Non SDS Study permit for Canada delayed without any response

[Vishnu__05]

Hi, I am a U.S citizen by birth but have lived in Bangalore, India for 16 years. I applied for my study permit on July 6th 2023 in India through the NON SDS way and expected results within 3 months as the processing times for U.S citizens under non SDS is 3 months. It is 17th October 2023 and I have not gotten any reply or update from IRCC. Even in the IRCC portal to check the status of my visa, it shows that I don't need to get my Biometrics or Medicals done and the only decision awaited is whether they say Yes/No to my study permit.
My start date was Oct 1st 2023 and my Letter of acceptance expires on Dec 31st 2023.

Please Help with this situation.
Thank you

 

[mrtravelok]

I applied on 18th July and eligibility was completed only recently on 13th October. I think you should wait a bit.

 

[Vishnu__05]

Oh, but no final decision has been made yet ?

 

[mrtravelok]

They requested a medical exam and I haven't taken it yet. But I am reconsidering my decision to move to Canada.

 

[Vishnu__05]

I actually havent gotten my biometrics done but I did complete my medical exam. Where did you apply from ?

 

[mrtravelok]

India

 

[Vishnu__05]

Oh wow, what passport do you have ?

 

[mrtravelok]

Oh wow, what passport do you have ?

Indian

 

[Vishnu__05]

Oh ok. Thank you

 

[mrtravelok]

Oh ok. Thank you

Don't worry, many people are waiting for 3-4 months. Non SDS applications are being processed slowly.

 

[Vishnu__05]

oh is it, i'll wait for more time then

 

[Naturgrl]

As a US citizen, why did you apply for a study permit online. You can apply at Port of Entry.


https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/making-application.html#s3


Who can apply at a POE
The foreign nationals who may apply for a study permit when entering Canada (section R214) are any

• national or permanent residents of the United States (US)
• people who have lawfully been admitted to the US for permanent residence
• residents of Greenland or St. Pierre and Miquelon

https://www.sfu.ca/students/isap/explore/before/us-students.html

https://www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/immigration-documents/renewing-documents/study-permit-renewal-guide/us-citizens-and-permanent-residents

 

[Vishnu__05]

Oh, my DLI told me to apply for my visa and not book any flight tickets until my study permit has been approved.
Since its delayed this much, I might reapply again but from US this time

 

[terki]

Hi, I am a U.S citizen by birth but have lived in Bangalore, India for 16 years. I applied for my study permit on July 6th 2023 in India through the NON SDS way and expected results within 3 months as the processing times for U.S citizens under non SDS is 3 months. It is 17th October 2023 and I have not gotten any reply or update from IRCC. Even in the IRCC portal to check the status of my visa, it shows that I don't need to get my Biometrics or Medicals done and the only decision awaited is whether they say Yes/No to my study permit.
My start date was Oct 1st 2023 and my Letter of acceptance expires on Dec 31st 2023.

Please Help with this situation.
Thank you

[u.s. citizen?] - why would u apply for a visa ? u could have entered usa and flagpole to canada to get sp at POE

 

[Naturgrl]

[u.s. citizen?] - why would u apply for a visa ? u could have entered usa and flagpole to canada to get sp at POE

I know. He is a US citizen and can just show up at a POE. Gave him the instructions in my links. Now going to the US to apply for a study permit.