Lexi,
I have been checking as well....only to know the date that it actually changes to In Process (which is still Not Available).
This is listed under the FAQ
Q3: I sent my application a while ago, but there is no record of my application in the system. Why?
A3: Until the visa office or case processing centre to which you submitted your application for immigration or citizenship has begun processing your application, your application status will not be available through CAS. It is not necessary to contact the Call Centre - or, in the case of applications submitted outside Canada, the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate overseas - regarding the status of any in-Canada applications unless the specified time period referred to below for the specific type of application has passed. Applications are processed according to the standard Application Processing Times.
This is why I went to my MP to see what was going on. Based on a lot of timelines, including people approved before and after me, they have seen the website change to In Process for their spouse about 6-8 weeks after being approved as the sponsor. When this did not happen for me I waited another 6 weeks and when there was still no change I went to my MP.
I know there may be a million reasons as to why cases are handled differently. However, under the current laws (which as we know are about to change) they are supposed to process in order of receipt. So how someone that was approved 2 months after me and their spouse's application got worked on first makes think our papers got there late, or were sitting on someone's desk not being touched.
And before someone jumps on this to say that there was a problem...I was meticulous with the application...to the point that on my first document checklist I had checked the boxes with a checkmark and then even rechecked that document and saw the instructions said put and "X" so I reprinted and put X's instead of checkmarks.
Even the fotos my husband sent had not been cut down to the exact size on their instruction sheet and I cut each and every one to fit perfectly into the little square.
So Lexi, I would keep checking the website....it will be the only way you will get an indication if everything is processing "normally" or if you need to get help from your MP.
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