April 2023 AOR

[iSaidGoodDay]

I rent in Bangalore currently, this is not new/shocking for me
But appreciate your help.

Banglore is still cheaper compared to most cities in Canada. It doesn't go without saying that there's an invisible competition. In Banglore, you see rent, you make an offer and get it.

For example, I can see listings like these for Banglore: https://www.99acres.com/4-bhk-bedroom-independent-house-villa-for-rent-in-chambenahalli-bangalore-east-1500-sq-ft-spid-L69155126

A place like that would be 5x the price in Canada (even in affordable places Calgary).

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

The power bi dashboard is ambiguous about the eligibility and background check dates. I've seen cases there where people have interpreted it as both start and completed dates, causing massive inconsistencies and hence, reliability issues.

@longvh ^ user feedback for future iterations

 

[crunchyfrappe8]

Banglore is still cheaper compared to most cities in Canada. It doesn't go without saying that there's an invisible competition. In Banglore, you see rent, you make an offer and get it.

For example, I can see listings like these for Banglore: https://www.99acres.com/4-bhk-bedroom-independent-house-villa-for-rent-in-chambenahalli-bangalore-east-1500-sq-ft-spid-L69155126

A place like that would be 5x the price in Canada (even in affordable places Calgary).

Of course it's more expensive in Canada, thats no surprise. But the rent market is crazy in Bangalore right now. Not everywhere, but places close to the tech corridor. Those won't show up in searches because people are willing to pay insane premiums. Each place has its own set of challenges, there's no paradise.

 

[KTYD]

No no that. I paid $85 for my spouse only and answered YES to "Have you done biometrics in last ten years?" because I have a visa from 2017. They asked me to pay another $85 for myself since they don't have bios on file for me.

Some digging around, it seems it might be that it wasn't done the way they needed or it was done incorrectly back then in my country.



No. Been in progress since i got access to the tracker on May 11.

Mine has been in progress since 26th April. Else all completed. Don't know how long more.

 

[Josh_dan]

Mine has been in progress since 26th April. Else all completed. Don't know how long more.

Just wanted to add I'm also waiting on BGC, everything else being completed.
My BGC has been in progress since 9th May when I got access to the tracker.
Anyone else in this situation?

 

[starlord91]

Received RFV email yesterday! FSW-O. AOR 16th April. COPR generated: 5th June RFV: 6th June

The email says we need to inform the office immediately if any of the below and this is included
· Birth of a child and/or pregnancy (please provide expected date of confinement);

We are expecting a child, we got our chest x-rays done with the lead shield and wife's medical report states that she is pregnant, along with the expected due date. Do we still need to inform them?

If yes, then how? Our processing center is Ottawa.
The RFV email came from here IRCC.DoNotReplyCPC-O-NePasRepondreCTD-O.IRCC@cic.gc.ca

 

[MapleBoy01]

Just wanted to add I'm also waiting on BGC, everything else being completed.
My BGC has been in progress since 9th May when I got access to the tracker.
Anyone else in this situation?

Background Check in progress for me since approx 22 May. Eligiblity completed pretty quickly. Biometrics also in progress. Seems like BCG is causing the biggest wait time for some of us

 

[akuralv]

Just wanted to add I'm also waiting on BGC, everything else being completed.
My BGC has been in progress since 9th May when I got access to the tracker.
Anyone else in this situation?

BG in progress since 10 May. I don’t even have eligibility started on tracker

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

Received RFV email yesterday! FSW-O. AOR 16th April. COPR generated: 5th June RFV: 6th June

The email says we need to inform the office immediately if any of the below and this is included
· Birth of a child and/or pregnancy (please provide expected date of confinement);

We are expecting a child, we got our chest x-rays done with the lead shield and wife's medical report states that she is pregnant, along with the expected due date. Do we still need to inform them?

If yes, then how? Our processing center is Ottawa.
The RFV email came from here IRCC.DoNotReplyCPC-O-NePasRepondreCTD-O.IRCC@cic.gc.ca

Assuming that your composition change (child birth) isn't going to happen before you land in Canada. Here's an answer by a VIP:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/got-ppr-but-my-wife-is-pregnant-should-we-submit-our-passport.507491/post-8377596

If you are unsure about where the baby would be delivered, that would be depend on where you are planning to deliver the baby.

Otoh, read provincial laws on reimbursement and eligibility of healthcare. IIRC, some have a 3 month wait while there are other where you are eligible from day 1. Also, if your move is going to be delayed, consider a soft landing, putting yourself up on the waitlist for daycare (if you need it).

Congratulations for both, the RFV and the baby!

 

[SugeshNeemambam]

May 11th Medical and Biometrics updated.

Forgot to update here because of immediate travel plans
Eligibility and BGC completed - 24 May
Received RFV from Ottawa office- 25 May
Passports sent - 26 May
Application approved - 31 May
Passport received- 6 June

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

Forgot to update here because of immediate travel plans
Eligibility and BGC completed - 24 May
Received RFV from Ottawa office- 25 May
Passports sent - 26 May
Application approved - 31 May
Passport received- 6 June

Congratulations! That was a quick turn around for passport stamping as well.

 

[BhGari]

FSW-O
CRS- 502
single
ITA- March 15, 2023
AOR - April 3, 2023

so where is your file now?

 

[koala91]

Hi everyone! I just got the RFV email!!! Here's my timeline:
FSW-O
AOR - April 4, 2023
MEP/UCI/BIL - May 2, 2023
Biometrics submitted & updated - May 8, 2023
Eligibility and Background verification completed in tracker - Jun 1, 2023
COPR details visible in tracker - Jun 6, 2023
RFV email - Jun 7, 2023

This forum has been incredibly helpful while waiting. Good luck to folks who are still waiting!

 

[longvh]

@koala91 and @SugeshNeemambam

Would be great if you can share your timelines on the dashboard in my signature to benefit other friends. Thank you.

 

[Satejs]

how many days usually take for 2nd portal email with credentials ?