HI all,
SInce it has been a year, I raised a webform + separetly submitted an official complaint. I rececived an automatic reply that reads;
Thank you for your e-mail. It has been received by IRCC LONDON.
Please note that visitor visa (or Temporary Resident Visa) processing capacity in particular has been reduced with resources diverted to priority lines of business, such as the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel, and study and work permits.
Despite our considerable efforts, we know that some applicants have experienced significant wait times with the processing of their applications in all categories and we understand their frustration. We are doing our best to respond to volumes of applications that are much higher than normal and we are working on new measures to address these issues.
Online, my bar is fully grey and the following steps are mentioned:
Review of eligibility
We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results
You do not need a medical exam. We will send you a message if this changes.
Review of additional documents
We do not need additional documents.
Interview
You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics
March XYZ 2022 Completed.
Background check
We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision
Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made
I have 2 important questions:
1) Does the above mean they have started reviewing my application at least?; and
2) Are there still people who applied in February 2022 for a visitor visa and have still not received a reply?
FYI, I applied in the Netherlands and the visa office assessing my application is in London.
