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2018 Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications: timeline and updates

Ps_948

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Dec 12, 2016
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Feb 22 applicant here
Got invitation for an interview on Dec 28
They asked us to bring following things, do they normally ask for all these things m???
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 Your valid passport. If you were deemed to be a Convention Refugee, and are not in possession of a valid passport, please provide the identity document(s) that you provided to CPC Vegreville along with the original English translation.
 Your sponsor must accompany you (if you are sponsored) and bring proof of citizenship or immigration status.
 If you were sponsored as a spouse, please ensure that you bring with you your original marriage certificate that was submitted at time of your application for permanent residence.
 If you were sponsored as a common-law partner, please ensure that you bring with you at least one of the following original documents that was submitted at time of your application for permanent residence: joint residential lease agreements, mortgage, title of property, governmental-issued documents indicating the same address for your sponsor and you (e.g. Canadian Revenue Agency documents, provincial medical form) or any other original documents supporting your relationship.
 Your Temporary Resident document issued by CIC (Work Permit, Student Permit, Visitor Record).
 A current letter of employment for yourself and/or sponsor indicating nature of employment, salary and length of time employed. If self-employed, a statement of income from your bookkeeper or
accountant. If retired, proof of pension payments and copy of last Income Tax filed.
 An interpreter, if required.
 2 photos for each person on this application who are becoming Permanent Residents – see
enclosed appendix for specifications.
 If you have not already paid the $490.00 Right of Permanent Residence Fee, you can find
information on how to pay the fee
Please bring a copy of your receipt to the office on the date of your interview.
 
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Betabr

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Mar 21, 2018
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Toronto office mississauga
I didnt receive the DM yet when i called they told me they still prossessing my background chek really stressful
Background check depends on your home country. That is why other applicants with same timeline get DM earlier, their countries are probably faster.
 

godmustbecrazy

Full Member
Jan 31, 2018
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Update and question here. I received a communication on my PR card, but they are saying that I need resubmit 2 pictures for the pr card to them as the ones I submitted do not meet the specifications. Has anyone else gotten this response or their card in the mail?

I received my COPR on 7th Nov.


Alright guys, I received my COPR today - approved and good to go.

We reached at Niagara centre about an hour in advance. They had 2 running counters and my name was the 2nd one called (so I literally first on one of the counters). The interview was at a desk, basically a person setting across the glass. No questions were asked about marriage, or work to either me or my spouse. The lady only asked us for our passports and a Canadian ID with an address that matches the application. I forgot my driving license at home (she didn't accept my OWP, as she wanted to see a non-CIC issued Canadian ID) and instead I showed her a joint bank account statement with my spouse which had our address. I asked for a change on my last arrival date on my COPR (as I had traveled after submission of my application) again without any questions asked. The lady went and reprinted the COPR with the update and I signed 2 copies of it - one for them and one for myself. She struck out my visitor visa and stamped approval on another page on my passport.

And that is it. You do not require a landing appointment as this is what this interview is. The PR card would be in the mail in 4-6 weeks, they said. We walked out in literally 5 minutes.

By the time I reached home I had a update on my application as below:

Review of eligibility: Your eligibility has been reviewed. Please see the final decision below.
Review of medical results: You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents: We do not need additional documents.
Interview: You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics: We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check: Your background check was completed.
Final decision: Your application was approved. Check your messages below for details.

This was followed by an approval on the table below with my PR Card # and issue date. I will post an update when I receive my PR card. So best of luck folks, any questions don't hesitate to reach out. Be prepared to the fullest though. I wish everyone has an easy breezy interview and get their COPR.

Hope this helps!
 

bushra1122

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Dec 8, 2018
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Hi guys, I have a question regarding background check. What does it say beside background check in the CIC account before it changes to processing or processed?

I.e. for biometrics it says 'We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.'
 

Ps_948

Full Member
Dec 12, 2016
35
2
I got my landing interview letter by email today 18th dec 2018. and its scheduled for 27th december 2018 (At the Niagara Falls IRCC)

A bit weird as the last email from them with decision made said that the Etobicoke IRCC would contact me with the schedule, now its gonna be a 160km ride for me instead of 40km :)

Nevertheless
I am happy that Finally I got my schedule.. and I am going to be a PR soon.

Thank you to each and everyone out here who kept posting updates, that helped me a lot !
I am feb 22 applicant
I also got an interview on dec 28 and they asked me to bring the following docs
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 Your valid passport. If you were deemed to be a Convention Refugee, and are not in possession of a valid passport, please provide the identity document(s) that you provided to CPC Vegreville along with the original English translation.
 Your sponsor must accompany you (if you are sponsored) and bring proof of citizenship or immigration status.
 If you were sponsored as a spouse, please ensure that you bring with you your original marriage certificate that was submitted at time of your application for permanent residence.
 If you were sponsored as a common-law partner, please ensure that you bring with you at least one of the following original documents that was submitted at time of your application for permanent residence: joint residential lease agreements, mortgage, title of property, governmental-issued documents indicating the same address for your sponsor and you (e.g. Canadian Revenue Agency documents, provincial medical form) or any other original documents supporting your relationship.
 Your Temporary Resident document issued by CIC (Work Permit, Student Permit, Visitor Record).
 A current letter of employment for yourself and/or sponsor indicating nature of employment, salary and length of time employed. If self-employed, a statement of income from your bookkeeper or
accountant. If retired, proof of pension payments and copy of last Income Tax filed.
 An interpreter, if required.
 2 photos for each person on this application who are becoming Permanent Residents – see
enclosed appendix for specifications.
 If you have not already paid the $490.00 Right of Permanent Residence Fee, you can find
information on how to pay the fee
Please bring a copy of your receipt to the office on the date of your interview.
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Is it the same with you???
 

Evergreen_3034

Hero Member
Jun 18, 2018
300
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I’m a March 2nd applicant and I got my landing interview for Jan 10th in Calgary!! My ECAs hasn’t even updated yet and I got the email with the appoiym
Congratulations! I am also a March applicant (March 6th) and I am very happy to see that March apps are now at the end-stage of the journey!
Please share your timeline, in particular, when did you get your SA, DM, AIP. I haven't seen any new updates on my CIC account or in ECAS. Background check is still in process, Med passed, no other updates on my account.

Thank you! :)
 

Evergreen_3034

Hero Member
Jun 18, 2018
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I just did my landing interview, everything went smoothly! Thanks to the forum for the support and encouragement these past months! Does anyone know if I can travel to New York for 3 days through the land border for Xmas ? I don’t have my pr card yet (it’s coming in 2 months)
Congratulations on your journey! Please share if you have to apply for a PR card online or if it comes automatically by mail after the landing interview.
Thank you!
 

elomam

Star Member
Jun 23, 2018
110
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Montreal
Congratulations on your journey! Please share if you have to apply for a PR card online or if it comes automatically by mail after the landing interview.
Thank you!
For the landing interview they ask to bring two photos, they are used for the PR card application which is done automatically on your behalf once you receive your COPR.
You may use your UCI after that to link the PR card application on your gckey account
 

cliffjona

Full Member
Feb 11, 2017
43
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App. Filed.......
Sent 19/Feb 2018, Received 23/Feb 2018
My timeline.

Fees paid 18/02/18
Sent. 19/02/18
Received. Miss 23/02/18
AOR. 7/04/18
Linked Gc Key 11/4/18
Shed upload 16/4/18
Med request 16/4/18
Meds done. 24/4/18
Meds uploaded 10/5/18
PR approved 5/12/18