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I don't know the timeline for India after the embassy receives your spouses passport but if it's already been three months since it's been sent, then I imagine that it wouldn't be too much longer. If it's past the average processing time, then you can call them to find out your application's...

It's actually the UCI (unique client identification) number that you need to use to check your application status, not the file number. It's 8 digits.

Even though it might be costly and take up some time, I think it's not a bad idea for your husband to come and get you if he has the time and money to do so. Either way, I wish you all the best of luck and congratulations!

If you received a letter with a file number, then you can check your application status on at the CIC website. If it's past the average processing time for your country, then you can call them to see what the delay is all about.

Patience, lng, good things happen to those who wait. It seems if everything is in order with our application, then we'll know more in about two more months one way or another. God-willing, we'll be together soon. I miss you too, my beautiful wife. Kiss

I just wanted to mention that there is a Canadian consulate in Cebu City where you can go to acquire an affidavit in lieu of the certificate for legal capacity to marry. My experience was that I had to acquire a certificate of non-marriage from Vital Statistics Canada. I was told to get it...

Tests...tests...Just checking to see if I'm replying to these posts properly. BTW, Christine's hubby has a name! Hmmpphh! [-( My name is Bond...JAMES Bond! But you can all call me Ken. ;D Thank you all for the invaluable information and support you've all provided to us. Best of luck to...

What determines how long the visa expiry date will be? I heard that it would be a year from your medical check or it would be the expiry date of the passport (whichever comes first) but what if it takes more than a year to process the application for permanent residence?