January 2025 INTAKE | VISA DECISION NOT YET RECEIVED | SDS

[Naturgrl]

In this case, is it a good sign or not?
My program is a master’s in computer science with thesis at the University of Quebec in Montreal.

So you applied with CAQ, funds in personal accounts, language tests. Interview is not common at all.

 

[meitaaa]

Yes, I am writing from a French-speaking country.

 

[lucifer7]

Hello everyone,
I submitted my study permit (SP) application on May 13, 2024, and I still haven’t received a response. I ordered my GCMS notes to better understand the status of my application, and in the “Eligibility” section, it says “Recommended for Interview”.
This is very concerning for me, especially since I’ve noticed that most applicants from my country are not being asked to attend interviews. This leaves me completely lost. I will soon reach 7 months of waiting, and I don’t know what to do or what to expect.
Has anyone experienced a similar situation or have any advice to share? Should I be worried about the “Recommended for Interview” note, or is there a way this could be resolved without an interview?
Thank you in advance for your help!

I have been waiting since march end however I havent ordered GCMS notes and arent planning for it

 

[Naturgrl]

Yes, I am writing from a French-speaking country.

So your GCMS notes say an interview is recommended so all you can do is wait.

 

[meitaaa]

Which country, study program, and university? Did you defer from fall to winter?

 

[lucifer7]

Which country, study program, and university? Did you defer from fall to winter?

From Mumbai, india. Masters in Cybersecurity from Newyork institute of technology (private). Yup deferred from Fall to Spring

 

[meitaaa]

Ah, okay, your school is located in Vancouver. But why do graduate applications take so long? I have deferred from winter, and my start date is in a month. I even submitted web forms, but they haven’t been processed. I am in a very concerning situation because my university does not accept a second deferral of admission.

 

[canuck78]

Ah, okay, your school is located in Vancouver. But why do graduate applications take so long? I have deferred from winter, and my start date is in a month. I even submitted web forms, but they haven’t been processed. I am in a very concerning situation because my university does not accept a second deferral of admission.

What country are you from? Country of origin and doing a cybersecurity degree could have lead to the flag on your file. Very different situation than @lucifer7 who is not attending a public university.

 

[meitaaa]

“I am from Senegal. I earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science and applied for a master’s program. However, I noticed that most undergraduate applications receive a response within two months.”

 

[pav12]

Hi got an update.

SDS application submitted in India: 4 Nov 2024
Biometrics updated: 7 Nov 2024
Medical exam passed: 4 Dec 2024 (~4 pm IST - no mail received only portal updated)
PPR: not yet processed

That's amazing! Good luck to you ahead. At least you received an update.
Mine being the same dates, I hope I receive an update tooo.

What's your course and university/college? If you don't mind sharing.

 

[pav12]

Hi got an update.

SDS application submitted in India: 4 Nov 2024
Biometrics updated: 7 Nov 2024
Medical exam passed: 4 Dec 2024 (~4 pm IST - no mail received only portal updated)
PPR: not yet processed

Hi! Any update after that?

 

[Hussain Junejo]

Requesting an interview is very rare and usually if IRCC believes you are not a genuine student, faked documents or lied on application. You cannot resolve it without knowing the reasons. All you can do is wait and see if the note changes.

What is your school and program?

thats not true, interview will not be requested nor conducted. Its just a procedure and a little thing mentioned in GCMS notes but it doesn't mean literally. If you go through few GCMS notes you'll realize what I am saying.

 

[hsaini40]

Hi! Any update after that?

Hi got the PPR last night

 

[Jdavid234]

Hi got the PPR last night

Congratss! When did you do your medical exam though was it upfront?

 

[hsaini40]

Congratss! When did you do your medical exam though was it upfront?

Here is my study permit timeline:

SDS India application: 4 Nov 2024
Biometrics given and updated: 7 Nov 2024
Webform: 3 Dec 2024
Medical passed: 4 Dec 2024 (upfront medical was given on 4 Oct 2024)
BVL: 5 Dec 2024
PPR: 6 Dec 2024