Inland Application 2011

[Am_lina11]

 

If the person sponsoring you changes jobs, do we need to inform them of this?

Yes, I called CIC this morning and the agent advised me to send new letter of hire asap. My husband is sponsoring me, and he changed his job recently. So will do it as soon as I have a letter from his new job!

Here is copy/paste from the e-mail I got from the agent after my call:
• a change of employer, etc.  In your letter, please provide your client identification (ID) number and your full name and send it to the following address:

Case Processing Centre

6212- 55th Avenue

Vegreville, Alberta

T9C 1W5

[ryan_stw]

Wow what a big jump today!!! MAY people get ready, it is our time now

[waitingitout]

Yes, I called CIC this morning and the agent advised me to send new letter of hire asap. My husband is sponsoring me, and he changed his job recently. So will do it as soon as I have a letter from his new job!

That's so weird! Because I just checked the CIC site here and it says:

When should I contact CIC?

You must notify CIC of any changes in your application, such as:

changes in your personal circumstances such as a birth or adoption of a child, a marriage or a divorce,
change in contact information (email, mailing address, phone number),
appointment or change of immigration representative or designated individual, or,
decision to withdraw your application.

It doesn't say anything about when changing jobs...

[canadiancitizen]

That's so weird! Because I just checked the CIC site here and it says:

It doesn't say anything about when changing jobs...

... Changing job? I dont think the sponsor has to mention it at all, I dont recall telling, writing, publishing, :-) anything about my job, with my social security number they can find in a blink if Im working, how much I make, my credit score, ...in fact, my social security card reveals whatever they want to know about my working whereabouts ..

[Am_lina11]

 

... Changing job? I dont think the sponsor has to mention it at all, I dont recall telling, writing, publishing, :-) anything about my job, with my social security number they can find in a blink if Im working, how much I make, my credit score, ...in fact, my social security card reveals whatever they want to know about my working whereabouts ..

It is weird indeed! As I just talked to an agent and she confirmed we need to send new information about his new job. I even have an e-mail saying to do so.

What is more, I remember enclosing his previous letter of hire, as it was on the check list at that time! It requested to say name of the employer, hourly wage, etc.

Wow, people, are getting so different info!

Here is the e-mail I got from the agent today:

Please do not reply to this email.  Date: 2012-03-14 
Sir, Madam,Thank you for contacting the Call Centre. I am pleased to provide you with the requested information:Update Personal Information – CPC-Vegreville

To update your address or other personal information while your application for permanent residence is in process, you must notify us in writing.

An update in your personal information could include:

• a change in marital status,• the birth of a child,• criminal charges against you,• a change of employer, etc.  In your letter, please provide your client identification (ID) number and your full name and send it to the following address:

Case Processing Centre

6212- 55th Avenue

Vegreville, Alberta

T9C 1W5

If you change your address, you must let us know immediately:

• on the Internet through our Online Services; or• by mail to the address given above. 

[canadiancitizen]

Maybe there are new laws, however, if this is the case... where or which forms, we "sponsors", need to fill so we can specify where do we work... the only form where I insert that information is in my passport application.. are you sure this is for Sponsors?.. 

[CanAusGal]

Maybe there are new laws, however, if this is the case... where or which forms, we "sponsors", need to fill so we can specify where do we work... the only form where I insert that information is in my passport application.. are you sure this is for Sponsors?.. 

My sponsor had to fill in his employment information on form IMM5481 "Sponsorship Evaluation"

But it does say on that form "Sponsors living in Quebec need not complete this form" - so that might be where the confusion is coming from.

[cililoca]

I just came here to say APRIL 30 !!!!!!!!!!!!  They are working a bit faster and it's so much better to actually see it's coming!!! Hopefully May will pass super fast too!!! 

[Am_lina11]

 

My sponsor had to fill in his employment information on form IMM5481 "Sponsorship Evaluation"

But it does say on that form "Sponsors living in Quebec need not complete this form" - so that might be where the confusion is coming from.

Right! Thank you for clarification!

[waitingitout]

Huh.... I just checked with my lawyer, and it seems we'd only need to inform CIC if we went on social assistance, and not for any other job change. (And, yeah, we did fill out the IMM5481 "Sponsorship Evaluation" form back when we completed our immigration application...) I wonder why Am_lina11 was told they needed to send in that update? o.O There seems to be contradictory information out there!

[Am_lina11]

Huh.... I just checked with my lawyer, and it seems we'd only need to inform CIC if we went on social assistance, and not for any other job change. (And, yeah, we did fill out the IMM5481 "Sponsorship Evaluation" form back when we completed our immigration application...) I wonder why Am_lina11 was told they needed to send in that update? o.O There seems to be contradictory information out there!

hmmmm, I wonder. 

Anyways, I will send the new letter of hire, just to calm my mind. I won't use expresspost, just regular mail. In case, they do not need it they will throw it away. You never know with CIC. I just don't want to get another request of information and that way prolong this long enough process. 

[waitingitout]

Anyways, I will send the new letter of hire, just to calm my mind. I won't use expresspost, just regular mail. In case, they do not need it they will throw it away. You never know with CIC. I just don't want to get another request of information and that way prolong this long enough process.

I think that's for the best! Since they told you personally to do so. I guess me and the others will find out soon enough if we needed to too? I'll post here if I find out that's the case.

[newCanuck]

Hi I landed in Vancouver on Jan 30, 2012, 1 year after application!    Can you pls update my status on the chart. Also.... How long does it usually take for the PR Card to be sent? I'd like to change my SIN to an official, not a temp z-number , but was told at the landing that I'd need the actual PR Card, not the confirmation letter.

How about applying for MSP? must I also wait for the PR Card and new SIN to be put onto my sponsor's coverage? thanks

[Gemauru]

Hi I landed in Vancouver on Jan 30, 2012, 1 year after application!    Can you pls update my status on the chart. Also.... How long does it usually take for the PR Card to be sent? I'd like to change my SIN to an official, not a temp z-number , but was told at the landing that I'd need the actual PR Card, not the confirmation letter.

How about applying for MSP? must I also wait for the PR Card and new SIN to be put onto my sponsor's coverage? thanks

My husband landed yesterday in Etobicoke... After the "landing interview" and getting the confirmation letter of the permanent resident status, in the same office, we got the SIN... well, the card will arrive in 2 weeks, but we filled the form and got the number right away (permanent one).

That "letter" is good for everything (almost... not good for travel), we were told to advise OHIP of the change of status... and until we get the card, that paer is the document to be used as proof of resident status.

I know some stuff is "Provincial" (medical care, par exmple) But that document is federal, I can't believe that is good enough for the SIN in Ontario, but not in BC... Call the SIN office or go there...

To receive the PR we were told, 4 to 6 weeks... some  people here on the forum got it in a month.

[vinlander]

Hello,

Here are some updates on our case:

4 weeks ago we received a letter (email for me and actual letter for my wife) from CIC stating both our sponsorship applications and PR for my wife were received on dec 2nd 2011.
Finally client ID numbers...and access to ecas for both of us.

I also did an address change online 2 weeks ago and the information is updated for both of us.
We also received a letter to update her background and employment status for the last couple months which we did last week.

As she has not done the medical yet and we want to save time, we would like to know if anyone got experience with any medical clinic in Montreal ?
I got the list of designated doctors spread in 3 or 4 clinics in Montreal but we would like to know which one is recommended because some reviews are not so nice on them and last thing we need is problem with medical files.
thank you.