both have same timelines if application goes into background check for military / govt retired officials. Specifically, there are no published timelines, nor anyone has got the visa in last 2.5 years, hence its an open ended one in which some people are waiting for 2+ years. I've also applied visitor visa for my parents and its been 16 months now (no update yet)
Military record for visitor visa
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Usually any applicant with military background gets flagged for comprehensive security screening irrespective of visitor or super visa and it is taking indefinite time; although i have seen instances whereby some’ve got it for their family in 6-7 months. And they were from India too. In this case, you can decide which visa is better.
I wonder what are they achieving if it is a delaying tactic. My father retired in 2019 and has traveled several European countries on his passport. This is so strange for Canada to take so much time.
In no way 2 years make sense for background checks.
I think majority of Indian diaspora files are taking longer because of the tensions between Canada and India; consequent removal of lot of IRCC staff from India. Some category had to take a hit; and i reckon it's this.
I have not really seen other countries applicants complaining of such delays.
Hi All, got the visa. seems like they are processing the 2023 files now.
Parents background: Military Retired, Pakistan
Application submitted: June 3, 2023
ADR Military Record: Aug 8, 2023 (provided after one week)
PPR: Sep 26, 2024
VISA stamped: Oct 2, 2024
Application submitted: June 3, 2023
ADR Military Record: Aug 8, 2023 (provided after one week)
PPR: Sep 26, 2024
VISA stamped: Oct 2, 2024
Unfortunately same thing is happening with Lebanese
Hopefully they are working in background for your parents! I called on Sep 19th and on Tracker I can see Oct 4th something updated but don't know what exactly! No ghost update though. It always update to a date when I called in past too! Not sure if file is moving or not!
That is a ghost update my friend
I got Oct 4 date as well.
Let’s hope they are progressing!
This is great news than! I hope everybody gets visa soon. This whole time has been so draining.That is a ghost update my friend
I got Oct 4 date as well.
Let’s hope they are progressing!
Same for me! I got oct 4th on tracker for 2 applications (visitor visa and PR). And I know some more people who got the same ghost update and they have been waiting for more than a year too. Fingers crossed