I recently completed the Inland Application process. My
husband sponsored me. I was
out of status for a 1-year and ½ before I submitted my application. I remained without status up to my
landing. (Will always regret this).
Even though I had gotten AIP, I was still out of status.
If I could go back, I would have
applied for a work permit after getting AIP or submitted the application with
the initial PR application, since this would have given me an extension of
status. (The work permit form is not included with the In-land Permanent
Resident application forms; you have to look elsewhere for it).
I agonized about my being out of status right up to my
landing date, lots of sleepless nights (if you are in the same position, please
spare yourself the stress and apply for a work permit when given the
opportunity).
Throughout this time, my husband supported me. I DID NOT WORK ILLEGALLY. My
husband, (then boyfriend) and I dated for 6 ½ years before we got married. We
have lived together for 3yrs, married 2. When we submitted our application, we
gave them everything. We did not use a lawyer. It was a huge file.
We did not give CIC any reason to doubt our relationship.
Included in our application were copies of telephone bills, emails, airline
tickets, concert tickets, at least 80 photos of us on different occasions,
gifts receipts, trips info, letters from friends and family, letters from our
landlord, letters from both of us describing our lives, how we met and what we
meant to each other, joint a/cs, insurance and pension info, cards and letters
mailed to us and to each other, lots of information from our wedding such as
gift registry, wedding receipts, invitation etc. Give them as much info as you
can. It is better to give too much
information than not enough.
Thank you all for the invaluable information you have
provided on this site. When I was
unsure about something, this site provided the answer, even though I never
asked. All I had to do was read
through the archives. I made
numerous visits, ached and sympathize with those wondering about their
applications and rejoiced when there was happy news reported. I had to share my experience with you
because someday it may help someone looking for help. Good luck to those still waiting.
My Timeline:
Sent in application on January 28th, 2009
We received your application for permanent residence on
January 30, 2009
We started processing your application on Feb. 17, 2009 (was
not able to access E-Case until March 30, 2009)
Medical results have been received
A decision has been made and you will be contacted (AIP) -
July 16, 2009 (E-Case status still reads In Process)
Received AIP and Sponsorship Approval Letters on July 23,
2009
Decision Made on January 26, 2010 (E-Case status now reads
Decision Made)
(We sent you a letter on January 26, 2010 to
____________about the decision on your application. Please consider delays in
mail delivery before contacting us. If we have sent the letter to the wrong
address, please contact us)
Received DM Letter from Vegreville on February 3, 2010
Landing Letter from local office (Vancouver) received on
February 18, 2010
Landed on March 3, 2010
(Landing and interview process was less than 30mins:
checking Confirmation of Permanent Resident Document (COPR doc), photo &
brief overview about being a PR lasted around 15mins, interview around 5mins)
Three questions were asked of me the applicant:
1. Do you have any children in or out of Canada?
2. Have you ever been asked to leave the country?
3. Have you committed any crime?
One question was asked of my spouse, (my letter stated he was
to attend the interview) –was he the listed sponsor?
PR card to arrive within 6 weeks
March 4, 2010 – E-Case status now reads: Complete
You entered Canada at the Vancouver Admissions office on
March 3, 2010 and became a Permanent Resident.
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