Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

[flx2015]

Hi Guys,

Please I got two question and would appropriate any inputs.

1. I am a British citizen and am trying to decide if I should do an outland or inland application. How long is my application likely to take as outland from beggining to the end?

2. Am a bit confused with this part of the application. Do I have to include a Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669) form for my sponsor as well as per the instruction below.

Thanks in advance


Schedule A – Background/Declaration (IMM 5669)

Who must fill out this application form?

This form must be completed by:

you, the principal applicant;
your spouse or common-law partner (whether accompanying you to Canada or not), and
your dependent children aged 18 years or older (whether accompanying you to Canada or not).

londo, i would recommend you go with the outland route as it's substantially faster compared to inland. if the case processing center in mississauga (CPC-M) transfers your file to london, you can expect to wait anywhere between 8-12 months. if on the other hand your file is transferred to ottawa, you'll be through within 6 months or less. CPC-M decides which visa office your file gets transferred to.

the schedule A form does not need to be completed by the sponsor.

Actually, London has made decisions this month. English Timbit (2015 sheet, 15-Oct applicant) had their DM from London on 5-Aug.
Mary23 (2014 sheet) had their DM from London on 1-Aug, Pakistani applicant.

There are still tons from Nov and Dec waiting, though, so the fact that you applied in December and haven't had any movement is completely normal.

Also, you aren't on the spreadsheet. I'd like to add you, since more data on the spreadsheet makes it more accurate. NEed to know the date you got sponsor approval and where the PA is located.

The overall average for London is about 11 months, both for "standard" and for PK applicants. That means December applicants should not expect ot hear until about November, another 3 months from now.

i'd like to wait a bit before i'm added to any of the spreadsheets. i haven't added myself to the pakistani one either even though i'm one of the moderators.

i do understand that the average for london is 11 months, but here's why i'm starting to get worried: from what i understand, the majority of applicants who were processed within the 11 month average had their files opened and assessed for eligibility at around 6 months after the file date. meanwhile, here i am nearing 8.5 months since i filed my application, and london still hasn't gotten around to opening my wife's file and assessing her eligibility. even when they do get around to reviewing her file, will they not need an additional 3-4 months to complete all of her assessments and finalize her app (provided that it's a straightforward case)? if so, doesn't this mean that i, along with the rest of the december 2015 applicants, am looking at a wait time of more than 11 months?

 

[smclintock]

london still hasn't gotten around to opening my wife's file

how can you tell if they've opened your file or not?

 

[flx2015]

how can you tell if they've opened your file or not?

either by getting a status update through my MP or by ordering GCMS notes. getting a request from LVO for additional documents is another sign, though they don't always ask for additional documents.

 

[Londo]

londo, i would recommend you go with the outland route as it's substantially faster compared to inland. if the case processing center in mississauga (CPC-M) transfers your file to london, you can expect to wait anywhere between 8-12 months. if on the other hand your file is transferred to ottawa, you'll be through within 6 months or less. CPC-M decides which visa office your file gets transferred to.

the schedule A form does not need to be completed by the sponsor.

i'd like to wait a bit before i'm added to any of the spreadsheets. i haven't added myself to the pakistani one either even though i'm one of the moderators.

i do understand that the average for london is 11 months, but here's why i'm starting to get worried: from what i understand, the majority of applicants who were processed within the 11 month average had their files opened and assessed for eligibility at around 6 months after the file date. meanwhile, here i am nearing 8.5 months since i filed my application, and london still hasn't gotten around to opening my wife's file and assessing her eligibility. even when they do get around to reviewing her file, will they not need an additional 3-4 months to complete all of her assessments and finalize her app (provided that it's a straightforward case)? if so, doesn't this mean that i, along with the rest of the december 2015 applicants, am looking at a wait time of more than 11 months?

OK thank you very much

 

[DMinty]

Nothing to get over excited over... But i was finally able to link my application(s) in MyCIC....!

Anyway now i can see real-time updates, finally yesterday they closed/cancelled the 2nd Application, and they are now reviewing 3rd (and current) Application at last! fingers crossed for a way forward now

 

[England2Calgary]

My husband (UK resident) and I just found out his application will be processed through Ottawa! See our timeline to the left.

 

[DMinty]

Update for Spreadsheet please....

SA given 12th August, Application being processed by London... Now we wait with all the other London hopefuls! 

 

[wilbert26]

Hello,

I finally see "Decision Made" when I log in. What can I expect now? I'm currently in London and I've got a flight booked on the 26th to come to Canada to be with my husband. Do I need to wait for anything else? Can I expect my COPR before then? Will it matter if I come to Canada without it?

Thanks!

 

[flx2015]

Hello,

I finally see "Decision Made" when I log in. What can I expect now? I'm currently in London and I've got a flight booked on the 26th to come to Canada to be with my husband. Do I need to wait for anything else? Can I expect my COPR before then? Will it matter if I come to Canada without it?

Thanks!

congrats!

you can't do your landing without your COPR, so i would suggest you wait for it to arrive in the post. keep an eye out for postman pat because the FAQ says you'll need to sign for it. it may take anywhere between 1 to 4 weeks for it to arrive.

 

[SchnookoLoly]

DMinty and England2Calgary, both updated. Glad you finally got SA and Ottawa, respectively!

wilbert - congrats! Great news! As flx said, keep an eye out for the postman. You MIGHT get your COPR before the 26th, but you might not. Do you have someone watching for the post at your place, or do you have mail forwarding set up? Are you entering Canada on dual intent, or is it just a visit?

If it's just a visit then whatever, you can land on yor next trip over.

If you are moving and planning on entering on dual intent, then a few things:
1) make sure you have mail forwarding set up with Royal Mail
2) email CIC IMMEDIATELY to say you've been given DM but you are moving on the 26th so they can either rush out your COPR or send it to Canada
3) bring printouts with you showing DM and such. There is a chance that they can issue your COPR at the airport and you can just land. This happened to someone at BritishExpats recently, got DM a few days before the flight and when they crossed it was showing as approved in the system so they were able to just land. Go to the airport prepared to land JUST IN CASE, so that means preparing a goods to follow and goods accompanying list as well. You may not need it, but better to be prepared just in case.

Hope that helps!

 

[Duffy]

Hello,

I finally see "Decision Made" when I log in. What can I expect now? I'm currently in London and I've got a flight booked on the 26th to come to Canada to be with my husband. Do I need to wait for anything else? Can I expect my COPR before then? Will it matter if I come to Canada without it?

Thanks!

CONGRATS!! That's amazing news!!

 

[FiveO]

SchnookoLoly (I believe you're the one who's updating the spreadsheet).

My row could be updated with the following information:
"In Process" on ECAS - 09-Aug

Thank you!

 

[SchnookoLoly]

SchnookoLoly (I believe you're the one who's updating the spreadsheet).

My row could be updated with the following information:
"In Process" on ECAS - 09-Aug

Thank you!

The spreadsheet is my baby, lol.

Updated!

 

[Mary23]

Received passport back today within a week with visa issued. A question, why the visa stamp says visa issued on july 27,while passport was requested on August 4. Just curious.. However it doesnt really matter now.

Admin can update my profile.

 

[jenniqua81]

@Schnookoloky - new application to add to your amazing Family Class via London spreadsheet.

Application received 26th July 2016
AOR 18th August 2016

Common-Law application
We are both in London

Medical done on 18th July 2016

Super excited that they got our application - 1st step done