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What stage takes the longest

Spyro64

Star Member
Jan 4, 2017
74
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Hey everyone,

I am an American being sponsored by my spouse which is Canadian. We applied through the family class which was received on April 5th 2017. We have our account linked and I just want to share the status of our application and see what you guys think.

Application Status: We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.

Review of eligibility: We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

Review of Medical: You have Passed Medical Exam

Review of additional documents: The additional documents you have provided have been uploaded.

Interview: You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.

Biometics: We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.

Background Check: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check.

Final: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.


Based off of all that, we have been at step 2 for 2-3 months now with no word.


I know this is an awful question to ask but just going to ask it anyways... Based off of the information I provided, does anyone have a rough estimate on how much longer this could take? Based off of personal experience or from other experiences.

Which stage takes the longest? Currently, the stage we are at right now we have been at it and heard nothing for like 2-3 months.
 

Janchor

Hero Member
Apr 25, 2017
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Hey everyone,

I am an American being sponsored by my spouse which is Canadian. We applied through the family class which was received on April 5th 2017. We have our account linked and I just want to share the status of our application and see what you guys think.

Application Status: We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.

Review of eligibility: We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

Review of Medical: You have Passed Medical Exam

Review of additional documents: The additional documents you have provided have been uploaded.

Interview: You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.

Biometics: We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.

Background Check: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check.

Final: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.


Based off of all that, we have been at step 2 for 2-3 months now with no word.


I know this is an awful question to ask but just going to ask it anyways... Based off of the information I provided, does anyone have a rough estimate on how much longer this could take? Based off of personal experience or from other experiences.

Which stage takes the longest? Currently, the stage we are at right now we have been at it and heard nothing for like 2-3 months.
The stage you are at takes the longest! We are all waiting for our background check to go into process. If your VO is Ottawa you could get lucky real soon!
 

Spyro64

Star Member
Jan 4, 2017
74
4
The stage you are at takes the longest! We are all waiting for our background check to go into process. If your VO is Ottawa you could get lucky real soon!
Hey thanks for the reply. And yes, we got a letter maybe like a month or two ago that our application got transferred to ottawa. Do you know how long it takes usually at this step? And once this step is done, how much longer does it take usually? Background check should go by fast. I have nothing on my record not even a speeding ticket lol.
 

browning911

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Mar 30, 2016
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494
Toronto ON
Category........
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Visa Office......
CPCMISS
App. Filed.......
30-03-2016
Doc's Request.
Redo IMM5406 and IMM5669 (Jan 2017)
AOR Received.
02-05-2016
Med's Request
00-00-0000
Med's Done....
27-06-2016
Interview........
00-00-0000
Passport Req..
00-00-0000
VISA ISSUED...
00-00-0000
LANDED..........
17-07-2017
Background check takes longest.
 

browning911

Champion Member
Mar 30, 2016
2,022
494
Toronto ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CPCMISS
App. Filed.......
30-03-2016
Doc's Request.
Redo IMM5406 and IMM5669 (Jan 2017)
AOR Received.
02-05-2016
Med's Request
00-00-0000
Med's Done....
27-06-2016
Interview........
00-00-0000
Passport Req..
00-00-0000
VISA ISSUED...
00-00-0000
LANDED..........
17-07-2017
Background Check involves Criminality and Security. For Criminality IRCC takes the PCC(s) and what the RCMP has delivered (from Interpol, etc) and does not take long. Security on the other hand is completed by outside organizations and partners (CSIS, NSA/CIA, MI-6, et al). and can take 3-6 months, sometimes longer.
 

Spyro64

Star Member
Jan 4, 2017
74
4
Background Check involves Criminality and Security. For Criminality IRCC takes the PCC(s) and what the RCMP has delivered (from Interpol, etc) and does not take long. Security on the other hand is completed by outside organizations and partners (CSIS, NSA/CIA, MI-6, et al). and can take 3-6 months, sometimes longer.
Yikes. That's along time... Well, thanks for the information and help.
 

browning911

Champion Member
Mar 30, 2016
2,022
494
Toronto ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CPCMISS
App. Filed.......
30-03-2016
Doc's Request.
Redo IMM5406 and IMM5669 (Jan 2017)
AOR Received.
02-05-2016
Med's Request
00-00-0000
Med's Done....
27-06-2016
Interview........
00-00-0000
Passport Req..
00-00-0000
VISA ISSUED...
00-00-0000
LANDED..........
17-07-2017
Yikes. That's along time... Well, thanks for the information and help.
You're an American so it should not take that long. Have you travelled to a lot of countries?
 

Spyro64

Star Member
Jan 4, 2017
74
4
You're an American so it should not take that long. Have you travelled to a lot of countries?
I have not been to any country besides Canada. Nothing on my record at all. I have already gave them my finger prints and my FBI record which is a letter saying I do not have a record of any kind.
 

browning911

Champion Member
Mar 30, 2016
2,022
494
Toronto ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CPCMISS
App. Filed.......
30-03-2016
Doc's Request.
Redo IMM5406 and IMM5669 (Jan 2017)
AOR Received.
02-05-2016
Med's Request
00-00-0000
Med's Done....
27-06-2016
Interview........
00-00-0000
Passport Req..
00-00-0000
VISA ISSUED...
00-00-0000
LANDED..........
17-07-2017
Then yours should be completed pretty fast...unless you have the same name of someone who has an infamous past. :mad:
 
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Spyro64

Star Member
Jan 4, 2017
74
4
Then yours should be completed pretty fast...unless you have the same name of someone who has an infamous past. :mad:
Hahaha. Not that I know of.. I just hope I get an update soon. We have not heard anything in like 3 months or so... and because I live in America I can't call them which is very annoying...
 

Fyrushumaira

Star Member
Dec 7, 2017
73
4
Hey everyone,

I am an American being sponsored by my spouse which is Canadian. We applied through the family class which was received on April 5th 2017. We have our account linked and I just want to share the status of our application and see what you guys think.

Application Status: We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.

Review of eligibility: We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

Review of Medical: You have Passed Medical Exam

Review of additional documents: The additional documents you have provided have been uploaded.

Interview: You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.

Biometics: We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.

Background Check: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check.

Final: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.


Based off of all that, we have been at step 2 for 2-3 months now with no word.


I know this is an awful question to ask but just going to ask it anyways... Based off of the information I provided, does anyone have a rough estimate on how much longer this could take? Based off of personal experience or from other experiences.

Which stage takes the longest? Currently, the stage we are at right now we have been at it and heard nothing for like 2-3 months.
Hi... what was your latest update after your documents have been uploaded. I have the same status as yours now? Thank you.