Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2017 timeline and updates

[Trinh]

What is CSQ? Is it something specifically required for Quebec applicants?

Yes, CSQ is just for Quebec applicants. If you are on the same boat, you can refer more information on this topic:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/help-with-quebec-forms.279823/

 

[eduardo.arellano]

Hi everyone,

My partner and I are currently waiting for OWP approval/PR - we are September applicants. My partner's 6 month visitor status will expire on February 1st. It is my understanding that we need to apply to extend his stay as a decision has not yet been made on his OWP (should be mid-January based on other's timelines).

For anyone who has had to do this - Once you did apply to extend your visitor status, how long did it take to be approved?

It is also my understanding that once OWP is granted this allows him to stay and work Canada for the duration of the OWP? Or does he still need to apply to extend his visitor status?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello,

Your partner does not have to apply for an extension since she/he has applied for an OWP. This will give you implied status until you hear a decision from CIC.

cheers!

 

[marcewang]

Hi everyone!
My OWP was returned to me due to insufficient funds.
I just sent it back to Venegrille. Does anyone know how long will it take for them to open my package once they've received it?

 

[Kozyrytka]

Any idea about when you might be getting the medical request?

June 26th applicant here, background check has started over a month ago. Not heard anything since. Still waiting for the medical request.

 

[travel2017ar]

Long time reader, first time poster...

Today received letter asking for current lease agreement. Haven't heard anything for a while. Submitted, I think it's because we've moved provinces since filing. Any thoughts? Fingers crossed it's a sign that things are close...

App received: January 31, 2017
AOR received: February 16, 2017
Sched A & PCC sent: March 2017
OWP approved: April 2017
Med request: June 2017
Meds done and approved: July 2017

Nothing since then until today!

 

[Trinh]

I’m August 11th and last Friday my status switched from your action is required to update,then I checked and my bgc had just started!

Mine case is weird! I checked my account 2 days ago (hadn't checked it for a while), the status switched from Your action is required to Updated. Tonight, I just checked my account again to see if there is st new, NO, the status changed back to Your action is required!!! My husband and I were happy just 2 days ago!!! Sh*t!

 

[brille_sky]

Long time reader, first time poster...

Today received letter asking for current lease agreement. Haven't heard anything for a while. Submitted, I think it's because we've moved provinces since filing. Any thoughts? Fingers crossed it's a sign that things are close...

App received: January 31, 2017
AOR received: February 16, 2017
Sched A & PCC sent: March 2017
OWP approved: April 2017
Med request: June 2017
Meds done and approved: July 2017

Nothing since then until today!

yes, since you moved,maybe they wanna make sure your living together in your new address..congratz! its close

 

[Tin tin]

Mine case is weird! I checked my account 2 days ago (hadn't checked it for a while), the status switched from Your action is required to Updated. Tonight, I just checked my account again to see if there is st new, NO, the status changed back to Your action is required!!! My husband and I were happy just 2 days ago!!! Sh*t!

Was something updated at least, like background checks in process before it went to "your action is needed"?

 

[Trinh]

Was something updated at least, like background checks in process before it went to "your action is needed"?

Oh la la, I just checked my status now, yes, there is one thing updated:
Background check ---> We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.

Finally I heard some news from CIC!

@Tin tin: Thank you for your suggestion!

 

[MariaF]

Mine case is weird! I checked my account 2 days ago (hadn't checked it for a while), the status switched from Your action is required to Updated. Tonight, I just checked my account again to see if there is st new, NO, the status changed back to Your action is required!!! My husband and I were happy just 2 days ago!!! Sh*t!

This happened to me too, but on my owp application. For a brief moment I swear I saw the status changed to ‘Updated’ then went back to ‘Submitted’. 2 days later I received an email saying my OWP is approved. Per cic it was approved on the same day i saw the status changed. So I take that as a good sign for you perhaps something is moving along with your application

 

[Trinh]

This happened to me too, but on my owp application. For a brief moment I swear I saw the status changed to ‘Updated’ then went back to ‘Submitted’. 2 days later I received an email saying my OWP is approved. Per cic it was approved on the same day i saw the status changed. So I take that as a good sign for you perhaps something is moving along with your application

Hopefully hihi, thank you for your comment. Now I'm actually waiting for Med request. Lots of people here waited for it for 6 months. It is such a long time!

 

[Yakuza_princess]

Hi everyone!
My OWP was returned to me due to insufficient funds.
I just sent it back to Venegrille. Does anyone know how long will it take for them to open my package once they've received it?

Did you include the copies of your passport and all the stamp in your passport, copy of permit and marriage certificate when you resend it?!

 

[mattaleen94]

Hi everyone,

I'm in canada on a visitor visa that expires by the end of January 2018, I have applied for PR in November through spousal sponsorship.
I have just received an email from immigration center including my UCI and application number in order for me to link my application.

Is this email considered as AOR ? am I on an implied status now ?

Thank you

 

[Shannonbella]

Hi everyone,

I'm in canada on a visitor visa that expires by the end of January 2018, I have applied for PR in November through spousal sponsorship.
I have just received an email from immigration center including my UCI and application number in order for me to link my application.

Is this email considered as AOR ? am I on an implied status now ?

Thank you

Did you include the open work permit with your PR application? If you did include it then you would be on implied status as long as the work permit application is not returned for being incomplete or insufficient payment.

 

[amodmallya]

Hi everyone,

I'm in canada on a visitor visa that expires by the end of January 2018, I have applied for PR in November through spousal sponsorship.
I have just received an email from immigration center including my UCI and application number in order for me to link my application.

Is this email considered as AOR ? am I on an implied status now ?

Thank you

Can you please tell the date they received your application?

Thanks!