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Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2016 timeline and updates

flagpoleready

Star Member
Apr 25, 2016
64
25
Toronto
Visa Office......
Etobicoke
App. Filed.......
01-09-2015
AOR Received.
28-04-2015
File Transfer...
06-28-2016
Med's Request
03-28-2016
Med's Done....
06-09-2016
Interview........
09-28-2017
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
They already gave you an AIP then asked for additional documents? did they ask for additional proof of relationship? Thanks :)
They didn't. I gave them a bunch of proof. They asked for our marriage certificate, we got married after we applied through common law.
 
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flagpoleready

Star Member
Apr 25, 2016
64
25
Toronto
Visa Office......
Etobicoke
App. Filed.......
01-09-2015
AOR Received.
28-04-2015
File Transfer...
06-28-2016
Med's Request
03-28-2016
Med's Done....
06-09-2016
Interview........
09-28-2017
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
Congratulations! 32.5 months! That is something to test the patience!!
Oh you have no idea my friend. It has not been an easy road but I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel!! :) Thank you for your kind words.
 
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Fatih123

Star Member
Jun 3, 2017
76
27
Dear friends
As you know friends in our last conversation I told you guys one of the agency told me you're 26 months but my wife today called them again they said 12 months now I didn't get how they are working and they said if we didn't call you in two weeks call us so I don't what does mean that.
Thank you
 

flagpoleready

Star Member
Apr 25, 2016
64
25
Toronto
Visa Office......
Etobicoke
App. Filed.......
01-09-2015
AOR Received.
28-04-2015
File Transfer...
06-28-2016
Med's Request
03-28-2016
Med's Done....
06-09-2016
Interview........
09-28-2017
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
Congratulations! And thanks to share all. If it does not disturb you, could you please share more detail about why it was so long for your case? That will help us a lot, thank you.
My background check took longer than normal because I had some red flags from prior conviction. I applied for PR and rehabilitation. My rehabilitation got approved in April 2017. People with a criminal background are taken through a more tedious background check.
 

flagpoleready

Star Member
Apr 25, 2016
64
25
Toronto
Visa Office......
Etobicoke
App. Filed.......
01-09-2015
AOR Received.
28-04-2015
File Transfer...
06-28-2016
Med's Request
03-28-2016
Med's Done....
06-09-2016
Interview........
09-28-2017
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
Question: When they give me COPR, can I travel or do I have to wait for my PR to leave the country? I am not from a visa exempt country.

Thanks!
 

profiler

VIP Member
Aug 10, 2016
9,456
2,846
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
Dear friends
As you know friends in our last conversation I told you guys one of the agency told me you're 26 months but my wife today called them again they said 12 months now I didn't get how they are working and they said if we didn't call you in two weeks call us so I don't what does mean that.
Thank you
They are trying to honour the 12 month timeline set out last year by John McCallum. The vast majority of cases are being completed in around 12-14 months now. Some are taking a little longer -- and I have read news stories claiming that Security and Background checks have been majorly delayed because of the influx of asylum seekers and refugee claims. So, Some see it a little longer than 14 months, but most are done around that time frame...
 

profiler

VIP Member
Aug 10, 2016
9,456
2,846
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
Question: When they give me COPR, can I travel or do I have to wait for my PR to leave the country? I am not from a visa exempt country.

Thanks!
COPR is not a travel document. You can travel, sure, but that won't permit you re-entry. You can apply for a PR Travel Document ($50) when you are outside of Canada to be able to return. But I would suggest just waiting for the card, if you can..
 

flagpoleready

Star Member
Apr 25, 2016
64
25
Toronto
Visa Office......
Etobicoke
App. Filed.......
01-09-2015
AOR Received.
28-04-2015
File Transfer...
06-28-2016
Med's Request
03-28-2016
Med's Done....
06-09-2016
Interview........
09-28-2017
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
COPR is not a travel document. You can travel, sure, but that won't permit you re-entry. You can apply for a PR Travel Document ($50) when you are outside of Canada to be able to return. But I would suggest just waiting for the card, if you can..
Thanks for the prompt response. I will wait, do you know how long it is taking right now from landing interview to receiving PR in the mail?
 

profiler

VIP Member
Aug 10, 2016
9,456
2,846
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017

Foxhound

Newbie
Sep 3, 2017
8
20
Canada
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
CPC - Mississauga
App. Filed.......
09-12-2016
AOR Received.
09-01-2017
Med's Request
31-05-2017
Med's Done....
09-06-2017
LANDED..........
12-09-2017
I just landed today in Vancouver and here’s my Spousal Sponsorship inland application timeline:

December 6, 2016: Application sent

December 9, 2016: Application Received

December 23, 2016: AOR - Sponsor

January 9, 2017: AOR - Principal Applicant

May 31, 2017: Medical Request and more proof of relationship documents requested

June 1, 2017: Sponsor Approval

June 9, 2017: Medical’s done

June 20, 2017: Medical results received by CIC (update on ECAS)

August 23, 2017: Landing letter received

August 31, 2017: Approval in Principle granted

September 12, 2017: Landing Interview

I bumped into this forum quite late in my application process and what a family this great forum is. Very helpful and respectful members on this forum. Special thanks to every member of this group whose input has helped us while our applications are being processed. You guys are amazing. For those still waiting on updates/good news from CIC, hang in there. It will come soon rather than later. I wish you all the best. I will continue being active to help answer any questions whenever I can.
 

profiler

VIP Member
Aug 10, 2016
9,456
2,846
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
I just landed today in Vancouver and here’s my Spousal Sponsorship inland application timeline:

December 6, 2016: Application sent

December 9, 2016: Application Received

December 23, 2016: AOR - Sponsor

January 9, 2017: AOR - Principal Applicant

May 31, 2017: Medical Request and more proof of relationship documents requested

June 1, 2017: Sponsor Approval

June 9, 2017: Medical’s done

June 20, 2017: Medical results received by CIC (update on ECAS)

August 23, 2017: Landing letter received

August 31, 2017: Approval in Principle granted

September 12, 2017: Landing Interview

I bumped into this forum quite late in my application process and what a family this great forum is. Very helpful and respectful members on this forum. Special thanks to every member of this group whose input has helped us while our applications are being processed. You guys are amazing. For those still waiting on updates/good news from CIC, hang in there. It will come soon rather than later. I wish you all the best. I will continue being active to help answer any questions whenever I can.
Congrats!
 
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sylvain1

Champion Member
Nov 2, 2016
2,211
1,162
Quebec
Visa Office......
Montreal
App. Filed.......
12-08-2015
AOR Received.
07-11-2015
Med's Request
07-12-2016
Med's Done....
21-12-2016
LANDED..........
26-05-2017
I just landed today in Vancouver and here’s my Spousal Sponsorship inland application timeline:

December 6, 2016: Application sent

December 9, 2016: Application Received

December 23, 2016: AOR - Sponsor

January 9, 2017: AOR - Principal Applicant

May 31, 2017: Medical Request and more proof of relationship documents requested

June 1, 2017: Sponsor Approval

June 9, 2017: Medical’s done

June 20, 2017: Medical results received by CIC (update on ECAS)

August 23, 2017: Landing letter received

August 31, 2017: Approval in Principle granted

September 12, 2017: Landing Interview

I bumped into this forum quite late in my application process and what a family this great forum is. Very helpful and respectful members on this forum. Special thanks to every member of this group whose input has helped us while our applications are being processed. You guys are amazing. For those still waiting on updates/good news from CIC, hang in there. It will come soon rather than later. I wish you all the best. I will continue being active to help answer any questions whenever I can.
Congratulations! You have a very nice timeline!
 

Pearl1

Hero Member
Mar 9, 2014
955
87
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
hi

question - has anyone ever traveled overseas while their in-land sponsorship was being processed ? i have read and been advised not to travel while in-land sponsorship is in process as re-entry is not guaranteed.

my spouse (and me as well) is not from a visa-exempt country and is currently on an OWP. we are mid - 2017 applicants and are still waiting to hear back from ircc.

any advice if it is a good idea to travel back home while the processing is being done ?
 

dominicantiguan

Hero Member
Apr 24, 2017
748
342
Etobicoke
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
27-04-2016
Doc's Request.
06-06-2017
AOR Received.
31-05-2016
Med's Request
03-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-06-2017 Passed
Interview........
Waived
hi

question - has anyone ever traveled overseas while their in-land sponsorship was being processed ? i have read and been advised not to travel while in-land sponsorship is in process as re-entry is not guaranteed.

my spouse (and me as well) is not from a visa-exempt country and is currently on an OWP. we are mid - 2017 applicants and are still waiting to hear back from ircc.

any advice if it is a good idea to travel back home while the processing is being done ?
It's possible but of course not recommended. It's in discretion of the officer to allow you back in. However, there are many cases of re-entries with no hassle at all. Bottom line, no gaurantee and a risk.