Great thread! I am in a sort of similar situation and I need to plan an urgent visit to my home country. Here are my details..
CEC inland applicant. LMIA based WP valid till June 2021. Only claimed points for 1 year of work experience in Canada and not for valid job offer.
ITA: 25 Nov 2020
AOR: 1st Feb 2021
That's it! From what I have read on this forum I expect to receive my medical result soon, and since I gave biometric within last 10 years, I might be exempt from giving biometrics again. Assuming everything goes correctly with my application (touch wood), can the community please help me out with below queries..
1) Is there any other step between Biometric and COPR which requires my presence in Canada?
2) How long does it usually take to get a COPR after biometric? If it takes 2-3 months, I can plan a visit for a month and return back on my existing TRV.
3) If I leave Canada now and inform IRCC of my address change, will it potentially create problems with my application?
Thank you so much in advance for any inputs you guys can give me.
Here are response from my understanding :
1) Is there any other step between Biometric and COPR which requires my presence in Canada?
No unless they require another biometric.
2) How long does it usually take to get a COPR after biometric? If it takes 2-3 months, I can plan a visit for a month and return back on my existing TRV.
it depends on the various factors e.g. Number of applicants, travel history, Country of Birth etc. But usually it takes 3 month approximately.
3) If I leave Canada now and inform IRCC of my address change, will it potentially create problems with my application?
Yes, The moment you change the address to any address outside Canada you will be considered as an outland applicant and currently they are not approving those files. I assume you would require to go for some personal work for a month or 2, in this case you need not to change address unless you are moving out completely.