Processing Time after AOR received

[yahoo7]

Friends, when do you think the actual processing of the application starts once we receive AOR?

 

[PAULPAYA]

Friends, when do you think the actual processing of the application starts once we receive AOR?

LoL ... No offense, but you have to ask crystal ball for ACTUAL answer if it even reveals at all ...
On the other hand, I am a Apr. 2012 applicant and got my AOR in June ...

I received MD request in Nov. 2012 ...
Hopefuuly this would give you a rough idea how long it may/might take ...

Godspeed ...

;D

P.S. Processing time can be varied from one another ...

 

[jes_ON]

Friends, when do you think the actual processing of the application starts once we receive AOR?

It starts when a visa officer enters it into processing. Beyond that, no one can say

 

[thisisauser]

Friends, when do you think the actual processing of the application starts once we receive AOR?

The average processing time for CEC applications in Canada as of last quarterly update is 13 months (according to CEC website).

This can vary per individual and even the average changes each quarter (was 15 months last quarter).

Since AOR takes anywhere between 1-2 months you get an idea of how much time you have to wait after that. Your best bet is to visit the thread for people who applied same timeframe as yours.

 

[yahoo7]

What I meant was, what can be the approximate time gap between the moment AOR is received and the application processing starts...?

The reason why I am asking this question is because I want to send some additional docs to be added to the application. I am thinking if I should send those additional docs now or later along with the PCC which is expected to come in like 4 weeks from today.

I just wanted to make sure that I send these additional docs like Paystubs, T4' etc before the visa officer starts processing my application.

I received my AOR on January 8, 2013.

 

[jes_ON]

The average processing time for CEC applications in Canada as of last quarterly update is 13 months (according to CEC website).

Even tho this isn't what the OP was asking about, I wanted to clarify this point - 13 months is not actually the "average processing time" (it is not the arithmetic mean) - it is "how long it took to process 80 percent of all cases between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012." So, it means that most applications finalized during that time period were finalized within 13 months. Of course, many of those applications were submitted in 2010-2011.

So, the point is, that statistic is not necessarily a good indicator of how long it will take to process applications submitted today, particularly given the number of changes that have occurred (e.g. visa office closures, change in eligibility guidelines, etc.).

 

[RabbiGill]

What I meant was, what can be the approximate time gap between the moment AOR is received and the application processing starts...?

The reason why I am asking this question is because I want to send some additional docs to be added to the application. I am thinking if I should send those additional docs now or later along with the PCC which is expected to come in like 4 weeks from today.

I just wanted to make sure that I send these additional docs like Paystubs, T4' etc before the visa officer starts processing my application.

I received my AOR on January 8, 2013.

Hi,
If the paystubs and T4 are dated within the same time frame as your CEC eligibility, then do send them at the earliest, just scan and attach and email to the processing visa office. But, if they are postdated,as in these documents are dates after you applied, then I don't really think they have relevance to your application. Nonetheless, you can send the PCC whenever it arrives by mail, since you need to submit that in original.

 

[RabbiGill]

Even tho this isn't what the OP was asking about, I wanted to clarify this point - 13 months is not actually the "average processing time" (it is not the arithmetic mean) - it is "how long it took to process 80 percent of all cases between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012." So, it means that most applications finalized during that time period were finalized within 13 months. Of course, many of those applications were submitted in 2010-2011.

So, the point is, that statistic is not necessarily a good indicator of how long it will take to process applications submitted today, particularly given the number of changes that have occurred (e.g. visa office closures, change in eligibility guidelines, etc.).

Good point. Has it increased/decreased in general, since the time you applied?

 

[jes_ON]

Good point. Has it increased/decreased in general, since the time you applied?

It's stayed about the same, but it seems to vary within the year. If you want to see more recent "data" you can go to trackitt - of course, trackitt doesn't contain all applicants, but it's probably a reasonable sample... you can get a sense of variability from applicant to applicant as well.
http://www.trackitt.com/canada-immigration-trackers/canadian-experience-class

Also, there have been a lot of changes to the program since I applied (some of which, like GCMS (new info system) implementation, surely delayed things while my application was in process). Most of the changes should reduce processing time - I keep predicting reduced processing times - except, each change seems to create new transition times! I think the fact that applications are now processed in Ottawa will really help most applicants (this won't be reflected in the stats for another year) but individual backgrounds will always create variability...

 

[RabbiGill]

It's stayed about the same, but it seems to vary within the year. If you want to see more recent "data" you can go to trackitt - of course, trackitt doesn't contain all applicants, but it's probably a reasonable sample... you can get a sense of variability from applicant to applicant as well.
trackitt.com/canada-immigration-trackers/canadian-experience-class

Also, there have been a lot of changes to the program since I applied (some of which, like GCMS (new info system) implementation, surely delayed things while my application was in process). Most of the changes should reduce processing time - I keep predicting reduced processing times - except, each change seems to create new transition times! I think the fact that applications are now processed in Ottawa will really help most applicants (this won't be reflected in the stats for another year) but individual backgrounds will always create variability...

Thank you so much jes_On, it was really insightful. Ottawa processing should help our cause, and I hope your prediction for faster processing times are correct.