Considering that Canada welcomes tens of thousands of students each year, it is clear that between February and August, thousands of students must have submitted visa applications. And knowing that so many people, even from February and March, are still waiting how is it even plausible that IRCC can say "Our aim is to pass most applications through stage 1 before the fall semester starts". The only two explanations I can think of is that (1), they've already processed most applications and will release them in bulk, or (2) this statement is just blatantly false.
Lastly, if you're just going to respond with "What's all the negativity for? Let's show appreciation" then please feel free not to respond to this thread. While I certainly agree that a study permit is an incredible privilege and honor, and that I certainly don't have a right to get a visa over someone else, saying stuff like this is an insult to the thousands of students who've been waiting for months for answers. Students who've spent months getting their application ready and have it be perfect, those who've paid tens of thousands of dollars in advance fees, and those who may never get a chance to go abroad again, those students deserve answers. Although I certainly won't say anything negative about IRCC, it is apparent that their positive words and statements are not reflecting the results we're seeing in regards to the processing of study permit applications.
Lastly, if you're just going to respond with "What's all the negativity for? Let's show appreciation" then please feel free not to respond to this thread. While I certainly agree that a study permit is an incredible privilege and honor, and that I certainly don't have a right to get a visa over someone else, saying stuff like this is an insult to the thousands of students who've been waiting for months for answers. Students who've spent months getting their application ready and have it be perfect, those who've paid tens of thousands of dollars in advance fees, and those who may never get a chance to go abroad again, those students deserve answers. Although I certainly won't say anything negative about IRCC, it is apparent that their positive words and statements are not reflecting the results we're seeing in regards to the processing of study permit applications.