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Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2016 timeline and updates

Mizzcari

Star Member
Sep 6, 2016
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pedropil said:
it's up to you. but if you dont want to apply for the restoration of status, you can submit now your OWP and expect it after your AIP.
Thank you very much for answering. I will apply apply in November.
 

pedropil

Hero Member
Dec 2, 2015
721
126
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Mississauga, Ontario
App. Filed.......
16-05-2016
AOR Received.
09-06-2016
Med's Request
18-04-2017
Med's Done....
18-05-2017
Interview........
06-07-2017
LANDED..........
06-07-2017
My visitor extension/visitor record arrived today, im was given until 2017/march.
I saw some in the spreadsheet was given until 2018, maybe because i inputed for 6 months only ;D

Since it came from Vegreville AB as well, it takes 5 business days from the date of issue and received it from mailbox.
most likely same from our OWP.
 

CDNPR2014

VIP Member
Mar 1, 2016
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Ottawa
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2014
pedropil said:
My visitor extension/visitor record arrived today, im was given until 2017/march.
I saw some i the spreadsheet was given until 2018, maybe because i inputed for 6 months only ;D
yes, if you want a longer extension, you have to ask for it. if you have to apply for another extension, it's recommended to ask for at least 12 months so you don't have to keep applying.
 

pedropil

Hero Member
Dec 2, 2015
721
126
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Mississauga, Ontario
App. Filed.......
16-05-2016
AOR Received.
09-06-2016
Med's Request
18-04-2017
Med's Done....
18-05-2017
Interview........
06-07-2017
LANDED..........
06-07-2017
CDNPR2014 said:
yes, if you want a longer extension, you have to ask for it. if you have to apply for another extension, it's recommended to ask for at least 12 months so you don't have to keep applying.
Yes thank you CDNPR2014, I figured out lately and worries too before that it might deny my extension. Now i know.
 

browning911

Champion Member
Mar 30, 2016
2,022
494
Toronto ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CPCMISS
App. Filed.......
30-03-2016
Doc's Request.
Redo IMM5406 and IMM5669 (Jan 2017)
AOR Received.
02-05-2016
Med's Request
00-00-0000
Med's Done....
27-06-2016
Interview........
00-00-0000
Passport Req..
00-00-0000
VISA ISSUED...
00-00-0000
LANDED..........
17-07-2017
CDNPR2014 said:
yes, if you want a longer extension, you have to ask for it. if you have to apply for another extension, it's recommended to ask for at least 12 months so you don't have to keep applying.
If we have visitor extension that expires in October, 2016. Do we have to extend it if we have a Sponsorship & PR application and an OWP granted?

Also, do we have to extend our TRV?
 

profiler

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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
browning911 said:
If we have visitor extension that expires in October, 2016. Do we have to extend it if we have a Sponsorship & PR application and an OWP granted?

Also, do we have to extend our TRV?
Your husband has a OWP? If so, that's all he needs.
 

browning911

Champion Member
Mar 30, 2016
2,022
494
Toronto ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CPCMISS
App. Filed.......
30-03-2016
Doc's Request.
Redo IMM5406 and IMM5669 (Jan 2017)
AOR Received.
02-05-2016
Med's Request
00-00-0000
Med's Done....
27-06-2016
Interview........
00-00-0000
Passport Req..
00-00-0000
VISA ISSUED...
00-00-0000
LANDED..........
17-07-2017
profiler said:
Your husband has a OWP? If so, that's all he needs.
Okay thanks Profiler! ;D
 

pedropil

Hero Member
Dec 2, 2015
721
126
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Mississauga, Ontario
App. Filed.......
16-05-2016
AOR Received.
09-06-2016
Med's Request
18-04-2017
Med's Done....
18-05-2017
Interview........
06-07-2017
LANDED..........
06-07-2017
browning911 said:
If we have visitor extension that expires in October, 2016. Do we have to extend it if we have a Sponsorship & PR application and an OWP granted?

Also, do we have to extend our TRV?
For me, i'm going to extend it again while my PR is in process. Better to be sure. Legal status on Visitors visa and Work permit to work.
 

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
pedropil said:
For me, i'm going to extend it again while my PR is in process. Better to be sure. Legal status on Visitors visa and Work permit to work.
The OWP gives you legal status in Canada -- that's what you need to remain. You can save your money on the TRV extension.
 

pedropil

Hero Member
Dec 2, 2015
721
126
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Mississauga, Ontario
App. Filed.......
16-05-2016
AOR Received.
09-06-2016
Med's Request
18-04-2017
Med's Done....
18-05-2017
Interview........
06-07-2017
LANDED..........
06-07-2017
profiler said:
The OWP gives you legal status in Canada -- that's what you need to remain. You can save your money on the TRV extension.
Ok, thank you profiler.
 

maria_mirabela

Hero Member
Jul 14, 2016
248
4
Toronto
Visa Office......
Toronto
pedropil said:
My visitor extension/visitor record arrived today, im was given until 2017/march.
I saw some in the spreadsheet was given until 2018, maybe because i inputed for 6 months only ;D

Since it came from Vegreville AB as well, it takes 5 business days from the date of issue and received it from mailbox.
most likely same from our OWP.
If I may ask... When did you apply for it? I sent my request for restoration of status last month and I cannot find the processing time for that anywhere. They only show processing times for extension (not my case) and new visitor visa from inside Canada (not my case either). I'm trying to get some idea when should I expect an answer...
 

oliver3575

Member
Aug 3, 2016
10
2
Ringlands said:
anyone with owp care to advise how long it took to arrive in the mail after being approved? its been 2 weeks so far and the pdf from cic said to only call to chase it after 6 weeks. I'm in bc so it will probably be different for us all but just so I know canada post is shocking and not that its lost......
Mine was issued to me on August 02 and it STILL has not arrived in the mail. I am in Edmonton so it should have been here within days. My 6 weeks is up on Tuesday....hopefully you are not in the same boat as me because having to wait an extra 6 weeks is incredibly frustrating.
 

pedropil

Hero Member
Dec 2, 2015
721
126
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Case Processing Centre - Mississauga, Ontario
App. Filed.......
16-05-2016
AOR Received.
09-06-2016
Med's Request
18-04-2017
Med's Done....
18-05-2017
Interview........
06-07-2017
LANDED..........
06-07-2017
maria_mirabela said:
If I may ask... When did you apply for it? I sent my request for restoration of status last month and I cannot find the processing time for that anywhere. They only show processing times for extension (not my case) and new visitor visa from inside Canada (not my case either). I'm trying to get some idea when should I expect an answer...
I visitor extension application received by cic last may 20. Paper application, total of 3 months 20 days.
 

polarvolcano

Star Member
Mar 2, 2016
164
9
profiler said:
The OWP gives you legal status in Canada -- that's what you need to remain. You can save your money on the TRV extension.
To remain in Canada, yes. To re-enter Canada if you want to go for a trip somewhere, not so. If you are not from a visa-exempt country you will need to apply for a TRV (the stamp in your passport) to re-enter if it is expired. You'll notice the work permit specifically says 'This document does not guarantee re-entry'.
 

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
polarvolcano said:
To remain in Canada, yes. To re-enter Canada if you want to go for a trip somewhere, not so. If you are not from a visa-exempt country you will need to apply for a TRV (the stamp in your passport) to re-enter if it is expired. You'll notice the work permit specifically says 'This document does not guarantee re-entry'.
This is true -- but it's generally not a good idea to travel while your application is in process. You run the risk of having an immigration officer at the border revoking it due to it being abandoned.