Time it takes

[sean9464]

Was reading and found 3 separate time frames that the Family Class Spousal Sponsorship takes.

One said 30 days
One said 6 months
One said 11 months

Anyone have the exact time frame? Thank you

 

[rebecassss]

It varies from office to office, where are you sending your application?

 

[sean9464]

I'm American living currently under Temp residency in Vancouver B.C. with my wife(Canadian Citizen). Was just going to submit it based on the guides mailing address.

 

[amikety]

I'm American living currently under Temp residency in Vancouver B.C. with my wife(Canadian Citizen).

CPP-Ottawa processes 80% of applications within 13 months.

You can look at this: http://www.data.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=5175A6F0-1&xsl=datacataloguerecord&metaxsl=datacataloguerecord&formid=427337D0-7C36-4FED-8428-C6A63F8C19B3

It will show you applications broken down.

 

[IslandAnnie]

Will you be applying via Inland or Outland? Depending on which way you file there are different time estimates for the Stage 1 (Sponsor) approval and Stage 2 (Applicant) approval.

 

[MadeInCanada]

CPP-Ottawa processes 80% of applications within 13 months.

You can look at this: http://www.data.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=5175A6F0-1&xsl=datacataloguerecord&metaxsl=datacataloguerecord&formid=427337D0-7C36-4FED-8428-C6A63F8C19B3

It will show you applications broken down.

What am I doing wrong? I get a password request when opening the file after downloading it....

 

[amikety]

What am I doing wrong? I get a password request when opening the file after downloading it....

I've never entered one or been required to to use the page. The password is for editing, I think. Don't try to edit it? It won't make your time any faster

 

[sean9464]

Will you be applying via Inland or Outland? Depending on which way you file there are different time estimates for the Stage 1 (Sponsor) approval and Stage 2 (Applicant) approval.

I'll be applying while living in Canada under Temp Residency.

 

[amikety]

I'll be applying while living in Canada under Temp Residency.

An American can apply Inland or Outland while living in Canada. Are you applying to Vegreville or Ottawa?

 

[IslandAnnie]

I'll be applying while living in Canada under Temp Residency.

If you are living in Canada with your wife, you can apply Inland or Outland. Inland process, Stage 1 will take about 6 months and then Stage 2 about another 6 - 8 months. Outland process for USA, about a month for Stage 1, and then up a year more (but that is for 80% of applications to complete - most Outland Stage 2 are done in about 6-7 months). Processing times are posted here http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-fc.asp. The top chart is for Outland and then next one down is for Inland.

You should read this first post by Leon http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/spousal-sponsorship-t46995.0.html. It gives the details to help you decide if Inland or Outland is best for your particular situation. And a lot of other really great info.

Also, then read through the Guides http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/index.asp and then post here for other questions. There are a great bunch of very well informed people that can assist. Good luck with your application!