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[Miss bee]

HI @Miss bee Could you help me out with this query?

My PVO and SVO changed to Vancouver and Montreal respectively after medical update. Is this a good sign or does it mean it will take more time for processing. Earlier it was sydney and ottawa.

When your IRCC file shows PVO (Primary Visa Office) as Vancouver and SVO (Secondary Visa Office) as Montreal—after previously being Sydney and Ottawa—that shift is usually administrative and not necessarily meaningful about whether things will speed up or slow down. They can change visa office due to various reasons like
Workload Distribution: IRCC reallocates files between offices to efficiently manage processing volumes.Administrative Adjustments: Could be due to structural changes, staffing, or system optimizations.No Indicator of Delay: A shift in offices isn’t typically a sign of trouble or delay, just an internal re-routing.
For your case
Not necessarily a bad sign. The change doesn’t imply that your processing will take longer—it’s just a different office handling your case.

• Timing still depends on program and complexity. For example, if you’re under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), timelines still largely depend on your application details, your date of AOR (Acknowledgement of Receipt), medicals, or any background/security checks.
• If your medical is passed and there are no flags, things often proceed normally.

 

[wrsousa]

Good afternoon,


I just received my Portal 1 email, but in my eagerness to complete it quickly, I replied with the date in the wrong format MM-DD-AAAA instead of the requested AAAA-MM-DD.


Should I send them a corrected email, or will they understand my mistake?


Thank you,

 

[Miss bee]

Good afternoon,


I just received my Portal 1 email, but in my eagerness to complete it quickly, I replied with the date in the wrong format MM-DD-AAAA instead of the requested AAAA-MM-DD.


Should I send them a corrected email, or will they understand my mistake?


Thank you,

Yes you should reply to same email address again with explanation and provide correct dates asap .

 

[Joe_1]

When was your application received by IRCC?

Yes you should reply to same email address again with explanation and provide correct dates asap .

Good afternoon,


I just received my Portal 1 email, but in my eagerness to complete it quickly, I replied with the date in the wrong format MM-DD-AAAA instead of the requested AAAA-MM-DD.


Should I send them a corrected email, or will they understand my mistake?


Thank you,

 

[wrsousa]

Yes you should reply to same email address again with explanation and provide correct dates asap .

Correct, Thank you.

 

[wrsousa]

When was your application received by IRCC?

Submitted in August 17th 2024.

 

[vinesh3003]

No way to fast-track.

The most recent one I have is November 2024: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...P_4dsJTt-Py0/edit?gid=327230977#gid=327230977

I'm sure there must be sheets for 2025 but I don't have the links.

Thank you for sharing. If this list is accurate, they have only reached till 15 Nov 2024 to issue AOR. February 2025 is surely few months away, not sure if there is a tracker though ..My Emp specific work permit will expire Jul 2026. Is it possible to change employer before the expiry date or apply for BOWP anytime while the file is being processed? I got OINP ISS nomination last year July 2024.

 

[sadmoko]

Hi @Miss bee - Please help me with the following query:
I wanted to confirm whether it is necessary to submit a separate address change request for the dependent son's study permit application, considering that I will be submitting an address update for our Permanent Residence (PR) application, in which he is also included as a dependent. Since these are two separate applications, I wanted to confirm whether both require individual address change submissions.

Also, is it possible to update the address using the link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/change-address.html or Webform should be used?

Thanks

 

[Miss bee]

Hi @Miss bee - Please help me with the following query:
I wanted to confirm whether it is necessary to submit a separate address change request for the dependent son's study permit application, considering that I will be submitting an address update for our Permanent Residence (PR) application, in which he is also included as a dependent. Since these are two separate applications, I wanted to confirm whether both require individual address change submissions.

Also, is it possible to update the address using the link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/change-address.html or Webform should be used?

Thanks

Yes. Since the study permit is a distinct application, updating the address on your PR file will not automatically update it on the study permit file. Each IRCC application must have its own correct, up-to-date contact information.
Which method should you use to update the address?
IRCC offers two primary ways to update your address:
1. Online change-of-address service

• Available if all of the following apply:
  • The application is being processed in Canada
  • Your address is in Canada
  • You are moving within three weeks or have already moved
  • The application type is eligible (e.g., sponsorship, citizenship, PR, PR card)

Web form

• Use this when:
  • You cannot use the online service
  • The application is not being processed in Canada
  • Or you simply prefer using the web form
• 
  
• The web form is also recommended for general contact-info updates (like email or phone), or when the online service isn’t available

 

[sadmoko]

Yes. Since the study permit is a distinct application, updating the address on your PR file will not automatically update it on the study permit file. Each IRCC application must have its own correct, up-to-date contact information.
Which method should you use to update the address?
IRCC offers two primary ways to update your address:
1. Online change-of-address service

• Available if all of the following apply:
  • The application is being processed in Canada
  • Your address is in Canada
  • You are moving within three weeks or have already moved
  • The application type is eligible (e.g., sponsorship, citizenship, PR, PR card)

Web form

• Use this when:
  • You cannot use the online service
  • The application is not being processed in Canada
  • Or you simply prefer using the web form
• 
  
• The web form is also recommended for general contact-info updates (like email or phone), or when the online service isn’t available

Thank you very much for your quick response.

I’m currently in Canada. On the web page for Online change-of-address service, “Study Permit” is not listed as one of the available application types. I believe I’ll need to use the webform instead for study permit.

Could you kindly let me know the process for updating the address for a study permit application using the webform? I understand it might already be mentioned in one of the threads, but it would be really helpful if you could provide the steps here directly.

Thanks again for your support!

 

[Gracy09]

When your IRCC file shows PVO (Primary Visa Office) as Vancouver and SVO (Secondary Visa Office) as Montreal—after previously being Sydney and Ottawa—that shift is usually administrative and not necessarily meaningful about whether things will speed up or slow down. They can change visa office due to various reasons like
Workload Distribution: IRCC reallocates files between offices to efficiently manage processing volumes.Administrative Adjustments: Could be due to structural changes, staffing, or system optimizations.No Indicator of Delay: A shift in offices isn’t typically a sign of trouble or delay, just an internal re-routing.
For your case
Not necessarily a bad sign. The change doesn’t imply that your processing will take longer—it’s just a different office handling your case.

• Timing still depends on program and complexity. For example, if you’re under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC), timelines still largely depend on your application details, your date of AOR (Acknowledgement of Receipt), medicals, or any background/security checks.
• If your medical is passed and there are no flags, things often proceed normally.

Thank you for the detailed response @Miss bee !

 

[Miss bee]

Thank you very much for your quick response.

I’m currently in Canada. On the web page for Online change-of-address service, “Study Permit” is not listed as one of the available application types. I believe I’ll need to use the webform instead for study permit.

Could you kindly let me know the process for updating the address for a study permit application using the webform? I understand it might already be mentioned in one of the threads, but it would be really helpful if you could provide the steps here directly.

Thanks again for your support!

Go to the official IRCC web form (“Contact us online”) page.

• Click on “Update or ask about your application” to access the form.

Fill out the form with your details
Identify yourself as either the principal applicant or someone acting on their behalf.

• Provide required application details:
  • Application number, UCI (Unique Client Identifier), or you can use placeholder values like 0000000 (application) and 1111111111 (UCI) if you’re unable to locate them.
• Specify the change you’re requesting:
  • Choose “Your mailing or residential address”, or both address and email if you’re updating multiple contact points.
• 
  
• Provide your new address, including country, province/state, and full mailing details.

Attach any necessary documents (if required)

• If you have supporting documents (like a lease agreement or official letter showing your new address), upload them—but keep the total file size under 3.5 MB.

Submit and wait for confirmation
After submission, changes are typically updated within 5 business days.

• Make sure to monitor both your old and new contact channels, in case IRCC reaches out to clarify anything.

 

[Happycheema]

My PVO is Sydney and SVO is Ottawa . Eligibility has completed but Backgrouns check is in progress since two months and no update on date . Applied on aug 30th 2024 . Will they tranfer my file to any other office now and is the processing for both the offices slow ??

Hi have you received any update i have same visa office eligibility completed background in process

 

[sadmoko]

Go to the official IRCC web form (“Contact us online”) page.

• Click on “Update or ask about your application” to access the form.

Fill out the form with your details
Identify yourself as either the principal applicant or someone acting on their behalf.

• Provide required application details:
  • Application number, UCI (Unique Client Identifier), or you can use placeholder values like 0000000 (application) and 1111111111 (UCI) if you’re unable to locate them.
• Specify the change you’re requesting:
  • Choose “Your mailing or residential address”, or both address and email if you’re updating multiple contact points.
• 
  
• Provide your new address, including country, province/state, and full mailing details.

Attach any necessary documents (if required)

• If you have supporting documents (like a lease agreement or official letter showing your new address), upload them—but keep the total file size under 3.5 MB.

Submit and wait for confirmation
After submission, changes are typically updated within 5 business days.

• Make sure to monitor both your old and new contact channels, in case IRCC reaches out to clarify anything.

Miss bee-Thank you once again!

 

[Girlygurl]

Hi have you received any update i have same visa office eligibility completed background in process

No not yet