CSQ spouse sponsorship inland timeline 2024

[elallen]

Hey! c:

I received a request for a payment of $85 to complete my Right to Permanent Residence fee (and/or Biometric fee? It wasn't super clear) on July 10 -- which was odd to me because I had been 200% sure I had paid for everything up front, but I didn't want to delay further, so I paid it right away and I got confirmation the payment was received on July 13.

That's my personal latest update.

Here's some of the latest QC inland ones I've seen:
Sept 4, 2023 > Final Decision July 21 > ECOPR Aug 27
Oct 3, 2023 > COPR Aug 21
Oct 2023 > P1 July 25 > P2 Aug 19 > ECOPR Aug 22
Nov 9, 2023 > Final Decision Aug 4

So based on other timelines, I am hoping to receive P1/Final Decision within the next couple of weeks -- hopefully sooner rather than later ^^

I haven't really been keeping up to date on the OWP renewals, though, sorry. Mine expires in January and I'm confident that I'll receive my PR before my OWP will need to be renewed.

Ughh, that must be so frustrating to feel like you are so close but have radio silence (also the processing seems like there is a general timeline but still feels a bit random). Fingers crossed you get P1 soon!

Re: OWP - it's crazy to me that if it truly takes them 6 months to process the extension I could potentially have my PR first. Just hoping against hope I have one or the other by Christmas.

 

[elallen]

Update on my end - my OWP extension request was approved yesterday - very happy that the extensions seem to be processed faster than the estimated wait time. Any updates on the PR front for those who applied in late 2023?

 

[SkyEarth]

Update on my end - my OWP extension request was approved yesterday - very happy that the extensions seem to be processed faster than the estimated wait time. Any updates on the PR front for those who applied in late 2023?

Thanks for asking! YES! I got an update on Sept 13 -- they extended my medical results, which means I do not have to retake the medical exam (whew!). Since the COPR date and the Medical Expiry date need to be in alignment, this is a GREAT sign that P1/Final Decision/Approval is incoming. It's been about 2 weeks since everything was formally updated in the PR Tracker and my GCKey, so I am estimating that the P1 will arrive in the next week or so ^^

 

[elallen]

Thanks for asking! YES! I got an update on Sept 13 -- they extended my medical results, which means I do not have to retake the medical exam (whew!). Since the COPR date and the Medical Expiry date need to be in alignment, this is a GREAT sign that P1/Final Decision/Approval is incoming. It's been about 2 weeks since everything was formally updated in the PR Tracker and my GCKey, so I am estimating that the P1 will arrive in the next week or so ^^

Whew - awesome to hear about them extending the medical results; I had been wondering about that! Fingers crossed you get P1 imminently. Do you know at what point in the final process you need to stay put in Canada? Is it in between P1 and P2? I'm a few months behind you so trying to kind of look ahead (which I know is probably a futile exercise).

 

[SkyEarth]

Whew - awesome to hear about them extending the medical results; I had been wondering about that! Fingers crossed you get P1 imminently. Do you know at what point in the final process you need to stay put in Canada? Is it in between P1 and P2? I'm a few months behind you so trying to kind of look ahead (which I know is probably a futile exercise).

I think technically they want you to stay put in Canada for the whole duration from application submission all the way to the point where you receive your PR Card. Honestly, if you just stay put you won't have any problems, but like, as long as you have a Canadian address and you're not away from the country long-term, it should be fine. I'm no immigration professional, so that's not advice -- but in my experience (since I come from a visa-exempt country) short trips out of the country haven't been an issue.

 

[elallen]

I think technically they want you to stay put in Canada for the whole duration from application submission all the way to the point where you receive your PR Card. Honestly, if you just stay put you won't have any problems, but like, as long as you have a Canadian address and you're not away from the country long-term, it should be fine. I'm no immigration professional, so that's not advice -- but in my experience (since I come from a visa-exempt country) short trips out of the country haven't been an issue.

Yes--also American and haven't had any issues with short trips. I have gone to the US for weddings and family visits, and I also have to travel internationally for work a few times a year, but it is clear that my home base/permanent address is in Canada with my husband. When I travel now it's also for a Canadian based job.

I just had heard that there was some critical point (maybe between P1 and P2?) where you definitely needed to stay put and was trying to confirm.

 

[SkyEarth]

Yes--also American and haven't had any issues with short trips. I have gone to the US for weddings and family visits, and I also have to travel internationally for work a few times a year, but it is clear that my home base/permanent address is in Canada with my husband. When I travel now it's also for a Canadian based job.

I just had heard that there was some critical point (maybe between P1 and P2?) where you definitely needed to stay put and was trying to confirm.

mmmm I haven't heard about this, but maybe someone else has some insight on it. I agree, it would defs be good to know for sure!!!

 

[mys1138]

Yes--also American and haven't had any issues with short trips. I have gone to the US for weddings and family visits, and I also have to travel internationally for work a few times a year, but it is clear that my home base/permanent address is in Canada with my husband. When I travel now it's also for a Canadian based job.

I just had heard that there was some critical point (maybe between P1 and P2?) where you definitely needed to stay put and was trying to confirm.

You only need to stay in Canada between receiving your eCOPR and the arrival of your PR card. The moment you get your eCOPR, you officially become a permanent resident -- but from that point on, you need a valid PR card to re enter Canada by plane.

If you absolutely have to leave during this period, there are two options:
1. Cross the border by land in a private vehicle. This is the only situation where you can re-enter Canada using just your eCOPR.
2. Apply for a Permanent Resident Travel Document (PRTD) while abroad. This usually takes a month or two to process, and you’d use it to return to Canada.

That’s why it’s generally best to avoid international travel right after you get to the P2 stage, if your eCOPR is issued while you’re outside Canada, it can be tricky to get back without your PR card.