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kyogesh

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Apr 13, 2014
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I applied for TRV on 29th Oct 2014 and today is 6th working day but still CIC hasn't requested my passport.
Credit card got charged on the same day though.

I wanted to book my flight for 9th Dec 14 to India asap as the rates are increasing.

CIC web site mentions 14 days processing time excluding mailing duration.
Considering that, seems I should be getting passport with stamping latest by 19th Nov.

Has any one's TRV application took longer than 14 days?
Should I wait till they request my passport before booking my flight ticket?Any inputs appreciated...
 

astasi

Champion Member
Jun 12, 2010
1,252
40
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
6313
App. Filed.......
13-07-2014
AOR Received.
19-09-2014
Med's Request
23-03-2015
Med's Done....
30-07-2014
Passport Req..
16-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
26-06-2015
LANDED..........
22-07-2015
kyogesh said:
I applied for TRV on 29th Oct 2014 and today is 6th working day but still CIC hasn't requested my passport.
Credit card got charged on the same day though.

I wanted to book my flight for 9th Dec 14 to India asap as the rates are going high.

CIC web site mentions 14 days processing time excluding mailing duration.
Considering that, seems I should be getting passport with stamping latest by 19th Nov.

Has any one's TRV application took longer than 14 days?
Should I wait till they request my passport before booking my flight ticket?Any inputs appreciated...
Go ahead & book your flights.
 

kyogesh

Hero Member
Apr 13, 2014
221
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Ooh my god, My bad , I was reading processing time which mentioned 14 days but I didnt see working on applications received which is 10th Oct 2014. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp :'(

I am on bridge open work permit and I am going to India for a longer period i.e 2 months.

Can I ask them to refund the money as they havent started processing and then apply from India?

Any thoughts appreciated.
 

astasi

Champion Member
Jun 12, 2010
1,252
40
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
6313
App. Filed.......
13-07-2014
AOR Received.
19-09-2014
Med's Request
23-03-2015
Med's Done....
30-07-2014
Passport Req..
16-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
26-06-2015
LANDED..........
22-07-2015
kyogesh said:
Ooh my god, My bad , I was reading processing time which mentioned 14 days but I didnt see working on applications received which is 10th Oct 2014. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp :'(

I am on bridge open work permit and I am going to India for a longer period i.e 2 months.

Can I ask them to refund the money as they havent started processing and then apply from India?

Any thoughts appreciated.
The information you are looking at has not been updated since October 24th. To avoid any change fees on your ticket wait for the passport request and then book your ticket.

You can call CIC and ask for a refund in case you don't want to continue with the TRV processing.
 

-SLN-

Newbie
Nov 6, 2014
2
0
I think its safe to book. I applied for my TRV on 2nd November (after receiving my open work permit) and i got the request today for passport stating "that they made a decision and now they need my passport to issue the visa".

I plan to travel on 18th Dec (kinda in the same boat). But I am sure, within a week or two, i should get the visa.
 

Johnny31

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Dec 25, 2011
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kyogesh said:
I applied for TRV on 29th Oct 2014 and today is 6th working day but still CIC hasn't requested my passport.
Credit card got charged on the same day though.

I wanted to book my flight for 9th Dec 14 to India asap as the rates are increasing.

CIC web site mentions 14 days processing time excluding mailing duration.
Considering that, seems I should be getting passport with stamping latest by 19th Nov.

Has any one's TRV application took longer than 14 days?
Should I wait till they request my passport before booking my flight ticket?Any inputs appreciated...
You can go ahead and make the reservation.
 

kyogesh

Hero Member
Apr 13, 2014
221
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-SLN- said:
I think its safe to book. I applied for my TRV on 2nd November (after receiving my open work permit) and i got the request today for passport stating "that they made a decision and now they need my passport to issue the visa".

I plan to travel on 18th Dec (kinda in the same boat). But I am sure, within a week or two, i should get the visa.
Thats the thing they haven't made a passport request for me.. I called the customer service and they say they don't have access to TRV applications :( so I don't know whats going on.
 

Octanu

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Oct 27, 2014
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kyogesh said:
Thats the thing they haven't made a passport request for me.. I called the customer service and they say they don't have access to TRV applications :( so I don't know whats going on.
I applied for a TRV after I got my open work permit on the 29th of October but haven't received a passport request as of yet :-[
 

kyogesh

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Apr 13, 2014
221
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Does any one have any email or customer service number to reach out cic 1-888-242‑2100.

Representative on the give number mentioned they don't have access to TRV and I have no clue how to get status update on my application.
 

kyogesh

Hero Member
Apr 13, 2014
221
2
Applied for TRV in Oct 14, please post here on when passport was requested.

Octanu said:
I applied for a TRV after I got my open work permit on the 29th of October but haven't received a passport request as of yet :-[

Sorry to say but am glad to have you on same boat, was feeling lonely. :'(

But hope our journey ends up in a positive one

I will change the title to see if we can track some people. :)
 

kyogesh

Hero Member
Apr 13, 2014
221
2
Octanu said:
I applied for a TRV after I got my open work permit on the 29th of October but haven't received a passport request as of yet :-[
I have started a new thread hoping to get more information, lets see

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/applied-for-trv-in-octnov-and-awaiting-or-received-passport-request-post-here-t249884.0.html