July 2024 Inland spousal sponsorship timeline

[hecur_22]

2 months is a very long time.
If you extended your "visitor status", the extension only applies inside Canada.

Do you have a valid TRV to return?

Yeah I extended my TRV (expires in 2030) and my work permit expires in 2026.
Even tho I go with my spouse, 2 months is still a problem? I asked my consultant and he said it should be ok. I'm so nervous. Tysm

 

[YVR123]

Yeah I extended my TRV (expires in 2030) and my work permit expires in 2026.
Even tho I go with my spouse, 2 months is still a problem? I asked my consultant and he said it should be ok. I'm so nervous. Tysm

Did you apply as "inland" (I assume so since you posted in this discussion)?
Inland applicants are supposed to live inside Canada with their spouses/partners.

There is always a risk when you leave and try to re-enter.

 

[hecur_22]

Did you apply as "inland" (I assume so since you posted in this discussion)?
Inland applicants are supposed to live inside Canada with their spouses/partners.

There is always a risk when you leave and try to re-enter.

What are worst/scenarios might happen do you think? Ty.
And yes I am inland

 

[MCNR]

If you have a valid multi-entry TRV or eTA, you can re-enter Canada. The work permit is not an entry document, but you do have to keep it with you to present to the officer, and it probably decreases your chance of getting denied entry.

You can travel but it is not recommended for inland applicants. There is no guarantee they will let you back into Canada—it's unlikely you'd be denied, but it's a real possibility. If you must travel, it is recommended to keep time outside of Canada short.

Thank you for your response. My TRV visa stamping Category says V-1 (Visitor), wouldn't it be a problem if I use my work permit but the Visa stamping shows as "Visitor"? When officers asks about the status, I need to mention that I am on a Work permit right but the TRV shows as "Visitor". Any thoughts on this?

 

[Balsaab0007]

Any update?
Mine nothing after pre arrival letter and sponsor and applicant passed

 

[Balsaab0007]

Nothing after 17jan
I called them thay said background check in progress

 

[ash2024]

Nothing after 17jan
I called them thay said background check in progress

Does your gc say ‘background check has started”. Mine didn’t even say I passed the eligibility although I have received the AIP.

 

[cyclops85]

Does your gc say ‘background check has started”. Mine didn’t even say I passed the eligibility although I have received the AIP.

Same here. Says eligibility still in review in GCkey when I have already received AIP and sponsor eligibility back in December.

 

[Hemit]

Nothing after 17jan
I called them thay said background check in progress

Mine has stuck since Aug 2024 and not even a ghost update lol.

 

[roop0595]

Nothing after 17jan
I called them thay said background check in progress

No updates after Dec 28, the last update I got was spousal eligibility approval letter and background check in progress.

 

[alex00]

Same here. Says eligibility still in review in GCkey when I have already received AIP and sponsor eligibility back in December.

That's normal and it'll stay that way until after you get PR.

 

[Yellowkarizma32]

Hey Guys
Has anyone gotten any updates recently? My last one was for AIP in December.
Also, the new processing times for Inland Spousal changed to 24 months.

 

[T&T2024]

Hi im inland but my daughter (Minor)is in my home country, i was exempted from medicals, im wandering why she has not received medical request as of today. Guys pls comment if you have an idea. Thank you

 

[Hemit]

Finally, I have an update after 7 months: my Medical has passed. However, I was not required to go for a medical as I had an exemption.

My thesis is every month they only check 10 days worth of applications meaning in Jan 2025 they checked the first 10 days of May 2024 then in Feb they did another 10 days and now they are on the last 10 days of May 2024.

By this Calculation, our turn will be in July 2025 only. Still, I am hopeful that it may come earlier, as this calculation initially came to my mind in January 2025 when they increased processing time. And at that time it made sense that if someone applied then they could get their application processed by 24 Months but now this calculation is out of scope for new applications.

For example: In Jan 2025 they were processing applications for May 2024 so if someone is applying in Jan 2025 they have to wait for 8 months of applications to be processed so 8*3=24 as one month of applications takes 3 months to clear (10 days a month). but if we do the same calculations now it will be more than that so they have to increase the speed now or they will increase the processing time further.

 

[Yellowkarizma32]

Finally, I have an update after 7 months: my Medical has passed. However, I was not required to go for a medical as I had an exemption.

My thesis is every month they only check 10 days worth of applications meaning in Jan 2025 they checked the first 10 days of May 2024 then in Feb they did another 10 days and now they are on the last 10 days of May 2024.

By this Calculation, our turn will be in July 2025 only. Still, I am hopeful that it may come earlier, as this calculation initially came to my mind in January 2025 when they increased processing time. And at that time it made sense that if someone applied then they could get their application processed by 24 Months but now this calculation is out of scope for new applications.

For example: In Jan 2025 they were processing applications for May 2024 so if someone is applying in Jan 2025 they have to wait for 8 months of applications to be processed so 8*3=24 as one month of applications takes 3 months to clear (10 days a month). but if we do the same calculations now it will be more than that so they have to increase the speed now or they will increase the processing time further.

That's an interesting take and it actually makes sense, thanks for sharing it.
I applied on July 17 and yesterday my tracker showed last updated on March 10, 2025 after December 12, 2024, but doesn't show any updates!!