Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Dec 19th 2018, 1:35 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
I landed last night! 😀🍁🇨🇦
Process was remarkably smooth, CoPR stamped, then a set of new immigrant pamphlets, then got issued my SIN and finally Customs and goods to follow (of which they only needed one sheet of the 9 I'd made up for them and they didn't need any information on the goods I was bringing in on the day, but I'd rather have been over-prepared than the opposite).
It'll be a short landing so will have to apply for a PR Travel Permit when I get back to London, as my PR card won't have come through by then.
Thank you all so much for all of the support and information on this thread and on the wiki more broadly. It's that which made the process easier (although the waiting for MyCIC to change was still brutal!), I'll be raising a glass to you all! 🍺🍻
Now to get a job, flat (sorry, apartment) etc!
Process was remarkably smooth, CoPR stamped, then a set of new immigrant pamphlets, then got issued my SIN and finally Customs and goods to follow (of which they only needed one sheet of the 9 I'd made up for them and they didn't need any information on the goods I was bringing in on the day, but I'd rather have been over-prepared than the opposite).
It'll be a short landing so will have to apply for a PR Travel Permit when I get back to London, as my PR card won't have come through by then.
Thank you all so much for all of the support and information on this thread and on the wiki more broadly. It's that which made the process easier (although the waiting for MyCIC to change was still brutal!), I'll be raising a glass to you all! 🍺🍻
Now to get a job, flat (sorry, apartment) etc!
Dec 19th 2018, 2:52 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
I landed last night! � ����� ����� ����� ����
Process was remarkably smooth, CoPR stamped, then a set of new immigrant pamphlets, then got issued my SIN and finally Customs and goods to follow (of which they only needed one sheet of the 9 I'd made up for them and they didn't need any information on the goods I was bringing in on the day, but I'd rather have been over-prepared than the opposite).
It'll be a short landing so will have to apply for a PR Travel Permit when I get back to London, as my PR card won't have come through by then.
Thank you all so much for all of the support and information on this thread and on the wiki more broadly. It's that which made the process easier (although the waiting for MyCIC to change was still brutal!), I'll be raising a glass to you all! � ����� ����
Now to get a job, flat (sorry, apartment) etc!
Process was remarkably smooth, CoPR stamped, then a set of new immigrant pamphlets, then got issued my SIN and finally Customs and goods to follow (of which they only needed one sheet of the 9 I'd made up for them and they didn't need any information on the goods I was bringing in on the day, but I'd rather have been over-prepared than the opposite).
It'll be a short landing so will have to apply for a PR Travel Permit when I get back to London, as my PR card won't have come through by then.
Thank you all so much for all of the support and information on this thread and on the wiki more broadly. It's that which made the process easier (although the waiting for MyCIC to change was still brutal!), I'll be raising a glass to you all! � ����� ����
Now to get a job, flat (sorry, apartment) etc!
Congratulations - and Welcome to Canada eh!
Do stick around!
Dec 20th 2018, 10:30 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Hello.
It has been awhile since I have updated you, but finally heard back from CIC in regards to our application.
We got a a Pre Arrival Services Letter and they have started our background check today.
Hopefully this means the end is near.
It has been awhile since I have updated you, but finally heard back from CIC in regards to our application.
We got a a Pre Arrival Services Letter and they have started our background check today.
Hopefully this means the end is near.
Dec 21st 2018, 12:50 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Yes, you are on the last lap! Spreadsheet updated
Jan 3rd 2019, 7:59 am
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Happy New year all!!!!!!!!
going into Jan 3rd and haven't heard anything ....BAHhHHH!!!!!! I am going crazy!
going into Jan 3rd and haven't heard anything ....BAHhHHH!!!!!! I am going crazy!
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Jan 3rd 2019, 8:53 am
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Jan 3rd 2019, 2:01 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Hey folks, happy new year to all!
Quick question - how can I tell my processing office? All the correspondence I've received to date is from the Syndey office.
Did my biometrics during the holidays so I'm presuming the next stage is medical then background check?
Thanks!
Quick question - how can I tell my processing office? All the correspondence I've received to date is from the Syndey office.
Did my biometrics during the holidays so I'm presuming the next stage is medical then background check?
Thanks!
Jan 3rd 2019, 2:22 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Hey folks, happy new year to all!
Quick question - how can I tell my processing office? All the correspondence I've received to date is from the Syndey office.
Did my biometrics during the holidays so I'm presuming the next stage is medical then background check?
Thanks!
Quick question - how can I tell my processing office? All the correspondence I've received to date is from the Syndey office.
Did my biometrics during the holidays so I'm presuming the next stage is medical then background check?
Thanks!
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spousa...all_process.3F
Your case file will be retained in Sydney until 'Sponsor Approval' (yes they will tell you when this is done), then transfer your files to the local VO for PA assessment and approval. They will tell you the VO they transfer it to. Given that you were SA on 17-Dec, you should hear soon, but almost certain as you are British, it will go to London.
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Jan 3rd 2019, 2:24 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Have you spotted the wiki section of British Expats yet? Most of your questions you are likely to have are answered here, including the stages of processing for spousal sponsorship:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spousa...all_process.3F
Your case file will be retained in Sydney until 'Sponsor Approval' (yes they will tell you when this is done), then transfer your files to the local VO for PA assessment and approval. They will tell you the VO they transfer it to.
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Spousa...all_process.3F
Your case file will be retained in Sydney until 'Sponsor Approval' (yes they will tell you when this is done), then transfer your files to the local VO for PA assessment and approval. They will tell you the VO they transfer it to.
Jan 4th 2019, 6:57 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Ahh the stress. Finally sent application off on Dec 13th after taking 3 months to get it all together. Used DHL. Went back to Canada for Christmas the day after sending it and never thought to check the tracking til now. Final update is on Dec 17th and all it says is “delivery arranged, no further details expected,” meaning it would’ve been handed off to another company and now I have no way of getting proof if it made it there or not 
Am I right in thinking that you don’t even hear anything from them until about 2 months after they receive the application? This is going to feel like an extra long wait now without any proof of delivery
Am I right in thinking that you don’t even hear anything from them until about 2 months after they receive the application? This is going to feel like an extra long wait now without any proof of delivery
Jan 4th 2019, 8:32 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Hello, you can get a proof of delivery if you contact DHL. I had exactly the same situation. I contacted them and they explained that my package was forwarded with others under a different airway bill number (not a different company). They gave me the new tracking number so I have confirmation of the date it was signed for, which was 5th October, but we haven't heard anything yet, so yes, a long wait; its now been 3 months for us.
Jan 5th 2019, 3:44 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Hello, you can get a proof of delivery if you contact DHL. I had exactly the same situation. I contacted them and they explained that my package was forwarded with others under a different airway bill number (not a different company). They gave me the new tracking number so I have confirmation of the date it was signed for, which was 5th October, but we haven't heard anything yet, so yes, a long wait; its now been 3 months for us.
Hope you hear about your application soon!
Jan 8th 2019, 7:37 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Hi all
It's been radio silence since asking for biometrics payment in October. Is this normal?
My application is really straightforward. I'm going nuts waiting to hear something back!
It's been radio silence since asking for biometrics payment in October. Is this normal?
My application is really straightforward. I'm going nuts waiting to hear something back!
Jan 8th 2019, 8:34 pm
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Perfectly normal I am afraid. Based on previous timelines, you can expect to hear something (probably medical request and sponsor approval) around early to mid February. It is a waiting game I am afraid and straightforward cases can still take 9 - 12 months for issue of CoPR so get settled in.
Jan 8th 2019, 8:48 pm
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Re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Yes, it seems like they make random jumps. I submitted application early August, only received my biometric request early December and a day later the Medical one too. Right now it's just a long wait I guess...