Has_san said:
Hello Everyone!
Could anyone explain me the steps of Spousal Sponsorship (Outland) once you submit your application.
1. Submit the pack (i.e. both sponsor and principal applicant) to CPC Mississauga for Sponsor assessment and approval
2. Receive sponsor approval and Mississauga also tell you the Visa office they have sent the pack to for PA assessment (e.g. London or Ottawa if PA is British etc.). Roughly 15 - 45 days for this step (see spreadsheet in my signature line below.
3. Visa office assess and approve / decline Principal Applicant (PA).
If using the new pack, they will at some point request a medical exam
If using the old pack, you would already have supplied one up front.
If approved, they issue a COPR (Confirmation of Permanent Residence).
4. Receive COPR with expiry date
5. Land in Canada and declare permanent residence to the border officer BEFORE the COPR expiry date
If you mean the steps / categories under MyCIC - check out the link below:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spousal_Sponsorship-Canada/FAQ#All_about_MyCIC