Processing Timelines (London)

[nigelhearn]

Hello all, was wondering the following:

1. I am currently living in London, just came back from Canada after living and working for 5 years. I am applying for the Canadian Experience Class...I am trying to determine if I apply through London or Buffalo.

2. If London, can someone give me some idea around length of application

Thanks so much in advance,

Nigel.

 

[jes_ON]

Hi Nigel,

The instruction guide (p.30) states:
"If you left Canada, you will have to apply at the Canadian Visa Office that serves your area.
List of Canadian Visa Offices"

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/5609E.PDF

So, it would be London, who would then forward your application to Buffalo. Don't know the impact on processing times. Current estimate is ~ 10 months, it is getting longer, and there is a lot of variation.

 

[nigelhearn]

Great, thanks for the quick response ... I assume that I put LONDON as the Visa Office requested to process application on the form, not BUFFALO.

Thanks again for your help!

 

[jes_ON]

Great, thanks for the quick response ... I assume that I put LONDON as the Visa Office requested to process application on the form, not BUFFALO.

Thanks again for your help!

THAT is a very good question - I would think you put Buffalo, even tho you submit to London - Perhaps PMM could help with this one...

Definitely check with CIC on this - that is one of those things that can de-rail an application, so you want to be sure to get it right...