Need help understanding my application

[Javamanjonny]

Hi folks,

My name is Jonathan. I'm an American that married a Canadian in 2013. I'm just gonna lay this all out on the table so bear with me.

In Dec. 2013, we sent in my permanent residence application.
If I am not mistaken, I believe it was under the "Family Class Sponsorship for permanent resident IN CANADA" because during that time I was living in Canada and working under a temporary foreign work permit. In January, we received a letter in the mail stating that they received my application on Dec. 9th 2013 and began processing it on Jan. 13, 2014.

I went to great lengths to send in a complete application which included an FBI criminal check, my medical exam which I obtained through the physician they recommend on the CIC website for New Brunswick and I paid all of my fees upfront.

Now my question is this:
Is there anyone in this forum with a similar story that had success in less time than the time frame the CIC website?

And if you don't have a similar story...is there anybody out there with any encouragement for us? I have been in Canada under a visitor's visa since last March and not able to work, nor find another employer willing to undergo a temporary foreign worker's permit since then.

 

[keesio]

Hi Jonathan,
unfortunately the inland timelines are currently brutal (~2 years). But stage 1 (AIP) takes about a year and one you get past stage 1, you can work. So unless timelines have changed, you should be seeing stage 1 approval very soon.

 

[MilesAway]

You can submit an application for an Open Work Permit under the new pilot program, so at least you would have the ability to work.

 

[Javamanjonny]

Thanks folks.

I still have my fingers crossed. Whether you believe in this kind of thing or not, I'm praying for this daily!

Thanks again.
-Jonny

 

[Alurra71]

Thanks folks.

I still have my fingers crossed. Whether you believe in this kind of thing or not, I'm praying for this daily!

Thanks again.
-Jonny

Take advantage of the new OWP pilot program. As long as you currently have a valid status and had a valid status when you filed your application you are eligible for an open work permit which will allow you to find a job anywhere.

Good luck.