+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

ICT Work Permit (GSS) India Timelines

riteshsjoshi017

Star Member
Sep 14, 2021
52
7
Seriously now it's getting frustrating for me. Losing hope here. People who gave biometrics on 2nd/3rd September have already received response from IRCC. I gave my biometrics on 2nd Sept in VFS Pune and after that no update. Anybody here on the same boat?
I know how it feels. I gave my biometric on 26th august in Pune. I have not heard anything yet and it is very frustrating.

What is the location for which you are applying in Canada?
 

wpkc

Star Member
Aug 5, 2021
77
24
At least you got something. I am mentally tired now, checking my emails every hour hoping it to be from IRCC. Never had I in my life ever checked my emails so religiously.
Be positive.. We don't know how exactly they process applications. Also, response time may vary from application to application as each one is different. Hence please don't compare your processing time with others.
I understand and respect your feelings, but we can do nothing except waiting. So try to get involved in other activities., Be happy and hope for the best!
 

powereng1982

Hero Member
Jun 4, 2021
880
374
42
Canada
Seriously now it's getting frustrating for me. Losing hope here. People who gave biometrics on 2nd/3rd September have already received response from IRCC. I gave my biometrics on 2nd Sept in VFS Pune and after that no update. Anybody here on the same boat?
I am a postdoc applied on 26 april. Its LMIA exempt, qualifies for GSS and has priority due to employment in academic. I was expecting to get result in 2 weeks but it is now more than 5 months.

There is nothing we can do. Even certain things are beyond the control of visa officers as it involves background, criminality checks/investigations including info-sharing with 5-eyes network.

Visa/work permit cannot be issued untill these mandatory checks are completed. Who knows if my application is in pending due to info-sharing with New zealand where I never applied or visited.

Me, my employer and visa officer handling my file has nothing to do with it , but again I still have to wait
 

Kavaiya

Newbie
Oct 5, 2021
9
1
In my case its been more than 11 weeks , i completed my biometrics on 23rd July and submitted application on 20th June. Its for ICT Visa category but they gave me NOC 2283 which is not coming under GSS. Is there anyone who have received PPR within 10-15 weeks. How many weeks generally its taking for those who are not eligible under GSS?
 

Kavaiya

Newbie
Oct 5, 2021
9
1
Q1) Does processing time start from Application filing date (AOR) or does it start from Biometrics/Medicals (whichever is later) ? Ans: From Date of Biometric
Q2) Which processing time is applicable ? Current processing time or the processing time at the time of AOR/Biometrics/Medicals ? Ans: Current Processing Time

Note: I am also waiting since 11 weeks, i completed my biometric on 23rd July , still waiting.

Hi,

I need your opinions on the following questions. Please help !!

EventDateProcessing Times at that time
AOR
28th April 2021

At that time processing time was 8-9 weeks

Medicals Passed (IME / Non-Upfront)

9th May, 2021

Biometrics

1st July, 2021

At that time processing time was 17-18 weeks

Weeks since AOR : 23 Weeks
Weeks Since Biometrics : 14 Weeks

Current Processing Time : 30 Weeks

Q1) Does processing time start from Application filing date (AOR) or does it start from Biometrics/Medicals (whichever is later) ?
Q2) Which processing time is applicable ? Current processing time or the processing time at the time of AOR/Biometrics/Medicals ?

Please reply :)