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GE) FFD erccepcress Semone conse Archived: June 2, 2025 11:36:52 AM From: Immigration Representatives / Représentants immigration (RCC) Sent: [requester] To: [requester] Immigration Representatives / Représentanis immigration [RCC) Subject: [requester] Importance: Normal Sensitivity: None Good day, Thank you for contacting the Immigration Representatives mailbox Please note that this mailbox is intended for general guidance and does not provide responses to case-specific inquiries. If you have case specific questions about a file, you are encouraged to submit a Webform at: http://www. irce.canada.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp Applicants applying under the overseas family class strearn or Spouse or Common-Law Partner in Canada class (SCLPC) stream must meet the requirements of the stream under which they've applied throughout the application process. In the scenario you described, it would not be possible to convert the application from the overseas to the in-Canada stream if a spouse applying under the overseas family class comes to Canada on a temporary status and wishes to proceed with their application under the overseas stream, they must continue to comply with and meet the requirements set out in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and [requester] includes maintaining temporary resident status in Canada throughout the processing of the permanent resident application. Additionally, as noted on the IMMS5533 Document Checklist, there is 2 possibility that they may be convoked to attend an interview at a visa office outside Canada, A number of factors may impact processing times, including: © * The Immigration Levels Plan which sets the number of newcomers that Canada plans to welcome each year. If there are more people applying than available spaces, processing times may increase. * * How many applications we have in the inventory *How many people we have processing this type of application * *How many applications we expect to get © “How easily we can verify your information * * How long you take to respond to any requests or concerns, including the time needed to provide biometrics or medicals

* *The time needed to make sure eligibility requirements are met © *If the application is complex © * Other factors To check current processing times based on the type of application, please visit the following page: Check processing. times at IRCC - Canada.ca As per the temporary public policy announced in May 2023, some sponsored spouses, partners, and their dependent children may come to Canada as temporary residents and live with their sponsor during the processing of their application for permanent residence.