Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2017 timeline and updates

[itsats]

My open work permit application was just approved and the final decision was made - accepted (I guess I am just waiting for the SIN card to be delivered by mail?). They updated my OWP status today in the morning for "reviewing my eligibility" and a few hours later I logged in my profile and the whole page was updated that everything is approved along with the final decision (no email notifications were received). My application was received by the office on June 26th. Good luck to everybody and wishing you guys short waiting times !

you have to apply for your SIN separately. they would need your OWP so wait for it to arrive in the mail.

 

[Kozyrytka]

you have to apply for your SIN separately. they would need your OWP so wait for it to arrive in the mail.

Thank you for the information !

 

[Amsadek4u]

My open work permit application was just approved and the final decision was made - accepted (I guess I am just waiting for the SIN card to be delivered by mail?). They updated my OWP status today in the morning for "reviewing my eligibility" and a few hours later I logged in my profile and the whole page was updated that everything is approved along with the final decision (no email notifications were received). My application was received by the office on June 26th. Good luck to everybody and wishing you guys short waiting times !

Congratulations. I submitted June 14th, and have not heard anything. I hope they approve My Own too Soonest.

 

[loubegga]

July 26th applications being worked on today should be next week at sometime maybe wednesday/thursday im about 2 weeks after you so i expect mine around 4th october

Hi

How do you know which date application they are working on please? Im 13th August so hopefully next few weeks too!

 

[alphaq]

Hi all !

Sent in our package on friday and got the mailroom receipt last night. Is the AOR taking a month on average for everyone?

 

[MDch]

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As per CIC website http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/information/times/index.asp they are now treating visitor extension sent on May 11, and the treatment passed to 112 days. Delays always vary. Your husband will be on implied visitor status until you get an answer so he won't have to leave Canada when his visa expires.

Thank you! This is so helpful! Their phone lines are so hard to get through.

 

[MDch]

Hello!

On the local travel, I don't think there will be any problem even if the extension visa has not come out yet (but of course I do not advice that your husband stay without a valid documentation in place ) at the local airport they only ask for the passport to verify the identity of the name in the air ticket, but they don't scan it (just based on my own experience when we travelled to Toronto from Calgary, no passport scanning happened if my memory serves me right)

With the PR application, I don't think sending it now will help that much because currently I think it takes 5-6 weeks for Immi to send an AOR - which effectively gives someone the 'implied' (or bridging) status. I suggest to get patient or be early and be the first caller with the Immi to penetrate their ellusive customer service hotline lols and get answer with your query.

Pls let me know how you go, my visitor visa also expires end of October but the only edge I have over you is that we've already lodged the PR application

Goodluck to you!

Thank you so much! Although I'm still not able to get through the phone lines, this gives me a bit more clarity. As far as the extension goes, do you know what happens if the answer doesn't come through before his visa expires? Does he have to leave? My understanding from someone else's advise on here is that he would be on implied visitor status until we hear from CIC. Is this the case? Thanks again and I will definitely keep everyone posted. This resource is wonderful!

 

[Pearl1]

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 ?

 

[Yulia V]

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 ?

Hello,

As long as you have your valid OWP and valid visa in your passport - you're good to go! I traveled twice already and had absolutely no problem coming back. Also, don't leave the country for longer than 3 weeks.

 

[dangvt2]

Hi all, Just submitted my documents and I'm planning to go the local police office to get a POLICE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK with FINGERPRINTS. Is that good enough? or do I need to submit the FINGERPRINTS and fill out application on RCMP website?

 

[Ylajali]

Thank you so much! Although I'm still not able to get through the phone lines, this gives me a bit more clarity. As far as the extension goes, do you know what happens if the answer doesn't come through before his visa expires? Does he have to leave? My understanding from someone else's advise on here is that he would be on implied visitor status until we hear from CIC. Is this the case? Thanks again and I will definitely keep everyone posted. This resource is wonderful!

Here are links where you can verify the information about implied status:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/glossary.asp#implied_status
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/visa/validity/implied.asp

 

[Arman Purba Kainth]

How long does it take to receive an AOR? We filed an application for my wife on 3rd Aug but have not received anything yet. Makes me worried.

It is taking 7-8 weeks for AOR. My application was received on July 26. Got AOR yesterday

 

[PILGRIMPARTNER]

It is taking 7-8 weeks for AOR. My application was received on July 26. Got AOR yesterday

AHH I hope my husband's comes in today or tomorrow as ours was received July 26 too!

 

[Arman Purba Kainth]

AHH I hope my husband's comes in today or tomorrow as ours was received July 26 too!

All the best. If you don't get something try calling IRCC agent if there is some issue with the application!

 

[PILGRIMPARTNER]

All the best. If you don't get something try calling IRCC agent if there is some issue with the application!

We had our last package returned. If it's returned again he"ll be out of status.
Hope to hear something soon.