May 2023 TRV Applications Stuck At Biometrics & Background Verification

[JAYB92]

I applied on 25th May, 2023 from Ghana.
Application Type: TRV(Visitor Visa)
Confirmation of Online Application Transmission: 25th May, 2023
Submission Confirmation: 25th May, 2023
Biometric Information: Submitted in 2016 and still within the 10years validity period.

Tracker Details

Last Updated: 1st June, 2023.
Application Status: In Progress
Biometrics: In Progress
Medical Exam: Not Started
Eligibility: Not Started
Background Verification: In Progress

GCKey Details
Application Status: We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.
Review of Eligibility: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility.
Review of Medical Result: 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 is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

NO UPDATE SINCE 1ST JULY, 2023 and a couple of inconsistencies from the two portals. Travel Date is 1st August, 2023 and kinda worried about what’s going on with the application.

Any known reasons for such inconsistency??

 

[Naturgrl]

I applied on 25th May, 2023 from Ghana.
Application Type: TRV(Visitor Visa)
Confirmation of Online Application Transmission: 25th May, 2023
Submission Confirmation: 25th May, 2023
Biometric Information: Submitted in 2016 and still within the 10years validity period.

Tracker Details

Last Updated: 1st June, 2023.
Application Status: In Progress
Biometrics: In Progress
Medical Exam: Not Started
Eligibility: Not Started
Background Verification: In Progress

GCKey Details
Application Status: We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.
Review of Eligibility: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility.
Review of Medical Result: 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 is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

NO UPDATE SINCE 1ST JULY, 2023 and a couple of inconsistencies from the two portals. Travel Date is 1st August, 2023 and kinda worried about what’s going on with the application.

Any known reasons for such inconsistency??

Processing from Ghana is 177 days so I see no inconsistencies. If you haven’t received a response by November then raise a webform. IRCC doesn’t care about your travel dates.

 

[JAYB92]

Processing from Ghana is 177 days so I see no inconsistencies. If you haven’t received a response by November then raise a webform. IRCC doesn’t care about your travel dates.

Tracker
Eligibility: Not started

GCKey
Eligibility:Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility.

 

[Naturgrl]

Tracker
Eligibility: Not started

GCKey
Eligibility:Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility.

So eligibility has not started which is normal since processing is 177+ days. Your eligibility will most likely start some time in the fall. All you can do is wait.

 

[JAYB92]

Got ya, what happens when the travel date is past ?

Any knowledge on this ?

 

[Naturgrl]

Got ya, what happens when the travel date is past ?

Any knowledge on this ?

Nothing happens. IRCC doesn’t really care. Your application continues to be processed. Your application approval is based on funds, travel history, ties to home country and valid reasons to travel.

 

[JAYB92]

Got ya. Thanks

Using a business bank account statement, how do they account for changes in bank balances at future period ?

 

[Naturgrl]

Got ya. Thanks

Using a business bank account statement, how do they account for changes in bank balances at future period ?

Business bank account statements are usually not considered. This is a TRV so IRCC wants personal funds. If refused due to funds, then provide personal accounts. IRCC can always ask for new statements but usually just refuse the application.

 

[JAYB92]

Business bank account statements are usually not considered. This is a TRV so IRCC wants personal funds. If refused due to funds, then provide personal accounts. IRCC can always ask for new statements but usually just refuse the application.

Even in the case of Sole Proprietorship Business with all registration information in my name ?

 

[Naturgrl]

Even in the case of Sole Proprietorship Business with all registration information in my name ?

You can hope but if refused for funds then you will need to show personal accounts. As you will read in the link, it is the bank account of the applicant, not a business name.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/visitors/proof-funds-financial-support.html

 

[abahsa7]

Got ya, what happens when the travel date is past ?

Any knowledge on this ?

they don't process or approve according to travel dates

 

[abahsa7]

So eligibility has not started which is normal since processing is 177+ days. Your eligibility will most likely start some time in the fall. All you can do is wait.

usually how long does it take from when it starts "review of eligibility"

 

[Naturgrl]

they don't process or approve according to travel dates

IRCC doesn’t process based on dates, nor do they expedite application based on dates. IRCC really doesn’t care about your travel dates.

 

[abahsa7]

IRCC doesn’t process based on dates, nor do they expedite application based on dates. IRCC really doesn’t care about your travel dates.

yeah i know, i wrote that before reading you replied already )

I was wondering if would you know if the review of eligibility is in progress is a good sign of application progress. or if that means an officer is working on my application? also how long does that usually take to be complete when having a visa history with Canada already.

thanks in advance <3

 

[Naturgrl]

yeah i know, i wrote that before reading you replied already )

I was wondering if would you know if the review of eligibility is in progress is a good sign of application progress. or if that means an officer is working on my application? also how long does that usually take to be complete when having a visa history with Canada already.

thanks in advance <3

Your application has not started the review process so an officer has yet to review it. Starting eligibility review can take weeks to months. Do you have a valid Canadian visa? When did you permit expire? You never mentioned past travel to Canada in your original post.