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    Security Screening - tentative timelines

    It won't mention security screening specifically, but you can tell because everything in that section will be blank. It was obvious that it was the security screening because everything else had already been completed by then (eligibility, medical, etc.).
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    Spouses landed or plan to land during travel restriction?

    The Canadian embassy in my husband's country of residence just asked me to get confirmation from CBSA in writing that he will be allowed to enter the country. This feels like a neverending wild goose chase lol. When I spoke to the officer yesterday and asked if he could send an email to the...
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    Spouses landed or plan to land during travel restriction?

    Thanks for the info. I thought it was clear to them that it was to establish full-time residence, but maybe the embassy didn't pass that information on to CBSA. Once I explained to them on the phone that he has a COPR and is moving here permanently, they seemed to be more cooperative.
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    Spouses landed or plan to land during travel restriction?

    I agree. How they determine what is essential and non-essential is very vague and inconsistent. We've been apart for over a year waiting for his PR application to be approved. I was like how is his coming to Canada to finally be reunited with his spouse not essential?!? I'm doubtful that they...
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    Spouses landed or plan to land during travel restriction?

    His COPR was issued after March 18, but the whole thing is very confusing because reunification of immediate family members is a separate exemption independent of when his application was approved. It seems that the main issue for CBSA is that his travel is not essential. I explained to them...
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    Spouses landed or plan to land during travel restriction?

    Yes, he has his COPR and I'm a Canadian citizen. I just got off the phone with them and now they're saying he should be allowed to enter but that family reunification isn't always enough to deem a trip essential. I just hope this answer doesn't change again when it comes time to board a flight.
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    Spouses landed or plan to land during travel restriction?

    CBSA said they wouldn't allow my husband to enter Canada. Still trying to figure out why since he falls under the exemption of immediate family members.
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    *******MARCH 2019 OUTLAND SPOUSAL SLONSORSHIP*****

    I honestly can't say for sure. It seems like offices are still open and working though.
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    *******MARCH 2019 OUTLAND SPOUSAL SLONSORSHIP*****

    Updated: Application Received - March 6 AOR1 - April 6 SA - April 18 Transfer to Pretoria - April 29 AOR2 - May 3 BR - June 4 MR - August 6 Pre-arrival services email - September 11 DM: March 13 PPR: March 19 Visa: March 25
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    *******MARCH 2019 OUTLAND SPOUSAL SLONSORSHIP*****

    Application Received - March 6 AOR1 - April 6 SA - April 18 Transfer to Pretoria - April 29 AOR2 - May 3 BR - June 4 MR - August 6 Pre-arrival services email - September 11 DM: March 13 PPR: March 19
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    Security Screening - tentative timelines

    Security screening for us started end of September 2019 and ended March 2020.
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    Pre-Arrival Services Email Timeline

    My wait time from pre-arrival services email to DM was 6 months. Received pre-arrival services email September 11, 2019 and DM March 13, 2020.
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    Applications processed in Pretoria

    Yes, unfortunately our file was sent for security screening at the end of September. For cases that don't require a comprehensive security screening, Pretoria is pretty quick compared to other visa offices.
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    Applications processed in Pretoria

    Application Received - March 6 AOR1 - April 6 SA - April 18 Transfer to Pretoria - April 29 AOR2 - May 3 BR - June 4 MR - August 6 Pre-arrival services email - September 11 Additional documents request - September 27 DM: March 13
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    *******MARCH 2019 OUTLAND SPOUSAL SLONSORSHIP*****

    Omg I can't believe it. Decision made!! Can't believe it's almost over.
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    *******MARCH 2019 OUTLAND SPOUSAL SLONSORSHIP*****

    Congrats!!! That's amazing news.
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    *******MARCH 2019 OUTLAND SPOUSAL SLONSORSHIP*****

    My patience is really wearing thin. I'm so frustrated with this whole process. I contacted my MP but they're saying I need to set an appointment and they don't have any availabilities until 2 weeks from now.
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    *******MARCH 2019 OUTLAND SPOUSAL SLONSORSHIP*****

    Nothing yet. Man, I can't believe it's been a year already. Hoping we all get good news soon.
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    Applications processed in Pretoria

    I'm assuming it was because of the travel history. They asked us to submit the PAs full travel history. No other documents were requested.