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Got credit card refund from CIC - Outland Family Sponsorship

wrinkles

Newbie
Jan 20, 2016
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Hi,
I applied for outland family sponsorship last July and just last week my Sponsorship Application Status has changed to Decision Made. I have yet to receive a mail or an email from cic.
But I just checked my credit card statement and I apparently got a refund of everything I paid.

I cannot call the support because it's Sunday, has this happe to anyone? Does it mean I got declined? Could someone help me please. Thank you ao much
 

KandyK

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Feb 9, 2017
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Canada
Category........
FAM
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CPC Mississauga
App. Filed.......
13-03-2017
Doc's Request.
O4-04-2017
AOR Received.
28-03-2017
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05/10/2017
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19/07/2017
Med's Done....
03/08/2017
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10/19/2017
Hi,
I applied for outland family sponsorship last July and just last week my Sponsorship Application Status has changed to Decision Made. I have yet to receive a mail or an email from cic.
But I just checked my credit card statement and I apparently got a refund of everything I paid.

I cannot call the support because it's Sunday, has this happe to anyone? Does it mean I got declined? Could someone help me please. Thank you ao much
Hmmm im not sure but by the looks of it, it seems like a refusal. Give them a call tomorrow morning. GL
 

325i

Star Member
May 30, 2017
84
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Hi,
I applied for outland family sponsorship last July and just last week my Sponsorship Application Status has changed to Decision Made. I have yet to receive a mail or an email from cic.
But I just checked my credit card statement and I apparently got a refund of everything I paid.

I cannot call the support because it's Sunday, has this happe to anyone? Does it mean I got declined? Could someone help me please. Thank you ao much
Did you get SA? if you did get sponsorship approval, did you get an interview request or a procedural fairness letter?
 

wrinkles

Newbie
Jan 20, 2016
9
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Did you get SA? if you did get sponsorship approval, did you get an interview request or a procedural fairness letter?
No, I just noticed the update on the website. It says 'Decision Made', under the Sponsorship Application Status.
It's been a week since the update and I haven't received any email or mail from them.
Just today I noticed I got the refund on my credit card.
 

Sylviebah

Full Member
Oct 29, 2017
32
2
Does that mean that if you get a refund it's a refusal? How ? And why? I thought no matter the answer their make , their have to send a latter of explanation. I would say wait and see if the latter come , if not then make a call if you know the number to call
 

JulianaAndrew

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Feb 14, 2017
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Colombia
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Bogota
App. Filed.......
26-07-2017
Doc's Request.
Schedule A and PCC: 01-09-2017
AOR Received.
AOR1: 01-09-2017, AOR2: 19-09-2017
File Transfer...
15-09-2017
Med's Request
02-01-2018
Med's Done....
23-01-2018
Interview........
06-12-2017 - Passed
Passport Req..
06-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
05-03-2018
LANDED..........
10-03-2018
You should provide more information so we can know more about it. However, it does look like your application has been refused already so they issued a refund. If you haven't gotten sponsor approval yet, it could also mean you are not eligible to be a sponsor. Share more about your condition as a sponsor, who you are sponsoring, how you got PR status and when, etc.

Edit: there is an option on the forms that asks what you would like to do should you be refused as a sponsor. One option is to refund the fees, and the other one is to continue with the process. Which one did you choose?
 

canuck_in_uk

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May 4, 2012
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06/12
Hi,
I applied for outland family sponsorship last July and just last week my Sponsorship Application Status has changed to Decision Made. I have yet to receive a mail or an email from cic.
But I just checked my credit card statement and I apparently got a refund of everything I paid.

I cannot call the support because it's Sunday, has this happe to anyone? Does it mean I got declined? Could someone help me please. Thank you ao much
How much was the refund? The more information you provide upfront, the easier it is to actually help you.
 
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wrinkles

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Jan 20, 2016
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You should provide more information so we can know more about it. However, it does look like your application has been refused already so they issued a refund. If you haven't gotten sponsor approval yet, it could also mean you are not eligible to be a sponsor. Share more about your condition as a sponsor, who you are sponsoring, how you got PR status and when, etc.

Edit: there is an option on the forms that asks what you would like to do should you be refused as a sponsor. One option is to refund the fees, and the other one is to continue with the process. Which one did you choose?
Thanks for your reply
I was sponsored by my mom and landed PR on December 2014. I am sponsoring my wife and our son. I am working a seasonal job and getting E.I. support every 6 months.
 

wrinkles

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Jan 20, 2016
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It's been a week since the update and I have yet to get an email or mail from CIC. Will be calling them tomorrow to confirm everything.
 

canuck_in_uk

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May 4, 2012
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I got refunded of everything I paid for except the $75 processing fee.
That means that you have been refused as a sponsor.

Thanks for your reply
I was sponsored by my mom and landed PR on December 2014. I am sponsoring my wife and our son. I am working a seasonal job and getting E.I. support every 6 months.
When did you get married and when was your child born?
 

Elohim

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Dec 1, 2016
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HEllo. Urgent Help needed!!
My wife's application was refused december 2016 due to proxy marriage (marriage certificate). I am yet to submit the new application and i am a Quebec resident. My wife recieved her Certificat de selection in her old application. So i am wondering if i can still use the old CSQ for this new application. Because there is a question in the Generic Application which ask "if you have already recieved the CSQ".

sHOULD I CHECK YES OR NO?
 

bafonso

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Jan 21, 2017
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Mississauga
HEllo. Urgent Help needed!!
My wife's application was refused december 2016 due to proxy marriage (marriage certificate). I am yet to submit the new application and i am a Quebec resident. My wife recieved her Certificat de selection in her old application. So i am wondering if i can still use the old CSQ for this new application. Because there is a question in the Generic Application which ask "if you have already recieved the CSQ".

sHOULD I CHECK YES OR NO?
If you have one you should say so.
 

bafonso

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Jan 21, 2017
414
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Mississauga
Thanks @bafonso but isnt that CSQ linked with the old application that was refused? I am guessing it should be NO. I am just confused. And also my wife has changed her maiden name to mine
I don't think CSQ are necessarily connected to a single application. The name change further complicates things. I think you should put your CSq and write a cover letter explaining how you got that CSQ. In Quebec you cannot change name but I'm not sure how federal handles this, I would assume they accept it. Your wife will have different name on Quebec documents, that is the practical outcome.