No words from them on Outland Applications. They are only working on Temporary visa applications(most of them are online). Waived Biometrics for Temporary applicants in Canada(refunds going to be issued).Has anyone heard any news? I sent in my application December 2019, and it has been silent since April 2020. The progress bar in GCKEY shows its 58 percent completed and 4 months remaining. But how accurate is that? I know with what is going on in the world the process is a lot slower, but it is really starting to hit me. Especially not being able to travel and see my husband.
Check this out:::
https://www.cicnews.com/2020/07/spousal-open-work-permit-pilot-to-become-permanent-0715171.html#gs.c1cwg1
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/special-initiatives-pilot-project/partner.html
Canada is making the this pilot program a permanent program so that INLAND spouses and common-law partners of Canadians/PR can continue to work while waiting on their permanent resident status. Totally unfair for OUTLAND spouses and common-law partners of Canadians/PR.
NO PILOT PROJECTS for OUTLAND APPLICANTS to just issue a TRVs during these tough times.? Some have tried their luck when they issued a special statement, but only a few got lucky. Most of the Spousal TRVs getting rejected on Dual intent bases.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/dual-intent-applicants.html