Hmmmm interesting. So they could still ask for my partner's PCC after expiry date. With our luck, (so far we have had none ... everything is taking on the longer end), this might happen. Thanks for your reply! I hope you hear some good news well before the end of the year. We applied in January, so nothing will probably happen for us before most of the people here from Oct to Dec 2016 are finished being processed.
To be honest not sure when it starts 2017 or 2018 for processing times 12 month. You have 2 and half month. Our case takes took. Be positive this will end.
As of Dec 7, 2016, IRCC has said that they are trying to process 80% of applicants in 12 months or less. I checked updates on the website and it is still saying that. However, as per the VO, there is still a notice saying that processing delays might happen due to the earthquake in Mexico, although I don't think it is a big issue as people seem to be getting their interview dates and some getting PPR. I think as someone else said, there is now a push to get the people who applied in 2016 processed as they are nearing or at the 12 month mark. I am not sure if there is some accountability factor that the government is keeping track of, let's hope so. But since I applied after 2016, it is more likely that my app is not at the "top of the pile" priority, so I am thinking it might even take until after the New Year to hear something. Only thing keeping me going is that I might possibly be able to see my partner next month. This will be the only thing to look forward to since there is minimal chances of him getting an email asking for his passport before the end of November.
Ahhh. There are three conditions that have to be met inorder to be approved. We don't meet one condition. It's protocol.
First they check that marriage is genuine....that was fine, Second they check health if there's any diseases.....that's good, third criminality.....he didn't get charged for a crime but coming illegally could be a crime if charged.....and that's where we failed. So in the letter my lawyer is sending now he's explaining why he did it (which they already know since we did PRRA in past), bring attention to the fact that his criminal checks both in Canada and Mexico were both clear. So my lawyer is suggesting in letter rehabilitation, which you can apply for after 5 years of act having taken place (that would have have been deemed criminal behaviour). We'll see if they accept the rehabilitation. If not we go for ADR (alternative dispute resolution). A step before appeal which tends to be faster than appeal...if that doesn't come out positive then we go to appeal.
Thank you!!! All we can do is try and hope for the best!!! Not much choice!
My husband was required to do the same. We sent in the original documents today as the courier was not avaliable to Mexico due to the weather. I hope it is a good sign as well
