Waiting Time for First Stage Approval

[Mchb0215]

Hello everyone!

Most of the posts here are quite old and I was just wondering how long first stage approvals take for inland spousal sponsorships nowadays (November 2017)? We sent our application in October and was wondering when we would hear back from them? Like to tell us that they will start processing etc...

I also included an open work permit application there and was wondering how long that usually takes to get?

The whole processing times on the CIC website says it takes about 12 months for inland spousal sponsorships but does that include the waiting time for the first stage approval?

Input would be greatly appreciated from those who have recently applied in 2017. I know the process has changed quite a bit from what I heard.

 

[Wangab]

Hello everyone!

Most of the posts here are quite old and I was just wondering how long first stage approvals take for inland spousal sponsorships nowadays (November 2017)? We sent our application in October and was wondering when we would hear back from them? Like to tell us that they will start processing etc...

I also included an open work permit application there and was wondering how long that usually takes to get?

The whole processing times on the CIC website says it takes about 12 months for inland spousal sponsorships but does that include the waiting time for the first stage approval?

Input would be greatly appreciated from those who have recently applied in 2017. I know the process has changed quite a bit from what I heard.

Usually cic will send you a letter if all your documents are complete. It takes 3 months to get that email. Also the processing time for the work permit is 3-4 months. Moreover the 1 year processing time includes sponsor approval, medical and everything involved in the processing.

 

[KBH]

Inland AOR (the first stage you are talking about) is presently taking about exactly 8 weeks.

The 12 month processing time does include that 8 weeks.

OWPs are issued in about 3-4 months.

Good luck!

 

[Krysia]

We applied for inland spousal sponsorship Oct 2017 ,included in the app are restoration of status (since my visa extension renewal was refused )and OPW ...any idea of which one will be processed first ? Any input is much

 

[Mchb0215]

Thanks everyone! Replies are really appreciated. This waiting game is driving me crazy...

 

[Mchb0215]

Inland AOR (the first stage you are talking about) is presently taking about exactly 8 weeks.

The 12 month processing time does include that 8 weeks.

OWPs are issued in about 3-4 months.

Good luck!

Is the 8 week wait for the AOR also included in the 3-4 month processing stage for the OWP?

 

[KBH]

Is the 8 week wait for the AOR also included in the 3-4 month processing stage for the OWP?

Yes

 

[abcdmud]

Thanks everyone! Replies are really appreciated. This waiting game is driving me crazy...

Hi! You can follow this thread. There are people like myself who have submitted their inland applications in 2017.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/spousal-sponsorship-in-land-applications-2017-timeline-and-updates.468962/page-258#post-6540047

 

[Ansarbegg]

Hello everyone!

Most of the posts here are quite old and I was just wondering how long first stage approvals take for inland spousal sponsorships nowadays (November 2017)? We sent our application in October and was wondering when we would hear back from them? Like to tell us that they will start processing etc...

I also included an open work permit application there and was wondering how long that usually takes to get?

The whole processing times on the CIC website says it takes about 12 months for inland spousal sponsorships but does that include the waiting time for the first stage approval?

Input would be greatly appreciated from those who have recently applied in 2017. I know the process has changed quite a bit from what I heard.

Hey hey,
the 12 months includes the AIP (1st stage of approval)
Today marks 12 months since they started processing my application (no decision as of yet)
We received the OWP 4 months after applying with 1st stage of approval around that time as well.

I hope it all comes through soon for u

 

[hstanfordsalmon]

Hi All,

I applied under Family Sponsorship approximately 9 weeks ago now and still haven't received an initial email to say processing has started. I am outside of Canada so cannot call their helpline. Can anyone advise whether this period of time is such that I need to chase or is it normal?

Any advice would be much appreciated - as hoping to move by February next year if we can!

Thanks,
Henry

 

[elle_123]

Hi I just receive my First stage approval. I'm Inland. How long does it take for me to finally get my PR?