Guys....just an update....I received my AOR last March 21, 2015..no update in ECAS though....
P.O. BOX 6100, STATION A
MISSISSAUGA, ON. L5A 4H4
This refers to your application to sponsor your parent(s) or grandparent(s) (PGP) under the Family Class.
As per the ninth set of Ministerial Instructions which were issued on June 15, 2013, there is a maximum annual
limit on the number of PGP applications that will be accepted for processing. Between January 2, 2015 and
January 1, 2016, a maximum of 5,000 new complete applications submitted during this period will be considered
Your application has been accepted as one of the 5,000 applications for the 2015 intake year. Please note that you
will be notified at a later date once your application is fully entered into Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s
Your application number is located below the date of this letter. You must quote this reference number in any
future correspondence related to this file. This correspondence also acknowledges receipt of your payment. Please
keep a copy of this letter for your records.
Important information about using a representative:
A Use of Representative form (IMM 5476) must be submitted with an immigration application if the applicant
used the services of a representative (such as an immigration consultant or lawyer) to help them prepare their
application, or if the applicant wishes to appoint a representative (friend or family member) to conduct business
If you appointed a representative and the IMM 5476 was correctly completed and signed, all correspondence from
CIC will be sent to the representative’s email or mailing address.
When submitting your PGP application:
If a paid or unpaid representative’s address was used as the mailing address for the sponsor or principal
applicant on the application and a completed and signed IMM 5476 was not submitted; or
If a paid representative was appointed using a IMM5476 and they are not in good standing; and/or
The IMM 5476 you submitted was not correctly completed and/or signed as required to appoint a paid or
All correspondence from CIC will be sent to the sponsor or principal applicant’s email or mailing address on
record as applicable. CIC will not communicate with this representative until a correctly completed and signed
Should you, as the sponsor or principal applicant, choose to engage representation in the form of an Immigration
Representative or Lawyer, please complete a Use of Representative Form (IMM 5476). The form can be found at
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/representative.asp
You must notify Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) of any changes to your application. Examples of
Changes in your personal circumstances, such as birth or adoption of a child, death of a family member, a
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 http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/pgp-apply-after.asp
For general information about CIC Programs and Services:
For information about CIC programs and services, application forms, or general updates on your file status, visit
How do I check the status of my application?
Once your application is in process at our office, you may use your 8-digit Unique Client Identifier (UCI)
number or your application file 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 select “My Application” to check your
You must report any changes to your address, telephone number(s) and email address immediately to CIC. Please
note CPC-Mississauga does not process address changes/updates. Once an application is in process at our
office, changes to your address should be made through our online service at
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/change-address.asp. Failure to provide a current or correct address may result
in delays in the processing of your application.
Case Processing Centre Mississauga