Hello
@Miss bee . Thank you for your swift response always.
Could you please enlighten me on the process flow after submission with estimate timeline.
What I know currently is:
Submission
AOR- 4-5months
I don't know what follow after I have been hearing BIL, ADR, PAL, P1, P2, etc.
Anyone with experience can also advise.
Thank you,
For non-Express Entry PR applicants already residing in Canada, the process after receiving the Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) includes steps specific to inland applicants. Here’s what you can expect:
1. Review of Eligibility
• Purpose: IRCC begins assessing whether you meet the specific requirements of your program (e.g., work experience, family sponsorship, or nomination in the case of PNP).
• Timeline: Usually begins within a few months of AOR, but this can vary.
2. Biometrics Instruction Letter (BIL)
• Purpose: If biometrics are required, you’ll receive a BIL instructing you to submit them at a Service Canada location or an authorized office.
• Timeline: Typically issued shortly after AOR. However, if you’ve provided biometrics within the last 10 years, they may be reused
3. Medical Examination
• Purpose: Confirms your medical admissibility to Canada.
• Timeline: Often requested within a few months of AOR, or shortly afterward if medicals have expired.
• Process: You may receive a request to undergo a medical exam if IRCC hasn’t received your latest results or requires updated ones.
4. Additional Document Requests (ADR)
• Purpose: IRCC might request additional documentation to verify or clarify aspects of your application, such as updated police certificates or proof of funds.
• Common Requests: Police certificates, updated employment letters, or additional proof of relationship.
• Timeline: ADRs can come at any point, based on the progress of your file.
5. Eligibility and Background Checks
• Eligibility Check: Confirms you meet the specific program requirements. Often indicated by status changes to “Eligibility Passed” in your online account.
• Background Check: Divided into criminality and security components.
• Criminality: Verified through police clearances.
• Security: More in-depth screening to ensure admissibility.
• Timeline: Background checks can take several months, especially for the security stage.
6. Pre-Arrival Services Letter (if applicable)
• Purpose: For certain economic immigration programs, you may receive a pre-arrival letter encouraging you to access resources that help you settle in Canada.
• Timeline: Generally issued after major checks are completed, indicating the application is progressing toward approval.
• Inland Applicants: If already in Canada, you likely won’t need to submit your passport. Instead, you’ll receive instructions for eCOPR issuance.
8. Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) and Landing Process
• Purpose: COPR confirms your permanent residency status.
• Timeline: Issued after PPR if all checks are cleared.
Landing Process for Inland Applicants Already in Canada
For inland applicants already in Canada, the landing process is simpler, as you don’t need to physically leave and re-enter the country. Here’s how it typically works:
1. Receive eCOPR: Once approved, IRCC will issue an electronic Confirmation of Permanent Residence (eCOPR) via your online account or through an authorized email.
2. Virtual Landing: You’ll confirm your PR status online. IRCC may ask you to verify your Canadian address and confirm other details virtually, marking your official “landing” as a permanent resident.
3. PR Card: After landing, IRCC will mail your PR card to your Canadian address, usually within a few weeks.
With this virtual process, you become a permanent resident without having to leave or re-enter Canada. The final stages, including PR card issuance, will be completed while you continue residing here.