Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2016 timeline and updates

[SaqlainSyed]

Evening all, just a quick update that I got my landing letter today. I wish all that are still waiting good luck.
Total processing time from application sent to landing is 16months for me.

In the letter, it asks to bring letter from my employer and marriage certificate and everything. Do i need to bring the letter from employer?

 

[VIRGIEWOOLF]

This is complete email

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Dear
Your final determination for permanent residence interview has been scheduled at the above address on
12th October 2017 at 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Please present this letter upon your arrival. Failure to appear for this interview will be perceived as a lack of interest
in permanent residence and your application could be refused. Therefore, if you cannot attend this interview, please
write or fax or email this office immediately and explain why.
Please let us know prior to your Landing appointment if you have a short trip scheduled outside of Canada prior
to receiving your PR Card as an alternate Landing appointment may be required.
PR Card processing time: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp
Please bring the following original documents:
 this call-in notice;
 a valid passport, identity or travel document; if you were previously advised that you are exempt from the travel
document requirement, bring the waiver letter and other documents establishing your identity;
 Two photographs of yourself and for each person in your family that is being processed for permanent residence
inside Canada. Please show the specifications on the reverse to the photographer.
 Temporary Resident document issued by CIC (Work Permit, Student Permit, Visitor Record)
 Proof of Payment of the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF). Refugees are exempt from fees.
o http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/fees/schedule.asp#1
If you are subject to and have not yet paid the RPRR Fee of $490 each (principal applicant and dependent
spouse, if applicable) you must do so prior to your interview by way of the following method: ONLINE
IPRMS PAYMENTS made online require 3 business days to process.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp
PLEASE NOTE:
 We no longer process payments in the office.
 If your application was processed under the Convention Refugee category you are exempt from paying this fee.
 If you were sponsored, please ensure that your sponsor attends the interview with you
 If the sponsor has previously declared Bankruptcy, be sure to bring the discharge documents.
 If you are currently employed but were receiving welfare or social services benefits at or since the time that you
submitted your application for permanent residence, please bring proof of employment, proof of income and
termination of benefits with you to the above-noted interview. If you are currently in receipt of welfare or social
services benefits, please bring a written explanation explaining your situation.
 If you believe that you will require the services of an interpreter, you are responsible for hiring/finding an
interpreter and ensuring that they attend the interview with you.

Congratulations!

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Dear
Your final determination for permanent residence interview has been scheduled at the above address on
12th October 2017 at 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Please present this letter upon your arrival. Failure to appear for this interview will be perceived as a lack of interest
in permanent residence and your application could be refused. Therefore, if you cannot attend this interview, please
write or fax or email this office immediately and explain why.
Please let us know prior to your Landing appointment if you have a short trip scheduled outside of Canada prior
to receiving your PR Card as an alternate Landing appointment may be required.
PR Card processing time: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp
Please bring the following original documents:
 this call-in notice;
 a valid passport, identity or travel document; if you were previously advised that you are exempt from the travel
document requirement, bring the waiver letter and other documents establishing your identity;
 Two photographs of yourself and for each person in your family that is being processed for permanent residence
inside Canada. Please show the specifications on the reverse to the photographer.
 Temporary Resident document issued by CIC (Work Permit, Student Permit, Visitor Record)
 Proof of Payment of the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF). Refugees are exempt from fees.
o http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/fees/schedule.asp#1
If you are subject to and have not yet paid the RPRR Fee of $490 each (principal applicant and dependent
spouse, if applicable) you must do so prior to your interview by way of the following method: ONLINE
IPRMS PAYMENTS made online require 3 business days to process.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp
PLEASE NOTE:
 We no longer process payments in the office.
 If your application was processed under the Convention Refugee category you are exempt from paying this fee.
 If you were sponsored, please ensure that your sponsor attends the interview with you
 If the sponsor has previously declared Bankruptcy, be sure to bring the discharge documents.
 If you are currently employed but were receiving welfare or social services benefits at or since the time that you
submitted your application for permanent residence, please bring proof of employment, proof of income and
termination of benefits with you to the above-noted interview. If you are currently in receipt of welfare or social
services benefits, please bring a written explanation explaining your situation.
 If you believe that you will require the services of an interpreter, you are responsible for hiring/finding an
interpreter and ensuring that they attend the interview with you.

Congratulations!

 

[SaqlainSyed]

In the letter, it asks to bring letter from my employer and marriage certificate and everything. Do i need to bring the letter from employer?

Also, when we applied. We submitted all of the fees. But i dont have the receipt for it. Would they have it on the file that the fees are paid or would i have to contact the lawyer to see if he has them? Did anyone take the receipt for the fees? I am pretty sure we sent receipts for all with application.

 

[profiler]

In the letter, it asks to bring letter from my employer and marriage certificate and everything. Do i need to bring the letter from employer?

Pay stub is enough to prove wage...but not necessary (it's not a requirement to land; may be for sponsor)

 

[profiler]

Also, when we applied. We submitted all of the fees. But i dont have the receipt for it. Would they have it on the file that the fees are paid or would i have to contact the lawyer to see if he has them? Did anyone take the receipt for the fees? I am pretty sure we sent receipts for all with application.

You still need proof you paid RPRF. You need a receipt to land. So either ask the lawyer or pay again. Anything else will take more than 30 days.

 

[SaqlainSyed]

You still need proof you paid RPRF. You need a receipt to land. So either ask the lawyer or pay again. Anything else will take more than 30 days.

I have emailed my lawyer. But he hasnt replied as usual. I am going to call him. I am hoping he still has them.

 

[profiler]

I have emailed my lawyer. But he hasnt replied as usual. I am going to call him. I am hoping he still has them.

Have you tried calling?

You might be able to convince the call centre staff to locate the receipts submitted. They are attached to the file (at least the serial number for the receipt is). Worst case: pay again and ask for a refund on the old one (you can request GCMS notes to get the serial number). If the call centre can locate it, maybe they can email it to you. No guarantees here, but it's the only other avenue.

 

[KandyK]

What does it mean when your file is transferred to local office before AIP?? (INLAND)

Cic account changed to "we are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

 

[profiler]

What does it mean when your file is transferred to local office before AIP?? (INLAND)

Cic account changed to "we are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

The sugar coated answer? They wanted to look closer at the file.

The profiler answer? Review and probably relationship interview. Inland CIC generally is only involved to review and interview.

That said, it can mean that they have expanded the processing network inland to include local CIC offices. So, try not to read too much into it. But be prepared (IP-8 still states its as I stated above -- so in the presence of non-updated documentation, it means interview is likely).

See: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/ip/ip08-eng.pdf pg 35 Section 5.36 Review by local CIC

 

[KandyK]

The sugar coated answer? They wanted to look closer at the file.

The profiler answer? Review and probably relationship interview. Inland CIC generally is only involved to review and interview.

That said, it can mean that they have expanded the processing network inland to include local CIC offices. So, try not to read too much into it. But be prepared (IP-8 still states its as I stated above -- so in the presence of non-updated documentation, it means interview is likely).

See: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/ip/ip08-eng.pdf pg 35 Section 5.36 Review by local CIC

Hmmm thanks profiler mine got transferred today.

 

[profiler]

Hmmm thanks profiler mine got transferred today.

Your spouse had a refugee claim, ya? If so, could be that...

 

[SaqlainSyed]

Have you tried calling?

You might be able to convince the call centre staff to locate the receipts submitted. They are attached to the file (at least the serial number for the receipt is). Worst case: pay again and ask for a refund on the old one (you can request GCMS notes to get the serial number). If the call centre can locate it, maybe they can email it to you. No guarantees here, but it's the only other avenue.

Thank you. I will call them in the morning and see if they can provide any information in regards to it which may help.

 

[Marie_genial]

Yeay... congrats.. are u Calgary VO?

Thanks. yes Calgary

 

[Marie_genial]

Congrats

Thank you.

 

[Bilando]

Hi Nadaa, I received the same letter . I'm just wondering about what u've said that u need proof of cohabitation the same day in the interview ?

This is complete email

Sent via email
Dear
Your final determination for permanent residence interview has been scheduled at the above address on
12th October 2017 at 1:00PM - 2:00PM
Please present this letter upon your arrival. Failure to appear for this interview will be perceived as a lack of interest
in permanent residence and your application could be refused. Therefore, if you cannot attend this interview, please
write or fax or email this office immediately and explain why.
Please let us know prior to your Landing appointment if you have a short trip scheduled outside of Canada prior
to receiving your PR Card as an alternate Landing appointment may be required.
PR Card processing time: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp
Please bring the following original documents:
 this call-in notice;
 a valid passport, identity or travel document; if you were previously advised that you are exempt from the travel
document requirement, bring the waiver letter and other documents establishing your identity;
 Two photographs of yourself and for each person in your family that is being processed for permanent residence
inside Canada. Please show the specifications on the reverse to the photographer.
 Temporary Resident document issued by CIC (Work Permit, Student Permit, Visitor Record)
 Proof of Payment of the Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF). Refugees are exempt from fees.
o http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/fees/schedule.asp#1
If you are subject to and have not yet paid the RPRR Fee of $490 each (principal applicant and dependent
spouse, if applicable) you must do so prior to your interview by way of the following method: ONLINE
IPRMS PAYMENTS made online require 3 business days to process.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/index.asp
PLEASE NOTE:
 We no longer process payments in the office.
 If your application was processed under the Convention Refugee category you are exempt from paying this fee.
 If you were sponsored, please ensure that your sponsor attends the interview with you
 If the sponsor has previously declared Bankruptcy, be sure to bring the discharge documents.
 If you are currently employed but were receiving welfare or social services benefits at or since the time that you
submitted your application for permanent residence, please bring proof of employment, proof of income and
termination of benefits with you to the above-noted interview. If you are currently in receipt of welfare or social
services benefits, please bring a written explanation explaining your situation.
 If you believe that you will require the services of an interpreter, you are responsible for hiring/finding an
interpreter and ensuring that they attend the interview with you.