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August 2022 Spousal Sponsorship (Inland/Outland/Paper/Online)

Becca024

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Feb 21, 2023
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Cool, I also applied on the same date, July 28, 2022 for my outland wife, who is from Honduras. She also has 3 dependents and my application was sent to the Mexico VO as well. This is my detail:

July 28, 2022- application submitted online/outland

November 9,2022- AOR, Biometrics request

November 29,2022- Biometrics completed.

January 3, 2023 - Medical Request

January 13, 2023- Medical complete

February 27, 2023- Eligibility complete

February 28, 2023- Pre-Arrival Services Letter

I was finally able to get onto the new PR tracker (I used a representative, and thought that was why I couldn't get updates) but noticed that Background verification is : Not started.

Does anyone know if Eligibility is complete, is there still a chance of an interview needed in Mexico City? Uggh this is stressful.
It looks like our process is very similar! My husbands eligibility however has still not been completed on PR tracker since February. Did you fill out the application yourself or did you get a lawyer to help you? I really hope end of this month or next we will get PPR …. As for interviews I think up until you receive the PPR there’s a possibility but I’ve read that they only ask for interview if there are more than 1 factors that make them doubt your relationship. For example a big age gap, if you haven’t been in the relationship for very long, multiple marriages like if you’ve recently been divorced and re married etc. As far as I’ve researched that’s the only reason for interview is if they are not convinced your relationship is legit. Mexico seems to be very slow… Please do share with me when you receive a new update!
 

HazellD

Newbie
Oct 24, 2022
7
6
Hi all,

One of the lucky one's who has managed to reach the end of this hugely frustrating process.

Final timeline attached below:

Spousal sponsorship
Inland, Paper
DIY

Biometrics Valid until 2029
Aug 23, 2022: Application mailed
Aug 23: Application received
Nov 03: AOR; Medical request; PR linked on GCKEY
Nov 4: OWP linked on GCKEY
Nov 4: OWP approval
Nov 10: Medical Booked
Nov 17: Medical Approved
19 Dec, 2022: Portal Invite
26 Jan, 2023: Photo and address submitted to portal
07 Feb, 2023: eCOPR
15 Mar, 2023: PR Card Received


Note: I was unable to link my PR Card Application to GCKey and my photograph on the portal is still listed as under review (this seems to be a recurring issue).

VO: Calgary
 

shazibutt

Newbie
Nov 1, 2021
3
0
Hey everyone.
Im a canadian citizen currently living with my wife in Pakistan. Applied for her PR
Submitted Spousal sponsorship application outland on paper from Pakistan.
Submission date : 15th August 2022
AOR : 13th October 2022
I still haven’t received any update after the AOR and its been 4 months and they haven’t required for any additional documents such as biometrics or medical. Anyone else in the same boat as us?
 

2b.or.not.2b

Hero Member
Dec 3, 2018
630
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Hey everyone.
Im a canadian citizen currently living with my wife in Pakistan. Applied for her PR
Submitted Spousal sponsorship application outland on paper from Pakistan.
Submission date : 15th August 2022
AOR : 13th October 2022
I still haven’t received any update after the AOR and its been 4 months and they haven’t required for any additional documents such as biometrics or medical. Anyone else in the same boat as us?
It seems that paper application are being processed late as the IRCC has transitioned to an online application system.
 

Tintin and Snowy

Star Member
Feb 2, 2021
182
113
Hi all, Is there any update for anybody after medical passed for outland, paper application (New Delhi VO)? Thank you!
 
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bnursing3

Newbie
Mar 22, 2023
4
4
Spousal Sponsorship Timeline (Outland, Paper, August 2022)

Application Submitted: August 6, 2022

Acknowledgement of Receipt Received: August 10, 2022
Police Certificate Requested: October 28, 2022
Biometrics Requested: November 16, 2022
Sponsor Approval Received: November 17, 2022
Biometrics Completed: November 21, 2022
Biometrics Passed: November 21, 2022
Police Certificate Completed: December 28, 2022
Medical Exam Requested: January 9, 2022
Police Certificate Received: January 13, 2023
Additional Information Reviewed: January 16, 2022
Medical Exam Completed: January 24, 2022
Medical Exam Passed: January 26, 2022

Background Check: “we are processing your background check”

Approximately, how long does it take for the background check to be completed?


P.S. I already emailed IRCC (Ghana-Accra) today and I'm waiting on a response.
 

totalbatman

Star Member
Sep 23, 2020
84
43
Inland Spousal Online

Submitted - May 28, 22 (Location - Sudbury, Ontario)
AOR - Sept 16, 22 (CPC Mississauga)
Medical Req - Sep 16, 22
Biometrics Req - Sep 16, 22
Medical done - Sep 24, 22
Biometrics done - Sep 20, 22
Pre arrival letter - Oct 07, 22
Eligibility completed on PA PR tracker - Oct 07, 22
Medical Passed on PA tracker - Oct 07, 22
SA - Oct 13, 22
BG verifi. completed on PR tracker - Dec 01, 2022
Biometrics changed to Completed - Feb 01, 2023
Request letter: March 13, 2023
Approval and Portal invite email: March 21, 2023
 

walt11

Newbie
Mar 4, 2023
3
7
Hi,

Applied: Outland, Philippines
January 13, 2023 - Eligibility in progress.
Dec 15, 2022 - We received the police clearance you sent us.
November 29, 2022 - Medical exam completed
Biometric- done
August 6, 2022 - Application received

What's going on it almost 2 months with no update. I even went to MP - a member of parlianment in my area to follow up on my wife's application!
UPDATES:
March 27, 2023 - My wife received an email letter from IRCC - " We are currently processing your application for permanent residency. You now qualify to receive pre-arrival services to help you prepare for a new life in Canada."

No changes in IRCC or tracking
Eligibility- in progress
Background verification - Not started

Does anyone have the same situation?
 

-50

Full Member
Dec 15, 2020
39
24
UPDATES:
March 27, 2023 - My wife received an email letter from IRCC - " We are currently processing your application for permanent residency. You now qualify to receive pre-arrival services to help you prepare for a new life in Canada."

No changes in IRCC or tracking
Eligibility- in progress
Background verification - Not started

Does anyone have the same situation?
I got same message on March 20 2023.
But no updates since then.
And is tracker updated every day?
 
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he5ham

Star Member
May 24, 2019
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UPDATES:
March 27, 2023 - My wife received an email letter from IRCC - " We are currently processing your application for permanent residency. You now qualify to receive pre-arrival services to help you prepare for a new life in Canada."

No changes in IRCC or tracking
Eligibility- in progress
Background verification - Not started

Does anyone have the same situation?
Congratulations.
Most likely, the PR Tracker eligibility will be updated to Completed in a few days.
 
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MrsSA*

Member
Mar 31, 2023
10
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Spousal Sponsorship Timeline (Outland, Paper, August 2022)

Application Submitted: August 6, 2022

Acknowledgement of Receipt Received: August 10, 2022
Police Certificate Requested: October 28, 2022
Biometrics Requested: November 16, 2022
Sponsor Approval Received: November 17, 2022
Biometrics Completed: November 21, 2022
Biometrics Passed: November 21, 2022
Police Certificate Completed: December 28, 2022
Medical Exam Requested: January 9, 2022
Police Certificate Received: January 13, 2023
Additional Information Reviewed: January 16, 2022
Medical Exam Completed: January 24, 2022
Medical Exam Passed: January 26, 2022

Background Check: “we are processing your background check”

Approximately, how long does it take for the background check to be completed?


P.S. I already emailed IRCC (Ghana-Accra) today and I'm waiting on a response.