**OCTOBER 2016 - OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANTS**

[CDNPR2014]

Hi everyone!
So I haven't checked ecas in a long time as I thought myCIC was more up to date but today I logged in and it shows decision made on the applicant side!! MyCIC is still showing background check in progress. is it safe to get excited about this or should I calm down?!?! Thanks!

if the applicant side says DM on ECAS, then the applicant will want to keep an eye out for a Passport request letter in email. For ottawa, it seems these letters go out in batches, so it can take 1-3 weeks before you get the letter. the US applicant thread has people who have had DM since 2/7 still waiting for the PPR. The last batch was sent 2/15, so assuming they send batches weekly, it could be sent as early as tomorrow. MYCIC won't update until after ppr/visa issuance, i believe. You are within the correct processing time for Ottawa applicants. Currently Sept and Oct Ottawa applicants are getting approved.

 

[ScaMD]

if the applicant side says DM on ECAS, then the applicant will want to keep an eye out for a Passport request letter in email. For ottawa, it seems these letters go out in batches, so it can take 1-3 weeks before you get the letter. the US applicant thread has people who have had DM since 2/7 still waiting for the PPR. The last batch was sent 2/15, so assuming they send batches weekly, it could be sent as early as tomorrow. MYCIC won't update until after ppr/visa issuance, i believe. You are within the correct processing time for Ottawa applicants. Currently Sept and Oct Ottawa applicants are getting approved.

Awesome thank you!
Am I right in thinking that it must be approved as they have to give outland applicants an interview before they can reject an application?

 

[CDNPR2014]

Awesome thank you!
Am I right in thinking that it must be approved as they have to give outland applicants an interview before they can reject an application?

correct, a DM will be positive if there was no interview or multiple requests ignored.

 

[ScaMD]

correct, a DM will be positive if there was no interview or multiple requests ignored.

Thank you so much!! I just wanted to make sure before I get too excited! Can't believe we are finally almost at the end of the process ;D

 

[CDNPR2014]

Thank you so much!! I just wanted to make sure before I get too excited! Can't believe we are finally almost at the end of the process ;D

I'd recommend checking in on the US applicant thread to keep track when others are getting PPR letters. there seems to be a growing list of people waiting for it. The Ottawa thread isn't very active lately, so it won't give you much insight.

 

[floribec]

FYI: My background check is in progress as of this morning any other Quebecers in process or DM?

 

[Jason12345]

There are two systems to check the status, login in to CIC or the system where you just place your application number etc.

Have both updated for you and let you know your background has updated.

I haven't logged into my cic for a while and was wondering if the system I am using is updated as often.

 

[Cookielicious]

Hi guys,
can somebody help? I just payed right for
Permanent residence fee. I didnt pay it when submitting the application, but now i decided to do it even though i wasn't yet asked for it. Just tought it might speeed up the process if they don't have to ask for it. My question is : how do i send the receipt to my VO ? Thnx

 

[acwikla4769]

We got PPR last night!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jennybenny]

We got PPR last night!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats! So did we! I'll be skipping to th post offic to send this stuff in

 

[acwikla4769]

Congrats! So did we! I'll be skipping to th post offic to send this stuff in

Congrats to you as well!!!!! I am still in la la land haha so excited

 

[wtatchan]

Congratz! Looks like Ottawa is speeding up process!

To floribec: I'm applying from HK in Qc. Still waiting... Not even in Background check yet... But I have received my CSQ not long ago

To Cookielicious: I will send in a copy by mail to your country's office directly since no one will respond you by email. So you can be sure that they know about it.

 

[graham_crackers]

FYI: My background check is in progress as of this morning any other Quebecers in process or DM?

They received the docs they requested (CSQ, RPRF) and now we are waiting for an update.

 

[acwikla4769]

does anyone have an idea from when we send in the pics and passport copies how long it takes to get the visa (ballpark) ? dont want to quit jobs if its going to be like months LOL.

 

[Landagirl]

does anyone have an idea from when we send in the pics and passport copies how long it takes to get the visa (ballpark) ? dont want to quit jobs if its going to be like months LOL.

I don't think anyone can give you the correct answer to that. Ours took 10 days, some are taking longer. There was a post of someone with decision made from Nov 28th and they say they haven't received an email yet. You are probably best to wait until you have your COPR in your hands before you make any decisions. Heck it could get lost in the mail room or in transit either way. I know everyone is in a rush to be with their families, but better safe than sorry.