The web site clearly said study visa already applied and who gave biometrics already will be continued processing
Study permit applied from Nigeria for may 2020 intake.
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please read again and also good information for other forum members
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/trv-processing-covid.html
Check the website again. It’s in process alright but there will be delays for final decision unless there’s an essential purpose and just going to study probably in May isn’t one of them. Since it’s online now and most programs are shifted to September
Ottawa, April 10, 2020—With the current travel restrictions in place, most foreign nationals are prevented from entering Canada, with some exemptions.
With these restrictions, Canada is suspending processing of non-essential visitor visa applications. This allows Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to focus resources on critical services. This suspension also applies to some electronic travel authorization (eTA) applications.
Processing of visa and eTA applications for those who qualify for an exemption to the travel restrictions will continue. This includes all temporary foreign worker applications, with a particular focus on essential services, such as those in medical fields and food supply chains.
The processing of study permits for students will continue in anticipation of the fall study term. IRCC will continue to process applications to the extent possible. Study permit applications require biometrics, and many visa application centres that normally provide this service are closed. As a special measure, due to COVID-19, applicants are now being given 90 days instead of the standard 30 days to give biometrics. It should be noted that only students with a study permit issued before March 18, 2020, can currently travel to Canada.
Workers, students and visitors (who qualify for an exemption to travel restrictions) must apply online.
Permanent residence applications continue to be processed. Only permanent residents who received approval before March 18, 2020, can currently travel to Canada.
IRCC will continue to provide updates on any further changes, including when the suspension of processing is lifted.
Just as I stated. The applications are currently on hold for non essential services and all study permits already applied for are shifted to September ( fall term)
this change is for people who will apply not for have applied
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/apply-visit-work-student.html#visa-applied
Those who have applied already are affected. I’m in Canada and I’m giving you the information as it is.
Aforementioned all applications already in process are affected too. So add an additional month or few weeks to your processing time. Check processing time for your country and you will see the information above
I guess you weren’t reading what I kept typing! Just add a month or few weeks to process time since only those with essential purposes are been processed!!!!! I kept typing that!!!