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AUGUST 2016 - OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANTS

knowledge101

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2016
215
9
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2016
AOR Received.
11-08-2016
File Transfer...
22-08-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront, 04-08-2016
Interview........
N/A, Background check In-Process: 23-11-2016
Passport Req..
DM on ECAS: 12-01-2017; PPR Email: 23-01-2017; DM on MyCIC: 06-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
COPR sent: 06-02-2017
LANDED..........
11-02-2017
bassix said:
MyCIC says background check in progress. But ECAS says DM.

So I'm not sure.
This is evidence that MyCIC is not reliable. Once ECAS goes into DM that's when the wait happens for PPR/COPR. Ignore MyCIC here on out when ECAS goes to DM as it probably won't change until you've already got a letter in your hand.
 

knowledge101

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2016
215
9
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2016
AOR Received.
11-08-2016
File Transfer...
22-08-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront, 04-08-2016
Interview........
N/A, Background check In-Process: 23-11-2016
Passport Req..
DM on ECAS: 12-01-2017; PPR Email: 23-01-2017; DM on MyCIC: 06-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
COPR sent: 06-02-2017
LANDED..........
11-02-2017
Stevin said:
Same here. Still no change on CIC. Just on ECAS.
See my post above...it probably will not change until you get your COPR...
 

RDY

Full Member
Dec 4, 2016
33
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bassix said:
Happy to say that we got our PPR last night from MVO.

We are an August 17th applicant. I'm sure the rest of you will be getting yours soon. Sit tight :)
Congrats!Hopefully August applicant like us will have update Too.May I ask who is your visa Officer in AoR? And when did your Bc in Progress?Thanks
 

Queeen.14

Star Member
Oct 29, 2016
122
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-08-2016
Doc's Request.
23-01-2017 (AOM)
AOR Received.
24-10-2016
File Transfer...
02-11-2016 / AOR2: 03-11-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
29-02-2016
LANDED..........
Hoping VERY SOON
Hi. I don't have the ability to check each and every timeline here but I was just wondering who are under Conjugal Sponsorship and how fast (or slow) it usually progresses for an update? I am an Aug 30 applicant, I guess we were considered as Sept applicants since our app was only transferred in Nov 2... We ordered GCMS notes and it was last updated on Nov11, after they received RPRF receipt... Is it true that our category is processed longer?? TIA
 

bassix

Star Member
May 30, 2016
136
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-08-2016
Doc's Request.
17-11-2016; 7-12-2016
AOR Received.
AOR 10-09-2016: SA 14-09-2016: AOR2 20-09-2016
File Transfer...
19-09-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
12-07-2016 (Passed)
Interview........
Not Required
Passport Req..
16-01-2017
VISA ISSUED...
27-01-2017
LANDED..........
24-03-2017
RDY said:
Congrats!Hopefully August applicant like us will have update Too.May I ask who is your visa Officer in AoR? And when did your Bc in Progress?Thanks
Our Visa office is Manila. My BC went in progress last Friday January 13th but I received DM on ECAS the same day.

I then received the PPR yesterday.
 

bassix

Star Member
May 30, 2016
136
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-08-2016
Doc's Request.
17-11-2016; 7-12-2016
AOR Received.
AOR 10-09-2016: SA 14-09-2016: AOR2 20-09-2016
File Transfer...
19-09-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
12-07-2016 (Passed)
Interview........
Not Required
Passport Req..
16-01-2017
VISA ISSUED...
27-01-2017
LANDED..........
24-03-2017
Joyce_tosf said:
Congrats!!!!!!!! Did yours ever go into background check?!?
Yes went to background check on Friday on MyCIC but got DM same day on ECAS.
 

Joyce_tosf

Hero Member
Aug 12, 2015
240
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-08-2016
Doc's Request.
09-12-2016 (Provided 17-12-2016)
AOR Received.
08-09-2016
File Transfer...
15-09-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront (PASSED)
Passport Req..
21-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
08-03-2017
bassix said:
Yes went to background check on Friday on MyCIC but got DM same day on ECAS.
Ahhhh I see!! So exciting for you!!!!
 

richardlin

Star Member
May 14, 2014
102
0
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
Aug 14, 2016
AOR Received.
Sep 9, 2016
File Transfer...
Sep 16, 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
Sep 28, 2016 (Passed)
Interview........
No (Jan 11, 2017 Decision Made on ECAS)
Passport Req..
Jan 24, 2017
VISA ISSUED...
Feb 1, 2017
LANDED..........
Feb 5, 2017
Stevin said:
That's convenient. 6 hr drive for me! Wish we could just drive to an airport instead. Haha

So no official letter for you yet?
Lucky me! There is also on option where you can make an appointment to a cic office, if that's easier?

No, nothing yet. :(
 

sweethunkUSman

Hero Member
Sep 20, 2016
212
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-09-2016
AOR Received.
18-10-2016
File Transfer...
24-10-2016
Med's Request
passed
Med's Done....
September 2nd 2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Background check: Nov 29 2016; DM (ECAS): Jan 15 2017; passport photocopy/2 photos email request Jan 23 2017; Received in Ottawa Feb 1 2017; COPR mailed Feb 8 2017
VISA ISSUED...
CoPR on Feb 8 2017
LANDED..........
Feb 20 2017
continued congratulations for all the fresh movement on files this month!

On a separate note, I have a question about taxes and bank accounts for USA citizens becoming PR and working in Canada.

1) Is there a benefit or risk to keeping a US bank account going?
2) On taxes when you are PR here but US citizen still: any good links about how taxes are paid in the US when you are working in Canada? Common pitfalls?
3) What are the financial risks of maintaining dual citizenship re: taxes, or any other pitfalls?

Thanks for your collective minds on this
 

Stevin

Hero Member
Feb 18, 2015
361
6
Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-08-2016
AOR Received.
31-08-2016
File Transfer...
09-09-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront - PASSED
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
23/01/2017 Sent: 24/01/2017 via Xpress Post
sweethunkUSman said:
continued congratulations for all the fresh movement on files this month!

On a separate note, I have a question about taxes and bank accounts for USA citizens becoming PR and working in Canada.

1) Is there a benefit or risk to keeping a US bank account going?
2) On taxes when you are PR here but US citizen still: any good links about how taxes are paid in the US when you are working in Canada? Common pitfalls?
3) What are the financial risks of maintaining dual citizenship re: taxes, or any other pitfalls?

Thanks for your collective minds on this
Great questions. I have wondered about this too but have not been even close to mentally prepared to tackle it. Currently trying to tackle car insurance issues since my partner just got dropped (due to being here) and we still have to use his car to drive to the border to import it.
 

knowledge101

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2016
215
9
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2016
AOR Received.
11-08-2016
File Transfer...
22-08-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront, 04-08-2016
Interview........
N/A, Background check In-Process: 23-11-2016
Passport Req..
DM on ECAS: 12-01-2017; PPR Email: 23-01-2017; DM on MyCIC: 06-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
COPR sent: 06-02-2017
LANDED..........
11-02-2017
chikagirl said:
Question...
Do United States applicants get PPR? I was wondering since they don't need a visa....
No, if they are US citizens they will just get a COPR letter and use that to land. No need for PPR! Which is great and speeds up the process...
 

knowledge101

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2016
215
9
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2016
AOR Received.
11-08-2016
File Transfer...
22-08-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront, 04-08-2016
Interview........
N/A, Background check In-Process: 23-11-2016
Passport Req..
DM on ECAS: 12-01-2017; PPR Email: 23-01-2017; DM on MyCIC: 06-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
COPR sent: 06-02-2017
LANDED..........
11-02-2017
sweethunkUSman said:
continued congratulations for all the fresh movement on files this month!

On a separate note, I have a question about taxes and bank accounts for USA citizens becoming PR and working in Canada.

1) Is there a benefit or risk to keeping a US bank account going?
2) On taxes when you are PR here but US citizen still: any good links about how taxes are paid in the US when you are working in Canada? Common pitfalls?
3) What are the financial risks of maintaining dual citizenship re: taxes, or any other pitfalls?

Thanks for your collective minds on this

1. Probably better to keep it going but no real risk/benefit. If you earn interest on any deposits you may have to file some tax returns on them. Not sure how that works (see below) but I plan on hiring a cross-border CPA.

2 + 3. Good question, I think a cross-border CPA is best to answer them. From what I understand Canada and the US have tax agreements. Which means while you are a resident of one, you do not owe taxes to the other as long as you are under a certain income. For example, the US waiver I believe is $90k, which means if you earn <$90k in Canada, you owe $0 in US taxes. I'm sure Canada has a similar waiver. I wouldn't worry about owing Canadian taxes until you become a Canadian citizen though (if the income is earned outside Canada). This might be COMPLETELY wrong so don't quote me without checking with a CPA, but I believe only Canadian citizens abroad would incur taxes not PR's. Now keep in mind Canada also has a tax status called Non-Resident for Tax Purposes. My wife who is Canadian filed for that status a few years ago which exempts her from owing any Canadian tax as she is not residing in Canada (not sure if there is a dollar amount like the US but I believe there isn't). Once we go back she will readjust her status accordingly. But I believe this is for Canadian citizens only. I don't believe a PR is required to report foreign income because they are not citizens. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
 

Stevin

Hero Member
Feb 18, 2015
361
6
Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-08-2016
AOR Received.
31-08-2016
File Transfer...
09-09-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront - PASSED
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
23/01/2017 Sent: 24/01/2017 via Xpress Post
knowledge101 said:
No, if they are US citizens they will just get a COPR letter and use that to land. No need for PPR! Which is great and speeds up the process...
I was wondering the same. Glad to see you know what's going on. I feel clueless.
 

mad_hatter

Hero Member
Jul 16, 2016
362
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knowledge101 said:
1. Probably better to keep it going but no real risk/benefit. If you earn interest on any deposits you may have to file some tax returns on them. Not sure how that works (see below) but I plan on hiring a cross-border CPA.

2 + 3. Good question, I think a cross-border CPA is best to answer them. From what I understand Canada and the US have tax agreements. Which means while you are a resident of one, you do not owe taxes to the other as long as you are under a certain income. For example, the US waiver I believe is $90k, which means if you earn <$90k in Canada, you owe $0 in US taxes. I'm sure Canada has a similar waiver. I wouldn't worry about owing Canadian taxes until you become a Canadian citizen though (if the income is earned outside Canada). This might be COMPLETELY wrong so don't quote me without checking with a CPA, but I believe only Canadian citizens abroad would incur taxes not PR's. Now keep in mind Canada also has a tax status called Non-Resident for Tax Purposes. My wife who is Canadian filed for that status a few years ago which exempts her from owing any Canadian tax as she is not residing in Canada (not sure if there is a dollar amount like the US but I believe there isn't). Once we go back she will readjust her status accordingly. But I believe this is for Canadian citizens only. I don't believe a PR is required to report foreign income because they are not citizens. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
You are incorrect. As US citizen, you are required to file a tax return with IRA every year until you renounce your US citizenship. Of course you will have an exemption for living aboard and a credit for any Canadian tax paid. Since the Canadian tax rate is much higher than those in the US, essentially you do not pay US tax.

Everyone resides in Canada, regardless they are Canadian or not are liable for Canadian tax. You must report your worldwide income. In addition, you also need to list your foreign assets over 100000 CND on your tax form.