If not COVID, my visa would be granted after 3 weeks of application. Instead, it took 12. So realistically, the minimum on this forum is 3 considering but only if
1) you will do an upfront and pass medical with IOM before submitting your application UPFRONT MEDICAL DONE
2) you either already submitted your biometrics or your VAC is open and can schedule an appointment ASAP (ideally no later than for the next day after receiving letter to give biometrics) BIOMETRIC FROM PREVIOUS APPLICATIONS DONE
3) you are transferring from English(French) speaking institution (think about something like US, UK, etc) or are a resident of EU or US NO
4) your finances are on point and degree is reasonable YES, STRONG BANK STATEMENT
5) strong home ties so that they will not second guess your intentions THIS IS A WEAK ONE FOR ME
6) you did not travel to too many countries – or if you did, they can provide info about you for background check efficiently (like the US, EU, maybe Australia, New Zealand, etc) HAVE TRAVELED TO US AND EU
7) your DLI is on the list YES IT IS ON THE COVID DLI READINESS PLAN
Your eligibility is determined at the office where it gets processed. Usually it is the closest office to you geographically (like London if you are in the UK or Los Angeles if you are on the west coast and in the US)
