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TRV From Inside Canada - Normal Processing Time Has Passed

wfzfreedom18

Full Member
May 28, 2018
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Hi Usama,

I am in the same situation, i applied for the TRV inside Canada on 10 August 2018
would you please share your timeline please, I hope you have your TRV now.
I applied on Sep 10 and my eligibility start a week later. Since then, no response from CIC. Have your eligibility started yet?
 

wfzfreedom18

Full Member
May 28, 2018
22
4
I am on the same boat. I applied on 16th September, it says that they are processing requests from 17th september.
Avg processing time is 5 days.
I dont know what to do. Customer care never picks up, it is literally the worst customer service i have ever seen in my life.
Do you think i ahould wait or withdraw? I have booked my tickets for 9 nov
I applied on Sep 10 and my eligibility start a week later. Since then, no response from CIC, no passport request. Have your eligibility started yet?
 

Mrd3m0n

Full Member
Sep 17, 2018
27
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I applied on Sep 10 and my eligibility start a week later. Since then, no response from CIC, no passport request. Have your eligibility started yet?
No my eligibilty hasnt even started and i am really afraid of this Canada Post situation in canada ‍♂
 

snehavyas

Star Member
Oct 1, 2018
76
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I am on the same boat. I applied on 16th September, it says that they are processing requests from 17th september.
Avg processing time is 5 days.
I dont know what to do. Customer care never picks up, it is literally the worst customer service i have ever seen in my life.
Do you think i ahould wait or withdraw? I have booked my tickets for 9 nov
Hey,
So you applied for a TRV from inside Canada? I applied for my TRV ( online from inside Canada after receiving my work permit) its been 2 months, I sent two case specific inquiry and their responses were super vague. I will update if i have anything. Its a relief to see that it is just not me waiting for a visa from the past two months.
 

snehavyas

Star Member
Oct 1, 2018
76
14
Hi Sneha,

I’m in the same boat. Please tell me if you receive any thing so far. I’m very worried. I have already booked my tickets. Any info will be helpful
Hey,
I know its very frustrating, customer service agents never answer. I wish i could help in any way. I have travel plans in November too. The processing times they show online is definitely not accurate. let's all be active and post any notification or update here.
 

Mrd3m0n

Full Member
Sep 17, 2018
27
4
Hey,
So you applied for a TRV from inside Canada? I applied for my TRV ( online from inside Canada after receiving my work permit) its been 2 months, I sent two case specific inquiry and their responses were super vague. I will update if i have anything. Its a relief to see that it is just not me waiting for a visa from the past two months.
Yes i applied in Canada after getting my work permit too. I hope i filled out the right form. I filled IMM 5707e. After doing that questionaire i filled out that form because there was no other option for 5257.
 

snehavyas

Star Member
Oct 1, 2018
76
14
Yes i applied in Canada after getting my work permit too. I hope i filled out the right form. I filled IMM 5707e. After doing that questionaire i filled out that form because there was no other option for 5257.
Hey,
so i filled the IMM5257 and now i am not sure anymore which form needs to be filled for inside canada applications.
 

snehavyas

Star Member
Oct 1, 2018
76
14
I withdrew my previous application and submitted a new one with imm 5257. Now i am pretty sure that my visa wont come before 9th nov. I fucking hate this so fucking much. Wasted money on the ticket too.
Hey,
I am sorry to hear about this. That's a lot of money in the waste. :(So you totally withdrew your application, I hope this time you get the visa faster. its all over from starting again. please do share any updates you get from the CIC.

Can anyone confirm if we have to fill the IMM5257 for inside Canada applications? This is so frustrating.
 

AHHABB

Hero Member
Oct 9, 2018
235
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hello all, I am in the same situation, applied for trv from within canada on August 20, after study permit extension, and filled the form IMM5257e, my eligibility review started long time ago, but received no updates at all!
 

wfzfreedom18

Full Member
May 28, 2018
22
4
hello all, I am in the same situation, applied for trv from within canada on August 20, after study permit extension, and filled the form IMM5257e, my eligibility review started long time ago, but received no updates at all!
Hi I called CIC at 1-888-242-2100 today and they told me my app is ready to be finalized, it is just matter of time(Maybe visa officer is on vocation.) Maybe you should call too to ask about your status. I think IMM 5257 is the right form. The call center is busy and you need to call multiple times and wait 20 minutes to get to talk to a real person.
 

snehavyas

Star Member
Oct 1, 2018
76
14
hello all, I am in the same situation, applied for trv from within canada on August 20, after study permit extension, and filled the form IMM5257e, my eligibility review started long time ago, but received no updates at all!
Hey,
Welcome to the club, pretty much most of us are waiting for the past 2 months. Have you tried contacting the CIC? I know the agents are never available but try sending an CSE web form.
Also, happy to know you filed the IMM5257 form.

Please stay active and if you can post any updates you get that'd be very helpful! : )
 

wfzfreedom18

Full Member
May 28, 2018
22
4
Hey,
Welcome to the club, pretty much most of us are waiting for the past 2 months. Have you tried contacting the CIC? I know the agents are never available but try sending an CSE web form.
Also, happy to know you filed the IMM5257 form.

Please stay active and if you can post any updates you get that'd be very helpful! : )
Hi snehavyas, what is CIC response from the CSE inquiry? I just called them today and get my status. It was a very long wait time though. Thx.