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

[PreetiStephen]

Sponsor's side: Decision Made

1. We received your application to sponsor xxxxxxxxx on September 16, 2016.
2. We started processing your application on October 13, 2016.
3. We sent you correspondence on October 25, 2016 about the decision on your application.

Principal Applicant's side: In Process

1. We received xxxxxxxx's application for permanent residence on September 16, 2016.
2. We started processing xxxxxxxxx's application on October 28, 2016.
3. Medical results have been received.

Thank you

I have same lines for both side but it shows in process for both

 

[danawhitaker]

Okay new thread -- what are you guys most worried about re: circumstances of your application. Then we can help each other decide if we're over thinking...

I'll go, we have an age difference of 13 years, he's younger than me...
I won't have an official job until after I graduate from school in 2017...

I'm most worried about the fact that my daughter's father has never been in the picture. No father is listed on the birth certificate, and this was never an issue for me in terms of getting a passport, or bringing her into Canada. What I worry about is that they're going to ask me for a signature on that form that the other parent can sign, and there's no signature to be had, because no father has *ever* been in the picture. I provided an explanation of those facts on an extra sheet of paper, and I hope that will be enough, combined with the birth certificate and baptismal certificate with no father listed. I have not been able to find anyone in a similar situation processed through Ottawa to get an idea of what they expect, most of the threads I've always found have involved people from the Philippines, or they involved situations where the second parent was involved. I've got things in mind to provide if they want more, but I just hope that I don't have to do that, because then I have to worry that they'll consider *those* things enough too and anything they would ask for could end up slowing down our application.

Aside from that, our application is incredibly straightforward. Similar ages, similar level of education, many overlapping interests/hobbies, no previous marriages on either side, I've never lived anywhere but a couple addresses in my city of birth and its suburbs.

 

[PreetiStephen]

Okay new thread -- what are you guys most worried about re: circumstances of your application. Then we can help each other decide if we're over thinking...

I'll go, we have an age difference of 13 years, he's younger than me...
I won't have an official job until after I graduate from school in 2017...

Well I am not worried about anything but while reading forum and they talk about red flags according to that We do have few redflags.

1-My husband (6 years common low) he is 26 years older then me But it shouldn't be issue because we are living together more then 6 years and very happy

2- A huge education difference. I am applicant I have 3 masters.

3- We both are non religious people but when CIC talk about religion red flag. We both born in differnt religion.

4- My husband is living outside Canada around 8 years.

So We are in love living together for years above things can be issue I have no idea but we are are husband and wife and provide lots of proof for our relationship and intent to move to Canada.

What you guys think?

 

[eaforster]

Okay new thread -- what are you guys most worried about re: circumstances of your application. Then we can help each other decide if we're over thinking...

I'll go, we have an age difference of 13 years, he's younger than me...
I won't have an official job until after I graduate from school in 2017...

We have the most straight forward case ever. Canadian citizen married to an American citizen. We are only 3yrs apart in age, same education, 3.5yr relationship, we've been married for a few months now. We both are currently living in Canada, with me(American) here on a SWAP visa. We both have really good jobs, no kids, never married before. When we were "long distance" we were only an hour a half away from each other and would see each other every weekend.

I just really really need this to move along as quickly as possible, as my current visa ends in a month from today

 

[AndyC]

Is everyone's PA side on ECAS changed to In Process? Ours hasn't yet

NOTHING YET..... If some how o someway to call to CIC? i'm very worried.... I feel loosing my Family.

 

[AndyC]

Yeah, I meant I already have every line on ECAS except "Your application has been approved" so I'll probably get a PPR or email about approval before it changes. Sorry for not being clear!

do you submitted in September and its Approved the PRR???


Wow that was very FAST!!!!!

 

[mcharade]

My case is overall straightforward too. My spouse is 4 years older than me. Nearly 4 year relationship and been married almost a year. We have nearly the same level of education. We have both taught English overseas (and met that way) so our interests overlap. No religion for either of us. No previous marriages or children. The only "problem" is that my spouse hasn't met my parents but I believe I explained why well enough and can get both my parents to write letters stating they know about the marriage if I need extra proof. I'm not actually worried on whether I'll be approved or not, I'm just impatient for it to happen. It'd actually be nice if it was before the holidays since then my spouse would have a break from school and be able to meet my parents finally! XD

do you submitted in September and its Approved the PRR???

Wow that was very FAST!!!!!

Ah, I think you misread. I said I had every line except "Your application has been approved". I haven't been approved yet. My background check is currently in progress (for 7 days now), so I might be getting PPR soon. Sorry for the confusion!

I'm most worried about the fact that my daughter's father has never been in the picture. No father is listed on the birth certificate, and this was never an issue for me in terms of getting a passport, or bringing her into Canada. What I worry about is that they're going to ask me for a signature on that form that the other parent can sign, and there's no signature to be had, because no father has *ever* been in the picture. I provided an explanation of those facts on an extra sheet of paper, and I hope that will be enough, combined with the birth certificate and baptismal certificate with no father listed. I have not been able to find anyone in a similar situation processed through Ottawa to get an idea of what they expect, most of the threads I've always found have involved people from the Philippines, or they involved situations where the second parent was involved. I've got things in mind to provide if they want more, but I just hope that I don't have to do that, because then I have to worry that they'll consider *those* things enough too and anything they would ask for could end up slowing down our application.

Aside from that, our application is incredibly straightforward. Similar ages, similar level of education, many overlapping interests/hobbies, no previous marriages on either side, I've never lived anywhere but a couple addresses in my city of birth and its suburbs.

I'm sure the officers have seen plenty of mothers with no father for their child. If there is no father on the birth certificate or anywhere else then it's basically the same as the child "having no father" for legal purposes. In that case, CIC shouldn't think it's reasonable to demand you get the other parent (who legally doesn't exist) to sign anything. I think you'll be okay.

 

[sweethunkUSman]

We have the most straight forward case ever. Canadian citizen married to an American citizen. We are only 3yrs apart in age, same education, 3.5yr relationship, we've been married for a few months now. We both are currently living in Canada, with me(American) here on a SWAP visa. We both have really good jobs, no kids, never married before. When we were "long distance" we were only an hour a half away from each other and would see each other every weekend.

I just really really need this to move along as quickly as possible, as my current visa ends in a month from today

What will you have to do if visa runs out first, once when I spoke with an immigration consultant, she said it's possible to use the fact that you're waiting for a decision of PR as a reason to extend a current visa. Perhaps you want to check on that. i wish my app was as straight forward as yours, and i hope xmas doesn't slow your process along!

Other than the 13 year age difference between us, I also have kids, a divorce, and one other common law relationship that ended before I met my hubbie. But the criteria should be only that we are a genuine couple, I don't think Canada has the right to have an opinion about my love life other than the fact that it's real. But, I imagine it would mean the officer has to comment more on the file...

2- A huge education difference. I am applicant I have 3 masters.

So interesting that education difference is a thing? I wonder why? I don't think your age difference will matter as you've been living together so long. I think it's more of a flag when people meet online and have much shorter relationship times and one of them is from a country that requires a visa to come here....

I'm most worried about the fact that my daughter's father has never been in the picture.

I'm inclined to agree with mcharade. This is a common scenario that they likely have some procedure to deal with in place. But have you inquired what kind of signed document might be required of a biological parent not in the picture? Is it hard to contact the ex and get it done anyway? I am one to hope for the best but prepare for the shite.

I think you sent substantial proof of a legitimate relationship..

Thanks! I feel better And congrats on sponsorship approval, sounds like smooth sailing from here, just waiting

It's not like Canadians and Americans are still so stuck in tradition that such a relationship is impossible or unheard of.

As for myself, I'm most worried about the fact my spouse has not yet met my parents.

I know right, it especially feels unfair that their is a bias for the woman to be older, as the age gaps with younger women and older men can be and are often more than 13 years and no one bats an eye, and even expect it at times...

Regarding your worry -- i think it warranted a written explanation in your package that he hasn't met your parents. But you have a valid explainable reason. And anyway, if you're in background check they probably have already decided your relationship is legit, right?

Thanks for the sanity check everyone, it might be fun to compare processing times and complexity of circumstances when all is said and done. That would be valuable info left on this thread for posterity

 

[mcharade]

I know right, it especially feels unfair that their is a bias for the woman to be older, as the age gaps with younger women and older men can be and are often more than 13 years and no one bats an eye, and even expect it at times...

Yeah, I agree. It's ridiculous that a woman being older somehow makes the relationship more suspect; especially for marriages between Canadians and Americans. I suppose some cultures do look down on that more, but it's not rare at all in the US (I can't speak of Canada...)

 

[PreetiStephen]

So interesting that education difference is a thing? I wonder why? I don't think your age difference will matter as you've been living together so long. I think it's more of a flag when people meet online and have much shorter relationship times and one of them is from a country that requires a visa to come here....

I read somewhere that education is thing because CIC think why you are not with a person who has same level of education. We dont fall in love with some one knowing education, relation, age etc.

I applicant from India and We require visa to come to Canada

 

[mcharade]

I read somewhere that education is thing because CIC think why you are not with a person who has same level of education. We dont fall in love with some one knowing education, relation, age etc.

I applicant from India and We require visa to come to Canada

I think CIC assumes that most people tend to have more interests in common with someone with nearly the same level of education. I think that's a silly assumption. People sometimes don't get to attend universities or whatever due to lots of other factors (poverty, health, etc). But maybe that's something that's often a sign of ingenuity though. Honestly, I would be interested to hear why CIC thinks of certain things as red flags. I understand things like "no one knows you got married", but education? Religion? Having a small wedding ceremony? It just seems like CIC is putting every culture and marriage into a mold, and so few of them truly can fit perfectly, I think.

 

[PreetiStephen]

I think CIC assumes that most people tend to have more interests in common with someone with nearly the same level of education. I think that's a silly assumption. People sometimes don't get to attend universities or whatever due to lots of other factors (poverty, health, etc). But maybe that's something that's often a sign of ingenuity though. Honestly, I would be interested to hear why CIC thinks of certain things as red flags. I understand things like "no one knows you got married", but education? Religion? Having a small wedding ceremony? It just seems like CIC is putting every culture and marriage into a mold, and so few of them truly can fit perfectly, I think.

We will see what kind of steps we have to go through and what will be the result. So at the end we can share our red flags and how CIC treated us.

We did our best providing all the documents and we ate genuine now we cant do anything except wait

 

[mehul1313]

Sponsor's side: Decision Made

1. We received your application to sponsor xxxxxxxxx on September 16, 2016.
2. We started processing your application on October 13, 2016.
3. We sent you correspondence on October 25, 2016 about the decision on your application.

Principal Applicant's side: In Process

1. We received xxxxxxxx's application for permanent residence on September 16, 2016.
2. We started processing xxxxxxxxx's application on October 28, 2016.
3. Medical results have been received.

Thank you

I have same lines for both side but it shows in process for both

Hi PreetiStephen

Can you please confirm if you have same lines for sponsorship side i.e. not no. of lines, but the content?

I have "In Process" for sponsorship side but the third line does not say about decision of sponsorship.

1. We received your application to sponsor XXXXXXX on September 26, 2016.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on October 20, 2016.
3. We started processing your application on October 19, 2016.

Thanks

 

[CaroM8]

Our A PA side still has not changed to In Process... stuck on Application Received! Grrr

 

[rsach]

Hi Guys ,

Just wanted to confirm..

My spouse had filed the PR from Canada for me. Does it mean the processing time will be 12 months instead of 18 ..as when I go an check it in CIC it says if my application is filed from Canada, its 12 months ?

Please confirm