Just got this from IRCC. Is it an AIP? Doesn't say so anywhere tho.

[Nhatha9x]

I received the same email this morning. I think IRCC wanted to inform us that our applications are not forgotten lol.

 

[acca2335]

Although, I haven't actually requested for any status updates through the webform. They've just sent this out of the blue saying



Has anyone else gotten this email?

I also received same email today early morning, I think this is general email.

 

[Panku Trehan]

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges and affected daily life around the world. Restrictions continue to be in place, in Canada and elsewhere, that prevent many people from travelling internationally.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada recognizes that restrictions have had an impact on applicants seeking a high-quality educational experience in Canada. Throughout the pandemic, IRCC has taken measures to provide flexibility to international students.

As a study permit applicant, you may have also been affected by office closures that prevented you from providing police certificates, immigration medical examinations or biometrics when you submitted your application.

On July 14, 2020, we introduced two-stage processing for study permit applications. This temporary process provides reassurance to you.

At this time, there is nothing for you to do. Your application is still in progress.

With the two-step process, applicants who pass an initial eligibility assessment will be notified via their online IRCC account (MyAccount). As services begin to re-open, applicants will be able to submit missing information, if necessary, for their admissibility assessment, at which time officers will finalize the application process. For more information on study permits and what is assessed at each stage, please visit our website.

First-stage approval doesn’t guarantee that we’ll eventually approve your application. However, when a study permit application is refused, it is due to eligibility factors in most cases.

This two-stage process will only apply to study permit applications submitted by September 15, 2020. Our goal is to provide first-stage assessment for all study permit applications that have been submitted in time for the fall semester.

Once an applicant is fully approved for a study permit, they will be ready to travel to Canada when travel restrictions are lifted.

Its aip for sure

 

[phuongdong]

""...This two-stage process will only apply to study permit applications submitted by September 15, 2020. Our goal is to provide first-stage assessment for all study permit applications that have been submitted in time for the fall semester...""" I hope they can keep their promise (in the email) for everyone here Fall intake. Otherwise, words can fly!!!

 

[Nick20]

No I received the same you got!

I also received both the version..

 

[harrysandhu1996]

Today IRCC announced changes that are being implemented to provide more flexibility on eligibility rules for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program for students who start their Canadian study program online from abroad.

Students are now able to study online from abroad until April 30, 2021, with no time deducted from the length of a future post-graduation work permit, provided 50% of their program of study is eventually completed in Canada.

Students who have enrolled in a program that is between 8 and 12 months in length with a start-date from May to September 2020 will be able to complete their entire program online from abroad and still be eligible for a post-graduation work permit.

Students who enroll in a program with a start-date from May-September 2020, study online up to April 30 2021 and who graduate from more than one eligible program of study may be able to combine the length of their programs of study when they apply for a PWGP in the future.

Student can apply for a PWGP in the future in this case as long as 50% of their total studies are completed in Canada.
To be eligible for these measures, students must submit a study permit application no later than September 15, 2020 for programs with a fall start date.

Learn more about the new changes aimed at providing flexibility for students not able to travel to Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/pgwp-eligibility-measures.html

 

[nixferns]

The COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges and affected daily life around the world. Restrictions continue to be in place, in Canada and elsewhere, that prevent many people from travelling internationally.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada recognizes that restrictions have had an impact on applicants seeking a high-quality educational experience in Canada. Throughout the pandemic, IRCC has taken measures to provide flexibility to international students.

As a study permit applicant, you may have also been affected by office closures that prevented you from providing police certificates, immigration medical examinations or biometrics when you submitted your application.

On July 14, 2020, we introduced two-stage processing for study permit applications. This temporary process provides reassurance to you.

At this time, there is nothing for you to do. Your application is still in progress.

With the two-step process, applicants who pass an initial eligibility assessment will be notified via their online IRCC account (MyAccount). As services begin to re-open, applicants will be able to submit missing information, if necessary, for their admissibility assessment, at which time officers will finalize the application process. For more information on study permits and what is assessed at each stage, please visit our website.

First-stage approval doesn’t guarantee that we’ll eventually approve your application. However, when a study permit application is refused, it is due to eligibility factors in most cases.

This two-stage process will only apply to study permit applications submitted by September 15, 2020. Our goal is to provide first-stage assessment for all study permit applications that have been submitted in time for the fall semester.

Once an applicant is fully approved for a study permit, they will be ready to travel to Canada when travel restrictions are lifted.

I got the same email but mine was in both English and French.

Mine is an online SDS application submitted on June 4th for Fall 20 with all documents except biometrics.

 

[Vishwa1994]

I got the same email but mine was in both English and French.

Mine is an online SDS application submitted on June 4th for Fall 20 with all documents except biometrics.

Did you get an email and then you checked your account ? Or it was in your account only ? Without an email notification?

 

[Ironclad]

I think mails with both English and French versions are sent from Ottawa.

 

[Nhatha9x]

I think mails with both English and French versions are sent from Ottawa.

How could you know that?

 

[nixferns]

Did you get an email and then you checked your account ? Or it was in your account only ? Without an email notification?

I got the email directly in my Inbox at approx 3AM IST. There are no changes in my GCkey account

I am guessing that this email was sent to those who have submitted a Web form recently. I received this email from IRCC on a different email ID which I had used while submitting a web form few days back and not on the email account that is registered in my GCkey portal.

 

[nixferns]

I think mails with both English and French versions are sent from Ottawa.

How do you know this? There is no mention of any region/ province the email I received

 

[Ironclad]

A recent cyberattack has affected a small number of IRCC accounts accessed through GCKey. We locked these accounts to protect them from unauthorized access. We sent an email to affected users to explain what to do next.

If you get an email from us, follow the steps to reactivate your account.

Verify the following in the email before clicking on any links:

• The email is in both English and French.
• The From email address is IRCC.COMMDoNotReply-NePasRepondreCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca.
• The Subject is “Security incident on your GCKey account / Incident de sécurité sur votre compte CléGC”.
• All links in the email point to gc.ca pages.

Take extra precautions to protect your security, including monitoring your account for suspicious activity and updating your account with a unique password.

Hey pals.
I got the same massage in early morning in Ottawa time.Do you think this update is a good sign of approval or not?

Last week, The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat mentioned this email on their press release. Their HQ is at Ottawa.

 

[Abouzar]

Hey pals.
I got the same massage in early morning in Ottawa time.Do you think this update is a good sign of approval or not?

 

[Ironclad]

Bro I also got this email early morning
Applied on 11 may
Under SDS with biometric and medical

Did you send a web-form previously ?