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Part if it is probably because there were no express entry PRs entering Canada from abroad in 2020-2021, or at least much fewer. Which should be good for people waiting, I guess.

If you've got a few hours you don't mind wasting trying to get though their phone line and waiting on hold, it might be worth it to call them and ask if something is missing in your file that should be there. If not, maybe just wait a few months, see if they get your background check completed.

If the first fingerprint request was a year ago, it means that the background check has expired, and they have to request them again to redo it. That's a fairly routine situation If not, something is weird. There was a British guy on the forum whose finger prints were being lost by IRCC...

There is a number of law firms that specialize on immigration and have a lot of experience with mandamus. Their fee structure is not the same, so it may be worth it to call around. I went with https://atimmigrationlaw.com/ They can do everything remotely, but it might be less convenient for you...

That is not new, people have been complaining about IRCC processing in "last in first out" order since early 2010s. And there are still people waiting now since before covid.

I think the file will collect dust until there is a PM03 officer available to look at it. Which is probably longer on average then for PM01 files, because there are fewer more senior employees.

You're in the wrong forum, this one is citizenship applications :)

A few months ago there was a news article that stated that they have 65% more workers than what they need to process the backlog. But it seems that their organization is not that great, so they cannot direct their employees efficiently. I guess there must be major incompetence at some of their...

I just wrote "I would like to request officers' notes for my --insert application type-- application." You can add the application number and your personal information, but usually you enter it elsewhere in the form. For CBSA I requested my travel history and any files and information related...

thanks!

I am planning to invite relatives to visit me in Canada, and I think I heard about some kind of a official invitation form that people get at their local municipalities in Quebec. I am having trouble finding anything about this online. Does anybody know what this might be?

Is it possible for my sibling and their spouse to apply for a visitor visa together under a family visit if I am inviting them? I am not sure if sister/brother in law counts as family, and I could not find anything on google or by searching this forum. Does anybody have personal experiences...

That's unrelated, please ignore the signature...

Is an appointment required for biometrics in London VAC, if so, how far out are the available slots now? Is it possible to catch open slots by checking at certain times of the day?

Thanks! I just called the hospital to ask if they can write a letter, but they seemed rather confused, and suggested calling IRCC to find out if there is a form the doctor could fill out. Is there some preferred format for these types of notes? They said that they usually write notes for people...

That's an interesting bit, but a bit confusing. What differentiates working from supporting? Do you have some personal anecdotes about others in similar situations?

I am trying to figure out what is the right way to apply for a visa for a sibling to come to Canada to help me during and after a major surgery. I might possibly hire somebody local to help, but it would be great to have a family member to advocate for me while I am unconscious, and make...

I think all of them have the same quota of at least 80% in 12 months, more is better. There might be some local variation, and I heard that some offices were slower or faster than others during a few years, but overall the same offices are usually very efficient for new applications, while the...

My guess is because the backlog (applications that have been submitted more than a year ago) is processed in last in first out order. The longer you've been in the backlog, the longer you will be stuck in it. A lot of new ones do get done super fast, though I personally haven't checked what...

I think PR office is somewhat separate from the citizenship office. I had long delays on both citizenship (26 months) and PR card renewal applications (4.5 month), and after filing mandamus, citizenship office requested urgent processing of PR card renewal from the PR office. At least this is...