***November 2018*** INLAND SPOUSAL SPONSORSHIP

[danielt]

I just received the letter requesting my fingerprints, and Background Check changed to in processing.
Even though I still didn't receive medical request....
I am Quebec inland.

 

[nervztyle]

I just received the letter requesting my fingerprints, and Background Check changed to in processing.
Even though I still didn't receive medical request....
I am Quebec inland.

What is your timeline?

 

[danielt]

What is your timeline?

Full timeline is in my signature

 

[CAN-AL2018]

my BCG status says "Not applicable" does that mean it has not started yet??

Yes, it means it hasn’t started.

 

[Gabe2019V]

Takes a few months from what others have said. That's great your BGC has started!

Thanks!

 

[Gabe2019V]

Hi Gabe,
I did a small search on the forum for Inland apps from last year and based on that, I got my own a small reference about the time. (Don't take this as a rule. I only tried to build a time reference for our app.)

Really fast response - about 30 days after BG started
Fast/Medium time response - about 60 to 70 days
Normal/Average - 3 to 5 months

Thanks!

 

[Gabe2019V]

Hi Gabe,

Would you be able to tell your timeline pls?

Application sent: Nov 27
Received: Nov 30
AOR: Jan 23
Medical Received: Feb 5
Medical passed: Feb 11
Background check in progress: Feb 11
OWP email: Feb 27

 

[Gabe2019V]

Hi, I was wondering if you guys know this/have an idea:
If I decide to change jobs now, before I'm approved as a Sponsor, would that affect my eligibility for approval in any way?

Thanks!

 

[MarcKay]

Does "We started processing your application on"under GCKEY "Sponsorship Application Status" means anything other than AOR and application started?


Also,
I just got this email today.
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Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Immigration Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada <IRCC.COMMDoNotReply-NePasRepondreCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca>

Starting March 6, you will see a progress bar for your online application. The progress bar shows the time elapsed since we received your application. It will also give you an estimated completion date based on our latest estimated processing times.

We will let you know by e-mail when the progress bar is available for your application.
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[BrianP152]

I received my OWP in the mail last Friday.

It took only 3 days to get to me by mail once approved.

As far as restrictions go, I don't have the healthcare/education restriction that others have talked about. Just the other 2. Not sure if it is because I had medical exam done prior to OWP being approved, or the fact that I won't be seeking employment in the healthcare/education fields.

 

[bubblecheny]

Hey guys, I hope this is not a dumb question and someone can help me. Now that the OWP is approved, can I just bring it as a travel document? Can I use it like a visa or I need to apply for a new visa? I'm a little confused. I currently hold a tourist visa that will expire on the 26th of this month.

 

[Katykaty28]

Mine doesn’t have restrictions about healthcare /education either but I thought it’s because I put my intended work for health care or child education. What did you guys put in that section ?

 

[Jadetol]

Hey guys, I hope this is not a dumb question and someone can help me. Now that the OWP is approved, can I just bring it as a travel document? Can I use it like a visa or I need to apply for a new visa? I'm a little confused. I currently hold a tourist visa that will expire on the 26th of this month.

Work permit is not a travel document. I think you need apply for a visa renewal/extension

 

[bubblecheny]

Work permit is not a travel document. I think you need apply for a visa renewal/extension

Thanks, Jade! I can't do an extension of my current visa since my status will change from visitor to worker, right?

 

[77nn]

Work permit is not a travel document. I think you need apply for a visa renewal/extension

When my work permit was approved they also gave me an eTa which allows you to travel.