An initial process occurs on receipt of every application, including those involving Quebec applicants. This process includes information gathering, record creation and administrative steps to ensure that initial evaluation can begin. This process includes, among others, the following steps:
Immigration in Canada overall is very transparent and they go by the book and guide that is posted online in their website. Read these guides and see if you are meeting the requirement. If you do, you can apply without any help from lawyer or immigration consultant. You can do it, just be patience and fulfill all the requested documents(if possible).
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- verification for completeness;
- return to sponsor, if application is not complete, or acceptance by date stamp receipt;
- creation of both a paper and electronic file;
- acknowledgement of receipt of the application;
- request for any supporting documents or information that may be missing;
- verification, and possible printing of the GCMS record; and
- electronic transfer of biodata to CPIC.
- reviews both the sponsorship and permanent residence applications to ensure that they are correctly completed and signed and contain the minimum requirements stipulated in the Regulations (R10);
- ensures that the application includes proof of payment of applicable fees, either online or at a financial institution. Fees include:
- sponsorship processing fee (non-refundable);
- application processing fee for each person included in the application (refundable in certain circumstances); and
- Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) (may be deferred, or is refundable if permanent residence is not received).
- processes the sponsorship application, assesses sponsors against sponsorship criteria and eligibility requirements and records the sponsorship determination decision in Global Case Management System (GCMS) ;
- if sponsorship requirements are not met, informs the sponsor of an ineligibility determination – when the sponsor has indicated on the IMM 1344E that they chose to withdraw if found to be ineligible, closes the file without making a decision on the application for permanent residence of the sponsored applicant in accordance with R126;
- if the sponsor meets eligibility requirements, or if the sponsor has indicated on the IMM 1344E that they chose to proceed if found ineligible to sponsor, processes the application for permanent residence; assesses the applicant against requirements for membership in the class (R124), including reviewing the application against the spousal public policy (Appendix A) criteria as needed;
- if R124 class requirements are not met (“Step 1” determination), refuses the application;
- grants "approval in principle" at “Step 1” determination when the sponsorship eligibility and R124 requirements are met and a positive assessment is made on the bona fides of the relationship;
- determines if the conditional permanent resident measure applies;
- informs the applicant when approval in principle is granted (“Step 1” determination) and notifies them that a final decision will not be made until an assessment of all admissibility requirements has been completed;
- contacts the appropriate visa office, providing necessary GCMS case information and requesting admissibility assessments for family members residing overseas;
- initiates request for background/security checks for applicant and in-Canada dependent children through an electronic download of required information with appropriate policing authority (i.e., RCMP, CSIS);
- as required, refers any cases requiring in depth investigation to a local CIC office;
- completes admissibility checks (i.e. medical, security and background) and updates the application in GCMS;
- if approved, assigns case to the local CIC office based on the postal code for the applicant’s place of residence for the final processing of the permanent residence application – once these updates are completed in GCMS, the local CIC office will contact the applicant for a permanent residence interview and complete the permanent residence process;
- if refused, advises the applicant in writing of the refusal of the application;
- updates electronic records in FOSS and forwards copy of application to local CIC for final processing stage of permanent residence or advises applicant of refusal;
- when the sponsor submits a request to withdraw the sponsorship before a decision is made on the application for permanent residence of the applicant, closes the permanent residence application without making a decision, as required by R126 – informs the applicant of the sponsorship withdrawal, refunds the Right of Permanent Residence fee (if submitted) and, if processing had not commenced, refunds the processing fees for the permanent residence application.
Immigration in Canada overall is very transparent and they go by the book and guide that is posted online in their website. Read these guides and see if you are meeting the requirement. If you do, you can apply without any help from lawyer or immigration consultant. You can do it, just be patience and fulfill all the requested documents(if possible).
Cheers,
Vitoka
