Thank you!
Can you share timelines please?
Can't decide if we should try a new application or wait for the old one that was applied in Dec 2021 via IRCC.
1st App (GC Key): July 22, 2021
Biometrics Request: July 23, 2021
Biometrics Completion: August 3, 2021
Status: No movement
Then heard of the CIC updates for VV applications sent prior to September 7, 2021 about IRCC portal.
2nd App (IRCC Portal): January 31, 2022
BVL and PPR: March 6, 2022
Passport Sent: March 14, 2022
Passport Received: March 16, 2022
Visa Validity: 7 years (based on passport expiry)
Entry: Multiple
Visa Office: Philippines
Processing Time per CIC site: 45 days
Actual Processing Days: 34
Mom's Age: turning 70
Occupation: None
Funds: None shown (no bank account back home)
Travel History: None
Ties to home country: Property title, 2 children who are in their 40s, and grandchildren.
Intented Stay in the Letter of Invitation: 5 months
Reason of Visit: Reunite with Immediate Family
and explore the beauty of Canada.
Expenses: Airfare, travel insurance, accommodation, meals, etc. to be shouldered by child (inviter)