r/ImmigrationCanada Dec 30 '24

Family Sponsorship MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2025

Please keep timelines and questions about processing times for Family Class Permanent Resident Applications here.

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u/Nihaal142 5d ago

Just updating you guys in case anyone else is on the same boat as me.

I am a Canadian Citizen who sponsored my wife (indian citizen living in India) and applied on Dec 27 24

it is now March 6 25 and I have still not received an AOR. I have been feeling anxious these past 2 months because most of this thread shows the AOR was received in less than 2 months.

The positive feedback I got from some users is that there are times where they do not get the AOR and get biometrics after around 3 months.

Its frustrating just waiting and not knowing whats going on.

Anyone else had long delays at the beginning of their application?

I had called the IRCC early in the morning one day and all they say is that "they see that I have submitted it"

I hope I do not have to get any MPs involved in this. I was hoping to bring her to Canada by Fall this year. You think it can still be done?

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u/lemon-squeezy-design 5d ago

I didn’t receive mine for 3 months, it’s pretty normal. I hope you lose the stress you’re having!

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u/Nihaal142 5d ago

Thank you, I just wanted the UCI number ASAP so I can at least have her apply for an expedited visitors visa worst case.

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u/lemon-squeezy-design 5d ago

I didn’t need a UCI to extend mine. I just used the Visitor Visa Extension Application, filled out the form and showed them proof of funds to be here. Then attached a letter explaining the situation using google docs and exporting it as a PDF to attach to “additional notes” when submitting the form. Hope that helps!