PNP Paper based application Submitted in February, March 2020 waiting for AOR join here
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Hi,
Can someone help to clarify the following queries?
1. Can we take the application print out on both the sides of the paper or only one side is allowed?
2. Do we need to get attested the photocopies of the documents like passport pages,birth certificates etc even though these documents are in English?
Can someone help to clarify the following queries?
1. Can we take the application print out on both the sides of the paper or only one side is allowed?
2. Do we need to get attested the photocopies of the documents like passport pages,birth certificates etc even though these documents are in English?
1. No specific instructions available on printing overleaf so it will be discretion of the office to accept or reject.
2. No need of any type of attestation of any document in English.
Sent my paper based application on the 20th of February, haven't heard from them yet.
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Hello everyone,
Just wanted to give you some information here.
I sent a request by web form and received the answer below:
When an application is received by IRCC, it can take up to 18 weeks before the processing begins. There will be no record in the system until the processing has begun.
Normally, once your application is received and found to be complete, we will send you an acknowledgement of receipt with the application number and instructions to link your application so that you can view the status and messages online.
Therefore, we invite you to verify the processing times on the IRCC website and take the following action if the 18 weeks have passed from the reception date of the application (according to your tracking information):
Moreover, due to the ongoing situation related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), some IRCC offices are currently operating with reduced or critical staff only. We are working on processing applications as quickly as possible; however, processing times are affected and any disruptions caused by COVID-19 may not be reflected accurately on our website. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.
We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee and/or citizenship future requests:
Just wanted to give you some information here.
I sent a request by web form and received the answer below:
When an application is received by IRCC, it can take up to 18 weeks before the processing begins. There will be no record in the system until the processing has begun.
Normally, once your application is received and found to be complete, we will send you an acknowledgement of receipt with the application number and instructions to link your application so that you can view the status and messages online.
Therefore, we invite you to verify the processing times on the IRCC website and take the following action if the 18 weeks have passed from the reception date of the application (according to your tracking information):
- If you sent the application by regular mail:
- please mail a photocopy of the original application (or a new application) to the address in the instruction guide, and include:
- an explanation letter with initial mailing date,
- photocopy of both sides of the payment receipt,
- (if applicable) original payment receipt for restoration fees, and
- photocopies of all the necessary supporting documents.
- please mail a photocopy of the original application (or a new application) to the address in the instruction guide, and include:
- If you sent the application by registered mail:
- please contact us again by using the IRCC Web form and include the following information:
- type of application,
- payment receipt (if applicable)
- date your application was mailed or received,
- complete address (including the postal code and the unit number) where your application was sent,
- company used to mail the package, and
- tracking number.
- please contact us again by using the IRCC Web form and include the following information:
Moreover, due to the ongoing situation related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), some IRCC offices are currently operating with reduced or critical staff only. We are working on processing applications as quickly as possible; however, processing times are affected and any disruptions caused by COVID-19 may not be reflected accurately on our website. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.
We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee and/or citizenship future requests:
- Download application forms and guides
- Change of address
- Check your application status
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