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SDS - Processing Time 2023

techlover21

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Jan 6, 2024
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Just got a ghost update nothing changed. Application status was updated but when I checked again it's back to Submitted. Any one else see this. My timeline is last Biometrics updated on 28th December. Medical still not updated. Is it something to do with the medical ??
 

wasay khan

Star Member
Dec 9, 2023
72
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Just got a ghost update nothing changed. Application status was updated but when I checked again it's back to Submitted. Any one else see this. My timeline is last Biometrics updated on 28th December. Medical still not updated. Is it something to do with the medical ??
It is a good sign to be very honest, this means a visa officer is working on your application and you will soon get a update, like medical being updated or your biometrics getting updated, same happened with me and after that my medical got updated, if your biometric is not updated it will get updated then it depends on them.
 
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wasay khan

Star Member
Dec 9, 2023
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My timeline:
- November 23th: Medical examination completed & Applied under SDS category
- December 23th: Biometrics done and updated
Biometrics is updated.
Background Check is in process

Can you please let me know if they have similar timelines.
Is your medical updated?
 

Gk1213

Full Member
Dec 27, 2023
38
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Just got a ghost update nothing changed. Application status was updated but when I checked again it's back to Submitted. Any one else see this. My timeline is last Biometrics updated on 28th December. Medical still not updated. Is it something to do with the medical ??
Did you get a ghost update in email? What does your application tracker show in activities section?
 

deep1510

Newbie
Jan 9, 2024
5
3
Hello everyone!

I applied for my study permit on 14th December, 2023, as SDS Application.
Since I already have a visitor visa for Canada which was previously approved back in May,2023.

Previous Biometrics updated on 17t December, 2023
Medical Updated on 21st December, 2023.
Background verification is in progress.

As it is 9th January today its almost past 25 days on since I applied, when can I expect my study permit?

Thanks.
 

Asu22

Member
Jan 3, 2024
14
6
Hello everyone!

I applied for my study permit on 14th December, 2023, as SDS Application.
Since I already have a visitor visa for Canada which was previously approved back in May,2023.

Previous Biometrics updated on 17t December, 2023
Medical Updated on 21st December, 2023.
Background verification is in progress.

As it is 9th January today its almost past 25 days on since I applied, when can I expect my study permit?

Thanks.
There were holidays as well, like Christmas, Boxing day, new year etc etc, if you have applied on 17th dec and got medical updated on 21st dec, you should expect results by end of this week. Don`t panic, have little patience.
 
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deep1510

Newbie
Jan 9, 2024
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There were holidays as well, like Christmas, Boxing day, new year etc etc, if you have applied on 17th dec and got medical updated on 21st dec, you should expect results by end of this week. Don`t panic, have little patience.
Hey! Thank you for taking time and replying. Wanted to ask is there any other way to contact IRCC other then raising a webform and to expedite the process?
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
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Hey! Thank you for taking time and replying. Wanted to ask is there any other way to contact IRCC other then raising a webform and to expedite the process?
There is no such thing as expedited processing…everyone wants that. You can by phone using VPN. But you are talking to call centre agents who can tell you the status of your file. They are not officers.
 

techlover21

Full Member
Jan 6, 2024
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May Intake 2024
Timeline SDS Category
File Lodged- 18 December 2023
Biometrics Done and updated 22 December 2023
Upfront medical on 12 December 2023
medical not updated
background check in progress no update till 11 January 2024
I have very similar timelines. Please do update in case you see any change