Parents and Grandparents Sponsorship 2019

[snganu]

"Not Applicable"

So assuming they are here with you in Canada most of the times

 

[nonamejustfame]

I have a feeling this will change for you by next week, you can see that most have "In process" for May 1st now...

Hopefully, lets see.

 

[ankz001]

@YULIA-2016

Please update line 14, ECAS Sponsorship Application Status changed to Decision Made

All previously requested documents sent on Jul 2

No Biometrics letter yet. I hope with applicant being inside Canada, I don't have to, but I will give IRCC call centre a call later to further clarify.

Congrats! Did you pay biometric fees upfront otherwise or not?

 

[seehat_inder]

Yes

So assuming they are here with you in Canada most of the times

Yes. They were here at the time of the application and still here. I put the Canadian address as well as their current address.

 

[deerestlovelybear]

so this biometric is sticky, can we really do it in USA or no? Mexico city seems too high crime to travel there

 

[zeiesfirdaus]

Question for all; I really don't understand why some people didn't pay the Biometric fee upfront. I mean that is the first thing that CIC requests and this results in unnecessary delay to the processing.

Everyone has to provide Biometrics and it's not as if the fee will be waived / reduced if paid later. I refuse to believe that money (170$ for two parents) would be an issue, I mean this is an undertaking to sponsor and be financially responsible for parents for 20 years...

 

[zeiesfirdaus]

so this biometric is sticky, can we really do it in USA or no? Mexico city seems too high crime to travel there

I go there once a month for work. I can assure you that within the City / where the embassy is, the level of threat is no different from walking in Toronto on a sidewalk and a van running you over...(deepest sympathies to the victims of the Van attack)...

On another note, my parents are vacationing in Hobart, Australia for 4 months (after 2 months) and will likely have to do their biometrics in Sydney / Melbourne...

 

[DC1018]

Congrats! Did you pay biometric fees upfront otherwise or not?

Yes I did.

Another theory is for applicants inside Canada, IRCC might want to hold off until domestic facilities are set up.. who knows.. I will call IRCC later on today to find out more hopefully..

 

[Vic R]

I think I read on the post that biometrics can be done at USCIS Application Support Center (ASC) / VAC. If it can be done in ASC then there are many options.

Yes, these can be done at ASCs in the USA. There are many options in ASCc. they will ask for just 13 digit IRCC number to schedule your appointment.

 

[cit_izen]

So, unsure if I am being impatient or missing something...My application was received on 26 June. CIC told me that the file will get updated in 5 days - however, when I try to log in to ECAS, this is what I get:

On-Line Services
FAQ | Security


We were not able to identify you using the information you provided. There could be three possible reasons:

• Please be sure the information you entered is correct and then try again.
• This service is only available to clients with applications in process. We may have received your application but not begun processing it yet. The following link may help you determine if your application is being processed:
  Application Processing Times
• At this time, you may use this on-line service if you have:
  • sponsored a member of the family class;
  • applied for permanent residence from within or outside Canada;
  • applied for a permanent resident card (replacement or renewal);
  • applied for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship);
  • applied for Canadian citizenship for a person adopted by a Canadian citizen (on or after January 1, 1947);
  • applied for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship);
  • applied to renounce Canadian citizenship; or
  • applied to resume Canadian citizenship.

 

[deleter]

So, unsure if I am being impatient or missing something...My application was received on 26 June. CIC told me that the file will get updated in 5 days - however, when I try to log in to ECAS, this is what I get:

On-Line Services
FAQ | Security


We were not able to identify you using the information you provided. There could be three possible reasons:

• Please be sure the information you entered is correct and then try again.
• This service is only available to clients with applications in process. We may have received your application but not begun processing it yet. The following link may help you determine if your application is being processed:
  Application Processing Times
• At this time, you may use this on-line service if you have:
  • sponsored a member of the family class;
  • applied for permanent residence from within or outside Canada;
  • applied for a permanent resident card (replacement or renewal);
  • applied for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship);
  • applied for Canadian citizenship for a person adopted by a Canadian citizen (on or after January 1, 1947);
  • applied for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship);
  • applied to renounce Canadian citizenship; or
  • applied to resume Canadian citizenship.

check again in three months... waiting time...
they are currently reviewing ones sent on May10th and they have been stuck on May10th for the last week or so

 

[robertp]

So, unsure if I am being impatient or missing something...My application was received on 26 June. CIC told me that the file will get updated in 5 days - however, when I try to log in to ECAS, this is what I get:

On-Line Services
FAQ | Security


We were not able to identify you using the information you provided. There could be three possible reasons:

• Please be sure the information you entered is correct and then try again.
• This service is only available to clients with applications in process. We may have received your application but not begun processing it yet. The following link may help you determine if your application is being processed:
  Application Processing Times
• At this time, you may use this on-line service if you have:
  • sponsored a member of the family class;
  • applied for permanent residence from within or outside Canada;
  • applied for a permanent resident card (replacement or renewal);
  • applied for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship);
  • applied for Canadian citizenship for a person adopted by a Canadian citizen (on or after January 1, 1947);
  • applied for a citizenship certificate (proof of Canadian citizenship);
  • applied to renounce Canadian citizenship; or
  • applied to resume Canadian citizenship.

this will apply only for online submission Not for paper ( post mail ) submission ( PGP Program).

 

[ankz001]

Yes I did.

Another theory is for applicants inside Canada, IRCC might want to hold off until domestic facilities are set up.. who knows.. I will call IRCC later on today to find out more hopefully..

Sounds good, let us know what they tell you.
I have paid the biometric fees upfront, mum is here on supervisa and mentioned Canadian addresses same as you. So just being hopeful that biometrics will not be required for her too.

 

[macwhitby]

BGC status for my mom is:
"We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information"

@macwhitby , can you confirm if you have the same background check status in myCIC ?

Yes !

 

[deerestlovelybear]

eCAS updated to Decision Made but no request for biometric and no email, nothing updated on mycic. Applicant status remained In process on eCAS.