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Canadian Experience Class (CEC): Application Taking Longer than Usual to Process

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m.fahad.ehsan

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May 4, 2020
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Hi,

I already live in Canada since 2018. I applied for my PR last year in June. Please see the details below:

14-June-2019: I applied my PR through express entry program for the Canadian experience class.
22-July-2019: Passed Medical.
22-July-2019: Received an RCMP Criminal Record Check Request (Provided Within a Week).
11-Sept-2019: Received a request to provide schedule A background declaration (IMM 5669; submitted within 2 days).
14-Dec-2019: Expected Completion Date.

However, I never heard anything back. I tried to contact via web form a couple of times but they always say it is under process. Can anyone please tell me what might be causing the delay and how long can it take? In the meantime, I also received my Bridging Open Work Permit which also states my PR application received initial approval. Is there a way to inquire about the actual reason?

Thanks!
 
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Robin1812

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Feb 11, 2019
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m.fahad.ehsan said:
Hi,

I already live in Canada since 2018. I applied for my PR last year in June. Please see the details below:

14-June-2019: I applied my PR through express entry program for the Canadian experience class.
22-July-2019: Passed Medical.
22-July-2019: Received an RCMP Criminal Record Check Request (Provided Within a Week).
11-Sept-2019: Received a request to provide schedule A background declaration (IMM 5669; submitted within 2 days).
14-Dec-2019: Expected Completion Date.

However, I never heard anything back. I tried to contact via web form a couple of times but they always say it is under process. Can anyone please tell me what might be causing the delay and how long can it take? Is there a way to inquire about the actual reason?

Thanks!
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Request for GCMS notes to know what's going on with your application. Hopefully, something on the notes will be able to give you an indication why it's taking so long
 
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Saba-Hp

Full Member
Jul 5, 2017
43
26
Toronto
Category........
CEC
AOR Received.
11-08-2020
Med's Done....
29-07-2020
Hi everyone,
I worked 8 months full time in a professional job (noc A) under post graduate work permit, then I was admitted to do PhD and I’ve got study permit. Now I am going take a break and not to register for summer term and work again to accumulate enough hours for express entry CEC to get my PR. (my work permit is still valid)
Do you know if my work will be considered?
 
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indianstudent96

Hero Member
May 22, 2017
778
525
Ontario, Canada
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
CPC Sydney
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
27-06-2020
Doc's Request.
18-08-2020
AOR Received.
27-06-2020
Med's Done....
16-04-2020
m.fahad.ehsan said:
Hi,

I already live in Canada since 2018. I applied for my PR last year in June. Please see the details below:

14-June-2019: I applied my PR through express entry program for the Canadian experience class.
22-July-2019: Passed Medical.
22-July-2019: Received an RCMP Criminal Record Check Request (Provided Within a Week).
11-Sept-2019: Received a request to provide schedule A background declaration (IMM 5669; submitted within 2 days).
14-Dec-2019: Expected Completion Date.

However, I never heard anything back. I tried to contact via web form a couple of times but they always say it is under process. Can anyone please tell me what might be causing the delay and how long can it take? In the meantime, I also received my Bridging Open Work Permit which also states my PR application received initial approval. Is there a way to inquire about the actual reason?

Thanks!
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It's hard to say. Not all applications are processed within 6 months. With COVID-19, delays are expected for existing applications and new applications.

I know people who received their PR in one year. Unfortunately, you might just be one of them. Ordering GCMS notes can at least help you know why it's taking so long. It could be due to a longer background check.
 
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m.fahad.ehsan

Member
May 4, 2020
10
0
Robin1812 said:
Request for GCMS notes to know what's going on with your application. Hopefully, something on the notes will be able to give you an indication why it's taking so long
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Hi,

I got my GCMS notes. Everything related to education, work experience, criminality was verified back in October 2019. After October, next update was on February 2020 with no particular information that what was updated in February. I guess, I'll have to just wait! Thank you by the way as you have been a great help!
 
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Anaysa

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Jun 5, 2020
148
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Saba-Hp said:
Hi everyone,
I worked 8 months full time in a professional job (noc A) under post graduate work permit, then I was admitted to do PhD and I’ve got study permit. Now I am going take a break and not to register for summer term and work again to accumulate enough hours for express entry CEC to get my PR. (my work permit is still valid)
Do you know if my work will be considered?
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Even though your work permit has a valid status it has become invalid since you got study permit. So any experience on study permit is unfortunately not considered.
 
pulkitkumar190

pulkitkumar190

Hero Member
Jan 28, 2017
242
56
Toronto
Category........
CEC
NOC Code......
2174
Saba-Hp said:
Hi everyone,
I worked 8 months full time in a professional job (noc A) under post graduate work permit, then I was admitted to do PhD and I’ve got study permit. Now I am going take a break and not to register for summer term and work again to accumulate enough hours for express entry CEC to get my PR. (my work permit is still valid)
Do you know if my work will be considered?
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AFAIK, If you are doing Research i.e. 20+ hour a week, you can get PR easily as it comes in the CEC experience. My friend got this way.
 
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JAssimTeeky

Star Member
Jun 13, 2019
81
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m.fahad.ehsan said:
Hi,

I got my GCMS notes. Everything related to education, work experience, criminality was verified back in October 2019. After October, next update was on February 2020 with no particular information that what was updated in February. I guess, I'll have to just wait! Thank you by the way as you have been a great help!
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Whats your nationality and NOC? Have you called IRCC or contacted your MP, they might be able to help..
 
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JAssimTeeky

Star Member
Jun 13, 2019
81
8
JAssimTeeky said:
Whats your nationality and NOC? Have you called IRCC or contacted your MP, they might be able to help..
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I am starting to get the feeling that IRCC is discriminating against CEC candidates whose names look like they belong to a certain religion. Its the same case with my application. Atleast they should be clear if they are.
 
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