Hi frmBD,
I saw your post mentioned that you have already received pre-approval service invitation after 170 days? I think it mean your application is pretty much 90% approved, unless there is something wrong during the background check. I think your passport request will come very soon.
Hello Tam_ngo and frmBD,
we applied from Thailand and received Pre-Arrival Service approval perhaps six months ago, before requests for Police Clearance and Medicals. We used AEIP-SUCCESS which was very responsive, free and was totally online.
One or other of the services seemed heavily focused on Chinese applicants / starting points, and prepared the process with an expensive travel requirement to attend workshops. This seems highly impractical and unnecessary, although as with all in-person events, much can be gained that could not with virtual or online attendance. However, $$$ is required!!!!
Check them ALL and make your choice according to your own tastes and needs. Good Luck!
BTW, the final 10% seems to take the longest! Don't worry, it will happen!