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ICT Work Permit (GSS) India Timelines

sdCan

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Jul 10, 2021
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Hello Everyone,

My company has filed LMIA exempt ICT work permit application under GSS in India. Below is my timeline. Want to know from members who filed applications in India, their timelines and specifically time between BVL and PPR.

Application filed: 1 Jun 21
Biometrics letter received: 2 Jun 21
Biometrics given: 7 July 21
Biometrics validation letter: 8 July 21
Approval: Not yet
PPR: Not yet

New to this forum, please excuse me if this thread already exists.
 

W8nForever

Full Member
Jun 7, 2021
27
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Hello Everyone,

My company has filed LMIA exempt ICT work permit application under GSS in India. Below is my timeline. Want to know from members who filed applications in India, their timelines and specifically time between BVL and PPR.

Application filed: 1 Jun 21
Biometrics letter received: 2 Jun 21
Biometrics given: 7 July 21
Biometrics validation letter: 8 July 21
Approval: Not yet
PPR: Not yet

New to this forum, please excuse me if this thread already exists.
You have on more step of medicals.

Also the timelines are bit screwed in India. Currently delayed alot. Do share once u get the approval n ppr. As per this currently April 11 to 17th application are being processed.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-status.html
 
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sdCan

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Jul 10, 2021
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You have on more step of medicals.

Also the timelines are bit screwed in India. Currently delayed alot. Do share once u get the approval n ppr. As per this currently April 11 to 17th application are being processed.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-status.html
I did the medicals upfront in feb 21.
Yes, I also checked the official processing timelines but on some threads, as well as some people I know got their PPRs in around one month in 2021. That’s why I wanted to know others Timelines.

sure, I’ll do share once I get any update.

did you too apply for ICTwork permit? If yes, can you share your timeline and status?
 

W8nForever

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Jun 7, 2021
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Application submission 16th Dec 2020.
Biometrics 27th jan
Medicals updated 22nd Feb.
As per lawyers gss was suspended in Dec. So regular application.

Its been 20 weeks now for me since complete application submitted.
My application has spouse and kids as well.
 

sdCan

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Jul 10, 2021
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Application submission 16th Dec 2020.
Biometrics 27th jan
Medicals updated 22nd Feb.
As per lawyers gss was suspended in Dec. So regular application.

Its been 20 weeks now for me since complete application submitted.
My application has spouse and kids as well.
I too got the same answers from our attorneys that 2 week processing is temporarily suspended and the all work permit applications are taking 17-20 weeks.
 

W8nForever

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Jun 7, 2021
27
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I am hoping that processing will start post 21st July i.e. When flights resume. As with wp no separate travel authorisation is not required.
 

debashis118

Newbie
Jul 10, 2021
8
2
ICT Work permit LMIA Exempt (GSS)
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Work permit applied - 28th April
Medicals given - 3rd May
Medicals passed - 20 June
Biometrics given - 1st July

waiting for PPR. Don’t know how long it will take.☹
 

sdCan

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Jul 10, 2021
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ICT Work permit LMIA Exempt (GSS)
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Work permit applied - 28th April
Medicals given - 3rd May
Medicals passed - 20 June
Biometrics given - 1st July

waiting for PPR. Don’t know how long it will take.☹
Thanks....Hope we get the PPR soon.
Let us know when you get any updates.
 

Nomad80

Member
Mar 10, 2021
13
1
Dear All,

I am planning to incorporate Canadian branch of my company and apply for work permit for myself. I have a small travel agency which is operational already 10 years.
Could you please tell me if I need to hire immigration lawer or it is possible to do it on my own ?
Guys please share your experiences
Thanks in advance
 

sourabhbhola

Star Member
Mar 8, 2019
86
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Hello Everyone,

My company has filed LMIA exempt ICT work permit application under GSS in India. Below is my timeline. Want to know from members who filed applications in India, their timelines and specifically time between BVL and PPR.

Application filed: 1 Jun 21
Biometrics letter received: 2 Jun 21
Biometrics given: 7 July 21
Biometrics validation letter: 8 July 21
Approval: Not yet
PPR: Not yet

New to this forum, please excuse me if this thread already exists.
I think 8 july 2021 must be biometrics up-dation confirmation(information that we have received your biometrics). BVL is totally different corrospondence letter sent before decision.
 

sourabhbhola

Star Member
Mar 8, 2019
86
15
Dear All,

I am planning to incorporate Canadian branch of my company and apply for work permit for myself. I have a small travel agency which is operational already 10 years.
Could you please tell me if I need to hire immigration lawer or it is possible to do it on my own ?
Guys please share your experiences
Thanks in advance
You can do it on your own, but you will have to put alot of efforts. One thing is sure you will progress much faster if you will do it yourself.
 

Nomad80

Member
Mar 10, 2021
13
1
Could you guys share the sreps you took while applying for ITC work permit ?
I guess one needs to start with incorporating canadian branch of the company ?
This information will be usefull for everyone who is extending their busuness to Canada and apllying for ITC work permit on their own.
I could not find any thread with this topic.
Thanks
 

sdCan

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Jul 10, 2021
177
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I think 8 july 2021 must be biometrics up-dation confirmation(information that we have received your biometrics). BVL is totally different corrospondence letter sent before decision.
That's what I heard from the attorneys but yeah, I also do think so it must be the confirmation and not BVL.
 
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Krt19

Newbie
Jul 13, 2021
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Hello Everyone,

My company has filed LMIA exempt ICT work permit application under GSS in India. Below is my timeline. Want to know from members who filed applications in India, their timelines and specifically time between BVL and PPR.

Application filed: 1 Jun 21
Biometrics letter received: 2 Jun 21
Biometrics given: 7 July 21
Biometrics validation letter: 8 July 21
Approval: Not yet
PPR: Not yet

New to this forum, please excuse me if this thread already exists.
My timelines is below.
Application filed: 7 Jun 21
Biometrics letter received: 8 Jun 21
Medical Passed: Jun 15
Biometrics given: 5 July 21
Biometrics validation letter: Not yet
Approval: Not yet
PPR: Not yet

Please Share your timeline after the update