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  1. shahidkhaliq

    What do verifications mean?

    Are they the same as background checks?
  2. shahidkhaliq

    What do verifications mean?

    Hello. I got this reply from CIC today: Thank you for your Email. Please note that certain verifications are being conducted in connection with your application. As these investigations are conducted by outside agencies, we have no control over the processing time. We are therefore unable to...
  3. shahidkhaliq

    Processing time says 7 weeks. It's been 8 weeks but still no reply

    11th week has started for me. My application is being handled by the Abu Dhabi embassy as well. 8 weeks is the processing time for Pakistan.
  4. shahidkhaliq

    Study Visa Delayed Since 3 Months.WHY?

    Guys, I've created a spreadsheet for Pakistani applicants (fall 2017). Please fill a row so we can keep track of each other's status. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bv7GJGnWkKFsNdctnPpYl2TsiiPCNjDdTmtJ6ikkWQE/edit?usp=sharing
  5. shahidkhaliq

    Pakistani applicants

    Guys, I've created a spreadsheet for Pakistani applicants (fall 2017). Please fill a row so we can keep track of each other's status. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bv7GJGnWkKFsNdctnPpYl2TsiiPCNjDdTmtJ6ikkWQE/edit?usp=sharing
  6. shahidkhaliq

    Visa processing time for Pakistan

    There are a couple of people waiting from last year who haven't received a decision from the embassy. A few people applied in March and haven't heard back. Another guy applied in January and his visa is still under process. I myself applied in mid April with upfront medical and it has almost...
  7. shahidkhaliq

    Study Visa Delayed Since 3 Months.WHY?

    You can optionally get the medical done before applying. You then attach the medical sheet with your application. It's supposed to speed up the process a little but didn't seem to in my case.
  8. shahidkhaliq

    Pakistani applicants

    I filled the IRCC form on Monday.
  9. shahidkhaliq

    Processing time for Canadian student visa in Pakistan

    Three of my friends got their visas last year. I haven't seen anyone who applied in or after March from Pakistan get a positive reply from the embassy yet.
  10. shahidkhaliq

    Study Visa Delayed Since 3 Months.WHY?

    I have a Bachelors of Software Engineering from SEECS, NUST. (CGPA 3.62/4.00) Going for fully funded Masters in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo. (GRE: 320/340 and TOEFL: 116/120.)
  11. shahidkhaliq

    Study Visa Delayed Since 3 Months.WHY?

    I had upfront medical. 10th week has started for me.
  12. shahidkhaliq

    Study Visa Delayed Since 3 Months.WHY?

    But I've also talked to three people who've been waiting since 7-9 months.
  13. shahidkhaliq

    Study Visa Delayed Since 3 Months.WHY?

    Yep, heard of like four rejections. All came within 3-4 weeks of application.
  14. shahidkhaliq

    Study Visa Delayed Since 3 Months.WHY?

    Similar story for all Pakistani applicants. I haven't heard of a single one who applied in or after March and has received their visa.
  15. shahidkhaliq

    Police Character Certificate

    Is it necessary to send the original police certificate with your study permit application? I sent a notarized copy. The VAC guys didn't object.
  16. shahidkhaliq

    Pakistani applicants

    Did you guys attach police character certificates with your application? I attached a notarized photocopy and now heard that the original might be required.
  17. shahidkhaliq

    Pakistani applicants

    I'm not sure but I think medical and passport requests come individually.
  18. shahidkhaliq

    LET'S SHARE VISA STATUS!

    Anyone who applied in March/April and hasn't heard back yet?