Here you go guys!
I am a Sri Lankan currently in the United States on a student visa (OPT Work permit now). I got admitted to a Master's program at UofG, Ontario. Below is my timeline. Stay positive!!
Applied: May 4th, 2021
Biometrics: Already given for a TRV application in 2019
Correspondence letter: May 14th
PPR Request: May 14th
GOT THE APPROVAL IN ABOUT 8 WORKING DAYS!! MY VO was supposedly CPC-Ottawa in Canada. It was not being processed in NY or LA in the US.
THIS IS THE CURRENT STATUS ON MY GC ACCOUNT. REVIEW CHANGED FROM "PROCESSING" TO "REVIWING ELIGIBILITY" AND BACKGROUND CHECK STILL SHOWS AS PROCESSING.
Review of eligibility
- We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results
- You do not need a medical exam. We will send you a message if this changes.
Review of additional documents
- We do not need additional documents.
Interview
- You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics
- We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check
- We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision
- Your application was approved. You need to send us your valid passport to finalize your application. Check your messages below for details.
I received the Correspondence letter first and in exactly 4 minutes, I received my PPR request on Friday morning (CST). I only received one ghost update on May 5th, which was the day after I submitted my application, so I believe that it was because of my application being submitted/uploaded to the system. No updates after that day, until yesterday when I received my PPR and correspondence within 4 minutes apart.
I was my own sponsor, and I attached a financial letter, paystubs (last 6 months), and employment letter. I wrote a very brief and genuine SOP, so that it covers all the necessary details without being too long for the VO to read.
The SOP should be true to your heart and intentions. Briefly explained my past and present status on education and employment. What I intend to study and how it relates to my past education. I could share some important part of it if needed.