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MrsMcLaughlin

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Oct 24, 2014
211
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MJB80 said:
If we apply outland, how long will it take? We are having a baby in March and I can't have him leave me for long for this... because I don't want him to miss out on our baby and he needs to be working so that we can afford our bills while I'm on Mat leave with reduced pay.
There's no way to tell for sure, but it should take significantly less time than applying inland. I think right now it's taking between 10-12 months for most standard cases to get through. If you take a look at the spreadsheet under ShortyP's signature you can get an idea of how long it's been taking lately.

And I don't know too much about applying common law, other than that it's harder to get approved and they need more proof than a spousal sponsorship. And unfortunately CIC doesn't really seem to care much if there are children involved or not, so having a baby together won't really impact their decision or your processing time, whether it's inland or outland.
 

shortyp2000

Hero Member
Mar 15, 2015
891
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Hamilton
Category........
Visa Office......
Kingston
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-12-2014
AOR Received.
18-12-2014
File Transfer...
07-03-2015
Med's Done....
24-03-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Oct 13, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Nov 9, 2015
LANDED..........
Nov 12, 2015!!!
MrsMcLaughlin said:
There's no way to tell for sure, but it should take significantly less time than applying inland. I think right now it's taking between 10-12 months for most standard cases to get through. If you take a look at the spreadsheet under ShortyP's signature you can get an idea of how long it's been taking lately.

And I don't know too much about applying common law, other than that it's harder to get approved and they need more proof than a spousal sponsorship. And unfortunately CIC doesn't really seem to care much if there are children involved or not, so having a baby together won't really impact their decision or your processing time, whether it's inland or outland.
I agree. My husband and I have 2 children together (both he wasnt able to attend the births for, they refused TRV visa as they said he wouldnt return) and I have 3 from a previous marriage. 5 total. Plus a niece that I take care of. Our youngest has had 2 surgeries (1 at 5 months old and one at 6 months old) and they didnt care at all about that.
Does your hubby have a TRV visa?
 

MixedChick92

Hero Member
Feb 23, 2015
302
11
Category........
Visa Office......
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-24-2015
File Transfer...
05-28-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-16-2016
VISA ISSUED...
04-15-2016
LANDED..........
07-13-2016
MJB80 said:
If we apply outland, how long will it take? We are having a baby in March and I can't have him leave me for long for this... because I don't want him to miss out on our baby and he needs to be working so that we can afford our bills while I'm on Mat leave with reduced pay.
I still say that applying outland and doing a spousal sponsorship is much more quicker and less stressful. Unfortunately having a baby will not speed up the process at all as MsMcLaughlin said. But giving your situation you'll probably take the inland way, either way is no wrong way though. But going outland will likely have your whole family reunited quicker. If you do apply inland and get denied, you cannot appeal the decision and will have to do an outland application anyway, taking away more time from your family reunification. There are so many people that on this site that will say ,applying outland is the way to go.


I found a user on here http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/profiles/omariewk1-u497108.html

Maybe he could give you some insight? I'd give him a PM.

He's Jamaica and applied inland August 2014 and is still waiting. He's married and not in a common law relationship.

It's a tough decision, but whatever way you go best of luck to you and your family ;D
 

MixedChick92

Hero Member
Feb 23, 2015
302
11
Category........
Visa Office......
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-24-2015
File Transfer...
05-28-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-16-2016
VISA ISSUED...
04-15-2016
LANDED..........
07-13-2016
shortyp2000 said:
Nope. Mine still showing Oct 14, active.
DHL says passports usually get returned in 21 business days.
That's crazy long, doesn't your husband live close to Kingston?
My husband does, so it's literally going to take this long?
 

MJB80

Newbie
Nov 4, 2015
6
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Thank you everyone.

My fiancé can't really leave because we own a company together and it's doing really well and it would be really stupid for him to leave now. He needs to run the company. Plus we are having a baby and I need him here.

I will just wait till we are married in July and apply then since common law seems so much more difficult.
 

nursewife

Star Member
Aug 26, 2015
91
2
Good afternoon everyone ,

So here I am working one of the craziest shifts ever, lost a patient, discharges admissions left right and center when hubby msgs me to tell me he got PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was great news in my crazy day!!!!!! I'm ecstatic, needed this ray of sunshine to get me through the day. He's on his way to drop off his passport as we speak!!! ;D :p :p ;) ;)
 

Canadianinlove

Hero Member
Apr 21, 2015
557
17
Category........
Visa Office......
POS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-04-2015
AOR Received.
01-05-2015
File Transfer...
01-06-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
13-02-2015
Interview........
29-10-2015
Passport Req..
30-10-2015
VISA ISSUED...
30-10-2015
LANDED..........
02-11-2015
Wooohoooooo! Excellent news! Congratulations!

nursewife said:
Good afternoon everyone ,

So here I am working one of the craziest shifts ever, lost a patient, discharges admissions left right and center when hubby msgs me to tell me he got PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was great news in my crazy day!!!!!! I'm ecstatic, needed this ray of sunshine to get me through the day. He's on his way to drop off his passport as we speak!!! ;D :p :p ;) ;)
 

MixedChick92

Hero Member
Feb 23, 2015
302
11
Category........
Visa Office......
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-24-2015
File Transfer...
05-28-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-16-2016
VISA ISSUED...
04-15-2016
LANDED..........
07-13-2016
nursewife said:
Good afternoon everyone ,

So here I am working one of the craziest shifts ever, lost a patient, discharges admissions left right and center when hubby msgs me to tell me he got PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was great news in my crazy day!!!!!! I'm ecstatic, needed this ray of sunshine to get me through the day. He's on his way to drop off his passport as we speak!!! ;D :p :p ;) ;)
YAY!!!!!!

:p :p So happy for ya :D

Do you mind sharing his processing date?
 

MrsMcLaughlin

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Oct 24, 2014
211
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nursewife said:
Good afternoon everyone ,

So here I am working one of the craziest shifts ever, lost a patient, discharges admissions left right and center when hubby msgs me to tell me he got PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was great news in my crazy day!!!!!! I'm ecstatic, needed this ray of sunshine to get me through the day. He's on his way to drop off his passport as we speak!!! ;D :p :p ;) ;)
Amazing news!!!! :D :D :D Congratulations girl, you must be over the moon excited right now!!
 

MixedChick92

Hero Member
Feb 23, 2015
302
11
Category........
Visa Office......
KINGSTON, JAMAICA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-24-2015
File Transfer...
05-28-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-16-2016
VISA ISSUED...
04-15-2016
LANDED..........
07-13-2016
MrsMcLaughlin said:
Amazing news!!!! :D :D :D Congratulations girl, you must be over the moon excited right now!!
SEE UR NEXT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
 

Cece0225

Star Member
Apr 29, 2015
99
2
TORONTO
Category........
Visa Office......
KNG
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-02-2015
Doc's Request.
NONE
AOR Received.
08-04-2015, SA: 15-04-2015
File Transfer...
15-04-2015
Med's Request
UPFRONT
Med's Done....
18-12-2014
Passport Req..
08-02-2016 DM: 02-03-2016
VISA ISSUED...
09-03-2016
LANDED..........
20-03-2016
Congrats!!!?! celebration time!

Quick question when did kingston vo start processing ur app? April what? And email or call?

Omg kvo moving nw!!! Yahhhhhh


nursewife said:
Good afternoon everyone ,

So here I am working one of the craziest shifts ever, lost a patient, discharges admissions left right and center when hubby msgs me to tell me he got PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was great news in my crazy day!!!!!! I'm ecstatic, needed this ray of sunshine to get me through the day. He's on his way to drop off his passport as we speak!!! ;D :p :p ;) ;)
 

canjamdiva

Star Member
Jul 28, 2015
103
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Kingston
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-09-2015
AOR Received.
14-11-2015
File Transfer...
27-11-2015
Med's Done....
21-08-2015
Interview........
12-10-2016
Passport Req..
12-10-2016
VISA ISSUED...
03-11-2016
LANDED..........
12-11-2016
nursewife said:
Good afternoon everyone ,

So here I am working one of the craziest shifts ever, lost a patient, discharges admissions left right and center when hubby msgs me to tell me he got PPR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was great news in my crazy day!!!!!! I'm ecstatic, needed this ray of sunshine to get me through the day. He's on his way to drop off his passport as we speak!!! ;D :p :p ;) ;)

AMAZING!

You think they got usain bolt visiting the vo and that's what's got them moving?!

If only he could help the speed of dhl it would be a great xmas for so many!
 

Divinity

Star Member
Jun 29, 2015
118
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Kingston
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-04-2015
Doc's Request.
08-09-2015
AOR Received.
05-06-2015
File Transfer...
15-06-2015
Med's Done....
19-10-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
16.03.2016
VISA ISSUED...
24.04.2016
LANDED..........
Soon
Yahhhh ;D, that's awesome news. Congratulations. My 1yr old daughter fell down and I was in bed when I heard her man I lost it. I cried out Jesus and sprang off the bed with sheet trailing my mom was supposedly watching her. So I was a little down but omg this just cheer me up . I'm happy for you and to see Kingston moving.
 

nursewife

Star Member
Aug 26, 2015
91
2
Cece0225 said:
Congrats!!!?! celebration time!

Quick question when did kingston vo start processing ur app? April what? And email or call?

Omg kvo moving nw!!! Yahhhhhh
Hey guys sorry if I'm slow replying Im currently at work lol. The processing date listed on escas is April 25th. Hubby said he received 5 phone calls every time he answered no one was replying or he couldn't hear whichever one! He then got an email!