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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS!

    Hey exd, I think you are referring to me, so I'll answer. I applied from India, online. My time line is as below: Submitted Study Permit Online Application - 22 May 2017 (General Category, not SPP) Confirmation of Submission - 23 May 2017 Status update notification (no update on CIC website) -...
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    Enter Canada from Usa

    Hi Siddharth, do have a valid travel document for the US? A US visa? If yes, then it shouldn't matter from which country you come from - right up to the port of entry in Canada. Your passport shall already include the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for Canada and your actual study permit shall be...
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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS!

    I honestly think, if you get the CAIPS notes, the Visa Officer will have noted the lack of continuity. That's a point you need to address buddy. I am an Architect, so I know and use AutoCAD and REVIT. That's why I know that if I have a Diploma in AutoCAD, and wish to pursue Diploma in Petroleum...
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    Help! Visa Rejected. what went wrong?

    All my marksheets and Degree certificate were scanned copies. For my finances, I had a letter from my bank (HSBC) stating that I had funds equivalent to CAD$54,000 on their letter head, with stamp. Monthly bank statements were softcopies, downloaded from my Bank website (no stamp). My father's...
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    where to upload police certificate in online form

    Hi Omar, you can attach the scan with the 'Letter of Explanation' and merge them all into one pdf file and upload.
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    Help! Visa Rejected. what went wrong?

    You are right, it is a standard letter with a standard clause - it could be any ONE of those causes.... Also guys, just so you know...I applied online (General category) - with only photocopies and original scans of documents. There was not a single notarized document in my application. And yet...
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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS!

    Hi RISHABH.RT98, first and foremost - do not give up hope! This happens to most of us. You can do it and we have some of the most supportive members on this forum. Please apply immediately for CAIPS notes on Caipsgcms (it will cost you CA$15). This is the only way to know the exact reasons for...
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    IRCC ASKING PASSPORT WHET DOSE IT MEAN?

    Yes, it does! Congratulations :)
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    Delayed CAQ

    Hi, my timeline for CAQ decision letter was as below: 2017-03-30: Acknowledgement of receipt of your application 2017-03-30: Confirmation of payment 2017-03-31: Opening of your file 2017-04-04: Actual Receipt of documents (Courier Confirmation) 2017-05-04: Receipt of your documents 2017-05-12...
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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS/UPDATES-MAY APPLICANTS ONLY.

    My application pertains to a University, so I had to make a General application (as SPP applies only to certain colleges). And by personal experience, I would say that Online applications are significantly faster. I can't imagine why your application would be delayed...
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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS/UPDATES-MAY APPLICANTS ONLY.

    Hi Losangeles101, I applied online from India. If I am not wrong, you applied from Ghana, right?
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    Delayed CAQ

    Hi Yoma, typically you will get your CAQ decision letter a couple of days after receiving the Confirmation of Receipt of documents...so just hang on for a couple of days more and you should get the letter.
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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS!

    Hey Mangesh, did you get your Medical's done upfront?
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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS!

    Dont worry buddy! You used the correct form. I used the same and my visa was approved today!
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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS!

    Hi exd, if you go to your CIC application page, under the Optional documents, there is a column titled 'Document name' - under it is a title "Schedule 1 - Application for a Temporary Resident Visa Made Outside Canada (IMM5257)" This is a hyperlink. Just click on the hyperlink and it will open...
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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS!

    The form needs to be IMM5257B_1 and not just IMM5257. These are different forms. So use google, get the form fill it and submit it. That should work!
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    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS/UPDATES-MAY APPLICANTS ONLY.

    Hi everyone, As an update, I got a notification in the CIC website to submit my passport.:) (along with an email) It took exactly 3 weeks since the day of the application on 22 May. My online documents were organized very well with an index and hyperlinks within the pdf. Also, I am a graduate...
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    Online Application

    Hey albyjose, did you apply under SPP or General category?
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    Study Permit / TRV chances with valid US visa

    Hi, I've read in many threads about US visa rejection not directly affecting your chances of a Canada TRV. Does it work in the opposite case - if someone has a valid US visa while applying for Canada Stidy permit/ TRV, then do the chances of getting the visa improve? The logic being, if I had a...
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    Still no "Receipt of documents" on CAQ?

    On the web site of Immigration Quebec (http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/reach/telephone.html) you can see the number for reaching them from 'Outside Quebec': + 1 514 864-9191. The toll-free numbers are for reaching them within Quebec only, hence not applicable to us.