We can provide you with the following details for your constituent about the status of an application to sponsor a spouse living outside Canada:
- The application was received at the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga (CPC-M), Ontario, on 2018/05/01.
- The initial assessment to ensure the sponsor meets all the sponsorship requirements was finalized on 2019/06/05.
- The responsible office is currently reviewing the application and documents submitted to determine if the sponsored person (the applicant) meets the eligibility requirements.
- The medical examination results have expired for the applicant(s).
- The criminality verifications are currently valid.
- The security verifications are in process.
- If the application is approved:
- the applicant will need to send their passport to the Canadian visa office, and
- the officer will affix a visa (if applicable) in the applicant’s passport and will issue the confirmation of permanent residence document which the applicant will present at the port of entry in order to be granted the status of permanent resident of Canada.
- If the application is refused:
- the officer will send the applicant a refusal letter,
- a copy of the refusal letter will also be sent to the sponsor including:
- a letter explaining appeal rights,
- a Notice of Appeal, and
- instructions to obtain a refund of the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, if it was already paid.