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Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2017 timeline and updates

Mizzcari

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Sep 6, 2016
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I received SA and AIP yesterday and i didn't apply for OWP with my application. My lawyer is advising me that i need to apply for OWP asap to get my SIN so that i will be able to work.

My question is, do i actually NEED to apply for it at the stage? Im a July 2017 applicant
 

gabrielasqs

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Sep 26, 2017
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I received SA and AIP yesterday and i didn't apply for OWP with my application. My lawyer is advising me that i need to apply for OWP asap to get my SIN so that i will be able to work.

My question is, do i actually NEED to apply for it at the stage? Im a July 2017 applicant
owp takes about 3 months to be processed and receive at your mail... you probably will be landing waay before that! I don't think you need at this stage..
 

nkoff

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Oct 19, 2017
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Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
CPC-M
App. Filed.......
28-04-2017
AOR Received.
30-05-2017
Med's Request
01-02-2018
Med's Done....
03-02-2018
I received SA and AIP yesterday and i didn't apply for OWP with my application. My lawyer is advising me that i need to apply for OWP asap to get my SIN so that i will be able to work.

My question is, do i actually NEED to apply for it at the stage? Im a July 2017 applicant
there's a chance you'll land before receiving your OWP unless there's a slow-down with your background check, which is I think unlikely.
 

Mizzcari

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Sep 6, 2016
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there's a chance you'll land before receiving your OWP unless there's a slow-down with your background check, which is I think unlikely.
Right. Plus they've been working on my side of the application since March 28th and I passed my medical already. I have no criminal record or dependents.
 

stke4130

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Mar 29, 2017
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yeah, I'm trying to disconnect a bit from the subject since it's been very difficult for me... But I have a feeling that it's close now! I'm more positive than ever!

I was thinking about doing it! I have no idea how it works though - I will see if I can find info in the forum

I feel you, i'm Feb 28 2017 applicant and still no decision made. I too tried to disconnect from here and the whole process for a while because the stress and anxiety is just too much sometimes. I contacted my local federal MP and it was a great decision. Within 24 hours he got back to us and managed to get in contact with the Immigration department. He found out that both myself and my wife (sponsor) are now eligible, they have all the documents they need, and they also acknowledged that it's beyond the 12 month approx processing time (15 months now). None of these facts are updates in either ECAS, phone or MYCIC which is frustrating. Apparently now all that is left is background check. It's great he can just pick up the phone and speak to a colleague in the government, but why can't they tell me this? Also the fact that they have everything they need and the acknowledgement that they are dragging their heels yet still haven't sorted it is just so demoralising. Have hope, stay strong and contact an MP
 

Missnana

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Feb 26, 2018
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Hi @Missnana did u call them . Try to call sometimes some people don’t get updated msg becos of glitch . Try to call becos I saw someone here got request for dec 2017 . Good luck and keep us updated.

I was going to but am confuse because my application was received November 30th but I got my AOR on January 26 but I see an December applicant who got medical and got AOR on January 24 kinda confuse, anyone here who got AOR on January 26 if so what did was you application received ?
 
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jeet07

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I was going to but am confuse because my application was received November 30th but I got my AOR on January 26 but I see an December applicant who got medical and got AOR on January 24 kinda confuse, anyone here who got AOR on January 26 if so what did was you application received ?
Oh I see yes I agree . I got AOR on jan 9 and app rec. Nov 20.
So if look that way then I think just wait for few more days . I should say wait till end of June . Or else if u don’t get anything call them or if that doesn’t work go to MP office take their help and explain them u r dealing with Cbsa
 
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schweiz19

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Feb 15, 2018
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Hi ,
If you don’t mind can I know after how many months you received open work permit . My situation is similar like your but I applied in November 2017 and after scd A I have not heard anything. It’s been 4 months I sent work permit application also along with PR application. Can you tell how many months they took to approve u work permit. Thanks in advance
Hi! Do you have any update with your application? I am a November 2017 Applicant too!
 

schweiz19

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Feb 15, 2018
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Hi I got medical request 23 may.
Wow! Good to hear someone with similar timeline.
My timeline is:
Nov 7,2017 received
Jan 2,2018- AOR
Jan 10- Sched A request
Feb 23- OWP approved
May 11- Medical request
June 1- Medical result received
And waiting for the next update... Good luck to our application.
 
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jeet07

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Wow! Good to hear someone with similar timeline.
My timeline is:
Nov 7,2017 received
Jan 2,2018- AOR
Jan 10- Sched A request
Feb 23- OWP approved
May 11- Medical request
June 1- Medical result received
And waiting for the next update... Good luck to our application.
Yes good luck!!! Please update when u receive anything .