December 2024 Outland Spousal Sponsorship Timeline

[NebulaByte42]

Congratulations!!!!!

Did you ever receive approval for the principal applicant? I believe it's also called Approval in Principle (AIP). Also, which country is your PA from, and was it an inland or outland application?

AIP is available for inland applicants. For outland applicants, PA eligibility is reflected on the PA tracker.

 

[sai bala]

Hello guys, it’s been more than a month waiting on background check to be completed
That’s the only step pending on file.

any idea how long will it take to be completed

applied on dec2

anyone else received PPR ?

 

[YVR123]

You applied in Dec 2024. It's only been a few months. Processing time for sponsorship is over a year posted on IRCC website.

BG can be months. They may request extra PCC and do other security check.

Hello guys, it’s been more than a month waiting on background check to be completed
That’s the only step pending on file.

any idea how long will it take to be completed

applied on dec2

anyone else received PPR ?

Hey guys, I applied Dec 02.
My biometrics, medical and eligibility completed and BG in progress on tracker
On GCKEY eligibility still in progress BG - we are processing your BG check

and got my Pre arrival

What are the next steps and how long for next steps to be completed and is is possible for both of the systems that is tracker and gckey to show different status ?

your answers are much helpful

 

[chandanabanerjee]

I am on a similar timeline as you. Did you receive your principal applicant approval? if yes, then when?

Hello guys, it’s been more than a month waiting on background check to be completed
That’s the only step pending on file.

any idea how long will it take to be completed

applied on dec2

anyone else received PPR ?

 

[canuck78]

Can’t believe people applying December 2024 are panicked when their applications are being processed extremely fast. If you get COPR or eCOPR within 6 months that is considered extremely fast processing since some wait over a year.

 

[Charlamanderxxxx]

Hello guys, it’s been more than a month waiting on background check to be completed
That’s the only step pending on file.

any idea how long will it take to be completed

applied on dec2

anyone else received PPR ?

I waited 6 months for the background check to be completed. this part is one of the longest stages, so just gotta wait and monitor the tracker

 

[sgsmrp]

I know for a fact (I myself applied on December 2024 although it was inland) that the wait is hard, but you folks really need to try to relax a bit or the wait is seriously going to kill you hahaha. Trust the process, it will be alright.

 

[Jaysurrey]

Hi , what tracker do you guys use to check the status of the application ?

 

[chandanabanerjee]

Oh, of course! Because nothing soothes immigration anxiety like being told six months is basically instant. I’m sure everyone waiting over a year is just thrilled to hear how "fast" others have it.

 

[Charlamanderxxxx]

Hi , what tracker do you guys use to check the status of the application ?

https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/login and the gckey - link your PR application with it

 

[sgsmrp]

Oh, of course! Because nothing soothes immigration anxiety like being told six months is basically instant. I’m sure everyone waiting over a year is just thrilled to hear how "fast" others have it.

The fact is that 6 months is for all intents and purposes instant. It's also true that for most people their applications won't go that fast. I think it's better in the long run for our mental health to accept this as soon as we can and also to accept the current processing times as real even if they might not be 100% accurate. Better to expect a two year wait and end up with a year or a year and a half in the end than grow increasingly more frustrated because your application is taking longer than others out there.

I'm sorry but if hearing that the process is that much faster for others than for you then visiting these forums might not help with your anxiety.

 

[Marile]

Quite frankly, I can understand that a little. My last update was in mid-February, and I'm now waiting for my background check to be finished. Even if it seems silly, it's a bit like back at university, waiting for the results after an exam.

I can't even imagine how people feel, when they wait for months or years. Fingers crossed, and all the best and strength to you guys.

 

[sai bala]

Hey guys,

I got a weird update on GCkey in the lines of

Final decision is in progress, will send you a message
Does it mean anything, other than my application is in progress ?

 

[stone8198]

Medical status changed to completed. However, No BIL still, even though PA has done biometrics for TRV before, it says in the Guide that it must be done again. Paid the Fee a month ago almost, but nothing still. BG and Biometrics in Progress, Eligibility not started.
Submitted Dec 29
AOR Jan 17
Request for Biometrics Fee Feb 10th
Sponsor Eligibility Feb 21
Medical Request Feb 24th

 

[Charlamanderxxxx]

Hey guys,

I got a weird update on GCkey in the lines of

Final decision is in progress, will send you a message
Does it mean anything, other than my application is in progress ?

You will probably get updates about final decision or passport request soon