SEPTEMBER 2016 - OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANTS >>>>>>>

[AmyR]

Dont b surprised to see ECAS updates on sundays even.. its automated

Emails are programmed by CIC in advance and sent one or two days later. It's not surprising to hear from them late on a Saturday.

 

[colmiz]

Yayyyyy, i was able to access ecas today with my application number. Hopefully the aor1 follows soon.

 

[Ottawaguy]

Yayyyyy, i was able to access ecas today with my application number. Hopefully the aor1 follows soon.

Has anyone ever managed to access ECAS with Receipt Number? My application was received September 28 and I was able to link it to MyCIC October 5, however, still no luck with ECAS.

 

[aylar10]

Has anyone ever managed to access ECAS with Receipt Number? My application was received September 28 and I was able to link it to MyCIC October 5, however, still no luck with ECAS.

ECAS didn't work for me 5 days after I got my SA. For some reason, I couldn't access it. You will most probably have two lines indicating the day they got your application and your medicals are received. You will see more update on your MyCIC account. Since you mentioned your visa office is Ankara, pay attention to your ECAS after your SA because it will have an update when the VO has started working on your application. They're known to not send the AOR2 emails. Good luck

 

[Ottawaguy]

Thanks for the heads up. I was just curious why ECAS is working for some and not for others. At least I have access to myCIC so I know it has been received.

17 days and Strong

 

[ShadowSeraph]

My fiancé just finally received his FBI criminal background check so we're compiling the rest of our paperwork in the hopes of submitting this month! Terribly exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time.

Can anyone tell me what process is required for him to come live up here while the application is still being processed? I know he can only enter on a visitor visa (he's from North Carolina) but I'm not sure how that works at the Canada-US border. Do we just say he's visiting for three months then apply to extend later? Please help!

 

[danawhitaker]

Got our AOR today!!!!
Still not able to link anything but at least the first step is checked!

What are you trying for the linking info? I did my name, city of birth and country, ignored the passport info, put the info about intended place of residence, and then ended up getting it linked with number of applicants as 1. The last detail was what made the difference for me.

 

[mcharade]

Did you applied outland while you where in Canada?

Yes, I applied Outland. You're allowed to apply even while within Canada. Outland is almost always faster than Inland, so there's no real benefit to applying Inland for me (since I am American). Some people apply for Inland because they want the open work permit though.

 

[mcharade]

Can anyone tell me what process is required for him to come live up here while the application is still being processed? I know he can only enter on a visitor visa (he's from North Carolina) but I'm not sure how that works at the Canada-US border. Do we just say he's visiting for three months then apply to extend later? Please help!

He should bring evidence of ties to the US which will prove that he'll return home when he says he will (for example, a return ticket, a letter from his job stating that he must return to work, proof of enrollment in school courses, etc). (You can still apply to extend his stay after he gets in Canada). Also make him bring evidence that he has sent his application for PR (the receipt should be enough). Make sure he knows about Dual Intent. And he absolutely should NOT tell border control that he plans to live in Canada, it's illegal until he's a PR. They won't let him in and may even ban him from Canada if he says that.

 

[ShadowSeraph]

Make sure he knows about Dual Intent.

I'm not sure I know what Dual Intent means myself. Can you elaborate?

 

[colmiz]

Has anyone ever managed to access ECAS with Receipt Number? My application was received September 28 and I was able to link it to MyCIC October 5, however, still no luck with ECAS.

I had been trying with receipt number but no luck till I used my application number. Try that or your uci

 

[CaroM8]

Any news today my September friends?? Nothing for me yet...

 

[eaforster]

Any news today my September friends?? Nothing for me yet...

I received SA (kind of) over the weekend on October 15th.

I got an email saying my status has changed and in myCIC, "review of eligibility" changed from "not started" to "review in progress". I'm just assuming I'll be getting the actual SA email any day now!

 

[CaroM8]

I received SA (kind of) over the weekend on October 15th.

I got an email saying my status has changed and in myCIC, "review of eligibility" changed from "not started" to "review in progress". I'm just assuming I'll be getting the actual SA email any day now!

Any sort of movement on an application is encouraging!

We sent our app on Sept.26th.. So I am hoping we get at least AOR this week..

 

[graham_crackers]

I'm not sure I know what Dual Intent means myself. Can you elaborate?

Dual Intent means that Canada recognizes that a person may enter Canada with two intentions: one of being a visitor and staying temporarily and the other of applying (or already applied) for resident status. This is entirely legal and the easy example case is mine (and yours!) where our loved one wants to visit as a legal visitor while they wait for their residency application to be approved. At no time do they intend to remain in Canada illegally.

This is the best I can explain it and how I understand it myself, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong!

Speaking from experience, though, as mcharade stated please make sure he brings ties to the US which prove that he has not abandoned his life there and is trying to move to Canada before he has permanent resident status. Border officials can be tough and will want to see things like proof of residency (current lease, recent mail to that address), proof of a job (letter from work/HR/boss stating he is and will remain employed), etc. - anything that proves he has not up and left his American life. And at no point should he ever state that he is "living" in Canada, he is "visiting", and has to make that a clear distinction. My husband made the mistake of saying that he was coming up to "live" with me (which was just a poor choice of words, he is simply on a visitor visa and maintains a US residence but gets very nervous when crossing the border) while he waits for permanent residency and they gave him a rough time. He spent hours there and nearly got banned from entering Canada.

Question - is there one of these threads for October 2016?