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Nima987

Full Member
Oct 21, 2024
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Did you try to call IRCC by phone to follow up or ask about the delay?
Last year I was in Canada in tourist trip, I tried to call but no answer
Three weeks ago I sent a webform as well as GCMS note
But still no answer received
As my medical exam is set to expire in April, I am concerned because I reside in a European country where the cost for a new exam is quite high (700€ per person). I may need to redo the exam in case of any further delays, and this is causing me considerable worry.
 

M3024M

Member
Jan 14, 2025
15
3
Last year I was in Canada in tourist trip, I tried to call but no answer
Three weeks ago I sent a webform as well as GCMS note
But still no answer received
As my medical exam is set to expire in April, I am concerned because I reside in a European country where the cost for a new exam is quite high (700€ per person). I may need to redo the exam in case of any further delays, and this is causing me considerable worry.
Try to call this IRCC number from outside Canada, and I hope it works to get the last update: +1 800 267 6788 . Best of luck to you. I hope you get your Final Decision letter very soon
 

Nima987

Full Member
Oct 21, 2024
49
14
Did you try to call IRCC by phone to follow up or ask about the delay?
Last year I was in Canada in tourist trip, I tried to call but no answer
Three weeks ago I sent a webform as well as GCMS note
But still no answer received
As my medical exam is set to expire in April, I am concerned because I reside in a European country where the cost for a new exam is quite high (700€ per person). I may need to redo the exam in case of any further delays, and this is causing me considerable worry.
Try to call this IRCC number from outside Canada, and I hope it works to get the last update: +1 800 267 6788 . Best of luck to you. I hope you get your Final Decision letter very soon
thanks , wish you the same
 

nphothip

Newbie
Sep 11, 2023
9
1
DMZ has Priority processing can consider as best choice

I expected that too, but according to the GCMS notes, that’s not the case.
I also didn’t get a response when asking through the web form.


I got my PAL in early October, along with my GCMS notes.

In the latest note, it states:


However, I submitted my application under Canada’s Tech Network (CTN) around mid-2022.

Has anyone encountered this situation before?

I submitted a web form inquiry asking why my application doesn't qualify for priority processing, but I only received an automated response stating that my application is still under review, without any explanation as to why it isn't prioritized.
 

Nima987

Full Member
Oct 21, 2024
49
14
Try to call this IRCC number from outside Canada, and I hope it works to get the last update: +1 800 267 6788 . Best of luck to you. I hope you get your Final Decision letter very soon
Hi there again
This number is health Canada
It’s not IRCC
If you found any more info , it would be appreciated to share it here with us
Thanks and best luck
 

M3024M

Member
Jan 14, 2025
15
3
Hi there again
This number is health Canada
It’s not IRCC
If you found any more info , it would be appreciated to share it here with us
Thanks and best luck
Normally I call this number. You have to select (2) to transfer to migration refugees and citizenship Canada. Because this number is for external callers

These are all steps exactly:

Call 001 800 267 6788


1. Press 1 to select English

2: Press 2 to transfer your call to immigration

It will transfer in a second, listen to the recorded message, then start following:


3. Select 2 when asking for your unique identifier number

4. Then press 1 (no need to listen to the recorded voice message).

5. Press 1 again

6. Press 2 to select Permanent resident

7. Press 2 to select the application number starting with E

8. Enter your application number

9. Enter your date of birth

10. Listen to your file status

11. Press 0 to speak to the agent after the file status response finishes.
 
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Nima987

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Oct 21, 2024
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Normally I call this number. You have to select (2) to transfer to migration refugees and citizenship Canada. Because this number is for external callers

These are all steps exactly:

Call 001 800 267 6788


1. Press 1 to select English

2: Press 2 to transfer your call to immigration

It will transfer in a second, listen to the recorded message, then start following:


3. Select 2 when asking for your unique identifier number

4. Then press 1 (no need to listen to the recorded voice message).

5. Press 1 again

6. Press 2 to select Permanent resident

7. Press 2 to select the application number starting with E

8. Enter your application number

9. Enter your date of birth

10. Listen to your file status

11. Press 0 to speak to the agent after the file status response finishes.
Hi there
I just called
He told me you should wait , it’s in processing and no more update needed
I asked about any estimate of decision making, he said he has no idea and should wait

btw, thanks again for sharing this content number, it’s such a relief
Wish everyone great progress
 

M3024M

Member
Jan 14, 2025
15
3
Hi there
I just called
He told me you should wait , it’s in processing and no more update needed
I asked about any estimate of decision making, he said he has no idea and should wait

btw, thanks again for sharing this content number; it’s such a relief
Wish everyone great progress
Sounds good.
You can ask for any information during the next call, for example, which is your file's visa office, eligibility, background check, criminality, information sharing, security screening, etc., to make sure in which stage the file is now.

Good luck for everyone
 
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Oct 17, 2024
8
2
Hi,

I want to ask everyone about startup visa. I am from India last year we gave Medical exam now our medial is expired and again IRCC asked for medical. Our first team member applied for PR in 2023 Jan and last guy in May Still waiting there is no reply. I know some team members those are waiting in India from 2021 I want to ask you please let us know. What can be there next step after this?chance of visa? and how many time they asked for medical?
 

Nima987

Full Member
Oct 21, 2024
49
14
Hi,

I want to ask everyone about startup visa. I am from India last year we gave Medical exam now our medial is expired and again IRCC asked for medical. Our first team member applied for PR in 2023 Jan and last guy in May Still waiting there is no reply. I know some team members those are waiting in India from 2021 I want to ask you please let us know. What can be there next step after this?chance of visa? and how many time they asked for medical?
I think you are so close to approval as IRCC asked redoing medical exam
Wish you best
 

Nima987

Full Member
Oct 21, 2024
49
14
If we are close to PR then why others those give twice medical from 2021 in India yet not get pr
Most of cases in this thread who we’re asked to redo their medical, mentioned they received their pr approval in two month after receiving this request
If you check this thread for last two years, you can find very interesting experiences that applicants shared here
Good day