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Wotsit

Hero Member
Dec 14, 2019
652
427
40
Canada
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Sydney
NOC Code......
7271
App. Filed.......
13-02-2020
Nomination.....
29-01-2020
AOR Received.
13-02-2020
Med's Done....
17-03-2020
Passport Req..
15-10-2020
VISA ISSUED...
01-12-2021
LANDED..........
03-12-2021
The progress bar just shows the percentage of time passed after submission. A percentage of the estimated 6 months processing time.
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
The progress bar just shows the percentage of time passed after submission. A percentage of the estimated 6 months processing time.
When does the 6 months processing time start for an Express Entry Application?

A processing time starts the day IRCC receives a complete application, i.e. from the day when the completeness check (R10) is done. Contrary to popular belief I does not start when the AoR is issued.
 
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Mike@2019

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When does the 6 months processing time start for an Express Entry Application?

A processing time starts the day IRCC receives a complete application, i.e. from the day when the completeness check (R10) is done. Contrary to popular belief I does not start when the AoR is issued.
How do applicants know when R10 is done? Will this be when medical is done and BIL is received?
 

legalfalcon

VIP Member
Sep 21, 2015
19,047
9,915
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4112
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
Doc's Request.
01-10-2015
AOR Received.
03-09-2015
Med's Done....
17-08-2015
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
12-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
How do applicants know when R10 is done? Will this be when medical is done and BIL is received?
R10 usually is passed around the time when your medicals are passed. This however, is a rough way to know. R10 is always done within the first 2-3 weeks. To know the exact date, you will have to check your GCMS notes. But requesting GCMS notes this early is not advisable. So if you have passed 2-3 weeks post AOR and your meds are passed, so is your R10.
 

Jolly_canada

Full Member
Feb 27, 2020
32
2
Hi all
I have got Lmia on Jan 27th and applied for a work permit on 19 th feb 2020 through online application, and given biometrics , Wes and PCC in advance but the file still is in progress.
No change till date, foes anyone have an idea how much time embassy is taking these days to issue a work permit for Canada.
Regards
 
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ersabine

Star Member
Feb 15, 2018
170
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Is one biometric appointment is fine for primary and secondary applicant or we have to book individual appointment?
 

Jpatel742

Member
Mar 2, 2020
11
1
Is one biometric appointment is fine for primary and secondary applicant or we have to book individual appointment?
Only one appointment is required for both the people. Just mention two Applicant while taking appointment on VFS website. You have to take seperate BIL along with you while going for Biometric.
 

Workaholic2020

Full Member
Mar 12, 2020
46
19
A question about Coronavirus, thanks in advance -

I live in California. I have received biometrics instruction letter on March 4th, and April 4th is the deadline.

Since it is only possible to make appointments 2 weeks from now in any nearby centers, I walked in one of them. People there said they don't accept walking-in even if I have an appointment which is scheduled later this month.

However, I am concerned the possibility that ASC may stop serving by the appointment day due to Coronavirus. One USCIS center in Seattle was already locked down because one of their employees got the virus. NorthCal is also at high risk. I asked the people at that ASC what I can do if the ASC is locked down when my appointment day arrives, since another 14 days will put me beyond April 4th deadline, will my case be rejected because of the delay? They said they understand my concern but they can do nothing about it.

QUESTION: I am sure I am not the only person facing this dilemma. What should we do? IRCC has a guideline to extend biometrics collection from 30 days to 90 days, but that only applies to China, South Korea and Iran. What if the ASC I made appointment with stops serving? Should I drive to every ASC nearby and ask if they accept walking-in?
 
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bambisp

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Oct 23, 2019
165
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A question about Coronavirus, thanks in advance -

I live in California. I have received biometrics instruction letter on March 4th, and April 4th is the deadline.

Since it is only possible to make appointments 2 weeks from now in any nearby centers, I walked in one of them. People there said they don't accept walking-in even if I have an appointment which is scheduled later this month.

However, I am concerned the possibility that ASC may stop serving by the appointment day due to Coronavirus. One USCIS center in Seattle was already locked down because one of their employees got the virus. NorthCal is also at high risk. I asked the people at that ASC what I can do if the ASC is locked down when my appointment day arrives, since another 14 days will put me beyond April 4th deadline, will my case be rejected because of the delay? They said they understand my concern but they can do nothing about it.

QUESTION: I am sure I am not the only person facing this dilemma. What should we do? IRCC has a guideline to extend biometrics collection from 30 days to 90 days, but that only applies to China, South Korea and Iran. What if the ASC I made appointment with stops serving? Should I drive to every ASC nearby and ask if they accept walking-in?
send them a webform explaining..they'll most likely grant an extension