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Preeta511

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Oct 16, 2017
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Hello All,

I applied for TRV back in April, 2020 and then the processing time was 40 days and now we are in August, 2020. I still haven’t had my TRV processed, it says the application is in progress so not sure what is going on during this COVID time. I’m stuck here in Canada, unable to travel and visit one country to tend to someone important. Anyone with similar situation ? Please advise if your TRV was accepted or rejected in such cases. I currently have my PGWP working in CA after my studies here. I also updated a recent change of address to my TRV application.
 
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Preeta511 said:
Hello All,

I applied for TRV back in April, 2020 and then the processing time was 40 days and now we are in August, 2020. I still haven’t had my TRV processed, it says the application is in progress so not sure what is going on during this COVID time. I’m stuck here in Canada, unable to travel and visit one country to tend to someone important. Anyone with similar situation ? Please advise if your TRV was accepted or rejected in such cases. I currently have my PGWP working in CA after my studies here. I also updated a recent change of address to my TRV application.
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You don't need the approved TRV to leave Canada. You are free to travel now.

You will need the TRV to be approved to return.

All processing has been delayed due to COVID-19. I don't see any reason why your TRV would be refused. It's just taking longer to process along with everything else these days.
 
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aziza_ber

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Jul 3, 2020
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Preeta511 said:
Hello All,

I applied for TRV back in April, 2020 and then the processing time was 40 days and now we are in August, 2020. I still haven’t had my TRV processed, it says the application is in progress so not sure what is going on during this COVID time. I’m stuck here in Canada, unable to travel and visit one country to tend to someone important. Anyone with similar situation ? Please advise if your TRV was accepted or rejected in such cases. I currently have my PGWP working in CA after my studies here. I also updated a recent change of address to my TRV application.
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I’m in the same case as you. I have a work permit and I applied for a visitor visa in May to be able to leave and come back to Canada. I received a correspondence letter on July 13th but since then no updates.
 
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Preeta511

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Oct 16, 2017
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aziza_ber said:
I’m in the same case as you. I have a work permit and I applied for a visitor visa in May to be able to leave and come back to Canada. I received a correspondence letter on July 13th but since then no updates.
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Hey what is a correspondence letter ?
So far I can only see that my application is in “progress” I am not sure if I should expect a correspondence letter ?
 
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aziza_ber

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Jul 3, 2020
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Preeta511 said:
Hey what is a correspondence letter ?
So far I can only see that my application is in “progress” I am not sure if I should expect a correspondence letter ?
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Actually it’s a correspondence letter that states that my biometrics are valid and I don’t need to provide them.
 
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Preeta511

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Oct 16, 2017
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aziza_ber said:
Actually it’s a correspondence letter that states that my biometrics are valid and I don’t need to provide them.
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Wow, I haven’t received anything like that so far. My biometrics was provided initially when I came to Canada for studies, so I believe it is valid for 10 years. Hence I mentioned in application that my biometrics is given. !? Am I wrong ?
 
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Preeta511

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Oct 16, 2017
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Preeta511 said:
Wow, I haven’t received anything like that so far. My biometrics was provided initially when I came to Canada for studies, so I believe it is valid for 10 years. Hence I mentioned in application that my biometrics is given. !? Am I wrong ?
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My application just reads that all sections are in progress and that they don’t need any additional information from me and if they did they’ll notify me.
 
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aziza_ber

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Jul 3, 2020
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Preeta511 said:
Wow, I haven’t received anything like that so far. My biometrics was provided initially when I came to Canada for studies, so I believe it is valid for 10 years. Hence I mentioned in application that my biometrics is given. !? Am I wrong ?
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Don’t worry, I guess if some information are missing they will Contact you! Hope we will get an update soon.
 
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maba

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May 21, 2014
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Preeta511 said:
Hello All,

I applied for TRV back in April, 2020 and then the processing time was 40 days and now we are in August, 2020. I still haven’t had my TRV processed, it says the application is in progress so not sure what is going on during this COVID time. I’m stuck here in Canada, unable to travel and visit one country to tend to someone important. Anyone with similar situation ? Please advise if your TRV was accepted or rejected in such cases. I currently have my PGWP working in CA after my studies here. I also updated a recent change of address to my TRV application.
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Applied for TRV on June 11 and got passport request on Aug 05.
 
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Preeta511

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Oct 16, 2017
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maba said:
Applied for TRV on June 11 and got passport request on Aug 05.
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Wow that was pretty quick for you. Did you have to give biometrics ? I recall giving biometrics for my study visa initially and I thought I had already given so I chose the option “yes” for biometrics given.
 
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maba

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May 21, 2014
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Preeta511 said:
Wow that was pretty quick for you. Did you have to give biometrics ? I recall giving biometrics for my study visa initially and I thought I had already given so I chose the option “yes” for biometrics given.
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I have given biometrics in 2015 and they are valid for 10 years. So no biometrics again.
 
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aziza_ber

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Jul 3, 2020
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Hi everyone ! This forum has helped me a lot and I want to share with you some updates.

I finally received the passport request today.

Timeline:
07 May, 2020 : Visitor visa - TRV (inside canada)
13 July, 2020 : Received Correspondence Letter for biometrics
13 August 2020 : Passport Request

Good luck !
 
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Shubhangi18

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Aug 11, 2020
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aziza_ber said:
Hi everyone ! This forum has helped me a lot and I want to share with you some updates.

I finally received the passport request today.

Timeline:
07 May, 2020 : Visitor visa - TRV (inside canada)
13 July, 2020 : Received Correspondence Letter for biometrics
13 August 2020 : Passport Request

Good luck !
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Hi was your visa filed under GSS Processing??
 
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