Processing time for ICT work permit
- Thread starter maverickpal85
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Its not the Biometric. Its the Pandemic itself. A lot of the members here already get BVL months before still waiting for the decision
Today I received my GCMS notes. I requested it on August 06, 2020. I'm very surprised that I got it in ~21 days. I was frustrated by the whole covid induced delays on work permit and visa processing and wanted to see what is in the file. I recommend everyone to request GCMS notes. It is a good read.
What is the notes is surprising. My WP application seems to be approved on June 26 and they are holding passport request due to COVID. It is also explicitly written in one of the GMCS notes from CPC Edmonton officer. I've applied for GSS (LIMA-exempt) ICT work permit on Feb 28, 2020 from USA. I did biometrics on March 13, 2020. I've got the biometric validity letter on July 23, 2020.
The last GCMS notes says "Approved, counterfoil set to queue, PPT letter to be sent by VO". The due date is October 21, 2020. I'm hoping to get the passport request before that.
Hope this helps people who are waiting for updates.
What is the notes is surprising. My WP application seems to be approved on June 26 and they are holding passport request due to COVID. It is also explicitly written in one of the GMCS notes from CPC Edmonton officer. I've applied for GSS (LIMA-exempt) ICT work permit on Feb 28, 2020 from USA. I did biometrics on March 13, 2020. I've got the biometric validity letter on July 23, 2020.
The last GCMS notes says "Approved, counterfoil set to queue, PPT letter to be sent by VO". The due date is October 21, 2020. I'm hoping to get the passport request before that.
Hope this helps people who are waiting for updates.
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It could mean nothing. Based on the information in the note, there is one pending outgoing mail described as "original passport request letter". It is created on July 23 and the due date is written as Oct 21, 2020 which is exactly 90 days. However 90 days is the default deadline given by IRCC to applications.
Furthermore, the BVL is created exactly on the same date and time as the passport request letter and also have the same "due date" in the system. However they sent it to me right away.
Which information did you submit in your email to IRCC aside from the letter, UCI, application number?
They said that they will not answer unless the email has ALL the information, and I want to make sure I include all the necessary information so that they will reply.
For sure - I had Application Type (mine was ICT Work Permit under GSS), Applicant Name, Applicant Date of Birth, UCI Number, Application Number, Country of Birth, Letter from employer (PDF attached to email). Hope you get your approval soon and keep us updated!
Hi congrats. Btw did they reply to the email at all? Or did they just silently give you a surprise?
I received my biometrics correspondence letter by 2nd week of Jul (for ICT) & i live in India. Can i order for GCMS? I read in GCMS FAQ "Any person who is legally staying in Canada can order GCMS notes"
Could someone advise? Thanks
Could someone advise? Thanks
Hi Sudar ,
Can you please help us with the below queries .
When did you apply?
Are you able to submit the biometrics due to current situation in india ?
Thanks in advance
Thanks for sharing this.
This is interesting and important information. Do u plan to raise WebForm to ask why you did not receive passport request yet ?
Yes. I beleive correspondence letter & biometric validity letter are one & the same