I realize applicants are eager to know what is happening, when next steps will happen, and whether there is an issue in their case, even for routine applications which have not been issued the PPQ or RQ, let alone those who have been selected for the PPQ-QAE or RQ. I understand the anxiety of not knowing.
BUT it is still way too soon to worry. Way, way too soon to apprehend there is any significant let alone lengthy delay happening.
Even the most routine, problem-free applications may NOT proceed to the test/interview, let alone Decision-Made, let alone the oath, for eight to ten months, or even longer. Given the surge in applications submitted last October and November, probably continuing some still, it will be NO SURPRISE if a significant, even large number of ROUTINELY processed applications take LONGER THAN A YEAR.
it is UNLIKELY there is ANY CAUSE for concern UNLESS the applicant already knows of a reason, of a weakness or problem with their own case.
The copy of the GCMS report sent to applicants in response to ATIP is largely, if not wholly useless, providing NO useful information, barely providing any interesting information, and tends to be populated by a lot of default settings which bear little if any relevance to the individual's case. Yes, there are circumstances in which it is prudent to make the ATIP application (in which case, however, a carefully composed customized request is usually much better), but just being anxious about the timeline is NOT reason to make an unnecessary ATIP application.
DO NOT BE DISTRACTED, LET ALONE ALARMED, BY REPORTS REFLECTING FASTER TIMELINES.
Even among the most routinely processed applications, the bulk of applicants are likely to see a timeline which is TWO to THREE TIMES as long as the faster timelines.
I share suspicions about the "RANDOMNESS" of being selected for the PPQ-QAE. I share skepticism that applicants selected for the PPQ-QAE should not incur any delay. BUT there are no indications yet that those selected are generally targeted for elevated scrutiny beyond the scope of the QAE itself (obviously, applicants with actual issues in their applications can and will likely be subject to elevated scrutiny, upon discovery of the issue). And there are no indications yet that those selected are likely to incur lengthy delays . . . again, except those with actual issues.
That is, a somewhat longer timeline seems likely BUT so far there is NO indication that selected applicants will generally face a lot longer timeline.
BOTTOM-LINE: Just as I have suggested for routine applicants: RELAX. BE PATIENT. Qualified applicants who properly completed the application and who have timely, and substantially responded to a PPQ-QAE, who know of no particular reason to worry, HAVE NO REASON TO WORRY. Bureaucracy is what bureaucracy does. For some, the process will sail by quickly. For more, this is going to take some time. For many,10 to 14 months overall should be NO surprise. It is what it is. RELAX. BE PATIENT. Watch for notices from IRCC. Best bet is on it is ALL OK.
BUT it is still way too soon to worry. Way, way too soon to apprehend there is any significant let alone lengthy delay happening.
Even the most routine, problem-free applications may NOT proceed to the test/interview, let alone Decision-Made, let alone the oath, for eight to ten months, or even longer. Given the surge in applications submitted last October and November, probably continuing some still, it will be NO SURPRISE if a significant, even large number of ROUTINELY processed applications take LONGER THAN A YEAR.
it is UNLIKELY there is ANY CAUSE for concern UNLESS the applicant already knows of a reason, of a weakness or problem with their own case.
The copy of the GCMS report sent to applicants in response to ATIP is largely, if not wholly useless, providing NO useful information, barely providing any interesting information, and tends to be populated by a lot of default settings which bear little if any relevance to the individual's case. Yes, there are circumstances in which it is prudent to make the ATIP application (in which case, however, a carefully composed customized request is usually much better), but just being anxious about the timeline is NOT reason to make an unnecessary ATIP application.
DO NOT BE DISTRACTED, LET ALONE ALARMED, BY REPORTS REFLECTING FASTER TIMELINES.
Even among the most routinely processed applications, the bulk of applicants are likely to see a timeline which is TWO to THREE TIMES as long as the faster timelines.
I share suspicions about the "RANDOMNESS" of being selected for the PPQ-QAE. I share skepticism that applicants selected for the PPQ-QAE should not incur any delay. BUT there are no indications yet that those selected are generally targeted for elevated scrutiny beyond the scope of the QAE itself (obviously, applicants with actual issues in their applications can and will likely be subject to elevated scrutiny, upon discovery of the issue). And there are no indications yet that those selected are likely to incur lengthy delays . . . again, except those with actual issues.
That is, a somewhat longer timeline seems likely BUT so far there is NO indication that selected applicants will generally face a lot longer timeline.
BOTTOM-LINE: Just as I have suggested for routine applicants: RELAX. BE PATIENT. Qualified applicants who properly completed the application and who have timely, and substantially responded to a PPQ-QAE, who know of no particular reason to worry, HAVE NO REASON TO WORRY. Bureaucracy is what bureaucracy does. For some, the process will sail by quickly. For more, this is going to take some time. For many,10 to 14 months overall should be NO surprise. It is what it is. RELAX. BE PATIENT. Watch for notices from IRCC. Best bet is on it is ALL OK.
