I have a similar timeline to your friends for my SDS application:
It is probably categorized as a May application, but its processing time started only on June 6 after biometrics givenI applied on May 31 but gave bio in June 6, so my application will be counted on May or June?
That's the maximum, and they have loads of appn , they would hopefully release
If that were the case even the May applicants wouldn't be seeing their results.
Also , then NON SDS applicants shouldn't be getting their results in 20 days if that were true. So IRCC can really surprise you.
True that... for this reason am planning to defer by Jan'23, just wondering how long should one wait.
Completely understand. We should all actually tweet in groups so IRCC knows it is not okay!!
True, I just applied looking at their 20 cal days info.. and though it would be max and I will get much before it .. but now I think my application is lost in their backlog pile. I have to serve min notice period at my org and still have not figured out my accommodation in CA, since i have locked my money by paying full tuition fee, I am not able pay my US university their tuition fee for which I have the F1 visa... IRCC has completely messed up my career!!
True to that, all information on their portal is misleading. Moreover, TAT mentioned even in normal days is an average. And as per them each application is different, so TAT doesn't hold good for anyone. And in current situation when they have more than 2.7 M cases pending, its all your luck. Non-SDS, I have seen known resources application, received PPR in 4-7 days as well. SDS even after investing huge amount still waiting in queue with no final dates. Even if we have to reschedule ticket etc.
