CanadiansWife said:
After the passport request, it can take anywhere between 2 weeks to 2 months for the passport to return with the visa, if the case is straight fwd or somewhat straight forward. Does his Application number match? Do not worry about your UCI# now, since the file is now sent to New Delhi, what is more important now is your husband's application number and his log in details. You can refer to the spreadsheet for the timeline from users, to get an idea of how long something takes in this process. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnsA1_L-IeGFdC1rTlg2THdGakE1SUhfMXF1WFRpS2c&hl=en_US#gid=1
As far as your second question goes... I don't know about that one, maybe someone else can answer it??
ND Take On average 80% application are finalized (routine cases) within 6 months, after sponsorship approval from CPC-M. Remaining cases may take longer depending on individual case complexity. If you've no foreign travel history & it's first marriage both ends, then there are chances that your application will be finalized within 6 months.
The applications which don't fall under "routine cases" are the ones that take longer. Factors that may delay processing are (not limited to);
- previous refusals;
- second marriage;
- medical, security or criminal problems;
- suspected relationship of convenience;
- misrepresentation of marital status at time of marriage;
- previous deportation;
- inability to support self and family members due to legal obligations or other reasons;
- relationship of family members to principal applicant in doubt;
- marital status of family member suspected;
- sponsor under investigation for violation of the immigration regulations;
- outstanding criminal charge against sponsor;
- travel history
- The applicant or his or her family members require an interview
- Photos provided by the principal applicant and his or her family members do not comply
with specifications set out in Appendix C accompanying The Immigrant’s Guide
- A medical condition that may require additional tests or consultations
- Verification of information and documents provided (e.g., there may be lengthy
procedures for background checks in the countries where the applicant or his or her family
members have lived or need for a second interview for additional background screening)
- Unclear photocopies of documents
- Investigation of sponsors by CIC
- Incorrect, incomplete address or failure to notify CPC-M of a change of address
Etc.