Hi there,
My husband, who is a Canadian citizen, is trying to sponsor me as his spouse under the Family Class. I currently live in the States. We submitted our application about a month ago. I read some of the other threads and noticed most people heard back within a week or two of their application being received. Both my husband and I tried to call the IRCC, weeks apart, but every time we get to the option to speak to an agent, the automated message says they're experiencing a high volume of calls, and then the call ends. My husband even tried the "report fraud" option in an effort to speak with someone, and the same thing happened. My question is, should I be concerned? We got married in April, and the trips back and forth are getting expensive, as well as the distance is wearing. We haven't heard anything back, and I know the first thing they do is determine if he's an eligible sponsor, and send an email to link our paper application.
I also was wondering if it's possible for me to stay with him in Canada during the sponsorship. I want to attend school in Canada (post-secondary), and I will need to take upgrading classes. I know I can be here without a study permit as long as the courses aren't longer than 6 months (which will work if I take upgrading classes for a semester), but will I be able to work on campus still?
Am I able to apply for a study/ work permit while waiting for our sponsorship, or will it impact our sponsorship since we applied outland? We're getting frustrated because our hopes were I would be living with him prior to April 2018 (We were married legally April 2017, but we are having our wedding in 2018).
Any help with my situation would be deeply appreciated.
My husband, who is a Canadian citizen, is trying to sponsor me as his spouse under the Family Class. I currently live in the States. We submitted our application about a month ago. I read some of the other threads and noticed most people heard back within a week or two of their application being received. Both my husband and I tried to call the IRCC, weeks apart, but every time we get to the option to speak to an agent, the automated message says they're experiencing a high volume of calls, and then the call ends. My husband even tried the "report fraud" option in an effort to speak with someone, and the same thing happened. My question is, should I be concerned? We got married in April, and the trips back and forth are getting expensive, as well as the distance is wearing. We haven't heard anything back, and I know the first thing they do is determine if he's an eligible sponsor, and send an email to link our paper application.
I also was wondering if it's possible for me to stay with him in Canada during the sponsorship. I want to attend school in Canada (post-secondary), and I will need to take upgrading classes. I know I can be here without a study permit as long as the courses aren't longer than 6 months (which will work if I take upgrading classes for a semester), but will I be able to work on campus still?
Am I able to apply for a study/ work permit while waiting for our sponsorship, or will it impact our sponsorship since we applied outland? We're getting frustrated because our hopes were I would be living with him prior to April 2018 (We were married legally April 2017, but we are having our wedding in 2018).
Any help with my situation would be deeply appreciated.