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Spousal Sponsorship in-land Applications 2016 timeline and updates

profiler

VIP Member
Aug 10, 2016
9,456
2,846
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017

SC2VHL

Full Member
Mar 29, 2017
43
11
When did you apply?
Here's my journey:
Package sent: January 27, 2016
AOR March 27, 2016
Request for PCC from country of origin June 17, 2016
AOR of requested info - July 14, 2016
same letter of AOR of requested info (2nd time) July 26, 2016
SA and IMM1017 request March 8, 2017
AIP 1 and 2nd AIP: March 9 and March 13, 2017 respectively
Medical done March 20, 2017
Medical passed: March 29, 2017.
DM letter and 3rd AIP: April 24, 2017
Landing: May 15, 2017
As for status change, I don't remember because I don't check everyday until I received my DM letter.
 
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j87

Star Member
Feb 21, 2016
176
4
Sorry, me again.

Just wondering about name changing.

As I still haven't changed my last name, and also want to put my English name as the legal name.

How should I do? Go to the lawyer or just do it when I get landed?

Thank you!
 

profiler

VIP Member
Aug 10, 2016
9,456
2,846
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
Sorry, me again.

Just wondering about name changing.

As I still haven't changed my last name, and also want to put my English name as the legal name.

How should I do? Go to the lawyer or just do it when I get landed?

Thank you!
Land first. Otherwise it will cause confusion and delay.

You're assuming a married name, I assume? If so, go to the Ministry of the province you are in to get a change done. You will then submit that to CIC to show them there is a province that has changed your name. You will also likely have to change your passport in order to assume the same name in your travel document (Passport).
 

j87

Star Member
Feb 21, 2016
176
4
Wow, sounds annoying.

So, CIC won't even ask to change my last name when I land?

Or it is easier to do it when I get the citizenship in couple of years?

Thanks!

Land first. Otherwise it will cause confusion and delay.

You're assuming a married name, I assume? If so, go to the Ministry of the province you are in to get a change done. You will then submit that to CIC to show them there is a province that has changed your name. You will also likely have to change your passport in order to assume the same name in your travel document (Passport).
 

j87

Star Member
Feb 21, 2016
176
4
Yes, changed it to the married name.

Land first. Otherwise it will cause confusion and delay.

You're assuming a married name, I assume? If so, go to the Ministry of the province you are in to get a change done. You will then submit that to CIC to show them there is a province that has changed your name. You will also likely have to change your passport in order to assume the same name in your travel document (Passport).
 

profiler

VIP Member
Aug 10, 2016
9,456
2,846
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017

Sam8119

Hero Member
Aug 26, 2016
409
106
Congratulations, big news, BTW if you do not mind may I ask how many PCCs did you send? Is it only from one country (Chile) or more than one? I am also guessing the marriage is more than 2 years right? You were done super fast buddy :D congrats again..!!

I'd have to check the exact date but it was the first week of Dec 2016.
I'd have to check the exact date but it was the first week of Dec 2016.
 

father of the year

Star Member
Apr 30, 2017
70
47
Visa Office......
montreal
App. Filed.......
29-01-2016
AOR Received.
23-03-2016
Med's Request
13-03-2017
Med's Done....
15-03-2017
Interview........
07-09-2017
Passport Req..
13-03-2017
hey y'all how it's going?
so i sent my passport today to be renewed as requested by cic...deadline is june 1st
though both cic and i know that its impossible to get it by then however i provided my representative with both the money order receipt and also the the canada post receipt with both tracking numbers.
any one on the same page as me?
 

father of the year

Star Member
Apr 30, 2017
70
47
Visa Office......
montreal
App. Filed.......
29-01-2016
AOR Received.
23-03-2016
Med's Request
13-03-2017
Med's Done....
15-03-2017
Interview........
07-09-2017
Passport Req..
13-03-2017
Here's my journey:
Package sent: January 27, 2016
AOR March 27, 2016
Request for PCC from country of origin June 17, 2016
AOR of requested info - July 14, 2016
same letter of AOR of requested info (2nd time) July 26, 2016
SA and IMM1017 request March 8, 2017
AIP 1 and 2nd AIP: March 9 and March 13, 2017 respectively
Medical done March 20, 2017
Medical passed: March 29, 2017.
DM letter and 3rd AIP: April 24, 2017
Landing: May 15, 2017
As for status change, I don't remember because I don't check everyday until I received my DM letter.
we have almost exact timeline however my passport is currently expired and i need to get it renewed. sent it today
 

ripper44

Full Member
Nov 24, 2016
39
11
Hello all and good afternoon

Profiler, I have a question if you dont mind. We got the PCC request a month ago and sent the info required to the Embassy in Mexico. They sent us an email confirming receipt and letting us know the process will take a few months. Since we only have 60 days, we need to ask for an extension. The being said, there is no active request visible on ECAS or mycic, just the email request. Can I ask for an extension online for something that hasn't been requested online?
 

profiler

VIP Member
Aug 10, 2016
9,456
2,846
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
13-MAY-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront; Passed
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
05-MAY-2017
Hello all and good afternoon

Profiler, I have a question if you dont mind. We got the PCC request a month ago and sent the info required to the Embassy in Mexico. They sent us an email confirming receipt and letting us know the process will take a few months. Since we only have 60 days, we need to ask for an extension. The being said, there is no active request visible on ECAS or mycic, just the email request. Can I ask for an extension online for something that hasn't been requested online?
https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx?_ga=2.30786239.146462838.1494971339-697519868.1494764341

Tell them what the Mexican embassy said, and include a receipt that you paid.

Also add that you will send the PCC as soon as you get it...no problem
 

carolbb23

VIP Member
Jun 24, 2016
3,565
406
toronto
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
mississauga
App. Filed.......
15\12\2015
Doc's Request.
already did for applications
Nomination.....
n/a
AOR Received.
15/01/2016
IELTS Request
n/a
File Transfer...
10/03/2017
Med's Request
n/a
Med's Done....
02/11/2015
Interview........
thank god no interview
Passport Req..
n/a
VISA ISSUED...
28/04/2017
LANDED..........
28/04/2017
Why do some counteries take so long for pcc and passports
 

Maina4576

Star Member
Jan 2, 2017
185
34
Toronto
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Missisauga
App. Filed.......
19-12-2016
Doc's Request.
Nothing requested
AOR Received.
11-01-2017 / 19-01-2017
Med's Done....
Upfront 3-12-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Present it on day of appointment
LANDED..........
6-6-2017
So received landing invite yesterday for May 30th at the Etobicoke location.
For those wondering. I received DM letter on March 24th. Received my landing appointment on May 15th which is at the beginning of 4th week.
And landing on the start of 3rd week. in total, from DM letter to landing 7 weeks.

and the entire process from beginning to landing 16 months.

But once you get to the finish line, who's counting right?
Thanks for the info. I m waiting for the appointment too and at the etobicoke office too. Cheers
 
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dominicantiguan

Hero Member
Apr 24, 2017
748
342
Etobicoke
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
27-04-2016
Doc's Request.
06-06-2017
AOR Received.
31-05-2016
Med's Request
03-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-06-2017 Passed
Interview........
Waived
Got my landing interview today for 30th of May, but had to reschedule it for later, luckily Etobicoke answered the email right the way. :)
Congrats! when did you apply?