OloriOfMontreal:
Please let's stop getting ourselves worked up regarding this 20 months processing time. I haven't seen any online resource regarding this (I stand to be corrected) other than a screenshot that was posted here some weeks ago of a simulation that was done and we know those simulations doesn't often reflect the true processing time of visa applications.

It's not 20 months. As a matter fact we should begin to expect to see faster timelines especially for Outland. At times IRCC likes to underpromise and overdeliver.
Or how d you explain that for the past 2 years, application average has been 12 months and now they're saying they want to start processing within 12 months. Of course it will vary a case by case/country basis but processing time as of 27th of March 2022 is expected to be averaged at 12 months.

You can read that announcement by immigration minister here https:// www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cicnews.com/2022/03/ircc-back-to-12-month-processing-for-spousal-sponsorship-applications-0323872.html/amp

If anyone has a separate link where the 20 months timeline was announced I'd love to read it. For now let's all be expect that the process will speed up and there'll be no impediments.

adveert002:


Hmmmm later in the year.... I hope you know that it now takes about 2years to get sponsorship for your spouse. Y not do what you will do now, just saying though talking from experience shaaa.

OloriOfMontreal:


Your timeline is a little confusing. Do you mind clarifying?
Your application was returned two times; and you got AOR not so long ago and immediately they already started asking you for additional information after you got AOR? Does that mean they started processing your application before you got AOR?

To your question, they don't usually respond or acknowledge receipt of documents but doesn't mean they haven't received it. I'd say you shouldn't worry about that but if your spouse wants to engage their MP to help you confirm from IRCC, you can do that too.

lipsyliscious:

We will cross that bridge. I’m interested in whether we can get a visiting visa before or during the application.

slimghost:
My COPR document number has just been provided on the tracker even though I haven’t received any email.

Eggovic:

Congratulations. What's your timeline?

slimghost:


Same here. June 2021 too.

slimghost:


Submitted May 2nd, Biometrics January 7(for a different application). Medical request on 8th December, done on the 11th and passed on the 16th December. Pre arrival letter: January 31st

Eggovic:

Did you apply in June or may?

Eggovic:

Nice. Passed medicals December 17th, Pre-Arrival March 8th

slimghost:

Submitted in May, got AOR in June

slimghost:


Have you checked the tracker?

slimghost:
Received request to send passport today.

slimghost:
Received request to send passport today.

joy2dworld4eva:
My Timeline
Application Sent: Friday, 10th September, 2021
Application Delivered: Thursday, 16th September, 2021
AOR: Thursday, 25th November, 2021
BIL: Tuesday, 15th February, 2022
DM on SA: Wednesday, 16th February, 2022
BIL done and updated: Monday, 21st February, 2022
AOR2- Friday, 11th March, 2022
Medical Req: Monday, 14th March, 2022
Medical Done: Wednesday, 23rd March, 2022
Medical Updated: Monday, 4th April, 2022

What's the next step? Any idea when I'd receive the next update ?

joy2dworld4eva:


Wow
Congrats
Can you share your timeline?

Eggovic:
congratulations

Ontariopapa:
Is it that IRCC did not consider Work permit application for us while we wait. I don’t see anything regarding spousal sponsorship in this announcement. Thoughts?

https://www.cicnews.com/2022/04/ircc-to-resume-fswp-and-cec-invitations-in-july-and-offer-open-work-permit-to-pgwp-holders-0424699.html

Lovelyeyeballs:
Please for those who applied for sponsorship online, how did you and your spouse sign on the forms? Do you have to print the form out and sign and then scan to upload? Or is signature on the forms not compulsory?

Lovelyeyeballs:

iskilayodele:
Application received: Dec 8
AOR: March 3
ADR: March 6

Since then I haven't heard from them

joy2dworld4eva:
It's already a month since my medical was updated to "completed" but my background and eligibility check have not started. How long more do I have to wait ?

adveert002:
Goodevening oga and madams
Please do we have any December applicants that has gotten medical request

OloriOfMontreal:


Thanks for clarifying. I'm sure they've received your additional information even if they don't acknowledge it.

iskilayodele:
Yes, December Applicant