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Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2016 timeline and updates

profiler

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Aug 10, 2016
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CPC-Mississauga
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
Well I will have that story to share lol
I still have the email . . . .
Like i said , its a long long road, with many a winding turns
I'm not the religious type. I understand that others are -- so I am respectful of their beliefs. To me, god's been waiting to strike me down for years now -- I'm inventive WRT avoidance ;).

I'll admit, I think they should have picked you up when they were convinced you're from the Afghan police ;). It was a first for me, but they work so quickly sometimes, that simple funny errors like that happen. Responding to them, advising that they are very wrong will usually raise an eyebrow. No apology of course. But you get the chance to laugh :)
 
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meaningful1

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CPC-M
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01-09-16
AOR Received.
03-10-16
I'm not the religious type. I understand that others are -- so I am respectful of their beliefs. To me, god's been waiting to strike me down for years now -- I'm inventive WRT avoidance ;).

Ha ha I wonder why you think you are worst than many!!!!
I don't know the God you make mention, but the one I worship , oh!!! He is all loving, all wonderful, all gentle all powerful and if He wanted to strike you, all the world including Trump , wouldn't be able to stand in His way.
Mercy isn't much of a characteristic found in the ordinary man, but before a Just God???? All can come, ANYTIME!!!


I'll admit, I think they should have picked you up when they were convinced you're from the Afghan police ;). It was a first for me, but they work so quickly sometimes, that simple funny errors like that happen. Responding to them, advising that they are very wrong will usually raise an eyebrow. No apology of course. But you get the chance to laugh :)
Now, about picking up, am certain there are many who thought the same. . . but as usual. . I tell that same any mountain how big that same God is. Then I leave it.

Yeah!!!!
Mon
 

meaningful1

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AOR Received.
03-10-16
I'm not the religious type. I understand that others are -- so I am respectful of their beliefs. To me, god's been waiting to strike me down for years now -- I'm inventive WRT avoidance ;).

I'll admit, I think they should have picked you up when they were convinced you're from the Afghan police ;). It was a first for me, but they work so quickly sometimes, that simple funny errors like that happen. Responding to them, advising that they are very wrong will usually raise an eyebrow. No apology of course. But you get the chance to laugh :)
Am just thankful.
Very humbling experience
 
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profiler

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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
Am just thankful.
Very humbling experience
Depending on how long you have been here before PR, you should be able to apply for citizenship after Aug 8 2019 (my wife is eligible May 5 2019)...

Then you can participate in one of those Citizenship Ceremonies...
 

meaningful1

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03-10-16
Depending on how long you have been here before PR, you should be able to apply for citizenship after Aug 8 2019 (my wife is eligible May 5 2019)...

Then you can participate in one of those Citizenship Ceremonies...
Am here 4 years August 18
So land 1 day before my 4th anniversary
 

profiler

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Aug 10, 2016
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Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017

dominicantiguan

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Apr 24, 2017
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Etobicoke
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
27-04-2016
Doc's Request.
06-06-2017
AOR Received.
31-05-2016
Med's Request
03-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-06-2017 Passed
Interview........
Waived

profiler

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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
This works as how long with status though correct?
Every day before PR is counted as a half day toward the "in Canada" time to a maximum of 365 days. The new (in fall) requirement for "in Canada" time is 1095 days. 1095 - 365 (he his the max) == 730 days remaining (2 years).

Yes, that works with status only I believe.

EDIT: That said, the wording seems ambiguous:
"
Applicants may count each day they were physically present in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person before becoming a permanent resident as a half-day toward meeting the physical presence requirement for citizenship, up to a maximum credit of 365 days.
"

So, I would suspect it's with visitor/worker/student status -- but one could argue...

EDIT #2: We will need to wait until they make their changes to 5(1)(c) of the Citizenship Act:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-29/page-2.html#docCont
 
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dominicantiguan

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App. Filed.......
27-04-2016
Doc's Request.
06-06-2017
AOR Received.
31-05-2016
Med's Request
03-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-06-2017 Passed
Interview........
Waived
Every day before PR is counted as a half day toward the "in Canada" time to a maximum of 365 days. The new (in fall) requirement for "in Canada" time is 1095 days. 1095 - 365 (he his the max) == 730 days remaining (2 years).

Yes, that works with status only I believe.

EDIT: That said, the wording seems ambiguous:
"
Applicants may count each day they were physically present in Canada as a temporary resident or protected person before becoming a permanent resident as a half-day toward meeting the physical presence requirement for citizenship, up to a maximum credit of 365 days.
"

So, I would suspect it's with visitor/worker/student status -- but one could argue...

EDIT #2: We will need to wait until they make their changes to 5(1)(c) of the Citizenship Act:
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-29/page-2.html#docCont
Fair enough; sounds good then. I would assume with status. Thanks!
 

profiler

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02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017

carolbb23

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Jun 24, 2016
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toronto
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
mississauga
App. Filed.......
15\12\2015
Doc's Request.
already did for applications
Nomination.....
n/a
AOR Received.
15/01/2016
IELTS Request
n/a
File Transfer...
10/03/2017
Med's Request
n/a
Med's Done....
02/11/2015
Interview........
thank god no interview
Passport Req..
n/a
VISA ISSUED...
28/04/2017
LANDED..........
28/04/2017

sylvain1

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Nov 2, 2016
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Quebec
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Montreal
App. Filed.......
12-08-2015
AOR Received.
07-11-2015
Med's Request
07-12-2016
Med's Done....
21-12-2016
LANDED..........
26-05-2017
Yeah. You still have to apply. You have to have proof that you paid taxes in Canada, etc in order to be accepted.
and you have to free your wallet of a few more hundred dollars (630$) and to begin another 12-months processing time! But that process should be much less emotional for applicants as you are already guaranteed to be allowed to stay in Canada with your PR.
 
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profiler

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AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
and you have to free your wallet of a few more hundred dollars (630$) and to begin another 12-months processing time! But that process should be much less emotional for applicants as you are already guaranteed to be allowed to stay in Canada with your PR.
The liberation of oppressed Canadian dollars I think is the most important part of this process.
 
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