A Very Imposrtant Question... Please Comment

[Risk Analyst]

Does the processing time mentioned under 'Applications Submitted Outside Canada' relate to paper based applications only? If yes, then the online application processing time manifested under 'Applications Submitted Inside Canada' holds good for all online applications submitted from anywhere across the globe.

 

[humdrumdum]

Hi there, frankly I still think it's a case to case basis. I can only speak for the applications made in the Philippines as that is where I am based. I know of some people who applied online and it took them 3 months just to receive a med exam request, while there are others like me who applied paper-based but was granted a visa in 3 weeks. Likewise, I also know people who were granted a tourist visa online in 3 days, and people who applied paper-based for a student permit that took them 6 months. I think there are different factors that contribute to the speed of processing an application, some I think are:

-Where will you be applying: some countries generally process visas faster than others, some countries also allow applicants to take a med exam before lodging an application
-Readiness to settle in Canada: acceptance in a school, secured finances, lodging, etc
-Urgency: do you need a visa right away, if yes why
-Your personal history and family background, purpose to study

If you think you are good for those 4, then I think you can get a visa right away As far as the numbers on the website are concerned, I think those are the averages hehe From what I experienced and what I heard from others' experiences, I think the figures are inaccurate haha!