Quebec Skilled Worker Federal Stage (After CSQ)
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I am an outland applicant, not sure about the visa office. However I am residing in the ME. Let us keep in touch, wish u all the best.
I am almost in the same time line.. application received on March 2019 and aor is may 2019.. biometric done on may 22 2019.. after that no information yet.. it looks like embassy is sleeping..
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It's the best tool we have to become informed about processing times (better than any tool provided by CIC). But the tool only works if you put your profile here. It only takes 20 seconds and it's super easy!
https://imtrackdb.firebaseapp.com
It's the best tool we have to become informed about processing times (better than any tool provided by CIC). But the tool only works if you put your profile here. It only takes 20 seconds and it's super easy!
This is the Federal stage not the CSQ stage. And also majority of us dont know about the new Arrima.
I wouldn't be surprised if we start getting the AORs again in the new year! Let's hope for the best!
Hello all, in this post I will be sharing my full PR application process and timeline. At this point I have been a PR for almost one month and I am still in the process of letting go of all the past year’s stress and anxiety that this process brought my way.
I understand that what everyone is most interested in reading is the timeline and how this can shed some light into your own process. This is my case with details of every stage:
-If you want a snapshot of the timeline please take a look at my signature, if you want the full story please read on.
15-May-2017 - Wrote the TEFAQ as part of the requisites for the CSQ application, waited about 5 weeks for results, I passed and was able to move forward with CSQ application
07-Jul-2017 - I applied to obtain the CSQ through the Quebec Experience Program (Temporary Worker Program)
31-Jul-2017 - CSQ granted. If you notice, they grated my CSQ in no more than 3 weeks which is normal for the Quebec Experience Program. At this point I was able to apply for a 2 years closed work permit and I thought that would be more than enough time to get all the PR stuff sorted out… Yeah ok…
15-Oct-2017 - My PR application for Skilled Worker Program was received, here I think it’s important to explain that at the time of this application my partner (Canadian citizen) and I were living together in common law status. I decided that having been living in the province of Quebec for over 5 years at the time, I should be able to navigate the process without the need for sponsorship. I have to confess that more than once throughout this process I regretted not having applied through the sponsorship program, but with the benefit of hindsight I think in my personal case it was important to do this on my own, call it idealism or stupidity both fit. In case you were wondering we are still together and happy, it was never about not being sure about our relationship it was more about the principle (idealist and/or stupid again you choose).
18-Jan-2018 - They sent an acknowledgement of receipt of application
19-Jan-2018 - They sent noticed that they have started to process my application
14-Mar-2018 - They sent me an invitation to visit the pre-arrival services available. “This really does not mean much”, this comment was said to me by one of the phone representatives…
30-Apr-2018 - They sent me medical instructions - Medical examination
24-May-2018 - Medical results were received - Passed
After this date I did not receive any official communication for over 1 year! Obviously I could not help myself but to constantly call IRCC (about every two weeks or so) , especially that around September of 2018 I was offered a job in a different company and as many of you know, when you are in a closed work permit it’s another little nightmare to try changing jobs in the middle of all these processes. I was very lucky that in the new company they were really interested in making me part of their team and a law firm was engaged to deal with this process. Despite this it still took a good number of months to get all this sorted out and I obtained a new closed work permit for one year.
My number of calls were basically asking for any information they could have about my process, which really were never helpful since the phone representatives apparently have no further access to information or insights. They kept telling me for about 1 year that my application was in the background check stage and that once that was done it should move faster.
Back in 2017 when I first submitted my application the processing time was 13 or 14 months I can’t recall exactly and when I was in the middle of changing jobs had risen to 19-20 months which may be explained by the difference between the “I have already applied” or “I haven’t applied yet” options when you check the regular processing times. Anyways, moving forward...
17-Jul-2019 - They asked me for information about my post-graduate degree which I sent out immediately
13-Sept-2019 - They asked me for a second set of medical examination since the first had expired at this point. I ran to the clinic to do the tests again and the results were sent out in about two weeks. At the time the clinic was sending out my results they also recommended to make an appointment with my family doctor since there was something abnormal in one of my results. Obviously this call is of huge significance in the compounding of stress and anxiety, I followed up with a doctor and she suggested different analysis which I did and it all seems to be okay but I am still going through tests and analysis and as I will describe soon, Immigration sent me to Medical Surveillance.
Silence for over two months
12-Nov-2019 - I was requested to send in my passport (or copy of it) and the form (PPR) it took about 10 business days to receive the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and Medical Surveillance documents. Medical surveillance has to be done diligently within 30 days of your landing and I will suggest to do it within days of you becoming a PR.
11-Dec-2019 - I did my landing, this was a seamless process and finally I became a permanent resident.
My process took about 26 months from the moment of reception of my application until the CoPR was received. In these months A LOT HAPPENED, the price of advancing your career and life in the middle of these processes is stress and anxiety but I will never recommend to anyone to spot planning and stop trying to improve your situation wherever you are (inland or outland) because of these delays. All my best wishes go your way, just keep living.
In terms of explanations for the slow processing times I have none, this is unfortunate but that’s how things are and it seems like there’s nothing that can be done about that except perhaps sending in your feedback through the online form, which I would recommend to do so as is the only resource we have.
Happy New Year and I hope that 2020 is a better year for immigration than 2019.
I wanted to give a shout out to the people managing these forums, reading different stories of people similar to mine gave me a sense of community and solace. THANK YOU!
I understand that what everyone is most interested in reading is the timeline and how this can shed some light into your own process. This is my case with details of every stage:
-If you want a snapshot of the timeline please take a look at my signature, if you want the full story please read on.
15-May-2017 - Wrote the TEFAQ as part of the requisites for the CSQ application, waited about 5 weeks for results, I passed and was able to move forward with CSQ application
07-Jul-2017 - I applied to obtain the CSQ through the Quebec Experience Program (Temporary Worker Program)
31-Jul-2017 - CSQ granted. If you notice, they grated my CSQ in no more than 3 weeks which is normal for the Quebec Experience Program. At this point I was able to apply for a 2 years closed work permit and I thought that would be more than enough time to get all the PR stuff sorted out… Yeah ok…
15-Oct-2017 - My PR application for Skilled Worker Program was received, here I think it’s important to explain that at the time of this application my partner (Canadian citizen) and I were living together in common law status. I decided that having been living in the province of Quebec for over 5 years at the time, I should be able to navigate the process without the need for sponsorship. I have to confess that more than once throughout this process I regretted not having applied through the sponsorship program, but with the benefit of hindsight I think in my personal case it was important to do this on my own, call it idealism or stupidity both fit. In case you were wondering we are still together and happy, it was never about not being sure about our relationship it was more about the principle (idealist and/or stupid again you choose).
18-Jan-2018 - They sent an acknowledgement of receipt of application
19-Jan-2018 - They sent noticed that they have started to process my application
14-Mar-2018 - They sent me an invitation to visit the pre-arrival services available. “This really does not mean much”, this comment was said to me by one of the phone representatives…
30-Apr-2018 - They sent me medical instructions - Medical examination
24-May-2018 - Medical results were received - Passed
After this date I did not receive any official communication for over 1 year! Obviously I could not help myself but to constantly call IRCC (about every two weeks or so) , especially that around September of 2018 I was offered a job in a different company and as many of you know, when you are in a closed work permit it’s another little nightmare to try changing jobs in the middle of all these processes. I was very lucky that in the new company they were really interested in making me part of their team and a law firm was engaged to deal with this process. Despite this it still took a good number of months to get all this sorted out and I obtained a new closed work permit for one year.
My number of calls were basically asking for any information they could have about my process, which really were never helpful since the phone representatives apparently have no further access to information or insights. They kept telling me for about 1 year that my application was in the background check stage and that once that was done it should move faster.
Back in 2017 when I first submitted my application the processing time was 13 or 14 months I can’t recall exactly and when I was in the middle of changing jobs had risen to 19-20 months which may be explained by the difference between the “I have already applied” or “I haven’t applied yet” options when you check the regular processing times. Anyways, moving forward...
17-Jul-2019 - They asked me for information about my post-graduate degree which I sent out immediately
13-Sept-2019 - They asked me for a second set of medical examination since the first had expired at this point. I ran to the clinic to do the tests again and the results were sent out in about two weeks. At the time the clinic was sending out my results they also recommended to make an appointment with my family doctor since there was something abnormal in one of my results. Obviously this call is of huge significance in the compounding of stress and anxiety, I followed up with a doctor and she suggested different analysis which I did and it all seems to be okay but I am still going through tests and analysis and as I will describe soon, Immigration sent me to Medical Surveillance.
Silence for over two months
12-Nov-2019 - I was requested to send in my passport (or copy of it) and the form (PPR) it took about 10 business days to receive the Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR) and Medical Surveillance documents. Medical surveillance has to be done diligently within 30 days of your landing and I will suggest to do it within days of you becoming a PR.
11-Dec-2019 - I did my landing, this was a seamless process and finally I became a permanent resident.
My process took about 26 months from the moment of reception of my application until the CoPR was received. In these months A LOT HAPPENED, the price of advancing your career and life in the middle of these processes is stress and anxiety but I will never recommend to anyone to spot planning and stop trying to improve your situation wherever you are (inland or outland) because of these delays. All my best wishes go your way, just keep living.
In terms of explanations for the slow processing times I have none, this is unfortunate but that’s how things are and it seems like there’s nothing that can be done about that except perhaps sending in your feedback through the online form, which I would recommend to do so as is the only resource we have.
Happy New Year and I hope that 2020 is a better year for immigration than 2019.
I wanted to give a shout out to the people managing these forums, reading different stories of people similar to mine gave me a sense of community and solace. THANK YOU!
Thanks for sharing your experience! Congrats and happy new year 2020!
Congratulations and thanks a lot for sharing your story!
My major issue that I can't plan for my future and I can't take further steps without permanent residence status !!! That is what driving me crazy and anxious.
Relief when hear such stories!
Congrats!! Is the landing interview just quick? What are the questions asked! Thanks
QUOTE="momo2017, post: 8397615, member: 715963"]I applied in November 2018, got my AOR last January 2019 and until now still no update.[/QUOTE]
What does your ECAS say? How many lines have you got?
I expect good news starting from the next Tuesday.
Long Christmas, New Year's Eve and Epiphany holiday period will be finished.
Long Christmas, New Year's Eve and Epiphany holiday period will be finished.