It's been over 4 months of waiting now, so before despondency sets in a few quick questions:
1. What are our options if the 6-month period passes and we haven't got the PPR? Does one raise a case-specific request or is there any other channel?
Post 6 months, one can call, e-mail, CSE. they ll revert with the status. but it difficult to get timelines from them. they ll just say your BG in progress or file in queue. There have been some cases where PPR mail was sent but it was not delivered. So that thing can be checked if application crosses 6 months.
2. Are there any restrictions on the number of times one can order the GCMS notes?
There is no restriction on number of times one can order gcms. but it should not be abused. if you have crossed 4 months then its right time to order gcms to know about application status
3. I noticed that many applications have been rerouted to the Local VO which seem to have faster processing time than CPC Ottawa -- which is where mine is stuck since 02/Feb, any reason why this could be so?
This depends on CIC's internal criteria. Applications lying at CPC Ottawa will ge PPR in a batch as per recent trends. There are applicants whose application is at LVO from last 3-4 months. so nothing can be said which VO is fast or slow.
This forum has been really great while we wait, so I hope someone can help me out with these queries.
I would say its been 4 months, still 2 months to go. there ll be some +ve news in coming days. It is obvious that as soon as we cross 4 months, we become eager to know about results. But CIC ll take its own time.
Cheers!
