Sponsoring my wife from Colombia

[ccunnington]

I'm living in Colombia with my Colombian wife, and about to send in our application for permanent residency. I am wondering about processing times...I understand 2-3 months in Mississauga, and according to the cic website, 17 months in Bogota...is that 17 months complete or on top of the processing time in Mississauga? Another thing...I had to go through a bankruptcy, but I have been discharged for about 7 months. From what I read on the cic website and guide, it only says you may be ineligible to sponsor if you are an UNDISCHARGED bankrupt...would just like to verify that. Any other advice anyone has would be great. I met my wife 2 years ago online, came down to visit her a few times, then I moved down here in January and we've been married for 7 months. I anticipate a long processing time because its Colombia, however was encouraged when my brother sponsored his Australian partner and the entire process was approved in only 4 months!!

 

[CharlieD10]

The processing time for Colombia is in addition to the time for the sponsor approval in Mississauga.

Don't compare the timelines for Bogota and Sydney. Sydney ranks as one of the fastest offices, offices in Latin America are not as fast. The timing shown is for an average 80% of cases processed in the past 12 months, but a well-prepared application which is straightforward could see her processed in less than that. Allow at least 6-12 months for processing, that is the standard timeline most often quoted for spousal applications.

 

[spetroun]

Hi Cunnington I am in the process of sponsoring my wife and her child from Medellin, Colombia to. I hope your process goes smoothly. Is it okay if I ask you a question? If you don't respond I understand. I have completed numerous pdf paperworks as per guide 3900 and now in guide IMM3908. How were you able to get a criminal background check for your wife because it is asking for a file number from the visa office. Did your wife go to Bogota for the file number from the visa office or is it given to your from the CIC office in Mississauga. I think I may be completing all the neccessary paperwork to fast without getting approval first for sponsorship. Thanks.

 

[Iay]

The processing time for Colombia is in addition to the time for the sponsor approval in Mississauga.

Don't compare the timelines for Bogota and Sydney. Sydney ranks as one of the fastest offices, offices in Latin America are not as fast. The timing shown is for an average 80% of cases processed in the past 12 months, but a well-prepared application which is straightforward could see her processed in less than that. Allow at least 6-12 months for processing, that is the standard timeline most often quoted for spousal applications.

I agree to this! Just wanted to add that Stage 1 in Mississauga is currently just 30 days to process. Most of the SA approval for Feb are done in around 25 days