Hey guys!
I applied for a student visa from Malaysia on the 27th of May, Biometrics done and uploaded on the 9th of June. From then till now there has been no update/changes to my application and my school term will start on the 6th of September. They have not requested for my medical aswell and Malaysia is a country where one is required for the visa.
I am worried I will not receive my visa on time, especially with all the talks of delays and backlogs etc. My school term starts on the 6th of September but I would preferably like to be in Canada by the end of August to attend the orientation as well as accustom myself to the dorms and campus. Realistically would I be fine given that there is still a month and a few weeks left till school begins or would having to defer be a likely outcome?
Anyone who could share their timeline or offer any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
If you have not even done your medical check up, that means your application is not complete and thus not under processing.
The actual processing time starts from and ONLY when your application is completed, meaning all documents are in place.
You had better sign in to your IRCC account and check the section under "Messages about your application".
What you need to do is stated under this section.
In any case, there is only about 7 weeks left from now til September, it looks like you will not receive your study permit approval in time.
You better consider deferring your program.