Hi. I know this inquiry may be a bit untimely due to the COVID 19 pandemic, but it has been bugging my mind to no end. At the moment there is a lockdown in my country so I don't know where to turn to for answers. Anyway, here goes:
I submitted a regular online application for study permit + open working permit for spouse on 12 Feb (my 4th attempt to do so). The regular processing time in my country is 4 weeks. I had been checking into my account almost daily, and was very patient and hopeful that by around 12 Mar there would be a result. But it never came. Until the lockdown was declared, and a travel ban was implemented by Canada for permits not approved from 18 Mar onwards. This makes it all the more painful, knowing that the permit could have had a decision before the lockdown/ban happened. I just wanted to ask:
1) What could be the possible reasons the permit was not yet processed within the regular processing time, when there were others who submitted the same time as me and already got a result?
2) Is there a possibility that the application will be returned to me without a decision made because of the COVID 19 pandemic?
I had already submitted a web form 3x, but no response so far (the embassy may understandably be limited in operation due to the lockdown). What's making me anxious is that I am scheduled for May intake. My school informed me that they will be moving the start date up to 3rd week of May, but things are looking more and more bleak.
Hope to find clarity regarding this. Also praying that the pandemic may end soon, and for everyone's well-being. Thank you very much!
I submitted a regular online application for study permit + open working permit for spouse on 12 Feb (my 4th attempt to do so). The regular processing time in my country is 4 weeks. I had been checking into my account almost daily, and was very patient and hopeful that by around 12 Mar there would be a result. But it never came. Until the lockdown was declared, and a travel ban was implemented by Canada for permits not approved from 18 Mar onwards. This makes it all the more painful, knowing that the permit could have had a decision before the lockdown/ban happened. I just wanted to ask:
1) What could be the possible reasons the permit was not yet processed within the regular processing time, when there were others who submitted the same time as me and already got a result?
2) Is there a possibility that the application will be returned to me without a decision made because of the COVID 19 pandemic?
I had already submitted a web form 3x, but no response so far (the embassy may understandably be limited in operation due to the lockdown). What's making me anxious is that I am scheduled for May intake. My school informed me that they will be moving the start date up to 3rd week of May, but things are looking more and more bleak.
Hope to find clarity regarding this. Also praying that the pandemic may end soon, and for everyone's well-being. Thank you very much!
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