Adding Spouse to the PR application which is in Progress

Hi Arash,

I have the exact same situation. Did you find a solution? Anyone else know what to do

Hi,
I am also in a similar situation now. I got married while my PR application is in process. When informed regarding marital status change, they sent me a mail to add spouse details with the same mail u received.
@waiting1234 . Can u please help me how u sent these documents through webform. And also want to know did they ask u any other details of spouse after u sending these documents? How much time it will take to get it completed?

Hi guys,

I have an issue. So, I got married on 12th of November and I sent my wifeā€™s application on 13th of December to IRCC Mississauga office. Because I have to update my marital status and I need to add her on my application. So I did it, but at the end of January, I got confirmation of my permanent residence paper as a single person, I mean they did not update my marital status on that paper. In February I got my PR card, but IRCC did not say anything about her application. Itā€™s almost 3 month, I donā€™t know anything about her application. I already paid biometric fee and permanent residence fee as well. When I got my confirmation of my permanent residence, I sent an email to IRCC with their webform to update my marital status, also I sent my spouseā€™s applications by email as well in PDF version to them. After one week one IRCC agent responded to my email and he sent this text to me:

" We verified the information on file and are pleased to confirm that the change of marital status, documents and forms were received by the responsible office.
If further information is needed during the processing of your application, the responsible office may contact you."

He sent this email at the beginning of February. So guys what can I do now? Can I start sponsorship process for my wife or should I wait for their decision? How long will it take to get application number of my spouse? ( Because I have only her tracking number and it has delivered to IRCC mailbox in December 15 ) Can they deny her application? Because I got my PR card and I am able to start sponsorship process, thatā€™s why I am asking.

If possible please let me know guys and sorry for my English, I tried my best to explain my situation.
Thank you.

Hi folks,

So happy I found this thread. Iā€™d appreciate it if you can share your thoughts regarding my situation as well.

  1. AOR October 2019, with my common-law (girlfriend) as non-accompanying because she was still doing her Masterā€™s at that time (she has been of course part of the application from the very beginning - EE).
  2. We received re-medicals requests in November 2021 as they were expired for a long time.
  3. Meanwhile we had a small wedding ceremony planned for the 8th of January, as we had lost a little bit of any hope for a PR after such a long time, and we wanted to get married.
  4. Then, guess whatā€¦ 13th January, 5 days after our marriage - the PPR mail finally comes.
  5. We hadnā€™t even had the time to announce IRCC of the marriage in those few days between the marriage and PPR.
  6. After I received the PPR email, the first thing I did, of course, was to update IRCC about the marriage.
  7. Took them a long time to answer, and at the same time, I also sent the requested documents from the PPR email.
  8. 3 weeks after I updated them about the marriage, the CoPR came (by courier at home), followed by the list of forms and documents (IMM 0008e, IMM 5669, IMM 5406, etc - in the PR online profile).
  9. After we submitted all these, we received the biometrics request for my wife.

She gave the biometrics the next day. (During the PR, she has been fully assessed - medicals, criminality, background)

Got a few questions nowā€¦

  1. Is the application in any danger now? Like points re-calculated, etc?
  2. My CoPR is valid anymore or not? If not, then it has to be sent back to the VAC office and we both receive CoPR?
  3. From what I read, she also wonā€™t need to submit IELTS results, equivalent studies etc - is this correct?

Highly appreciate your thoughts on this one :slight_smile:

Cheers

Hi @avinash @prasan and @sanah.ahluwalia

I guess I am also hopping on to this complex bureaucratic boat.

Were you guys able to find any answers to the exact questions that Sanah posted?

Shall we all do a joint consultation with an immigration lawyer and address these issues? Because the help provided on the CIC website is justā€¦vague. And even on other forums, the general opinions are justā€¦individual opinions.

Hi Prasan,

Thanks for sharing the list of the documents .

I have a query do we need to fill Additional Dependants/Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) form as well for adding spouse to the PR application ?

Please let me know.

Thanks in advance .

Thanks,
Pranoti

Hello, I am in the same situation where my background check is in progress and I am planning to add my spouse in the application. Could you please explain what the process is ?

Hi @prasan
Application: Express Entry In-land
October 20, 2023: Application submitted
January 5, 2024: Biometrics and Medical request
January 30, 2024: Medical passed
February 16, 2024: Went to India for my wedding
February 19, 2024: Received P1 email asking to confirm if I am in Canada. Replied saying no and provided return date
February 21, 2024: Received an email asking to update IRCC once I return to Canada
February 29, 2024: Got married
March 2, 2024: Updated IRCC about my marriage
March 14, 2024: Uploaded documents for adding spouse to the application through webform (IMM forms, PCC, medical, marriage certificate, wedding photos)
March 17, 2024: Returned to Canada
March 18, 2024: Updated IRCC of my return to Canada
April 5, 2024: Received P2 email confirming my PR and asking to confirm my presence in the country and upload PR photo. At this point my wife was not added as a dependent to the application
April 5, 2024: Called IRCC call center explaining this situation. The agent told not to confirm and not to upload PR photo. Asked to write to the VO explaining the change in family composition and the marriage status

No reply to the email from IRCC and no changes in my CIC account so far.

What will happen and how long would it take for the VO to process my application?
Was it okay to not have confirmed and uploaded my PR photo as the IRCC agent had advised?
I did not submit relationship questionnaire for me and my wife as it was not listed in the Spouse kit. Should I?
My wife do not have her birth certificate. What should I do in this case?

Your inputs are much appreciated.

Thanks

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Hey,

Could you share any update about your application. It would be helpful

Hi!
I know this thread is too old but the again, i am seeking help. I got married while my PR is under process and want to add my wife to my PR application. I am confused about relationship questioner form. There different types of available on internet. Which one is appropriate for me?