Still Waiting.....

[tired_of_waiting]

Hi PMM,

It's now been nearly 9 months since CIC recieved my application for In Canada Family Class immigration.  I have not heard anything back from them in terms of an Approval In Principle and my e-CAS simply says "In Process" with no changes to the notes since October.

According to the current processing times I should have heard two weeks ago from CIC.  My questions are these...

1)Is no news good news at this stage?  
2)Should I panick or do I need to wait a little longer before panicking?
3)If panicking is the correct course of action, how would I panick effectively?
4)Is it possibl to go straight to "decision made" without having an approval in principle?
5)Should I order my FOSS notes?

Many thanks for your time.

[DancingFeather]

:lol: Well panicking is surely not the order of the day. I would send a fax to immigration with your co-ordinates and file number, asking where your file stands as you have not received any reply. You can look on your e-client on the net or call..but panicking effectively doesn't exist :lol:  Why panick?  

Everyone thinks that they should have had an answer...yesterday..remember there are hundreds of applicants ahead of you so you have to wait your turn..the best thing is find out to have peace of mind and go about your business.

[tired_of_waiting]

Hey, thanks for the reply.

I finally got it..!!!!  My Approval in Principle came through last week and my girlfriend was accepted (Decision Made) on becoming a sponsor.  I phoned CIC to ask when my application would be finalised and the officer told me that it depended on my background check.  She said it could be anywhere from 2 months to over a year just for the background check!!!!

I am from the UK and have not lived for longer than 6 months anywhere (except Canada) so I can't imagine it taking too long.  But anyway, I have a work permit now for 12 months so I am in for the wait.

[DancingFeather]

:D CONGRADULATIONS!!! See all comes to those who wait! So relax and just prepare yourselves to come..tell me where are you planing to live in Canada. I could give you some advice on what to do so when you get here you are not all lost. Unless you have friends waiting for you but maybe I could give you some tips.

Well, they will do a check everywhere you went, unless they can get it on the computer so it would be quicker especially if you are clean.

I' m very happy for both of you..keep me informed and..WELCOME TO CANADA!  in advance..nothing like being positive... :)