Did you get yours back yet? We screwed up and forgot the photos so we’re wondering if they’ll return it to us or if we can just send the photos now.I just sent a self addressed express envelope and took a photo of the tracking numbers on that one and they are fine with it. I actually did send the 57 because i was confused and then we had a few emails back and forth and i said they could just keep the 11 dollars difference ha. They also said they could send it back and i could do it again but i didnt want to waste time
Hey Guys.
Here’s our timeline.
Is there a tracker in this thread?
Application received: May 11th
AOR1: June 16th
Medical Request: June 22nd
Sponsor Approval: June 27th
Medical Taken: June 29th
Medical Passed: July 4th
File Transfer to PA VO Sydney: July 7th
We are on a very similar timelineHaha! We’re tracking together again : ) my file just got transferred to Sydney also, received notification of it today.
Have they started your background check?It feels like very few applicants transferred to Sydney.
My file transferred to Sydney office in March 2018, but not a single update
December 2017 applicant.
How long did it take Sydney VO to start the background check once PA application received?After your file is transferred to the visa office and once your background check has started expect no updates or contact from the VO for at least 6 months.
This stage is your background and security check (they run your details through RCMP, CBSA, CSIS and other agencies including USA bio-metrics) They also verify your PCC and background. It can take anywhere from 1 month to 6 months it really just depends on your individual circumstances, travel and criminal history (if any).
For some; like me with a extensive travel history and sadly a criminal background (minor one) it can take a lot longer than 6 months. I'm a 14th July 2017 applicant and stuck in Background check since December 2017 .
Sit back, relax and enjoy the radio silence haha
Ooooh. That’s not too bad. Was that “ file received “ in September in Canada or Sydney?From what I can understand in my GCMS notes they received my file early September. Background check started in mid December.
14th July 2017 file received in Canada, Transferred around September to Sydney VO.Ooooh. That’s not too bad. Was that “ file received “ in September in Canada or Sydney?