New Instructions from IRCC for applications before 7th Sep 2021

[newuser_trv]

Hi all,
My parents submitted visit visa app via GC-key on July 6, biometrics completed on July 7 in USA (visiting US on B1/B2). We mentioned the current residence as India. But am not sure if it’s correct. Should we use US, as they are currently in US?

I am planning to re-apply for my parents visit visa using new portal. should I still quote the current residence as India? Or should I be using US ? Does this decide which visa office processes the application?

We are in the same dilemma. The old forms did mention if we are applying from another country than the country of residence. As per US laws the country of residence doesn't change unless we stay in the US till 180 days so considering that they are still Indian residents hence the country of residence should be India and so their residential address shouldn't change. Now the only option on the portal is mailing address but there is nothing else I see which would highlight their presence in the US. Also, with the old GCKey we had to provide a letter of explanation why they are not applying from India, how to fill that requirement or whether we have to?

Any updates on your end?

 

[Romeo4412]

Hey guys ... thank you everyone for staying connected and informed
1st application 30th April
2nd application 23rd September (first update within about 10 hours)
Next update 27th September evening about eligibility review.
PPR 28th September morning.
Only used GC Key to apply.

Did you apply from India ?

 

[WaseemWasii]

Please suggest which one to apply again ?
I am planning to apply visitor visa again for my parents.. I am PR .. please suggest I am confused ..

Go with the IRCC Portal, I think its easier for them to review. Rest its up to you.

 

[Gary Singh Rai]

Hey guys ... thank you everyone for staying connected and informed
1st application 30th April
2nd application 23rd September (first update within about 10 hours)
Next update 27th September evening about eligibility review.
PPR 28th September morning.
Only used GC Key to apply.

Congratulations, our application was updated yesterday to show 'Eligibility review started'. Hoping to see further updates soon.

 

[popst@]

Congratulations, our application was updated yesterday to show 'Eligibility review started'. Hoping to see further updates soon.

Timeline ? when did you apply your second application

 

[brane.r]

Congratulations, our application was updated yesterday to show 'Eligibility review started'. Hoping to see further updates soon.

What was the reason of.your travel?

 

[lotso8u]

Immediate family member visit/ travel and no documents change except bank statements

Congrats! May I know your relation to the immediate family member and what was the purpose? Thanks

 

[GS Virk]

Hey guys ... thank you everyone for staying connected and informed
1st application 30th April
2nd application 23rd September (first update within about 10 hours)
Next update 27th September evening about eligibility review.
PPR 28th September morning.
Only used GC Key to apply.

Lucky YOU!.. Congrats.. I applied on 13th Sep (2nd time ) via new portal and I am still waiting for progress..

 

[wafaaawad]

Lucky YOU!.. Congrats.. I applied on 13th Sep (2nd time ) via new portal and I am still waiting for progress..

Congrats! May I know your relation to the immediate family member and what was the purpose? Thanks

Is it for immediately family?

 

[GS Virk]

Is it for immediately family?

For me, I applied since I recently married a Canadian PR and want to visit her in canada. i cannot go through Spousal sponsorship since we dont fulfill a condition in spousal sponsorship so only option left is a TRV for me

 

[wafaaawad]

Thank you,
If anyone can advice me please,
My application since March 2020. TRV , non essential ,
Covid19 exemption
Should I reapply or send webform.
If anyone else in the same situation, please reply

 

[Santacan]

Thank you,
If anyone can advice me please,
My application since March 2020. TRV , non essential ,
Covid19 exemption
Should I reapply or send webform.
If anyone else in the same situation, please reply

Reapply

 

[Sanjar718]

Submitted GC key 08/23
Nothing changed since.
Sent webform 2 times asking the status.
Approved today.
Visitor visa via Moscow.
Applied for Mother in law, and I'm in Montreal as Temporary worker.

 

[brane.r]

Applied first time in August then reapplied on 21st of September. No response since. Reason of visit is attending a wedding of my girlfriends sister. Is it enough reason to submit a webform?

 

[lotso8u]

Submitted GC key 08/23
Nothing changed since.
Sent webform 2 times asking the status.
Approved today.
Visitor visa via Moscow.
Applied for Mother in law, and I'm in Montreal as Temporary worker.

Congrats! Can you please send the link of the webform?