Finally! Huge congratulations! After such a long wait since 2021, you must be overjoyed. Wishing you a smooth passport submission and a speedy reunion with your spouse in Canada.
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That's correct. IRCC can reuse valid biometrics from a previous application in certain circumstances. However, the requirements may differ depending on the application type. It's always best to follow the biometric instructions issued by IRCC for each application.
Hi guys,
I had my interview last Thursday, and the officer said she believed my relationship was genuine and that I had passed eligibility before even we sat in the interview room. Her main concerns were about my background history, so she asked me a few questions. By the end of the interview, she said she had no further questions or concerns.
She told me I should receive my medical request either that day or within a few weeks. I also asked whether my application could be processed faster, and she said she would do what she could. She mentioned that these were the final steps and that my application should be finalised within a couple of months. She also advised me to complete the medical as soon as I received the instructions.
I haven’t received the medical request yet. Has anyone had a similar experience? How long after your interview did it take to receive yours? and is there still things that will make the process delay after this? is refusal still possible after this if I passed my medical request?
I had my interview last Thursday, and the officer said she believed my relationship was genuine and that I had passed eligibility before even we sat in the interview room. Her main concerns were about my background history, so she asked me a few questions. By the end of the interview, she said she had no further questions or concerns.
She told me I should receive my medical request either that day or within a few weeks. I also asked whether my application could be processed faster, and she said she would do what she could. She mentioned that these were the final steps and that my application should be finalised within a couple of months. She also advised me to complete the medical as soon as I received the instructions.
I haven’t received the medical request yet. Has anyone had a similar experience? How long after your interview did it take to receive yours? and is there still things that will make the process delay after this? is refusal still possible after this if I passed my medical request?
Congratulations on what sounds like a positive interview! although these are promising signs, final approval is not guaranteed until IRCC completes all remaining checks and makes the final decision. Best of luck!
Hi there,
Did you submit imm5669 form only of the spouse outside canada or need to include for the one who recently got PR inside canada?
Update:
My spouse outside Canada received biometric letter, PCC request and updated Imm5669e form.
Will there be any issue on her biometric letter as the address mentioned there is Canada address?
When my spouse replying, does she need to include imm5669e form only for herself or need to include mine too?
My spouse outside Canada received biometric letter, PCC request and updated Imm5669e form.
Will there be any issue on her biometric letter as the address mentioned there is Canada address?
When my spouse replying, does she need to include imm5669e form only for herself or need to include mine too?
i do not believe address that matters as long as you(inland applicant) lives in that address.
have your overseas spouse already done the Medical?
I received Medical 2 hors ago. however i have not received Biometric or PCC. they have my valid biometric when i applied for TRV though. could it be possible that they used TRV biometric rather requesting new one?
I think you still need to provide Biometrics. It is difficult to predict what is coming next. It is up to IRCC. let's keep praying and hope for the best. I am grateful that our applications are going towards the positve directions.
Got my bil and medical last month two weeks after imm008 and hof vo abudhabi anyone with similar situation with timeline after medical please
It sounds like the interview went positively, especially since the officer confirmed that your relationship was genuine and eligibility had passed. Hopefully, the medical request will arrive soon. Your experience could help others with overseas spouse applications. Wishing you a smooth final stage!
For people that might have gone through this before, I would like to share my story and your input would be appreciated.
I applied for PR under the refugee stream and included my spouse on the application in Oct 2024. I received my PR in June 2026, and my wife's application was transferred to the Accra Office.
She completed Bio, PCC, and Medical, and then IRCC requested an interview. My spouse went for the interview on September 16, but the officer was rude and intimidating to her. Because of this, she developed severe anxiety and couldn't show confidence in answering all the questions they asked her. We received the decision on November 05, and her PR application was refused. I was expecting a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL), but the officer sent a refusal straight away.
Officer's note:
"Based on the review of information on file, the responses at interview, and submitted evidence, significant concerns were raised regarding the credibility and the bona fides of the relationship. The applicant demonstrated insufficient knowledge of In-Canada Applicant on matters that would reasonably be expected between people in a genuine relationship. The evidence indicates a lack of mutual knowledge regarding significant personal circumstances and raises concerns that the Applicant and In-Canada Applicant do not maintain the level of commitment expected of a genuine marital relationship. After consideration of the totality of the evidence, including interview testimony and documentary evidence on file, I am not satisfied that this relationship is genuine or that it was not entered into primarily for the purpose of acquiring a status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Application refused pursuant to section 4 of the regulations."
I submitted all the necessary documents, proof of financial support, and evidence that we met in a third country last year, but the officer capitalized entirely on the interview performance. Immigration lawyer suggested Judicial review or re applying under spousal sponsorship stream because I am already a PR, they are both 50-50.
I applied for PR under the refugee stream and included my spouse on the application in Oct 2024. I received my PR in June 2026, and my wife's application was transferred to the Accra Office.
She completed Bio, PCC, and Medical, and then IRCC requested an interview. My spouse went for the interview on September 16, but the officer was rude and intimidating to her. Because of this, she developed severe anxiety and couldn't show confidence in answering all the questions they asked her. We received the decision on November 05, and her PR application was refused. I was expecting a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL), but the officer sent a refusal straight away.
Officer's note:
"Based on the review of information on file, the responses at interview, and submitted evidence, significant concerns were raised regarding the credibility and the bona fides of the relationship. The applicant demonstrated insufficient knowledge of In-Canada Applicant on matters that would reasonably be expected between people in a genuine relationship. The evidence indicates a lack of mutual knowledge regarding significant personal circumstances and raises concerns that the Applicant and In-Canada Applicant do not maintain the level of commitment expected of a genuine marital relationship. After consideration of the totality of the evidence, including interview testimony and documentary evidence on file, I am not satisfied that this relationship is genuine or that it was not entered into primarily for the purpose of acquiring a status under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Application refused pursuant to section 4 of the regulations."
I submitted all the necessary documents, proof of financial support, and evidence that we met in a third country last year, but the officer capitalized entirely on the interview performance. Immigration lawyer suggested Judicial review or re applying under spousal sponsorship stream because I am already a PR, they are both 50-50.
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I would strongly recommend getting a second opinion from an experienced Canadian immigration lawyer before deciding between judicial review and a new spousal sponsorship application. One important point: judicial review is not a re-hearing of the relationship evidence. The lawyer would need to assess whether the officer made a reviewable legal or procedural error when reaching the decision. Also, strict deadlines apply, particularly for decisions made outside Canada. If you have substantial evidence of your genuine relationship, including communication history, financial support, travel records, photographs and evidence of your shared life, discuss with your lawyer how best to present it.
Could you also clarify whether the refusal letter included detailed interview notes or only the officer's summary? Obtaining the full GCMS/visa office notes may help your lawyer understand exactly what led to the refusal.
Please don't lose hope. I sincerely wish you both the best in finding a way forward and reuniting in Canada.
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