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Geno.uss

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Nov 9, 2018
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I think the IRCC phone line has blacklisted me haha. With patience I used to be able to get through... now, no matter what time of day I try calling, I can’t get to the “speak to an agent” option, even to wait on hold or get a callback. They just tell me to hang up...

BGC not started.
They probably did, if you keep calling them constantly they block your number, that's what CRA does too
It's not a good thing to call them too much...they'll get annoyed and they'd leave a note on your file
 

luckyrabbit13

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Apr 26, 2019
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I’ve only called twice ever — never gotten through since the second time. If my file would move even a little I’d be more inclined not to bother them. Even just a scrap of an update... sigh
They probably did, if you keep calling them constantly they block your number, that's what CRA does too
It's not a good thing to call them too much...they'll get annoyed and they'd leave a note on your file
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Geno.uss

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Nov 9, 2018
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I’ve only called twice ever — never gotten through since the second time. If my file would move even a little I’d be more inclined not to bother them. Even just a scrap of an update... sigh
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I understand your frustration, but I'm just giving you an advice, I really hope you hear any good news soon
 

jojo2969

Hero Member
Jun 21, 2016
219
213
Oakville
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
01-08-2018
AOR Received.
11-03-2019
Med's Request
30-10-2018
Med's Done....
07-11-2018
I doubt that they can block your number... that doesn’t sound right at all. And then you could just call from a different number.

No the reality is that it is painfully hard to get a hold of someone and you have to go through all the prompts before finding out that they won’t connect you! Took me 3 times today.

Good news is, they have a call back feature now so you don’t have to wait for 30 minutes on hold lol.

So my GCKEY hasn’t changed since AIP and I asked the agent today who was really nice and provided me more info. She said that everything looks completed despite my GCKEY not being updated and it is just waiting for the final decision at this point. In other word, the immigration officer to click on a button... I hope this happens soon :)

I also asked her about the whole Montreal thing and she told me that she could see my app was in Montreal for a while but only for the SA step and it was transferred right after. She said it didn’t stay long in Montreal.

Anyway, 2 more month before the 12 month mark and I told her I wouldn’t mind if it would not take the whole 2 month to get a decision. This process is psychologically draining and I feel for the June applicants too, I hope we all get to the finish line in June and I wish you all a great weekend!

June is summer, and it’s going to be filler with good news for us!!
 

Npops

Star Member
Feb 28, 2018
61
64
Calgary, AB
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
29-08-2018
Doc's Request.
09-11-2018
AOR Received.
22-09-2018
Med's Request
09-11-2018
Med's Done....
27-11-2018
Final update from me, I hope you all have some good news soon too!


PR and OWP - CPC MISSISSAUGA
App. Sent:
Aug. 27 (Police certificate and Schedule A submitted upfront).
App. Received: Aug. 29
AOR: Sept. 22
Medical request: Nov. 9
Medical Exam Date: Nov. 28
Medical Passed: Dec. 3
OWP Approved: Dec. 18
OWP Received: Dec. 24
AOR2: Feb. 15, 2019
SA/DM on ECAS(Sponsor): Mar. 26 (Winnipeg Office)
Review of Eligibility (Applicant) Started: Mar. 26
AIP/DM on ECAS(PA): Apr. 26 (Calgary Office)
BGC Started: Apr. 26
Pre-arrival Inv. Letter: Apr. 27
Landing Interview Letter: Apr. 29
Landing Interview: May. 21
CoPR: May. 21
PR Card Received: May. 31
 

jojo2969

Hero Member
Jun 21, 2016
219
213
Oakville
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
01-08-2018
AOR Received.
11-03-2019
Med's Request
30-10-2018
Med's Done....
07-11-2018
Hi guys, I just checked on ECAS and it says, under "Permanent Residence Application Status" there's an underlined "Decision Made" what does it mean?
If it’s on the principal applicant side That means you are good to go! Next step is the landing interview to get your PR status.
 

cindyestteacher

Hero Member
Nov 16, 2017
506
271
Ontario
Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
16-08-2018
Doc's Request.
15-11-2018
AOR Received.
13-09-2018
Med's Request
15-11-2018
Med's Done....
28-11-2018
Is it possible for them to have started our background check and it not have been notated on the GC Key?
 

jojo2969

Hero Member
Jun 21, 2016
219
213
Oakville
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
01-08-2018
AOR Received.
11-03-2019
Med's Request
30-10-2018
Med's Done....
07-11-2018
Is it possible for them to have started our background check and it not have been notated on the GC Key?
Yes it is possible. I would try to call CIC if I were you and ask them specifically about background check status. You may have a nice agent who will tell you more info on the phone hopefully.
The agent I spoke with said that they try to update ECAS/GCKEY every 24h but it sometimes doesn’t work.
 
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cindyestteacher

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Nov 16, 2017
506
271
Ontario
Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
16-08-2018
Doc's Request.
15-11-2018
AOR Received.
13-09-2018
Med's Request
15-11-2018
Med's Done....
28-11-2018
Okay, Thank you.
 

Gloriousgirl

Full Member
Sep 12, 2018
33
65
Guys I just received DM on ecas. Timeline:
Aug 22: App sent
Nov 17: Meds completed
Mar 8: SA
March 15: file transferred to calgary ircc my local office
March 21: file received at Calgary office
May 7: schedule A and travel history forms request
May 17: Background check started processing
May 17: UK police certificate request
May 27: AIP letter received on gckey
June 1: DM on ecas
 

jojo2969

Hero Member
Jun 21, 2016
219
213
Oakville
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
01-08-2018
AOR Received.
11-03-2019
Med's Request
30-10-2018
Med's Done....
07-11-2018
Guys I just received DM on ecas. Timeline:
Aug 22: App sent
Nov 17: Meds completed
Mar 8: SA
March 15: file transferred to calgary ircc my local office
March 21: file received at Calgary office
May 7: schedule A and travel history forms request
May 17: Background check started processing
May 17: UK police certificate request
May 27: AIP letter received on gckey
June 1: DM on ecas
:D Amazing!! Congrats! Things are moving for the August pile!!!
 

cindyestteacher

Hero Member
Nov 16, 2017
506
271
Ontario
Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
16-08-2018
Doc's Request.
15-11-2018
AOR Received.
13-09-2018
Med's Request
15-11-2018
Med's Done....
28-11-2018
Anyone else still stuck with "We will let you know when background check begins." ?
 

cindyestteacher

Hero Member
Nov 16, 2017
506
271
Ontario
Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
16-08-2018
Doc's Request.
15-11-2018
AOR Received.
13-09-2018
Med's Request
15-11-2018
Med's Done....
28-11-2018
No. They completed my processing on the 24th May. My status now reads complete on CIC. Thanks. I appreciate the therapeutic nature of this platform.
Gosh. That's so nice to hear. Wish mine was the same. How long did it take them to complete your BG check?