I really don't know why they are not giving final approvals. If I were to guess, I would say it is because of 2 reasons:Vacs are open in UAE but still no final approvals
VAC has nothing to do with approval. The decision is made in Canada.You can only expect to get final approval once VACs reopen in your country.
Highly unlikely that they'll keep international students away till then. It doesn't add up.I think they will not approve final study permit until April 2021
VAC(s) act as a mediator between applicants and High Commission of Canada in different countries. Without VAC(s), there is no two-way passage for collecting biometrics, passports, etc.VAC has nothing to do with approval. The decision is made in Canada.
In my country (Israel), VAC works since May as it used to work before COVID happened.
Approval is made in Canada. VAC is just a middle-manVAC(s) act as a mediator between applicants and High Commission of Canada in different countries. Without VAC(s), there is no two-way passage for collecting biometrics, passports, etc.
Isn't the approval of a study permit done by a Visa Officer any more? Visa Officers can be located in a Canadian embassy anywhere in the world.Approval is made in Canada. VAC is just a middle-man