When the file reaches POS, you will then (OR SHOULD) receive a letter saying your file was recieved and if you wish to update your file this is how, etc, etc. This AOR will include your (as the applicant) UCI number and this will then be used to check ECAS during stage 2 processing. This is where you will see things like application received, medicals received, in- process and decision made. Don't be concerned that you haven't received your own UCI number. This will come when the file reaches POS because stage 2 processing specifically pertains to the applicant.
Hope this was helpful! Hope I didn't go overboard in explaining. I am a person that personally does better with visuals so thought attaching my letters might make it clearer for you to compare.
Date: January 11, 2013
UCI: ********
Application Number: F*********
Dear MsBeHopeful:
This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class you submitted to this office on behalf of Mr.Behopeful and family (if applicable).
You have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor. Accordingly, the Application for Permanent Residence for your relative(s) has been forwarded to a visa office abroad for further processing. Should you need to submit additional information or make any further enquiries regarding the Application for Permanent Residence for your relative(s), you may contact the visa office by e-mail, fax, or in writing as follows:
Port of Spain
High Commission of Canada
Visa Section
P.O. Box 565
Port of Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
E-mail: https://dmp-portal.cic.gc.ca/cicemail/intro-eng.aspx?mission=port of spain
Fax number: (868) 628-2619
This visa office was selected based on your relative's home address and the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
If you received this communication via email, please note that another copy will not be mailed to you. Reminder – Your undertaking is an unconditional promise of support. The undertaking you signed is an unconditional promise to financially support and provide basic
requirements for your sponsored relative(s). This undertaking is not broken by such changes as the granting of Canadian citizenship, divorce, separation, relationship breakdown, moving to another province, or a change in your financial situation. Your obligations as a sponsor begin as soon as your sponsored relative and, if applicable, their accompanying family members become permanent residents of Canada. This undertaking cannot be cancelled once permanent resident visas are issuedto them.
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF)
Case Processing Centre Mississauga Centre de Traitement des Demandes Mississauga
Website: www.cic.gc.ca Site web: www.cic.gc.ca
If the Right of Permanent Residence Fee is applicable to your application and you have chosen to defer payment of that fee, you will be contacted to make the payment at a later date. A Permanent Resident Visa cannot be issued to your relative(s) until this payment is submitted.
When should I contact CIC?
You must notify Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) of any changes to your application. Examples of changes include:
Changes in your personal circumstances, such as birth or adoption of a child, death of a family member, a marriage or a divorce;
Change of contact information (e-mail, mailing address, telephone number);
Appointment or change of immigration representative or designated individual;
Decision to withdraw your application.
You have the option to withdraw your application at any point in the process. You may be eligible for a refund of the sponsorship fee or the permanent resident application fee if processing of your file has not yet begun.
To contact this office and for more information on what to expect next, please refer to the After You Apply webpage at the www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-after.asp.
You may also contact the Call Centre, toll-free, at 1-888-242-2100. Changes to your address should be made through our online service at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/change-address.asp.
How do I check the status of my application?
You may use your 8-digit Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number located at the top left of this correspondence to check the status of your application on the CIC website. Please visit www.cic.gc.ca/english and in the “I Need To ...” section on the right-hand side of the page, select “Check application status”.
How long will it take to process my application?
Processing times vary. You can consult the processing times by visiting the CIC website at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp. Please note that, given the high volume of inquiries submitted to this office and Canadian visa offices abroad, status updates on cases are not normally provided unless the processing time for a file is longer than the service standards outlined in the CIC website.
Sincerely,
Officer MAX
Case Processing Centre Mississauga
