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Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2017 timeline and updates

AfantyZ

Full Member
Apr 18, 2018
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Me too. I wonder what's affecting our application..
last year, I was so happy because I got FN on March and they send me medical request only 3 month after which is in June 2017. I thought CIC is really take seriously by finish within 12 months. I know each cases is different but why people applied on April or May got DM or some of them landed but Feb or March applicant are still waiting .
 

futurepr

Star Member
Feb 22, 2018
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I sent criminal check 18 months ago and still nothing, and you guys are worried about 2 months :D
So what? You talk like is not extremely frustrating to wait more than most of the people... Everybody here is tired, stressed and just want to move on with life as I think you do too so I believe we have the right to be worried as much as we want.

This forum was created to help and support each other, if bothers you that some people are sharing their experience and frustration then I think you are in the wrong place.
 

futurepr

Star Member
Feb 22, 2018
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We are February 24th Applicant, we are still waiting..After expecting it to be done in 12 months, this makes it very difficult to sit still.
I’m sorry about that! Have they at least started to review your eligibility? (Im March 15)
 
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Squamish123

Newbie
May 10, 2018
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Hi I’m inland applicant July 2017. I am travelling on vacation for two weeks with my sponsor. What paperwork do I need to bring with me for customs when returning. I will be coming thought Vancouver.
 

UKCanada

Member
Nov 8, 2017
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Hi I’m inland applicant July 2017. I am travelling on vacation for two weeks with my sponsor. What paperwork do I need to bring with me for customs when returning. I will be coming thought Vancouver.
Do you have your OWP letter and the letter that states they've extended your ETA? Just have that on you - my partner wasn't asked for anything when we just re-entered but we brought those letters just in case.
 

Squamish123

Newbie
May 10, 2018
3
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Do you have your OWP letter and the letter that states they've extended your ETA? Just have that on you - my partner wasn't asked for anything when we just re-entered but we brought those letters just in case.
Iv got OWP. No ETA letter don’t I just apply online for it?
 

UKCanada

Member
Nov 8, 2017
19
22
Iv got OWP. No ETA letter don’t I just apply online for it?
Yeah the ETA is linked to your passport so I suppose the letter isn't necessary. When we got the OWP the letter in our online account says: document to travel or reenter Canada - "a study or work permit is not a travel document. To allow you to reenter into Canada by air only, we have issued you an ETA when we issued your permit extension. Your ETA is linked to the passport you used to apply." it then lists his work permit and his new ETA, which is valid until 2021.

So as long as your ETA is valid you should have no issues at the border. We brought the letters just in case.
 

nkoff

Star Member
Oct 19, 2017
141
90
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
CPC-M
App. Filed.......
28-04-2017
AOR Received.
30-05-2017
Med's Request
01-02-2018
Med's Done....
03-02-2018
Got the letter this morning letting us know that processing is complete and our local IRCC office will contact us for landing interview. You were right. :) we will be going through the Vancouver office
against the odds, got my landing letter from surrey. landing on June 4th.
 

EGH

Star Member
Apr 3, 2017
173
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Thanks I was just tagging you about it!! Good luck to you as well!! I feel like we are in the same boat!
UPDATE: I received an email from the MP office "IRCC confirmed that Criminality and Security assessments are in progress on the file.The Eligibility review was started on March 1st and an update on the Eligibility is expected at some point this month.They mentioned the Eligibility assessment includes review of a non-accompanying child."

I don't know what it does mean, but I received more info than I got from the Call Center an the official took a look of my file. Hopefully I receive any news soon
 

live&love

Hero Member
Apr 25, 2018
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I'm the person being sponsored, May 11, 2017 applicant.

On May 9, 2018 I got a letter confirming that I am officially eligible to apply as a member under Family Class. I just need to meet the other requirements in order for them to make a decision.

TWO DAYS LATER, on May 11, 2018, the sponsor side status changed to Decision Made, but haven't received any letters regarding that.

I just wanted to share my experience with them so far, so other people can read it and might benefit from it.

Good luck to everyone especially Feb. and Mar. Applicants :)
 

CdnwifeUSwife

Star Member
Feb 5, 2018
195
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Peterborough
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Etobicoke
App. Filed.......
21-12-2017
Doc's Request.
08-02-2018
AOR Received.
07-02-2018
Med's Request
15-06-2018
Med's Done....
29-06-2018
LANDED..........
25-10-2018
Any October 2017 got AIP yet? I got my medical done yesterday and ECAS is showing in process.
AIP doesn't happen until around 11-12 months mark from date of app received. You have more waiting to go.
 

Yulia V

Star Member
Mar 15, 2017
136
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Toronto, ON
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
App. Filed.......
13-03-2017
Doc's Request.
28-03-2017
AOR Received.
27-03-2017
Med's Done....
upfront/passed
I have read some people were talking about Etobicoke or Miss office, I don't get it... Are these offices for the final interviews or something?
It depends on which province and city you are in. I live in Toronto, so when they made a decision on my file they sent it to Etobicoke office because it is the closest one to me. That's where they conduct final interviews and relationship interviews (if applies).
 
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