Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London
Nov 27th 2014, 2:54 am
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
So I got in touch with my MP last friday because its been well over 6 weeks since i was approved on ECAS. London never replied to my emails and it has been 8 days and counting.
She contacted Ottawa (they have some helpline there) and they gave her this info:
and they advised her to follow up with London:
I spoke to her on the phone today and she emailed London for me. She said they are usually good at replying and she expects a response tomorrow. Which surprised me but obviously they take an enquiry from an MP's email address more seriously.
I asked her if she could phone them and she dismissed it - they either dont pick up or theres no number.
So does anyone have any idea what this means? It's not clear if the "errors" are in the COPR they printed or in my documents. I know they certainly havent emailed me asking for new documents, and I'm pretty sure my application was good. And they even said they approved it October 2nd.
but if it's an error in the COPR then surely it's just a matter of changing a couple letters and reprinting it - that shouldnt take 7 weeks+.
I know some people got asked for updated passport photos before COPR was issued so maybe it's that. But they never asked me for new photos.
She contacted Ottawa (they have some helpline there) and they gave her this info:
and they advised her to follow up with London:
I spoke to her on the phone today and she emailed London for me. She said they are usually good at replying and she expects a response tomorrow. Which surprised me but obviously they take an enquiry from an MP's email address more seriously.
I asked her if she could phone them and she dismissed it - they either dont pick up or theres no number.
So does anyone have any idea what this means? It's not clear if the "errors" are in the COPR they printed or in my documents. I know they certainly havent emailed me asking for new documents, and I'm pretty sure my application was good. And they even said they approved it October 2nd.
but if it's an error in the COPR then surely it's just a matter of changing a couple letters and reprinting it - that shouldnt take 7 weeks+.
I know some people got asked for updated passport photos before COPR was issued so maybe it's that. But they never asked me for new photos.
After a bunch of pestering we were told in an email from London VO that the delay in the reissuance of the COPR was because they needed to get the remaining passport photos that were originally sent with our application from Sweden, where they were being stored (we were never asked for new ones), because I guess the ones on the faulty COPR are no longer valid? I am guessing if you keep asking them you'll get a similar excuse (although I still have my doubts on its validity).
As much as it's frustrating, at least you're almost done! With your MP involved I am guessing those photos magically appear from storage pretty quick. Good luck.
Nov 27th 2014, 4:25 am
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
Errors in the COPR were important enough to require a new one to be printed. That requires another set of photos and takes some time. It is a very unusual event and may have been caused by the printer damaging the original one. It is absolutely NOT an excuse. It is what happened and you were just unlucky.
Nov 27th 2014, 12:55 pm
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
Nov 28th 2014, 12:41 am
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
Yeah they emailed my MP too saying it was reprinted today and you should have it shortly. So Earl Dreeshen has my wife's vote next election , haha. Just wish I'd got my MP involved sooner.
Still not happy with CIC. I hope the people in London realise they're messing up people's lives when they get careless and forget to send a COPR.
Still not happy with CIC. I hope the people in London realise they're messing up people's lives when they get careless and forget to send a COPR.
Nov 28th 2014, 12:43 am
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
Not to mention I emailed them 12 days ago and they respond to my enquiry the same day my MP emails them? Doubt it's a coincidence.
So, advice for everyone . If you want a response from London, just go through your MP.
So, advice for everyone . If you want a response from London, just go through your MP.
Nov 28th 2014, 1:42 am
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
Yeah they emailed my MP too saying it was reprinted today and you should have it shortly. So Earl Dreeshen has my wife's vote next election , haha. Just wish I'd got my MP involved sooner.
Still not happy with CIC. I hope the people in London realise they're messing up people's lives when they get careless and forget to send a COPR.
Still not happy with CIC. I hope the people in London realise they're messing up people's lives when they get careless and forget to send a COPR.
Nov 29th 2014, 3:03 am
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Nov 30th 2014, 3:18 pm
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
I sent off my application for Sponsorship over a week ago but when Should I expect a reply as I havent heard anything yet, not even to say they have it....?
Nov 30th 2014, 5:04 pm
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
Hi
The present processing time for "out of Canada" sponsorships at Mississauga is 44 days, then you will receive an approval/refusal of the sponsorship portion. CIC doesn't acknowledge receipt of applications.
The present processing time for "out of Canada" sponsorships at Mississauga is 44 days, then you will receive an approval/refusal of the sponsorship portion. CIC doesn't acknowledge receipt of applications.
Dec 1st 2014, 1:28 am
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
Thank you for your reply.... I shall count down the days until I hopefully receive my approval
Dec 1st 2014, 7:09 am
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Dec 1st 2014, 3:09 pm
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
Yes they do, or at least I got an email confirming receipt of my application.
Dec 1st 2014, 9:00 pm
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re: Timeline For Spousal Sponsorship via London & Inland
We're in! Well, I'm in and 'we're in' subject to my dear husband not being deemed a passport chancer! Seeing as he's been to Nova Scotia 14 of the last 18 years I think we're pretty safe...
Sponsor approval 1 December 2014.
The letter refers to a "visa office abroad" and goes on to specify CPC - Ottawa.
So, I think our fate rests in the hands of a lovely Ottowanian. Ottowan? Ottowian? Ottowaner? Vive le Canada! La Canada? I'll stop now....
Sponsor approval 1 December 2014.
The letter refers to a "visa office abroad" and goes on to specify CPC - Ottawa.
So, I think our fate rests in the hands of a lovely Ottowanian. Ottowan? Ottowian? Ottowaner? Vive le Canada! La Canada? I'll stop now....