Hello experts,
I would like to find out if IRCC does any processing at all from the time the study permit application is submitted online, up until the biometrics are done. I am applying under the SDS category from India, for the fall semester. The reason I ask is there is more than a month's time for my biometric appointment - due to lack of availability of slots. The appointment is on the 10th of August.
If IRCC processes the application in the meantime and only waits on the decision until the biometrics are done, there is a chance that I would make it on time for the fall sem. If IRCC just sits on the application and does not touch it until biometrics are done, then the decision may not come in time before the start of classes on Sept 8th.
From IRCC website it appears as though they would not start the process itself. Please see this link. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1420&top=3
However, I spoke to some consultants here, and they say, IRCC would only keep the final decision pending but would do the processing meanwhile. I have to take care of many things prior to leaving, and it kind of depends on how this process unfolds.
Your insights and expert opinions are appreciated!
I would like to find out if IRCC does any processing at all from the time the study permit application is submitted online, up until the biometrics are done. I am applying under the SDS category from India, for the fall semester. The reason I ask is there is more than a month's time for my biometric appointment - due to lack of availability of slots. The appointment is on the 10th of August.
If IRCC processes the application in the meantime and only waits on the decision until the biometrics are done, there is a chance that I would make it on time for the fall sem. If IRCC just sits on the application and does not touch it until biometrics are done, then the decision may not come in time before the start of classes on Sept 8th.
From IRCC website it appears as though they would not start the process itself. Please see this link. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1420&top=3
However, I spoke to some consultants here, and they say, IRCC would only keep the final decision pending but would do the processing meanwhile. I have to take care of many things prior to leaving, and it kind of depends on how this process unfolds.
Your insights and expert opinions are appreciated!