May 2026 - Outland Spousal Sponsorship

[Swabhi]

Do we have whatsapp group for may 2026 applications?

I don’t think so, if u got please share with me as well we can all join and share updates

 

[Charlamanderxxxx]

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Can I get the link where we have to pay spousal sponsorship application fees? For outland applications

this one? https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/order.do?category=15

 

[Mrayti]

Can I get the link where we have to pay spousal sponsorship application fees? For outland applications

Citizenship and immigration application fees: Pay your fees online https://share.google/vuESSbWzEUEz4SvrE

 

[S_M_M_M]

Applied: May 11, 2026
AOR: June 27, 2026

 

[Mrayti]

Applied: May 11, 2026
AOR: June 27, 2026

please feel free to add yourself to the May tracker in my signature.

 

[mkn1592]

That email is the AOR (Acknowledgment of Receipt). It's an official email from IRCC confirming that your Permanent Residence application has been received. Most of the time, sent to sponsor. To be honest, I haven't seen an AOR letter in forever!

As for linking your application to GCKey: you usually have to wait a few days for the application to be registered in their system first. When you try to link it and are entering "numbers of applicants" add 2 instead of 1 (if your spouse is the only applicant)

What do you mean by add 2 instead of 1 if spouse is the only applicant? Does that mean we have to put 3 if I also have a dependent child?

 

[Charlamanderxxxx]

What do you mean by add 2 instead of 1 if spouse is the only applicant? Does that mean we have to put 3 if I also have a dependent child?

In my experience, you enter '2' instead of '1' if your spouse is the only one applicant. However, if you also have a dependent child, you can try entering '3'

 

[Mrayti]

What do you mean by add 2 instead of 1 if spouse is the only applicant? Does that mean we have to put 3 if I also have a dependent child?

3 with child.

 

[Swabhi]

One quick question, today my application got biometrics letter to submit in next 30 days. But I have submitted my first biometrics for a visitor visa which is rejected and is valid till June 2032. In spousal PR I got to submit biometrics again? I thought it’s not required since I have my biometrics valid still. One more thing I have unknowingly paid biometric fee in spousal PR application without knowing my biometrics are still valid. Should I reach out to IRCC and let them know that I have valid biometrics for the application which was submitted before? Or should I submit biometrics again for spousal PR since I had already paid biometric fee unknowingly. Please let me know your thoughts.thanks

 

[Charlamanderxxxx]

One quick question, today my application got biometrics letter to submit in next 30 days. But I have submitted my first biometrics for a visitor visa which is rejected and is valid till June 2032. In spousal PR I got to submit biometrics again? I thought it’s not required since I have my biometrics valid still. One more thing I have unknowingly paid biometric fee in spousal PR application without knowing my biometrics are still valid. Should I reach out to IRCC and let them know that I have valid biometrics for the application which was submitted before? Or should I submit biometrics again for spousal PR since I had already paid biometric fee unknowingly. Please let me know your thoughts.thanks

You need to give your biometrics.​

If you’re applying for permanent residence and you’re between 14 and 79 years old, you need to give biometrics.

You need to give your biometrics even if you already gave them when applying for temporary residence.

Try answering some questions here to find out: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/biometrics/need-biometrics.html

 

[Forte]

even I got same email from them because of insufficient funds for processing my application. I need to pay extra 30$. What is the process and how to send payment confirmation to them? Will they confirm my application in progress once I submit this ?
@twranks @Mrayti

Sponsorship fee	$85	$90	$5
Sponsored principal applicant	$545	$570	$25

Did you pay the RPRF upfront?

 

[Swabhi]

Did you pay the RPRF upfront?

Yes, you need to pay this amount to process your application. There will be a link given in your email follow that and submit this difference and print receipt for your reference.

 

[Swabhi]

You need to give your biometrics.​

If you’re applying for permanent residence and you’re between 14 and 79 years old, you need to give biometrics.

You need to give your biometrics even if you already gave them when applying for temporary residence.

Try answering some questions here to find out: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/biometrics/need-biometrics.html

I have checked in the link provided by you for eligibility of biometrics it says this:

Change your answers​

Hide your answers
Have you given biometrics before?
Yes
Are you now 80 years old or older?
No
What best describes your situation?
I applied for permanent residence
Is the application for permanent residence either approved or still being processed?
Yes

You don’t need to give your biometrics.​

 

[Charlamanderxxxx]

I have checked in the link provided by you for eligibility of biometrics it says this:

Change your answers​

Hide your answers
Have you given biometrics before?
Yes
Are you now 80 years old or older?
No
What best describes your situation?
I applied for permanent residence
Is the application for permanent residence either approved or still being processed?
Yes

You don’t need to give your biometrics.​

Hey, Try this one: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...metrics/when-to-give-permanent-residence.html

https://www.canadavisa.com/visiting-canada-biometrics.html

 

[SAKD]

Can I link my applicaion with my GCKey when applying through RCIC?