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I applied 1st of January 2014. I think application reached by 4th or 5th of January 2014.

It is still step 1 so lets see how long step 1 approval takes. After that step 2 is a long journey.




TRUE RUSSIAN said:
Congrats!!!! :D When did you apply? When did they receive your application?
 
superbtang said:
1) showed application received; and sent correspondence in Feb 2016
2) online and regular mail

just checked.
online status shows in process starting March 1.
 
I am 2014 applicant.

My application transferred to Ottawa Feb 29th, 2016.

Ecas updated Sponsorship status to in process on Mar 18, 2016

Online status shows in process starting February 18, 2016.
 
meetparents said:
I am 2014 applicant.

I got sponsorship approved on Feb 29th, 2016.

Ecas updated status to in process on Mar 18, 2016

Online status shows in process starting February 18, 2016.


Which section are you referring to? there are two boxes one is Sponsor related approval and second is actual PR application status.
 
crazystar said:
Which section are you referring to? there are two boxes one is Sponsor related approval and second is actual PR application status.


It's Sponsorship Application Status. Let me edit my previous post. Not approved. It's transferring to Ottawa office. Sorry for the confusing.
 
meetparents said:
It's Sponsorship Application Status. Let me edit my previous post. Not approved. It's transferring to Ottawa office. Sorry for the confusing.

Did you get any email or regular mail from them?
 
crazystar said:
Did you get any email or regular mail from them?


Yes.

Dear Sir/Madam,
This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class you submitted on behalf of xxxxxxand family (if applicable).

You have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor. Accordingly, the Application for Permanent Residence for your relative has been forwarded to the visa office in CPC-Ottawa for further processing. This visa office was selected based on your relative’s home address and the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
 
meetparents said:
Yes.

Dear Sir/Madam,
This refers to the Application to Sponsor a Member of the Family Class you submitted on behalf of xxxxxxand family (if applicable).

You have met the requirements for eligibility as a sponsor. Accordingly, the Application for Permanent Residence for your relative has been forwarded to the visa office in CPC-Ottawa for further processing. This visa office was selected based on your relative’s home address and the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

thanks for the info ...
 
I checked my status today,

App received on Jan 9th 2014

Sponsorship Application Status: In process
We started processing your application on March 16, 2016.

No email or post yet.

But I have a colleague who's application was received on the 2nd Jan, is still in App received status. Is there a quota for each country for a year? could that be a reason for non linear pattern?
 
My status:

App received on Jan 3th 2014

Sponsorship Application Status: In process
We started processing your application on February 16, 2016.

No email or post yet and it was not shown "in process" on Mar 17th. I guess they just updated yesterday.
 
dxdjm said:
My status:

App received on Jan 3th 2014

Sponsorship Application Status: In process
We started processing your application on February 16, 2016.

No email or post yet and it was not shown "in process" on Mar 17th. I guess they just updated yesterday.

My parent's status:

App received on Jan 8th 2014

Sponsorship Application Status: In process
We started processing your application on March 14, 2016.

No email or post yet.
 
My parent's status:

App received on Jan 3rd 2014

Sponsorship Application Status: In process
We started processing your application on February 19, 2016.

No email or post yet.
 
My parent's status:

App received on Jan 9th 2014

Sponsorship Application Status: In process
We started processing your application on March 12, 2016.

No email or post yet though
 
Hi guys,
My application status changed to "In Process" on March 15, 2016.
We know that is a new process and nothing is exactly certain yet, but does anyone know if is possible to get the residency within 1 year? My parents are here as a tourist and I'm not sure if I should apply for Super Visa, extend the visitor visa or wait the Parent sponsorship process...any ideas??
 
Erlm said:
Hi guys,
My application status changed to "In Process" on March 15, 2016.
We know that is a new process and nothing is exactly certain yet, but does anyone know if is possible to get the residency within 1 year? My parents are here as a tourist and I'm not sure if I should apply for Super Visa, extend the visitor visa or wait the Parent sponsorship process...any ideas??

Unfortunately it will not be possible to get residency in 1 year. This is a two stage process, with the next stage taking the longest based on where it is sent anything from 3-6 years? You should apply for the Super Visa while you wait for PGP to be approved.