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Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2017 timeline and updates

metqc

Star Member
Aug 4, 2017
56
24
Category........
FAM
Hi,

Tried to link my application online since Friday but until now, I am still unable to do so. I've tried several combination and also those tricks or tips that worked for most of you. Calling the call center now. Any other suggestions or other tested ways to link online? Thanks in advance
I just got my AOR and tried the maximum number of times as well and failed, including setting number of applicants to 2 instead of 1. Additionally, my city/town of birth on my application was entered with both my City and State of birth. I tried just using the city and that didn't work either. If anyone has tips or if you get any useful info when you call please let me know!
 

Bugattii

Full Member
Sep 7, 2017
46
28
I contacted IRCC about the glitch in applications that shows "Your action is required" after everything has been submitted. I got an answer today:

Good day Client,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

The situation that you have described is the result of an ongoing technical problem. We are currently looking into it and will resolve it as soon as possible.

We verified the information on file and are pleased to confirm that everything appears to be in order with your application.

Rest assured that you will be informed if additional information is needed.

Thank you again for bringing this matter to our attention and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

To sum up - "Your action is required" status is a glitch. If you have submitted everything you were asked for you are good. If you aren't sure check your ECAS for possible request letters.

EDIT: Not sure if me reporting the issue with the glitch is connected to my background check changing its status to being processed. It changed it status to being processed 1 day after I reported a technical issue from my CIC account. No medical request letter yet.

Background Check - We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
I am a June Applicant
what is the email address you are using to contact them?
 

stke4130

Star Member
Mar 29, 2017
102
46
Hi,

Even i am in the same boat as you. i submitted my medicals in july and been waiting since. i have not received any response yet. and even my husband who is sponsoring me does not get any emails. all the info is sent to my mail and updated in my linked account.

Were you asked for police check along with the Schedule A medical, or just the medical? As I was only asked for Schedule A yet i know some people were asked for both.. Hopefully you and I hear something else soon, my anxiety is killing me.... best of luck
 

naturalG

Star Member
Oct 21, 2014
57
20
Toronto
Visa Office......
Mississauga, ON
App. Filed.......
01-09-2017
AOR Received.
30-10-2017
Can someone please tell me how long did it take to receive the OWP by mail since you got the approval email from CIC?
Would love to know too! Hoping to get mine in the mail this week
 

Snibbles

Star Member
Feb 21, 2016
69
35
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
CPC Mississauga
App. Filed.......
23-10-2017
Med's Done....
upfront - 18-10-2017
Hello I just read this and I checked my receipt. I ended up paying the 100$ for the OPW holder fee. There was another fee we had to pay? Im still waiting for an AOR Is our entire application going to be sent back? How long will this delay our process? I would really appreciate any reply. Thank you!
I made the mistake of only paying the $100 toward my OWP also.
I'm still waiting on AOR, but I paid the $155, printed the receipt, and sent the receipt to the Vegreville Alberta office (the office that takes care of work permits). I also included an explaination that I underpaid and am applying for inland PR under family class. I also included my UCI, which I think some people have and some don't (I was assigned a UCI from extending my visitor status a few times). No word on anything yet, but hopefully it won't delay my OWP now :)
 

Kozyrytka

Star Member
Jul 6, 2017
111
73
Ontario
App. Filed.......
26-06-2017
Doc's Request.
27-07-2017
AOR Received.
25-07-2017
what is the email address you are using to contact them?
I didn't use any email. When you log in your CIC account on the top of the page is an option to "Report technical problem". It's next to the logout button. That's how I reported my issue.
 

Sigurgeirs10

Full Member
Oct 6, 2016
43
17
I've been trying to link my application to the account that I already have. It have been 2 weeks.. I had to submit my schedule A through IRCC webform.
 

Bugattii

Full Member
Sep 7, 2017
46
28
I didn't use any email. When you log in your CIC account on the top of the page is an option to "Report technical problem". It's next to the logout button. That's how I reported my issue.
Thanks. I'm applied on July, received AOR on September 12th, and still waiting for OWP. Wonder if everything is OK now.
 

mevisbleek

Star Member
Jul 18, 2009
166
40
Hi Guys,
I need some clarification. My spouse is in Canada with me, she has overstayed her visit visa by a month, can I still sponsor her under the Spousal In-Canada Class?
 

brille_sky

Star Member
Nov 20, 2017
85
38
Hi Guys,
I need some clarification. My spouse is in Canada with me, she has overstayed her visit visa by a month, can I still sponsor her under the Spousal In-Canada Class?
when did she overstayed?is it now?(which means she does have a status ?)while your application under inland will be process. if so, i would suggest to apply for extensention of her vistors visa or restoration before applying for inland spousal, you have every right to sponsor her but one important requirement for inland spousal is sponsoring inside canada with valid status ..if it was before(in the past )i think just be honest and tell them upront..
 

mevisbleek

Star Member
Jul 18, 2009
166
40
when did she overstayed?is it now?(which means she does have a status ?)while your application under inland will be process. if so, i would suggest to apply for extensention of her vistors visa or restoration before applying for inland spousal, you have every right to sponsor her but one important requirement for inland spousal is sponsoring inside canada with valid status ..if it was before(in the past )i think just be honest and tell them upront..
The Visa Sticker on her passport expires = Jan 15th, 2018
We initially extended her stay and it was approved & extended for 6 months up until = October 30th, 2017
We plan on sending in an inland PR application on = Dec 15th, 2017.
However, I saw on IRCC website that an inland application may still be submitted no matter the principal applicants status. See below and correct me if I am wrong. It says the same thing on the IP8 document:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5289ETOC.asp#incanada
 

Tin tin

Star Member
Aug 12, 2017
58
41
Niagara region
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Portage Road
App. Filed.......
19-09-2017
Doc's Request.
20-11-2017
AOR Received.
20-11-2017
Med's Request
18-08-2018
Med's Done....
21-08-2018
Hi Guys,
I need some clarification. My spouse is in Canada with me, she has overstayed her visit visa by a month, can I still sponsor her under the Spousal In-Canada Class?
Yes, under public policy.
My understanding is that the only way she can get a work permit issued under such circumstances is after AIP but if she applies to restore her status within 3 months from its expiration, and then applies under family class, she can be considered for a work permit before AIP as long as you attach the acknowledgement mail with the application. That's what I've observed although I have no reference to back it up.
 
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MDch

Full Member
Sep 12, 2017
21
5
Hi everyone

I have a question about linking your application once you receive AOR.

My husband has applied to become permanent resident. His AOR arrived by email and we linked the number to his account with no issues.

I am the sponsor. I also received an email the day after with AOR. I created an account online for myself but could not link my application. I also tried linking it under my husband's account with no luck. On the AOR email, it did not specifically indicate that I had to link my application like my husband's did but I am wondering if I should? And how? The only thing it said on my email is that I could check the status of the application by entering my application number to an online link 'check my status'.

Thank you so much for your time and any insight on this
 

krimsuun

Star Member
Aug 25, 2017
98
35
Okay so I'm trying to validate my scedule a form. I've filled everything out correctly but it wont let me validate as it says there are errors.
It flags the year of when I started living at my current address as an error (when its correct) and I cant figure out a way to fix it.
It also flags within personal history- I clicking ongoing for my Working holiday visa as it doesnt run out until 15th december but the forms doesnt like the ongoing part and wants an end date.

can anybody help?