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Startup Visa Program Timeline

Anaar

Star Member
Aug 9, 2014
93
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Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
0013
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-09-2014
Doc's Request.
PCC requested on August 11,2015
AOR Received.
Per dated Feb 16, 2015
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
TLU in September that file is transferred to LVO on Feb 16, 2015
Med's Request
Sept 23, 2015
Med's Done....
October 07, 2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Oct 14, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Oct 28, 2015
My Startup Visa Program Timeline

Category- Start Up Program
PR Application- Oct 2022
AOR- Sep 2023
Updated Medical & PCC request - March 2024
IRCC contacted Director over Phone - April 2024
IMP Inspection- May 2024
Additional Document Requirement - Sep 2024
updated Business Traction - Sep 2024
Pre landing assessments - Sep 2024
Portal 1 - Oct 17, 2024
Portal 2- Oct 31, 2024
ECOPR- WAITING
Office- Montreal

(Those who are still in AOR steps kindly keep working on your startup business traction, IRCC may ask you updated traction any moment, its my personal opinion)
Hi! Congrats How many people in the group and was anyone in Canada on a work permit? Thx
 

Anaar

Star Member
Aug 9, 2014
93
24
Category........
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
0013
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-09-2014
Doc's Request.
PCC requested on August 11,2015
AOR Received.
Per dated Feb 16, 2015
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
TLU in September that file is transferred to LVO on Feb 16, 2015
Med's Request
Sept 23, 2015
Med's Done....
October 07, 2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Oct 14, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Oct 28, 2015
The time between receiving the Pre-Arrival Letter and getting the PPR can vary significantly.
Our lawyer informed us when we received the pre-arrival letter that it takes between 3 to 9 months to receive the Passport Request (PPR). We've been waiting for more than 9 months now, having received the letter in mid-February, without any updates from IRCC.

I've seen others in this forum receive their PPR in less than a month, while some have been waiting for over a year. Hoping everyone gets their PPR soon!

Please share your Timeline
Hi! Did you get a PR confirmation yet? Or still waiting after pre arrival?
 

Fiat@fifo

Star Member
Nov 5, 2024
74
34
Hi, Can anyone throw some light on when can I expect PPR

My GCMS says


Eligibility: Passed
Security: Passed
Criminality: Passed
Medical: Passed
Info Sharing: Complete
Hi,

Congratulations on passing all the required checks! As for when you can expect your PPR, it's difficult to provide an exact timeline. However, if all other applicants in your group have also passed their checks, it's possible that you might receive your PPR within a few days.

Please keep in mind that processing times can vary significantly, and it's not uncommon for applicants who submitted in the same year to receive their PPR at different times. Some applicants who submitted in 2021 might still be waiting, while others who applied in 2022, 2023, or even 2024 might have already received theirs.
 

suv2020

Full Member
Sep 11, 2022
39
25
Hi, Can anyone throw some light on when can I expect PPR

My GCMS says


Eligibility: Passed
Security: Passed
Criminality: Passed
Medical: Passed
Info Sharing: Complete
Congrats !!! If you're a single applicant, I think you will get the golden email very shortly. However, in case you have dependants with you (such as a spouse or children) or another co-founder in the team, you have to check whether they get passed or not, especially the Security. Once Congrats and good luck!
 

Aleem123

Member
May 24, 2021
13
11
Congrats !!! If you're a single applicant, I think you will get the golden email very shortly. However, in case you have dependants with you (such as a spouse or children) or another co-founder in the team, you have to check whether they get passed or not, especially the Security. Once Congrats and good luck!
Thank you, I do have spouse and two children accompanying me, the GCMS do not indicate anything separately for them

yes I have two more co-founders, will update their results once they get their GCMS
 
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JDI

Star Member
Jan 1, 2025
50
8
Hi Folks,
I heard that they are working on the files for the applicants who are inside Canada only. Is this true?
 

suv2020

Full Member
Sep 11, 2022
39
25
Thank you, I do have spouse and two children accompanying me, the GCMS do not indicate anything separately for them

yes I have two more co-founders, will update their results once they get their GCMS
FYI., My GCMS note did show details of my spouse and the kids too, basically for every stages eg. Security, Health, Background, etc... In this case, i think you need to wait your co-founders GCMS notes result.
 

MostafaDot.ir

Full Member
Oct 26, 2024
39
18
HI
My situation is exactly the same as yours, and we received the first PAL letter on October 11 and the second letter on December 3. Regarding the first letter, I am sure that the first PAL letter will be sent after eligibility, and I cannot comment on the second PAL letter exactly. It is very important to remember that everyone should receive these two PAL letters, and it seems that this letter is issued to all members of the group after the security of the last person who is approved.

Therefore, the dates of the notes and letters sent should be like this: the first PAL letter after eligibility approval with a maximum interval of 24 hours, and the second PAL letter is a reminder PAL letter that is issued to everyone after the last person is approved. Of course, it is important that to confirm this theory, all members of the group should receive the officer note.
 
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MostafaDot.ir

Full Member
Oct 26, 2024
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Submission of PR application: May 2023
Acknowledgment of receipt: August 2024
Request for biometrics: August 2024
Request for medicals: September 2024
All Documents Requested (AIR): Sep 2024
Pre-Arrival Letter (PAL): October 10 2024
Pre-Arrival Remainder Letter (PAL): December 3, 2024

Officer note
eligibility passed October 10 2024
security passed November 22 2024
 
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