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SDS eligibility review not started even after 1 month

lucifer7

Star Member
Jun 7, 2024
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hey really?! that’s a relief. but it should have come by now. my friends applied after me and received within 10 days. so i’m really worried here
Its been two months for me and my friends who have applied after me have received it as well... I believe ours is just taking time prolly a strict visa officer has our file.
 

atif ali

Hero Member
May 12, 2016
232
8
So I applied through SDS route for my study permit

Application: April 30th
Medical: April 23th
Medical updated: May 14th
Biometrics: May 6th

Talked with IRCC agent. My documents are being verified but my review of eligibility has NOT started yet!

All my documents are in place . no additional documents required.
Could anyone help me understand what could be the issue here?? uergent reply appreciated .TIA
Is it as per tracker or as per GCKEY ?
 

atif ali

Hero Member
May 12, 2016
232
8
You are within normal processing times. Create your own account to link and track it. SDS times are rarely followed.
One question, my representative applied for me. so i believe she is handling my gckey, so can i create another one? I dont know which way representative applied my SDS application. Is there is any multiple methods to apply SDS stream other than GCKEY? sorry if I am asking a lot of questions.
 

Ira__

Newbie
Jun 5, 2024
8
2
Hi, need your advise please.
i applied on may 13 2024. there is no update from that date except Biometeric and medical passed and Background in process according to tracker. Eligibility not started according to tracker. i applied through immigration consultant who never give me any update even i asked many time. Should i create GCkey if possible or wait only . I applied on masters degree and Visa office is Abu Dhabi. Please share your advise .
Thanks!
yes do get your login credentials and keep tracking it. I received my decision after 42 days. you can try to call ircc too on their helpline number and talk to an agent. my status said the same that review of eligibility hasnt started yet an then suddenly i receive a decision.
 

Ira__

Newbie
Jun 5, 2024
8
2
So I applied through SDS route for my study permit

Application: April 30th
Medical: April 23th
Medical updated: May 14th
Biometrics: May 6th

Talked with IRCC agent. My documents are being verified but my review of eligibility has NOT started yet!

All my documents are in place . no additional documents required.
Could anyone help me understand what could be the issue here?? uergent reply appreciated .TIA
UPDATE: RECEIVED MY DECISION AFTER 42 DAYS
 

atif ali

Hero Member
May 12, 2016
232
8
You are within normal processing times. Create your own account to link and track it. SDS times are rarely followed.
Hi, as my consultant submitted my sds application, so can i create my own gckey? I even don't know if consultant submitted my application using her gckey or a different portal? what's your opinion on it? please advise.
 

Amna123

Member
Jun 18, 2024
10
1
Hello, I am a foreign worker residing in Canada. I applied for study permits for my children from the UAE. Since they are minors, biometrics are not required.

The application was submitted on August 5th, 2024. It has been 11 days, and the application is still not showing up in the tracker. As per IRCC Status " the eligibility review not started yet". I understand it's still in the early stages, but do anyone knows how long it might take for the eligibility review to start? Thanks in advance!
 

Poovacanada

Full Member
Aug 4, 2024
21
5
You are within normal processing times. Create your own account to link and track it. SDS times are rarely followed.
Hi Naturgrl,
I applied study visa for masters for Sep intake along with my spouse and kid on June 5.. No update other than biometrics as on date.. is it possible that our file is stuck at any stage of the process? Eligibility has not started yet.. what do they verify at background check? We are from India.. medicals doen upfront and passport verification done before visa submission.. all bank statements are from government run banks..
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
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Hi Naturgrl,
I applied study visa for masters for Sep intake along with my spouse and kid on June 5.. No update other than biometrics as on date.. is it possible that our file is stuck at any stage of the process? Eligibility has not started yet.. what do they verify at background check? We are from India.. medicals doen upfront and passport verification done before visa submission.. all bank statements are from government run banks..
Has background check started? That step is to verify your documents (bank, immigration, language etc.). Given you applied with spouse and child (if child school age then a study permit) this may have slowed down the file. They don’t have to be processed at same time. Assume you paid tuition or showed funds for 3 people plus tuition. Know your university but what program?
 

Poovacanada

Full Member
Aug 4, 2024
21
5
Has background check started? That step is to verify your documents (bank, immigration, language etc.). Given you applied with spouse and child (if child school age then a study permit) this may have slowed down the file. They don’t have to be processed at same time. Assume you paid tuition or showed funds for 3 people plus tuition. Know your university but what program?
Regarding background check- we are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
This has been the status right from visa submission.. even before biometrics update
Child is of school age.
Paid first year tuition, showed funds for rest of the course, GIC paid, showed separate funds for spouse and kid..
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