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Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2016 timeline and updates

cenker

Star Member
Aug 1, 2016
85
102
Montreal
Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
11-08-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
June 2016
Is there anyone from Quebec who received a letter from MIDI saying that they`re sorry but they`re not able to respect their 25 days process time for sponsorship/CSQ applications. I just received a few days ago. They say they have an excessive amount of sponsorship applications and they are doing their best, blah blah. Just curious if anyone else on the same ship with me.
 

ripper44

Full Member
Nov 24, 2016
39
11
Quick question, I am sure it has been covered, but I cant find the answer.
Is there any acknowledgement, online or otherwise that they are working on the OWP?
We have the AOR and online access to the application but that seems to only address the PR application.

Thanks
 

nmtrjn

Newbie
Apr 16, 2015
7
0
Hi,

My inland spousal sponsorship application was received by CIC on January 29. I received the AOR on June 10 and OWP sometime in May or June. Besides that, there has been no correspondence from CIC since. My application status just says 'Application Received'. I sent my police certificate and medical with my application, and also just requested the GMCS notes.

Is there a reason to worry that I have not heard anything from CIC since June? I am somewhat worried and somewhat not, but thoughts of experts or those who have gone through this are appreciated. Also my visa expires in May 2017 so I am unsure if I should apply to extend my visa (work permit is valid until May 2018) or wait until I hear about my PR status.

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
nmtrjn said:
Hi,

My inland spousal sponsorship application was received by CIC on January 29. I received the AOR on June 10 and OWP sometime in May or June. Besides that, there has been no correspondence from CIC since. My application status just says 'Application Received'. I sent my police certificate and medical with my application, and also just requested the GMCS notes.

Is there a reason to worry that I have not heard anything from CIC since June? I am somewhat worried and somewhat not, but thoughts of experts or those who have gone through this are appreciated. Also my visa expires in May 2017 so I am unsure if I should apply to extend my visa (work permit is valid until May 2018) or wait until I hear about my PR status.

Thanks.
Worry when you do hear from them.

If you don't have an interview request, an additional document request, or a procedural fairness letter, then your application is fine. If you get one of those, act immediately. Otherwise, the PR is still being worked on.
 

carolbb23

VIP Member
Jun 24, 2016
3,564
406
toronto
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
mississauga
App. Filed.......
15\12\2015
Doc's Request.
already did for applications
Nomination.....
n/a
AOR Received.
15/01/2016
IELTS Request
n/a
File Transfer...
10/03/2017
Med's Request
n/a
Med's Done....
02/11/2015
Interview........
thank god no interview
Passport Req..
n/a
VISA ISSUED...
28/04/2017
LANDED..........
28/04/2017
Hi everyone how's everyone nothing new still in prpocess
 

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
carolbb23 said:
Hi everyone how's everyone nothing new still in prpocess
Weren't you supposed to be somewhere warm this week that was sans wifi? I mean, I do recall this vividly, because I refuse to go anywhere that doesn't have wifi. I think even Mars has wifi....

I also remember, because I hate -20 *C, and being that is the temp now, and you were supposed to have escaped this, I was pretty jealous...
 

carolbb23

VIP Member
Jun 24, 2016
3,564
406
toronto
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
mississauga
App. Filed.......
15\12\2015
Doc's Request.
already did for applications
Nomination.....
n/a
AOR Received.
15/01/2016
IELTS Request
n/a
File Transfer...
10/03/2017
Med's Request
n/a
Med's Done....
02/11/2015
Interview........
thank god no interview
Passport Req..
n/a
VISA ISSUED...
28/04/2017
LANDED..........
28/04/2017
I am in St. Kitts and is hot in a cafe
 

carolbb23

VIP Member
Jun 24, 2016
3,564
406
toronto
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
mississauga
App. Filed.......
15\12\2015
Doc's Request.
already did for applications
Nomination.....
n/a
AOR Received.
15/01/2016
IELTS Request
n/a
File Transfer...
10/03/2017
Med's Request
n/a
Med's Done....
02/11/2015
Interview........
thank god no interview
Passport Req..
n/a
VISA ISSUED...
28/04/2017
LANDED..........
28/04/2017
I am at a cafe with WiFi ships WiFi is expensive so I go on land coming home on Sunday
 

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
carolbb23 said:
I am at a cafe with WiFi ships WiFi is expensive so I go on land coming home on Sunday
Just stay there....

Southern Ontario has got like 30 cm of snow in the last 48hrs..
 

smavg

Full Member
Nov 4, 2016
37
14
Hi everyone, it's me again.

I saw that there was a question on whether the OWP allows for re-entry (no). I am a little bit confused on CIC and Border's stance on inland applicants with multiple TRV who needs to go out of the country for a week. I may need to come home for a week in January (rather urgent) but really worried I am going to be stuck in the border when I return. I am quite confused on what are their stances.. (why are they against people legitimately leaving and coming back in for a week, it's not the end of cohabitation?)

Does anyone have experience where they leave Canada while their TRV visa is valid?

Thanks,
Michelle
 

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
smavg said:
Hi everyone, it's me again.

I saw that there was a question on whether the OWP allows for re-entry (no). I am a little bit confused on CIC and Border's stance on inland applicants with multiple TRV who needs to go out of the country for a week. I may need to come home for a week in January (rather urgent) but really worried I am going to be stuck in the border when I return. I am quite confused on what are their stances.. (why are they against people legitimately leaving and coming back in for a week, it's not the end of cohabitation?)

Does anyone have experience where they leave Canada while their TRV visa is valid?

Thanks,
Michelle
Are you applying as a spouse or common-law?

Generally speaking, you shouldn't leave while your application is in process. That's the warning, as CBSA can refuse re-entry to anyone for any reason. If they did, it could mean the CIC would deem your application abandoned.

That said, If you take proof with you, and your OWP, you might not have trouble crossing. But this is a risk you have to be willing to take.
 

smavg

Full Member
Nov 4, 2016
37
14
profiler said:
Are you applying as a spouse or common-law?

Generally speaking, you shouldn't leave while your application is in process. That's the warning, as CBSA can refuse re-entry to anyone for any reason. If they did, it could mean the CIC would deem your application abandoned.

That said, If you take proof with you, and your OWP, you might not have trouble crossing. But this is a risk you have to be willing to take.
Hi Profiler,

Thanks for getting back!

I am applying as a spouse. We are married for about 15 months now, so I submitted proof of living together for the past year and everything.

I don't have my OWP as of yet, and don't think I will get it until end of February (looking at the timeline). I only have AOR.

Noted on that I shouldn't leave while application is in process. I just happen to get unlucky and need to come back home for a bit... :s
 

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
smavg said:
Hi Profiler,

Thanks for getting back!

I am applying as a spouse. We are married for about 15 months now, so I submitted proof of living together for the past year and everything.

I don't have my OWP as of yet, and don't think I will get it until end of February (looking at the timeline). I only have AOR.

Noted on that I shouldn't leave while application is in process. I just happen to get unlucky and need to come back home for a bit... :s
It's not to say that it's impossible. But it can put your application at risk is all. If you bring proof of your application for PR, and be prepared to show ties to your country of origin (thus satisfying dual-intent (google that and prepare for it, just in case)). You might also want to bring a copy that you paid the fees already. Also bring proof that you applied for an OWP.

All of these things show the CBSA officer that you are following the process, and you understand that you can't just take up residency.

If it''s a family emergency drawing you back, when you return you could add to your explanation that you had to return to deal with that as well.

A little story about dual intent:
My wife showed up at the Toronto airport with her dog, and bags in hand (not everything, most had already been shipped in smaller boxes before she arrived). The CBSA asked what she planned to do here. She told them, "To be with my husband". This provoked a longer discussion where they entered information into GCMS about her, me, etc. They tried to tell her she cannot just show up to live here. I guess they didn't get that she planned to apply for PR inland. She would be entering as a Temporary Resident, but seeking Permanent Residency. This is the dual intent. She also had no return ticket. Anyway, they let her into the country with just a stamp + a date (6 months from entry). No visitor record, or anything other than some notes into GCMS and the "You can't do that" speech. Which we have already mitigated :).
 

smavg

Full Member
Nov 4, 2016
37
14
profiler said:
It's not to say that it's impossible. But it can put your application at risk is all. If you bring proof of your application for PR, and be prepared to show ties to your country of origin (thus satisfying dual-intent (google that and prepare for it, just in case)). You might also want to bring a copy that you paid the fees already. Also bring proof that you applied for an OWP.

All of these things show the CBSA officer that you are following the process, and you understand that you can't just take up residency.

If it''s a family emergency drawing you back, when you return you could add to your explanation that you had to return to deal with that as well.

A little story about dual intent:
My wife showed up at the Toronto airport with her dog, and bags in hand (not everything, most had already been shipped in smaller boxes before she arrived). The CBSA asked what she planned to do here. She told them, "To be with my husband". This provoked a longer discussion where they entered information into GCMS about her, me, etc. They tried to tell her she cannot just show up to live here. I guess they didn't get that she planned to apply for PR inland. She would be entering as a Temporary Resident, but seeking Permanent Residency. This is the dual intent. She also had no return ticket. Anyway, they let her into the country with just a stamp + a date (6 months from entry). No visitor record, or anything other than some notes into GCMS and the "You can't do that" speech. Which we have already mitigated :).
Thank you very much again, Profiler!

It reminds me the first time I got here, I told them that I am visiting my husband. The plan was to see Canada (it's my first time) to see if I like it here. The initial plan was to apply outland as I had a job at that time back home. However after spending a month I decided to apply in-land because we learned about the OWP.

Thanks for your input. I think I'll take the risk and bring AOR + copy of receipts + bank statement from home + marriage certificate copy and make my husband wait for me at YVR :)

Hope you have a great day and a nice weekend!