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    Jan 2020 Intake Study Visa Processing Time

    Is your medical exam passed? Background check completed? Eligibility review started? = )
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    Jan 2020 Intake Study Visa Processing Time

    Background check started Oct 18th, still pending. Eligibility review hasn't started yet. I would probably have to wait another week or two before expecting an update.
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    Which college is better to join Conestoga colllege in kitchner or CDI college in montreal?

    When comparing colleges, I always check their rankings. Conestoga is ranked #83 in Canada while CDI is #169 in the country (http://www.webometrics.info/en/North_america/Canada). You can go a step further in your research and compare their reviews (e.g Google reviews)..
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    Jan 2020 Intake Study Visa Processing Time

    The average processing time for SDS is 20 calendar days after submitting your biometrics. I applied on Oct 16th, biometrics updated and medical exam passed on Oct 18th.
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    ANYONE FILED SDS VISA FOR JAN 2020???? join for update

    Thanks very much! Best of luck and keep us posted. = )
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    ANYONE FILED SDS VISA FOR JAN 2020???? join for update

    I have read your other responses to determine your timeline. It seems your case may take some time on the background check since you've been to other countries in the past, and also because you have a withdrawn EE application. It may take them time to reach a decision, but hopefully it comes...
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    ANYONE FILED SDS VISA FOR JAN 2020???? join for update

    Hi, sorry for the delays. It would be alright to proceed and call them, they're just a help center in the end of the day and an agent may have access to more valuable updates on your application. Give it a try if your application has exceeded the normal processing times estimates indicated in...
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    Working for company outside Canada

    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/foreign-workers/what-is-work.html
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    ANYONE FILED SDS VISA FOR JAN 2020???? join for update

    An android app, not available on Play Store, you can download the APK online and install it. It will give you a US or Canadian phone number which you may use to phone CIC. I am not sure if this would put you into any trouble though, I have once used it to communicate with ICICI Canada while...
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    ANYONE FILED SDS VISA FOR JAN 2020???? join for update

    Have you tried 2ndline on Android? it will provide a Canadian phone number you can use to contact CIC.
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    Those who Applied on 0ctober for Jan 2020 intake gather here......

    Looks pretty normal. You shouldn't be worried. Fingers crossed for you - good luck!
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    Those who Applied on 0ctober for Jan 2020 intake gather here......

    Did you apply under SDS? Also does it show your background check as completed? If you applied under SDS, I think you should probably receive the correspondence letter in less than 2 weeks, hopefully by the end of this week.
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    Those who Applied on 0ctober for Jan 2020 intake gather here......

    Great! I suppose you passed the medical exam, or haven't yet (they suggest applying at least one week after taking the upfront medical test). Once the background check is completed, they will start the eligibility review process which should be quick. Also keep in mind that the online tracking...
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    Those who Applied on 0ctober for Jan 2020 intake gather here......

    They probably have already started with your background check, I think they only need the biometrics to do so. You'll have to wait. I also applied last Wednesday. I didn't get any message either but I can see they started my background check on Friday, the same day I had my biometrics taken.
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    Those who Applied on 0ctober for Jan 2020 intake gather here......

    Did they start your eligibility review? Also is your background check completed?
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    Can work experience as a freelancer be troublesome for Student Visa

    It is still paid work, and you should have references from one or more of your anchor clients. I recently applied for the study permit and my work experience is all freelance, I tried my best to explain it in the SOP and included references and payments documents in the client information file...
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    Please check my study plan

    Here is a useful guide to follow: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/guide-how-to-write-sop-statement-of-purpose.656333/
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    Group for January intake 2020

    Thank you! I got the "Your application has been updated" notification exactly 24 hours after, like you said, but nothing new when I view the account messages and application status. I guess I'll give it more time. Edit - I just got another notification email and now I can see the BIL. Thanks...
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    Group for January intake 2020

    How long does it take to receive the biometrics instruction letter? I applied online, 23 hours ago, under the SDS.
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    Study plan related question - college first, then university

    I will mention the university transferability perk, as to why I choose the program and institution. Thank you - I appreciate the tips!