danielle902 said:
So I've sent my application off. And I check the website all the time to see if they have started to process me as a sponsor yet. But nothing. I've been putting my receipt number in along with his bday and country. Wondering if its MY info that needs to go in. And how will I know when they have started processing my application?? Thanks in advance for your support!
Here is how it worked for me:
After I received the sponsorship approval email from CIC, I was able to view the Client Application Status on the website. CIC provided me (the sponsor) with a UCI (Unique Client Identifier) and an Application Number (for the Applicant). If you indicated on your application that you wanted to be notified of your sponsorship approval by email and provided them with an email address you will receive your approval via email. If not, they will send you a letter in the mail with your UCI and Application Number when you are approved. You will then be able to access your information online. If you want to view the sponsor information, you have to enter the UCI and your personal information. If you want to view the Applicant's information, you have to enter the Application Number and your husband's personal information.
When I sent our application to Mississagua I paid extra for overnight delivery and a signature when it was received. Then I checked the CIC website every week to see how many days it was taking to process the sponsorship approval. I submitted my application on March 12, 2012 and received the sponsorship approval email from CIC on June 6, 2012.
I'm sure others will let you know if their experience was different.
Keep checking your email and spam folder for an email from CIC (or the mailbox) for your sponsorship approval; it's such a great feeling when you receive it!
