Happy Norouz
It sounds they slow down the process, I don’t know why
But as all stages are completed for all essential members in team, I believe we will hear great news from you
Let’s keep fingers crossed
Startup Visa Program Timeline
- Thread starter deenfae
- Start date
It sounds they slow down the process, I don’t know why
But as all stages are completed for all essential members in team, I believe we will hear great news from you
Let’s keep fingers crossed
I find this post from 2010
All about BF'D :
-Only for some of us who didn't know...
BF'D is an acronym for "Bring Forward Date" in the Canadian PR processing system. Usually our file moves from BF'D to BF'D, as it is the day/date next earmarked by our VO to check our file. This actually serves to eliminate unnecessary clogging of the system... that if there is nothing further to add in a particular file, the VO moves to another case file to work on, rather than holding onto the same one.
What happens on a BF'D
In simple terms it is the date that the file will be looked at [again], assessed, reviewed by your case handling officer at the CHC. S/he will check if anything is lacking, any further queries to be made [to you], any documents to be asked or if any decisive action is to be made/taken. Basically it serves as a 'Reminder Tool' to the case processing officer & that your file is not 'forgotten'.
Now, if the VO observes that something is lacking [that which was asked for], s/he will probably attempt to contact you on this BF'D day and mark another BF'D on your file. This depends on the subject of check [the all time phrase 'Case-to-Case' basis]. Sometimes, if the check report warrants, the VO might not give you another opportunity and take a decisive action. Note: The situation is fluid & no one can really provide a sanguine comment on it.
Will the file be 'only' looked at a BF'D
No. If something like reports, results, documents etc. [eg. background/security checks] comes to the CHC in between, your file gets opened and assessed. However, if nothing is received in between, you get another BF'D. Note once again: If they are waiting for something and it comes as expected then the file continues to be processed further, if not then the file will be next reviewed on the BFD 'only'.
An Example
Every time we get a letter/email from the CHC -it carries a 'time limit' to submit something, right? Say 45 days, 60 days or 90 days... the ending day of that time limit is our next BF'D. As an example, if the CHC sent you a medical request [alongwith the forms] on 02 Jan 2010; and it carries a 60 day's deadline -it means your file has been marked with the next BF'D of 01 Mar 2010.
However, if your medical results are received before the BF'D [01 Mar 2010], say on 05 Feb 2010 -your file will be further processed on that day itself [05 Feb 2010]. If the med results didn't come by earlier, then it will be opened on 01 Mar 2010 -the BF'D day.
How many BF'Ds we get
Some BF'Ds are 'routine', as exampled above. Then there are some which is either case generated or because of us. By 'case generated' I mean, [eg.] if one's Security Report is pending from an external agency -the VO gives a BF'D & waits. If the report comes in time, action is taken. If it doesn't, one gets another BF'D. And the situation continues...
By 'because of us'* I mean if the VO had asked us for a document [or a couple of them]. It is wise that we proceed to submit the document/s asap. Reason? The case moves faster [read: it'll open before the BF'D]. If we don't, s/he may try to contact us on the BF'D day & log another BF'D on our file [result: Delay/s].
Delays due to BF'Ds
As stated above, except the 'routine' ones, other BF'Ds do delay our process. At the least [best scenario] each BF'D would be a month apart. Some might be more. The ideal action on our part is to submit anything that has been asked for asap. That would negate a BF'D. However, there can be times that something we just might not be able to send asap. In that case we 'must' send it by the 'deadline' -that'd avoid another BF'D, won't it?
*Many Consultants [so called agents] erroneously advise us otherwise. Stating, "Oh you got the meds, don't worry you have time till 60 days to do it". That's a 'bull'. I'd advise -do it asap, if the speed of your case process matters to you.
This post I chose to write 'coz many members are either clueless about the BF'D issue or take it lightly. Which, albeit causes delays [without our actual intention]. Moreover, there are repeated queries on the subject in various threads. I hope this helped...
Hi Fiat,
What the Great & helpful shared information is! Thank you very much!
Wish your file will be moved forward faster!
Best regards and have a nice day!
Hali
Hi everyone, thank you for the helpful information you all shared here. I just wanted to share our timeline:
Applied for PR through a priority DO - Feb 2024
AOR+Biometrics request - Sept 2024
Schedule A request - Oct 2024
Medical Request and ADR - Dec 2024
PAL for 1 of 2 co-founders - Apr 2025
We have a functioning software product with users and partners, team of 2 co-founders working together for 10+ years
Applied for PR through a priority DO - Feb 2024
AOR+Biometrics request - Sept 2024
Schedule A request - Oct 2024
Medical Request and ADR - Dec 2024
PAL for 1 of 2 co-founders - Apr 2025
We have a functioning software product with users and partners, team of 2 co-founders working together for 10+ years
I am almost same your timeline
Applied on Feb 2024
AOR on July 2024
Schedule A and ADR early Sep 2024
Medical late Sep 2024
ADR2 Dec 2024
ADR3 Jan 2025
From GCMS notes
Eligibility: In progress
Criminality : In Progress
Info Sharing : Complete
Security : Not started
Best of luck to you
Yes, it is a priority, but I am not sure the priority is only to get the AOR, or during the file processing as well
Thanks for sharing your timeline, may I know the date you got the GCSM notes?
I submitted it in Feb and got it in March.
These are the steps to submit it
Order GCMS Notes for free; follow these steps:*
https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/privacyTerms.do?requestflow=ircc
Click above and scroll to where you can click agree and continue
From the next page, acknowledge and continue
The next page is where u see application/personal information
You'd see where to acknowledge and then fill the form accordingly
Under "category that best describes you," select "member of the public."
You will be asked, "Are you requesting for yourself?" Select yes.
If you are outside Canada, select "foreign national outside of Canada."
Attach the data page of your passport (compulsory for principal applicant)and / or consent form of dependants (not compulsory).
Some information of dependants may be withheld for privacy reasons if you failed to attach duly signed consent form. (Note that this is not compulsory)
Your gcms note will likely be sent to the email provided within 30 days.
Last edited:
Hey! did your co founder get Pre arrival 2 or just the first letter?
https://myimmitracker.com/en/ca/trackers/startup-visa-program-tracker
Kindly update your timelines here, YOU CAN DO IT ANONYMOUSLY IF YOU'D LIKE TO....
Kindly update your timelines here, YOU CAN DO IT ANONYMOUSLY IF YOU'D LIKE TO....