Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2016 timeline and updates

[mskoalified]

My husband (principal applicant) received our AOR on November 28th (I though the sponsor gets the AOR? Maybe I forgot to include an email) . Whenever he logs in to view the status of the application, there's nothing there (ie no application). What are we doing wrong? We should be able to view it by now, no?

 

[beate1961]

How much did you send them? You can always call the call centre to ask....

The OWP is pretty easy to fill out...

For the TRV it was exactly 100 dollars. And the amount
In the bank account was exactly that amount ! And it stated it was
A provincial payment! Don't think the Alberta government is giving me a
New Years gift . Sigh. At Physio right now so am typing on my cell.
I am just really upset.

I will take a look at the OWP.

 

[profiler]

For the TRV it was exactly 100 dollars. And the amount
In the bank account was exactly that amount ! And it stated it was
A provincial payment! Don't think the Alberta government is giving me a
New Years gift . Sigh. At Physio right now so am typing on my cell.
I am just really upset.

I will take a look at the OWP.

That wouldn't be CIC. CIC is federal. A gift from Rachel Notley.

That said, if you call the call centre, and they tell you that they refused the permit, here is how you can proceed to complete the OWP quickly:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp

Include:
- Document Checklist [IMM 5556]
- Marriage Certificate Photocopy
- Passport Photocopy (include the stamp from which he entered Canada last); you can also include a photocopy of his latest TRV.
- Use of a Representative (if he wants you to be able to talk to CIC on his behalf)

In: Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker [IMM 5710]:
Enter his UCI (from his PR Application) in Box 1
Box 3:
"*Restoration of your status as a worker" and "*An initial work permit or a work permit with a new employer" should be checked.

Details of Intended work in Canada:
Box 1: Open Work Permit
Leave Box 2 -> 7 empty

Fill in the rest. Sign and date. Go to 'Pay your fees': http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/information/fees/index.asp

Work Permit: "Pay your work permit (including extensions) fee – Canada" under the Temporary Resident ("What are you paying a fee for", then selecting "Work Permit (including extensions)" and click 'Get Payment Instructions')
Pay:
- Work Permit: $155
- Open work permit holder: $100


ROS: "Pay your restoration of temporary resident status fee – Canada" under the same "Temporary Residence" "What are you paying a fee for" menu, and you are paying for "Restoration of temporary resident status". Click 'Get Payment Instructions'.
Pay the $200 application processing fee.


Recommended strongly that you pay online with a credit card. Print the receipts out, and include them with your docs. Then send'er away. I would probably use a courier service, so they get it quickly, and they will have to sign for it. Also, you should fill this out on a computer, so you cal click the validate button, and they will generate a barcode page.

 

[profiler]

My husband (principal applicant) received our AOR on November 28th (I though the sponsor gets the AOR? Maybe I forgot to include an email) . Whenever he logs in to view the status of the application, there's nothing there (ie no application). What are we doing wrong? We should be able to view it by now, no?

What are you trying to view the application with?

 

[zumbagirl]

hello
I have not been around for a few months. I guess I have not missed much action. still havent heard from CIC and we are coming up to our one year application anniversary.

Today attempted to call CIC but gave up hearing the wait time of 30 min. Interestingly however, the automated message stated the they currently working on applications received in July 27, 2015.
I guess they should start the January 2016 applicants in two months or so as they have already completed the folks from Sept-Nov 2015. therefore only August and December 2015 is left to process.
any thoughts?
cheers
ZumbaG

p.s.: the only real change on this tread which I have noticed is the PP (proliferation of profiler) nice alliteration or what???

 

[profiler]

hello
I have not been around for a few months. I guess I have not missed much action. still havent heard from CIC and we are coming up to our one year application anniversary.

Today attempted to call CIC but gave up hearing the wait time of 30 min. Interestingly however, the automated message stated the they currently working on applications received in July 27, 2015.
I guess they should start the January 2016 applicants in two months or so as they have already completed the folks from Sept-Nov 2015. therefore only August and December 2015 is left to process.
any thoughts?
cheers
ZumbaG

p.s.: the only real change on this tread which I have noticed is the PP (proliferation of profiler) nice alliteration or what???

They are into August now, and since many in September and October of 2015 were already done, they will likely fly through the end of 2015 in short order. They also were reaching the limitation of their "numbers" so they slowed down. They have started to pick up again to fill the quotas.

As to the proliferation, nice might not be the word I would choose, but sure. I bet they are going to send me a warning letter soon and demand storage fees for my posts...

 

[beate1961]

That wouldn't be CIC. CIC is federal. A gift from Rachel Notley.

That said, if you call the call centre, and they tell you that they refused the permit, here is how you can proceed to complete the OWP quickly:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/extend-worker.asp

Include:
- Document Checklist [IMM 5556]
- Marriage Certificate Photocopy
- Passport Photocopy (include the stamp from which he entered Canada last); you can also include a photocopy of his latest TRV.
- Use of a Representative (if he wants you to be able to talk to CIC on his behalf)

In: Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker [IMM 5710]:
Enter his UCI (from his PR Application) in Box 1
Box 3:
"*Restoration of your status as a worker" and "*An initial work permit or a work permit with a new employer" should be checked.

Details of Intended work in Canada:
Box 1: Open Work Permit

Leave Box 2 -> 7 empty

Fill in the rest. Sign and date. Go to 'Pay your fees': http://www.cic.gc.ca/ENGLISH/information/fees/index.asp

Work Permit: "Pay your work permit (including extensions) fee – Canada" under the Temporary Resident ("What are you paying a fee for", then selecting "Work Permit (including extensions)" and click 'Get Payment Instructions')
Pay:
- Work Permit: $155
- Open work permit holder: $100


ROS: "Pay your restoration of temporary resident status fee – Canada" under the same "Temporary Residence" "What are you paying a fee for" menu, and you are paying for "Restoration of temporary resident status". Click 'Get Payment Instructions'.
Pay the $200 application processing fee.


Recommended strongly that you pay online with a credit card. Print the receipts out, and include them with your docs. Then send'er away. I would probably use a courier service, so they get it quickly, and they will have to sign for it. Also, you should fill this out on a computer, so you cal click the validate button, and they will generate a barcode page.

I think you might be on to something as the payment arrived at the same as the GST cheque .

If Notley wants to give us money, why not ??

Many thanks for the info too! Now we can calm down.

 

[profiler]

I think you might be on to something as the payment arrived at the same as the GST cheque .

If Notley wants to give us money, why not ??

Many thanks for the info too! Now we can calm down.

Keep that info around. If need be, you can probably have an OWP app done in an hour. It goes to CPC-Vegreville, so you may even get it to them next day.

You should never look the gift horse in the mouth... bank error in your favour...and the likes...

 

[beate1961]

Keep that info around. If need be, you can probably have an OWP app done in an hour. It goes to CPC-Vegreville, so you may even get it to them next day.

You should never look the gift horse in the mouth... bank error in your favour...and the likes...

I sure will! And thanks for the valuable info! I did submit payment online and remember that It said
Gatineau for both apps. Boy, did I ever jump to conclusions!
Poor hubby got all upset . He is ready to pay for
A case of beer for you. Lol

 

[mskoalified]

What are you trying to view the application with?

He goes to www.cic.gc.ca/english/my_application/status.asp, Selects Family Sponsorship, Application Status, and enters in our Application Number, and his information (surname, DOB, country of birth) and then it comes to a screen that has this message:

We were not able to identify you using the information you provided. There could be three possible reasons:

Please be sure the information you entered is correct and then try again.
This service is only available to clients with applications in process. We may have received your application but not begun processing it yet. The following link may help you determine if your application is being processed:
Application Processing Times
At this time, you may use this on-line service if you have:
sponsored a member of the family class;
applied for permanent residence from within or outside Canada;
applied for a permanent resident card (replacement or renewal);
applied for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship);
applied for Canadian citizenship for a person adopted by a Canadian citizen (on or after January 1, 1947);
applied for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship);
applied to renounce Canadian citizenship; or
applied to resume Canadian citizenship.

I just tried with my own information and came to the same page .

 

[carolbb23]

They are into August now, and since many in September and October of 2015 were already done, they will likely fly through the end of 2015 in short order. They also were reaching the limitation of their "numbers" so they slowed down. They have started to pick up again to fill the quotas.

As to the proliferation, nice might not be the word I would choose, but sure. I bet they are going to send me a warning letter soon and demand storage fees for my posts...

me and my husband plus other people are decmber 2015 for inland sponsorship so you have some waiting to do after us than you guys. zumbagirl

 

[profiler]

I sure will! And thanks for the valuable info! I did submit payment online and remember that It said
Gatineau for both apps. Boy, did I ever jump to conclusions!
Poor hubby got all upset . He is ready to pay for
A case of beer for you. Lol

That's my kryptonite... I'll pm you the address.. lmao!

Gatineau will do TRV. Vegreville does OWPs.

 

[profiler]

He goes to www.cic.gc.ca/english/my_application/status.asp, Selects Family Sponsorship, Application Status, and enters in our Application Number, and his information (surname, DOB, country of birth) and then it comes to a screen that has this message:

We were not able to identify you using the information you provided. There could be three possible reasons:

Please be sure the information you entered is correct and then try again.
This service is only available to clients with applications in process. We may have received your application but not begun processing it yet. The following link may help you determine if your application is being processed:
Application Processing Times
At this time, you may use this on-line service if you have:
sponsored a member of the family class;
applied for permanent residence from within or outside Canada;
applied for a permanent resident card (replacement or renewal);
applied for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship);
applied for Canadian citizenship for a person adopted by a Canadian citizen (on or after January 1, 1947);
applied for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship);
applied to renounce Canadian citizenship; or
applied to resume Canadian citizenship.

I just tried with my own information and came to the same page .

That's ECAS... it's a dinosaurus.... see signature below..

ECAS is best if you use:
Application number / F000xxxxxx
Surname / sponsors last name exactly
DOB / sponsors DOB
Country of birth / sponsors COB
And tick the box.

You're better to also try myCIC (gckey): http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/account.asp

Tricky to link, but once accomplished, a gold mine.

 

[mskoalified]

That's ECAS... it's a dinosaurus.... see signature below..

ECAS is best if you use:
Application number / F000xxxxxx
Surname / sponsors last name exactly
DOB / sponsors DOB
Country of birth / sponsors COB
And tick the box.

You're better to also try myCIC (gckey): http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/account.asp

Tricky to link, but once accomplished, a gold mine.

SUCCESS! After trying about 3 times, realizing we were choosing Common-law instead of Spouse, and then finally saying it linked our account immediately after not finding it.....we are in!

 

[profiler]

Good to hear.

For those interested, I have read about DM's for applications from mid-August 2015. I checked, and apparently they are still working on applications received before July 27 2015, according to the voice messaging system.