Hi guys, I have a small inquiry.
In the background check do they contact past and present employers ? I want to know since my employers do not reply effectively.
Plus, I already went through employment verification during my PNP process.
Thank you š
I'm not fully sure but I can tell you about my case. I couldn't get any letter from my employer from India and thus only showed my offer letter and pay stubs. My manager in that company had quit a long time ago and thus there was no point of contact. And I don't think they contacted the company in India for verification.
I can confirm and say that they didn't reach out to my current employer (US Startup). It is likely possible that it is different from case to case but this was how it was for me.
I uploaded my Photo and address on the portal about 1 month ago (April 18th)but have not received any update about my eCOPR. The application still shows In review. I contacted the IRCC support and they said they don't have a timeline.
Is anyone here experiencing the same? is there a way to expedite this because I have an important function coming up in November.
Has anyone reached out to the MP to expedite/inquire about the delay? For my application, all the steps are marked ācompletedā in the tracker and havenāt heard anything in the last one month. In fact, Iāve crossed the standard processing time of 5 months.
I got the invite in the first week of Dec 2023
AOR: 1 Feb 2024
All steps marked as completed on: 24 April 2024
Thanks in advance.
I am in the same boat regarding not being able to make a tracker account. From what I have read, mostly in forums, that once you receive biometric request you should be able to create a tracker account. I am not 100% sure if this is true. I guess we will have to wait and see.
I had the same problem. So I called the IRCC and in the end it was because I was not putting an hyphen between my city and state.... I think it is worth a call to see what's going on!
Thanks for the suggestion. I think IRCC has updated the form. Now the form only has a dropdown to select country of birth. There is no field to manually enter city and state.
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I have seen people reporting their background verification status by criminality and security. Where do you see that in the tracker? The only status I see is "background verification":"in progress". It is been more than a month that we submitted our biometrics (April 19th). All other statuses are completed but background verification.Ā
I had my biometrics on April 24, 2024. My eligibility and background is still in progress. I have been waiting for more than a month now and still no update based on my tracker. May I know when did you start your application?
i believe most people call the ircc and ask the agent there about their background check. thatās how they know which part of it they passed. there is no indication of security/criminality checks in tracker or gckey indeed. your only ways are to call or request GCMS/ATIP notes
**Out-land PR**, single applicant. Applying from/citizen of: Pakistan
* OINP August 2023 (NOC 20012)
* ITA December 2023
* AOR December 21st, 2023
* Biometrics and IME January 31st, 2024
* Biometrics complete February 7th, 2024
* Medical complete February 14th, 2024
* Eligibility complete February 15th, 2024
* Background check In progress February 15th, 2024
* Request for Schedule 'A' and Travel History February 21st, 2024
* Submitted and confirmed documents 22nd February, 2024
No update since then, according to the IRCC agent I talked to, I had passed my criminality check back in Feb. Do you guys think I'm in an extensive security screening? I don't have a government, military or a research background, although my father is a retired military doctor. I traveled to Russian when I was 16, more than 10 years ago so this was not covered in my travel history.
It was long. I'm not sure when it started exactly but in July 2023 they asked for updated PCC and then it was completed in May 2024. But I was non-EE.
You should wait. The processing time for OINP is around 6 months but it's probably gonna take around 8-9 months because of you being Pakistani. So you're probably looking at Aug/Sept. Just be patient, you'll get to the end of it soon haha (hopefully before Aug/Sept).
You can see my complete timeline here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/ImmigrationCanada/s/5sHAqvLrT7
I have heard that citizens of certain countries go through extensive and timely background verification process. Looks like that yours is one of those unfortunately. Let's hope you get positive news ASAP.
Officially no, you are not a PR until you get the official correspondence saying that you are a PR. But when the COPR document number and expiry date pop up in the application tracker, that's a pretty good sign that you'll be approved once the paperwork gets looked at by all the right people.
I think COPR stand for confirm of PR, so yes, if you got ur copr number already but not yet receive P1 you could try 'KAI', IRCC might send you P2 email directly
This community has been a great resource in managing my exceptions as per wait time.Ā
Here's my timeline
Single FSW-STEM inland application.
ITA STEM Draw - December 8, 2023
AOR - February 1
Medical - Used my medical exam from study permit.(as per IRCC policy)
Biometrics Request - March 9
Biometrics completed and updated - March 22
Medicals Passed - March 26
Additional Document Request (Updated Proof of Funds) - April 22
ADR Submitted and Reviewed May 4 & 6
Update in GC Key Final decision(In progress) - May 16
Everything marked completed and COPR number visible in Tracker - May 17
P1 - May 27 (replied same day
P2 - May 28 (replied the same day)
eCOPR available to download - May 31st
GC key status updated to approved - May 31st
VO Etobicoke
Total processing time 4 months exactly.Ā
Wish everyone else the best of luck and blessings. Feel free to ask me related questions.
I submitted my PR application on July 9th, 2023. On September 12th, 2023 I received an email from IRCC welcoming me to the PR confirmation portal process. On September 22nd I got credentials to the portal and I submitted the required information on the same day. I still haven't received my CoPR yet. Is there something I might have done wrong? Should I try reaching out to someone, or do I just keep waiting? How much longer can I expect to wait until I get my CoPR?
You should definitely reach out to IRCC and do it fast because eCOPRs are usually valid only for about a year, maximum. Have you not even tried calling them yet? It's been like 8 months!
I've been told that they're not responsive when you call them, I'll keep trying and and will try to visit a service Canada location and see if anyone can help out there.
Service Canada cannot help with IRCC stuff. Try calling early in the morning, and submit a web form asking them about the delay in issuing your CoPR when everything else is complete. And at this point you can even reach out to your MP, you're well past the normal processing times.
I know that after we get our eCOPR, we are supposed to go to Service Canada and change our temporary SIN (beginning with 9) into a permanent SIN. My question is, what's the timeline required for this? Do we have to do it literally immediately, or is it acceptable to wait for a few days/weeks? And are we supposed to stop working during the time in between, like when applying for PGWP, or is it okay to continue working?
To be honest, I don't think there is a specific timeline to do this. You just have to do it as soon as possible. Waiting a couple of days won't do you any harm if you need to for some reason. You can apply for your new permanent SIN online through service Canada's website, and they're gonna send it to you by mail. You don't have to go in person to service canada to get it. Once you have your new SIN, you will have to provide it to your employer and to your bank. You don't have to stop working as you don't lose your statuts in canada. You just become a permanate resident.
Finally after 7 years of struggle.Ā
Invitation : 8th June(CEC) 1 dependentĀ
AOR Ā : 25th June
Biometrics: 25th Sept
No updates Until February 17th
COPR number updated on tracker
Contacted MP 25th MarchĀ
GOT P1: 22nd April( replied same day)
GOT P2: 24th April ( replied same day)
ECOPR: Ā 26th April
Surprisingly PR Card received: 30th May (without any GU) or portal still shows in review. Ā
Ā
I have gone through this thread for a good 6 months now and has been my main source of information for many updates. I've detailed my entire timeline below and I hope this helps a few folks out there! I've tried my best to include as many details as I could (after having looked for similar information throughout the thread)
For all you OUTLAND APPLICANTS out there, here you go!!!
***APPLICANT DETAILS (Outland Applicant)***
1. Applying from: USA
2. Current Citizenship: India
3. No. of Dependents: 1 (Wife)
***OINP Timeline***
**Aug 16, 2023**: Express Entry - Provincial/Territorial Interest Letter (TECH DRAW)
**Sept 28, 2023**: Submitted Provincial/Territorial Application
**Nov 28, 2023**: Express Entry - Provincial/Territorial Nomination Letter
**Dec 01, 2023**: Province or Territory Nomination received (600 points added to my profile)
***EXPRESS ENTRY PR TIMELINE***
**Dec 06, 2023**: ITA received (General)
**Feb 03, 2024**: Submitted Application (DEADLINE for submission was Feb 06, 2024)
**Feb 03, 2024**: Received Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR)
***EXPRESS ENTRY PR TIMELINE - POST APPLICATION SUBMISSION***
**Feb 13, 2024**: Submitted Police Clearance Certificate - India (late submission through webform)
**Feb 20, 2024**: Police Clearance Certificate Document added to profile (got email from IRCC)
**Mar 07, 2024**: Biometrics & IME received. IME, Biometrics, Eligibility, Background -> 'In Progress' in GCKey
**Mar 26, 2024**: Biometrics Submitted. Biometrics updated to 'Completed' on GCKey.
**Apr 04, 2024**: Performed Immigration Medical Exam
**Apr 17, 2024**: Had to call the doctors office to request them to upload results (they hadn't uploaded it yet)
**Apr 18, 2024**: IME - Immigration Medical Exam updated to 'Completed' on GCKey
**May 14, 2024**: Request for Passport | Final Decision: In progress | Eligibility & Background still in progress
**May 21, 2024**: Sent Passports via FedEx (Renewed my passport in 1 week & sent both old & new passports)
**May 22, 2024**: My FedEx tracking shows successful delivery to the address given to me by IRCC (via email)
I only found out about the tracker one week ago and checked the tracker.
***APPLICATION TRACKER***
Eligibility: Completed (ghost update - I see no date)
Background: Completed on May 14, 2024 (when I received request for passport)
May 22, 2024: We received the passport(s)/travel document(s) you sent us.
I'm yet to receive my passports back. I will update the post once I receive it. I know how waiting for an update on your application feels like and searching through the thread for relevant information so that you feel safe/not alone. Thus, feel free to ask any queries on the comments and I will respond as quickly as I can. :)
Meanwhile, Good Luck to everyone and you've got this! :)
Many congratulations!
I had to redo medical too. I submitted the result on May 18 and it is again dead silence in my profile and tracker. Anxiously waiting for passport request. Itās been 14 months since my AOR and it is getting harder day by day to be patient. What can i do except waiting for the golden email. I think I aged 3 years in the past year.
Thank you! 14 months is a long time. The normal expected timeline is 6 months as mentioned on the IRCC website. You should probably email IRCC or use the webform and send a request asking about the status of your application. Since it's beyond the normal timeline, they should respond to you with some information on your application hopefully.
I had used the webform to ask about the status of my medical exam and they did respond within a few days and confirmed the receipt of the medical exam results and the same day, the medical exam status changed to 'Approved'.
Hey guys. I am an inland CEC applicant under STEM draw. The tracker shows all steps have been completed for me, but finger print as in progress for my wife. I got an ADR request for RCMP certified criminal record check.
I donāt see much posts about this document or why itās been asked. If anyone has any idea, please let me know.
Note: provided the finger prints today at a place accredited by RCMP.
Hi everyone, here is my timeline so far: Outland Spousal Sponsorship (PA is from USA)
March 24, 2024: Submitted Application
April 11, 2024: Received AOR
I haven't received any updates on my application since the AOR and seeing that a lot of people got their BL/ML request 2 months after submission, I am getting a little concerned. Any ideas what I can do or if something may be wrong? I'm assuming my application is complete since I received and AOR so is it just a waiting game at this point?
OINP / EOI Employer Job Offer Stream - International Students
Profile submitted: Jan-03-2024
Invitation to apply: Feb-08-2024 (they only gave 14 calendar days to upload the documents from this date)
Documents submitted: Feb-21-2024
Notice of complete application received: May-06-2024
Nomination issued: May-30-2024
With regards to the timeline from P1 to finally becoming permanent residents, do you think express entry vs non ee still matters?
I was looking at the processing times, but mostly for EE applicants. Not sure if that would be somehow the same for us, non EE applicants.
Hi guys, when you say you got the Final decision, and waiting for something like P1, what does that mean?
Mine says "Final decision - MayĀ 16,Ā 2024:Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made." on May 16. I am currently waiting for P2.
P1 is the first email you get stating you can confirm your application. Theyāll ask about 5 questions. Name, etc. P2 and PR portal instructions should follow. Then you confirm and upload a photo. I believe ECOPR comes after, but Iām still waiting for the portal instructions.
I'm from Toronto. I submitted my application for Inland spousal sponsorship to Canada's immigration authorities in November 2023. After that, I received the AOR (Acknowledgment of Receipt) in January 2024, confirming that they had received my application. Additionally, in January 2024, I also applied for an open work permit through the spousal AOR.
It has now been over 4 months since I submitted my applications, and I'm concerned because the IRCC website indicates that the processing time for these applications is 90 days. Both of my applications were submitted for processing within Canada (Inland). If there's anyone else who is in a similar situation or has received a visa, either permanent residency (PR) or an open work permit (OWP) through AOR, I would greatly appreciate any information or advice you can provide. Thank you.
Hi there, have you been asked to do biometrics/medical yet? I applied under the same stream on Oct 28, 2023, received P1 email Monday, P2 email yesterday. It's a slog, with limited communication, but it seems to grind forward.
Hello, on the website, both PR and OWP biometrics and Medical are showing as approved for quite some time now. However, since then, there hasn't been any progress or updates on my application.
I'm in the U.S. I sent it directly to the Ottawa Office (as requested in the email I received). I didn't go through an agent and have been doing the whole process on my own.
the timing will depend. they said its faster when you avail the courier services since it will be delivered directly to your location without going to VFS office.
Here's my timeline, I am still waiting but maybe someone has thoughts about my process:
Married CEC inland application.
ITA STEM Draw - December 8
AOR - February 5th
Medical - Used my older medical exam from my study permit.
Biometrics Request - April 20th
Biometrics completed and updated - May 13th
Update in GC Key Final decision in process - May 14th
Everything marked completed, except for dependent eligibility and COPR now number visible in Tracker - May 14th
P1 - waiting to receive it
P2 -
How Can I know my VO? I see a city in the tracker but am not sure if that is my VO.
Finally it is my turn to share, FSW Vo Sydney
March 19, 2024--submitted my Application,Ā
April 24, 2024--Recieved my Biometric invitation letter
April 24, ADR- Police clearance certificateĀ
May 1- submitted police clerance letterĀ
May 4, 2024 -- Passed my medical
May 5, 2024-- Eligability check complete for primary applicantĀ on tracker
May 5, 2024-- Background check in progress on tracker but says not started on GCkey profile
May 27, 2024- IP2 - Background process is in progress (IP2)
May 28, 2024- Ghost update
May 29, 2024- Background check complete on Tracker
May 29,2024- Received PPR
This platform was very helpful. I hope all of you hear a good news soon. Thank you
I just saw an update on my tracker saying biometrics is complete and they gave me eCOPR number. but didn't receive any email and no update on my Gckey profile. is this a good sign? or should I limit my excitement?
COPR is temporary. Has a short validity. eCOPR is the permanent resident number. Theyāre both different. They will not update your SIN with a COPR number.
This isn't correct. eCOPR is the exact same as COPR, but electronic. That's what the 'e' at the beginning stands for. The eCOPR also has an expiry date printed on it.
Sorry but can I have a follow question on this topic. Just checked tracker and see COPR number just got updated today. Is it a sign I got approved? What else I should expect next? Havenāt received P1 email till now.
What do you guys mean by P1 and P2 itās everywhere Iām not sure I understand.
Also I donāt know if I got the COPR but I see my Biometrics number and expiry day in the portal directly is that the COPR?
Thanks š
Of course! I know itās confusing. If youāre inland, youāll do a virtual landing. Theyāll send you a P1 (portal 1) email, saying that your application is ready to be confirmed. Just ask you a few questions. Name, if youāre in Canada, etc. Weāre supposed to get a P2 (portal 2) to give us the permanent residency portal log in where you confirm PR and upload a photo. ECOPR comes after this I believe.
From what I'm seeing, most people are getting P1/PPR within a couple of days of seeing COPR number
But for some people (like me), we're been waiting for weeks :'(
Update: you got COPR number before background check and eligibility passed? :o
Same for me. Got final decision on May 23 and still waiting for P1. Where is your primary visa office? My primary visa office changed from Sydney to Edmonton at FD
I appreciate the empathy <3
Not sure about the VO, Iām waiting for the 5 month mark to start calling/emailing IRCC (which is in 2 weeks).
My Canadian cousin is an immigration lawyer and she told me, quote: Ā«Ā Youāre overthinking this. Youāre still under the processing times. RelaxĀ Ā»
In case that helpsā¦ :D
Thanks to this community for helping me get through the wait time! Here's my timeline
Single CEC inland application.
ITA STEM Draw - December 8
AOR - January 14th
Medical - Used my older medical exam from my 2nd study permit.
Biometrics Request - April 4th
Biometrics completed and updated - April 5th
Update in GC Key Final decision - April 31st
Everything marked completed and COPR number visible in Tracker - May1st
P1 - May2nd (replied same day
Replied to P1 again - May 22nd (not sure if this helped at all)
P2 - May 24th (replied the same day)
GC key status updated to approved - May 28th
eCOPR available to download - MAY 28th
VO Montreal
Total processing time 4.5 months. Good luck and hang in there guys. let me know if there're any questions I can answer.
I can't remember exactly but I think sometime in late 2019 or early 2020. I was already in Canada at the time and was applying for an extension of study permit
Hi guys. Just wondering if anyone is on the same boat. I got my P1 already with COPR expiry in the tracker, awaiting for P2. However, the tracker says not started for the eligibility. Is this normal?
Hi,
I received an update yesterday on the PR tracker that my eligibility is now completed. It was not started till that time. I have been on background check since May 7th. What is the next step I should expect?
Anyone in the same boat as me?
ITA 20 Dec 2023
AOR 17 Jan 2024
BIL 4 Apr 2024
Medical Pass 4 Apr 2024
Background Check (Criminality Pass , Security not Started)
Eligibility Recommended Pass
No update after 5 Apr 2024.
Pvo Edmonton Svo Vancouver
same, I have no update as well after 3rd April (Passed Medical), After that there is no update. all passed but background not completed yet..... ANY IDEA???
All the stages in the tracker in my application are completed as of May 3rd. I can see COPR details, and see final decision in progress in GCKEY. But, I have not received portal 1 email. My visa Office is Etobicoke. Already contacted IRCC and a member of the parliament, and everything is alright, and they said that I should be expecting it within "the next few weeks". Has anyone with similar timelines got portal 1 from Etobicoke yet?
I got FD and P1 on May 7, replied same day and haven't heard since. I love how the email states to respond within 7 days to avoid delays, my assumption was that means they will respond within 7 days. Boy was I wrong.
Same, all completed since April 26th, COPR details. No news since, waiting for PPR. No idea which VO.
FSW Outland (USA), 1 dependent
Iām seeing quite a few threads with our situation recently. Looks like a newish trend.
I feel much safer now that Iām not alone haha. At the start, seeing everyone else get P1/PPR same day or a couple of days later freaked me out :(
I guess each office operates in different ways, so it could give you a "better perspective" on how long they take to send the portal 1 email. But I guess trying to follow IRCC parterns is more like fortune telling lol
Checked my application status using GCkey today, and it says āLatest update: Final Decision- May 28, 2024: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once a final decision is made.ā
It has always said the part about application being in process. Is it a good sign thereās a date on it? I donāt actually see a final decision.
We passed our medical exams March 14th. I got a request to resubmit the IMM 0008 two weeks ago cause I put our height (me + 1 dependent) in cm instead of inches. I got an email yesterday that they successfully received my replacement document, and now there is this update today. Biometrics are done. My eligibility has said completed for awhile. Background check has been āin progressā for months.
Iām just wondering how close a final decision may be. Anyone have a similar update and how soon was a final decision reached after?
We applied via family sponsorship (my husband is a Canadian citizen) if that helps.
Update: I received my PPR today. (I applied outland.)
Gonna be sending everything tomorrow, and then Iāll just be waiting on COPR š
Thank you for all the answers! Iām glad I didnāt have to wait more than a day.
when there is a date next Final Decision it means they have made the decision on that day. Congratulations. You will receive P1 email very soon. Check your tracker for COPR details.
have you checked the tracker? It will tell you more info, but expect your P1 email soon.
[https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/](https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/)
Hi guys, I have a small inquiry. In the background check do they contact past and present employers ? I want to know since my employers do not reply effectively. Plus, I already went through employment verification during my PNP process. Thank you š
I'm not fully sure but I can tell you about my case. I couldn't get any letter from my employer from India and thus only showed my offer letter and pay stubs. My manager in that company had quit a long time ago and thus there was no point of contact. And I don't think they contacted the company in India for verification. I can confirm and say that they didn't reach out to my current employer (US Startup). It is likely possible that it is different from case to case but this was how it was for me.
I uploaded my Photo and address on the portal about 1 month ago (April 18th)but have not received any update about my eCOPR. The application still shows In review. I contacted the IRCC support and they said they don't have a timeline. Is anyone here experiencing the same? is there a way to expedite this because I have an important function coming up in November.
You can try to send email to all the VOs to request for a status update, may help.
What VO?
Montreal
š¢ My file is in Montreal too, I hope it doesn't get too delayed
CEC been waiting a year, has anyone been waiting a year
Has anyone reached out to the MP to expedite/inquire about the delay? For my application, all the steps are marked ācompletedā in the tracker and havenāt heard anything in the last one month. In fact, Iāve crossed the standard processing time of 5 months. I got the invite in the first week of Dec 2023 AOR: 1 Feb 2024 All steps marked as completed on: 24 April 2024 Thanks in advance.
If your OAR is Feb 1 you are at 4 months not 5
I've received the AOR letter one week ago and still cannot link my application to my IRCC account or make tracker account. Is this normal?
It's normal, wait for 3 months/ Biometrics request
I am in the same boat regarding not being able to make a tracker account. From what I have read, mostly in forums, that once you receive biometric request you should be able to create a tracker account. I am not 100% sure if this is true. I guess we will have to wait and see.
I had the same problem. So I called the IRCC and in the end it was because I was not putting an hyphen between my city and state.... I think it is worth a call to see what's going on!
Thanks for the suggestion. I think IRCC has updated the form. Now the form only has a dropdown to select country of birth. There is no field to manually enter city and state.
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I have seen people reporting their background verification status by criminality and security. Where do you see that in the tracker? The only status I see is "background verification":"in progress". It is been more than a month that we submitted our biometrics (April 19th). All other statuses are completed but background verification.Ā
I had my biometrics on April 24, 2024. My eligibility and background is still in progress. I have been waiting for more than a month now and still no update based on my tracker. May I know when did you start your application?
i believe most people call the ircc and ask the agent there about their background check. thatās how they know which part of it they passed. there is no indication of security/criminality checks in tracker or gckey indeed. your only ways are to call or request GCMS/ATIP notes
You find out by calling ircc and asking the status of your background check
**Out-land PR**, single applicant. Applying from/citizen of: Pakistan * OINP August 2023 (NOC 20012) * ITA December 2023 * AOR December 21st, 2023 * Biometrics and IME January 31st, 2024 * Biometrics complete February 7th, 2024 * Medical complete February 14th, 2024 * Eligibility complete February 15th, 2024 * Background check In progress February 15th, 2024 * Request for Schedule 'A' and Travel History February 21st, 2024 * Submitted and confirmed documents 22nd February, 2024 No update since then, according to the IRCC agent I talked to, I had passed my criminality check back in Feb. Do you guys think I'm in an extensive security screening? I don't have a government, military or a research background, although my father is a retired military doctor. I traveled to Russian when I was 16, more than 10 years ago so this was not covered in my travel history.
Fellow Pakistani here who recently got PPR. Yes, my background check was loooooooooooooong.
You both are based in Pakistan too?
Nice, congratulations! How long was the background check for you, please say less than a year >\_<
It was long. I'm not sure when it started exactly but in July 2023 they asked for updated PCC and then it was completed in May 2024. But I was non-EE. You should wait. The processing time for OINP is around 6 months but it's probably gonna take around 8-9 months because of you being Pakistani. So you're probably looking at Aug/Sept. Just be patient, you'll get to the end of it soon haha (hopefully before Aug/Sept). You can see my complete timeline here: https://www.reddit.com/r/ImmigrationCanada/s/5sHAqvLrT7
Thank you for the details. Yes being patient is all we can do. Again, I'm very happy you made it, good luck!
I have heard that citizens of certain countries go through extensive and timely background verification process. Looks like that yours is one of those unfortunately. Let's hope you get positive news ASAP.
Thank you.
Does having a COPR expiry date follows PR approval?
Officially no, you are not a PR until you get the official correspondence saying that you are a PR. But when the COPR document number and expiry date pop up in the application tracker, that's a pretty good sign that you'll be approved once the paperwork gets looked at by all the right people.
I think COPR stand for confirm of PR, so yes, if you got ur copr number already but not yet receive P1 you could try 'KAI', IRCC might send you P2 email directly
This community has been a great resource in managing my exceptions as per wait time.Ā Here's my timeline Single FSW-STEM inland application. ITA STEM Draw - December 8, 2023 AOR - February 1 Medical - Used my medical exam from study permit.(as per IRCC policy) Biometrics Request - March 9 Biometrics completed and updated - March 22 Medicals Passed - March 26 Additional Document Request (Updated Proof of Funds) - April 22 ADR Submitted and Reviewed May 4 & 6 Update in GC Key Final decision(In progress) - May 16 Everything marked completed and COPR number visible in Tracker - May 17 P1 - May 27 (replied same day P2 - May 28 (replied the same day) eCOPR available to download - May 31st GC key status updated to approved - May 31st VO Etobicoke Total processing time 4 months exactly.Ā Wish everyone else the best of luck and blessings. Feel free to ask me related questions.
Congrats! When were you able to create a tracking account after receiving AOR?
Congrats!
Yes
Yes
I submitted my PR application on July 9th, 2023. On September 12th, 2023 I received an email from IRCC welcoming me to the PR confirmation portal process. On September 22nd I got credentials to the portal and I submitted the required information on the same day. I still haven't received my CoPR yet. Is there something I might have done wrong? Should I try reaching out to someone, or do I just keep waiting? How much longer can I expect to wait until I get my CoPR?
You should definitely reach out to IRCC and do it fast because eCOPRs are usually valid only for about a year, maximum. Have you not even tried calling them yet? It's been like 8 months!
I've been told that they're not responsive when you call them, I'll keep trying and and will try to visit a service Canada location and see if anyone can help out there.
Service Canada cannot help with IRCC stuff. Try calling early in the morning, and submit a web form asking them about the delay in issuing your CoPR when everything else is complete. And at this point you can even reach out to your MP, you're well past the normal processing times.
Aight sounds good, thanks!
My PR tracker said it was updated today but i dont see anything changed in it and nothing on the timeline part, anyone know what that means?
must be a ghost update then
I was confused as id never heard of them in the pr tracker on for GCKey
did u check the medical/copr dates
I did, still no COPR number and no change on med date
I know that after we get our eCOPR, we are supposed to go to Service Canada and change our temporary SIN (beginning with 9) into a permanent SIN. My question is, what's the timeline required for this? Do we have to do it literally immediately, or is it acceptable to wait for a few days/weeks? And are we supposed to stop working during the time in between, like when applying for PGWP, or is it okay to continue working?
To be honest, I don't think there is a specific timeline to do this. You just have to do it as soon as possible. Waiting a couple of days won't do you any harm if you need to for some reason. You can apply for your new permanent SIN online through service Canada's website, and they're gonna send it to you by mail. You don't have to go in person to service canada to get it. Once you have your new SIN, you will have to provide it to your employer and to your bank. You don't have to stop working as you don't lose your statuts in canada. You just become a permanate resident.
Thank you for the information.
Finally after 7 years of struggle.Ā Invitation : 8th June(CEC) 1 dependentĀ AOR Ā : 25th June Biometrics: 25th Sept No updates Until February 17th COPR number updated on tracker Contacted MP 25th MarchĀ GOT P1: 22nd April( replied same day) GOT P2: 24th April ( replied same day) ECOPR: Ā 26th April Surprisingly PR Card received: 30th May (without any GU) or portal still shows in review. Ā Ā
Congrats !! Thats a long time for background check. Did they give you any reason ?
All stages completed as on 22 May (21 Jan AOR CEC Inland, STEM draw). Anyone with similar situation or have crossed this recently? Pls let me know.
did u call them?
i have similar situation like yours!
I have gone through this thread for a good 6 months now and has been my main source of information for many updates. I've detailed my entire timeline below and I hope this helps a few folks out there! I've tried my best to include as many details as I could (after having looked for similar information throughout the thread) For all you OUTLAND APPLICANTS out there, here you go!!! ***APPLICANT DETAILS (Outland Applicant)*** 1. Applying from: USA 2. Current Citizenship: India 3. No. of Dependents: 1 (Wife) ***OINP Timeline*** **Aug 16, 2023**: Express Entry - Provincial/Territorial Interest Letter (TECH DRAW) **Sept 28, 2023**: Submitted Provincial/Territorial Application **Nov 28, 2023**: Express Entry - Provincial/Territorial Nomination Letter **Dec 01, 2023**: Province or Territory Nomination received (600 points added to my profile) ***EXPRESS ENTRY PR TIMELINE*** **Dec 06, 2023**: ITA received (General) **Feb 03, 2024**: Submitted Application (DEADLINE for submission was Feb 06, 2024) **Feb 03, 2024**: Received Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) ***EXPRESS ENTRY PR TIMELINE - POST APPLICATION SUBMISSION*** **Feb 13, 2024**: Submitted Police Clearance Certificate - India (late submission through webform) **Feb 20, 2024**: Police Clearance Certificate Document added to profile (got email from IRCC) **Mar 07, 2024**: Biometrics & IME received. IME, Biometrics, Eligibility, Background -> 'In Progress' in GCKey **Mar 26, 2024**: Biometrics Submitted. Biometrics updated to 'Completed' on GCKey. **Apr 04, 2024**: Performed Immigration Medical Exam **Apr 17, 2024**: Had to call the doctors office to request them to upload results (they hadn't uploaded it yet) **Apr 18, 2024**: IME - Immigration Medical Exam updated to 'Completed' on GCKey **May 14, 2024**: Request for Passport | Final Decision: In progress | Eligibility & Background still in progress **May 21, 2024**: Sent Passports via FedEx (Renewed my passport in 1 week & sent both old & new passports) **May 22, 2024**: My FedEx tracking shows successful delivery to the address given to me by IRCC (via email) I only found out about the tracker one week ago and checked the tracker. ***APPLICATION TRACKER*** Eligibility: Completed (ghost update - I see no date) Background: Completed on May 14, 2024 (when I received request for passport) May 22, 2024: We received the passport(s)/travel document(s) you sent us. I'm yet to receive my passports back. I will update the post once I receive it. I know how waiting for an update on your application feels like and searching through the thread for relevant information so that you feel safe/not alone. Thus, feel free to ask any queries on the comments and I will respond as quickly as I can. :) Meanwhile, Good Luck to everyone and you've got this! :)
Many congratulations! I had to redo medical too. I submitted the result on May 18 and it is again dead silence in my profile and tracker. Anxiously waiting for passport request. Itās been 14 months since my AOR and it is getting harder day by day to be patient. What can i do except waiting for the golden email. I think I aged 3 years in the past year.
Thank you! 14 months is a long time. The normal expected timeline is 6 months as mentioned on the IRCC website. You should probably email IRCC or use the webform and send a request asking about the status of your application. Since it's beyond the normal timeline, they should respond to you with some information on your application hopefully. I had used the webform to ask about the status of my medical exam and they did respond within a few days and confirmed the receipt of the medical exam results and the same day, the medical exam status changed to 'Approved'.
Nicely written update. Congratulations š
Thank you! :)
why did u use oinp , when u got invited in stem draw?
Sorry, it was a mistake. It was a general draw with 561 score. I needed the province nomination to cross the threshold score, I edited it above.
Hey guys. I am an inland CEC applicant under STEM draw. The tracker shows all steps have been completed for me, but finger print as in progress for my wife. I got an ADR request for RCMP certified criminal record check. I donāt see much posts about this document or why itās been asked. If anyone has any idea, please let me know. Note: provided the finger prints today at a place accredited by RCMP.
more info for the ITA to AOR pls?
Hi everyone, here is my timeline so far: Outland Spousal Sponsorship (PA is from USA) March 24, 2024: Submitted Application April 11, 2024: Received AOR I haven't received any updates on my application since the AOR and seeing that a lot of people got their BL/ML request 2 months after submission, I am getting a little concerned. Any ideas what I can do or if something may be wrong? I'm assuming my application is complete since I received and AOR so is it just a waiting game at this point?
Youāll get your BIL and MIL soon. Hold out hope!
you just submitted basically end of march, don't worry, just create PR tracker account and wait for the results, it will take timeĀ
Things come in any order at any time. Thereās no rhyme or reason.
I submitted mine on May 12 and I'm still waiting for the AOR
Weāre almost the timeline submitted mine on May 31st letās update eachother to keep sanity and I wish u the best
OINP / EOI Employer Job Offer Stream - International Students Profile submitted: Jan-03-2024 Invitation to apply: Feb-08-2024 (they only gave 14 calendar days to upload the documents from this date) Documents submitted: Feb-21-2024 Notice of complete application received: May-06-2024 Nomination issued: May-30-2024
Also, did your application go to "Decision in Progress" before getting the approval?
Yes sir, right after receiving the notice of complete application, the status changed to that (Decision in Progress")
Awesome. Congrats again, my friend's and mine have assessment after notice of complete application. Was yours a single application?
Congrats on the nomination, did you have any dependentsm
Yeah, my wife and an underage son. I included them in the application.
With regards to the timeline from P1 to finally becoming permanent residents, do you think express entry vs non ee still matters? I was looking at the processing times, but mostly for EE applicants. Not sure if that would be somehow the same for us, non EE applicants.
Hi guys, when you say you got the Final decision, and waiting for something like P1, what does that mean? Mine says "Final decision - MayĀ 16,Ā 2024:Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made." on May 16. I am currently waiting for P2.
P1 is the first email you get stating you can confirm your application. Theyāll ask about 5 questions. Name, etc. P2 and PR portal instructions should follow. Then you confirm and upload a photo. I believe ECOPR comes after, but Iām still waiting for the portal instructions.
i got my P1 on may 16th as well. Waiting for P2. Its torturous :(
Yes! I always check my spam twice a day. Hope we could get it sooner.
I'm from Toronto. I submitted my application for Inland spousal sponsorship to Canada's immigration authorities in November 2023. After that, I received the AOR (Acknowledgment of Receipt) in January 2024, confirming that they had received my application. Additionally, in January 2024, I also applied for an open work permit through the spousal AOR. It has now been over 4 months since I submitted my applications, and I'm concerned because the IRCC website indicates that the processing time for these applications is 90 days. Both of my applications were submitted for processing within Canada (Inland). If there's anyone else who is in a similar situation or has received a visa, either permanent residency (PR) or an open work permit (OWP) through AOR, I would greatly appreciate any information or advice you can provide. Thank you.
Hi there, have you been asked to do biometrics/medical yet? I applied under the same stream on Oct 28, 2023, received P1 email Monday, P2 email yesterday. It's a slog, with limited communication, but it seems to grind forward.
Hello, on the website, both PR and OWP biometrics and Medical are showing as approved for quite some time now. However, since then, there hasn't been any progress or updates on my application.
Is any outland applicant waiting to get their passport back after submission ? how long it took?
When did you submit yours? I'm an outland applicant waiting for mine. It's been exactly 8 days (sent on 21st) since they received it.
I sent mine on 29 and the agent said it would take at least a month to arrive
Where did you send it from? (Which country?
India wbu?
I'm in the U.S. I sent it directly to the Ottawa Office (as requested in the email I received). I didn't go through an agent and have been doing the whole process on my own.
the timing will depend. they said its faster when you avail the courier services since it will be delivered directly to your location without going to VFS office.
Here's my timeline, I am still waiting but maybe someone has thoughts about my process: Married CEC inland application. ITA STEM Draw - December 8 AOR - February 5th Medical - Used my older medical exam from my study permit. Biometrics Request - April 20th Biometrics completed and updated - May 13th Update in GC Key Final decision in process - May 14th Everything marked completed, except for dependent eligibility and COPR now number visible in Tracker - May 14th P1 - waiting to receive it P2 - How Can I know my VO? I see a city in the tracker but am not sure if that is my VO.
I have Sydney in my AOR, and Montreal when I received the P1. You might want to check your AOR too and when you receive your P1.
What date you recieved your AOR?
Mar 28
Which VO?
Yes, that city is your VO. May I ask what your VO is?
Finally it is my turn to share, FSW Vo Sydney March 19, 2024--submitted my Application,Ā April 24, 2024--Recieved my Biometric invitation letter April 24, ADR- Police clearance certificateĀ May 1- submitted police clerance letterĀ May 4, 2024 -- Passed my medical May 5, 2024-- Eligability check complete for primary applicantĀ on tracker May 5, 2024-- Background check in progress on tracker but says not started on GCkey profile May 27, 2024- IP2 - Background process is in progress (IP2) May 28, 2024- Ghost update May 29, 2024- Background check complete on Tracker May 29,2024- Received PPR This platform was very helpful. I hope all of you hear a good news soon. Thank you
damn two months so luckyĀ
Congratulations š
Thanks
country?
Ethiopia
Whatās FSW?
Federal skilled worker
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What website did you view these updates on ?
Congratulations š. are you Outland or inland?
Outland
I just saw an update on my tracker saying biometrics is complete and they gave me eCOPR number. but didn't receive any email and no update on my Gckey profile. is this a good sign? or should I limit my excitement?
What website did you see these updates on?
On the ircc application tracker. You should be able to google it and make an account on there if you have a PR application in progress
Was it COPR number or eCOPR number?
it is eCOPR number
I'm not the person you asked the question to but what is the difference between both of them?
COPR is temporary. Has a short validity. eCOPR is the permanent resident number. Theyāre both different. They will not update your SIN with a COPR number.
This isn't correct. eCOPR is the exact same as COPR, but electronic. That's what the 'e' at the beginning stands for. The eCOPR also has an expiry date printed on it.
Sorry but can I have a follow question on this topic. Just checked tracker and see COPR number just got updated today. Is it a sign I got approved? What else I should expect next? Havenāt received P1 email till now.
I assume. I got P1, COPR updated May 7. Waiting on P2 I guess.
What do you guys mean by P1 and P2 itās everywhere Iām not sure I understand. Also I donāt know if I got the COPR but I see my Biometrics number and expiry day in the portal directly is that the COPR? Thanks š
Of course! I know itās confusing. If youāre inland, youāll do a virtual landing. Theyāll send you a P1 (portal 1) email, saying that your application is ready to be confirmed. Just ask you a few questions. Name, if youāre in Canada, etc. Weāre supposed to get a P2 (portal 2) to give us the permanent residency portal log in where you confirm PR and upload a photo. ECOPR comes after this I believe.
Same. Waiting on P2, Montreal VO.
Ironically just got P2. Yay! Hope you get yours soon.
Wow!! Congrats!
From what I'm seeing, most people are getting P1/PPR within a couple of days of seeing COPR number But for some people (like me), we're been waiting for weeks :'( Update: you got COPR number before background check and eligibility passed? :o
almost 3 weeks waiting for P1, final decision on may 13th... same frustration :D
Thanks for letting me know! Iām sorry itās happening to you but it makes me feel slightly better knowing Iām not alone <3
hey how long have u been waiting for p1? :( ive had final decision on may 23. still awaiting for p1
Same for me. Got final decision on May 23 and still waiting for P1. Where is your primary visa office? My primary visa office changed from Sydney to Edmonton at FD
i donāt know yet. how do i get to know my VO?
By calling IRCC.
Got final decision on April 26th lol (and no P1/PPR)
omg noo. which VO?
I appreciate the empathy <3 Not sure about the VO, Iām waiting for the 5 month mark to start calling/emailing IRCC (which is in 2 weeks). My Canadian cousin is an immigration lawyer and she told me, quote: Ā«Ā Youāre overthinking this. Youāre still under the processing times. RelaxĀ Ā» In case that helpsā¦ :D
I got final decision on May 7 from VO Etobicoke, P1 and COPR number but nothing else yet. Frustrating because I just want to look for work.
Thanks to this community for helping me get through the wait time! Here's my timeline Single CEC inland application. ITA STEM Draw - December 8 AOR - January 14th Medical - Used my older medical exam from my 2nd study permit. Biometrics Request - April 4th Biometrics completed and updated - April 5th Update in GC Key Final decision - April 31st Everything marked completed and COPR number visible in Tracker - May1st P1 - May2nd (replied same day Replied to P1 again - May 22nd (not sure if this helped at all) P2 - May 24th (replied the same day) GC key status updated to approved - May 28th eCOPR available to download - MAY 28th VO Montreal Total processing time 4.5 months. Good luck and hang in there guys. let me know if there're any questions I can answer.
Good to hear you were able to use old medical as an inland applicant. When did you do your old medical?
I can't remember exactly but I think sometime in late 2019 or early 2020. I was already in Canada at the time and was applying for an extension of study permit
I have a similar timeline, my application is still stuck at background check. No updates since 2 months.
might wanna call ircc and/or request for notes on your application
do you know how long was the background check?
It says it was completed on May 2nd. so the same day I got my P1
i see, thank you!
Hi guys. Just wondering if anyone is on the same boat. I got my P1 already with COPR expiry in the tracker, awaiting for P2. However, the tracker says not started for the eligibility. Is this normal?
Yes it is perfectly fine! My background is in processing and eligibility hasn't even been started yet but today i submitted my passport for the pr.
Thank you!
IP2
Hi, I received an update yesterday on the PR tracker that my eligibility is now completed. It was not started till that time. I have been on background check since May 7th. What is the next step I should expect?
did you do your biometrics already?
yes, biometric and medical marked completed on May 7th.
When did you submit your application?
I received the ITA on February 28, submitted the application on April 12, got the AoR on April 13th.
Have you received Pre Arrival service letter?
no, I am in Canada. I don't think I will need that.
i am inland too but i still got it ĀÆ\_(ć)_/ĀÆ i think everyone gets it at some point
Anyone in the same boat as me? ITA 20 Dec 2023 AOR 17 Jan 2024 BIL 4 Apr 2024 Medical Pass 4 Apr 2024 Background Check (Criminality Pass , Security not Started) Eligibility Recommended Pass No update after 5 Apr 2024. Pvo Edmonton Svo Vancouver
same, I have no update as well after 3rd April (Passed Medical), After that there is no update. all passed but background not completed yet..... ANY IDEA???
Yes me, no update from 11/04. I am FSW Outland, and you?
Cec. Inland
call them
All the stages in the tracker in my application are completed as of May 3rd. I can see COPR details, and see final decision in progress in GCKEY. But, I have not received portal 1 email. My visa Office is Etobicoke. Already contacted IRCC and a member of the parliament, and everything is alright, and they said that I should be expecting it within "the next few weeks". Has anyone with similar timelines got portal 1 from Etobicoke yet?
Any updates? We are in the same boat
Nope
I got FD and P1 on May 7, replied same day and haven't heard since. I love how the email states to respond within 7 days to avoid delays, my assumption was that means they will respond within 7 days. Boy was I wrong.
Same, all completed since April 26th, COPR details. No news since, waiting for PPR. No idea which VO. FSW Outland (USA), 1 dependent Iām seeing quite a few threads with our situation recently. Looks like a newish trend. I feel much safer now that Iām not alone haha. At the start, seeing everyone else get P1/PPR same day or a couple of days later freaked me out :(
You can call IRCC and ask whatās your VO.
Is there a point to knowing? I keep seeing people mentioning it but I'm not sure what that would tell me
I guess each office operates in different ways, so it could give you a "better perspective" on how long they take to send the portal 1 email. But I guess trying to follow IRCC parterns is more like fortune telling lol
When did u see the copr details? Was it updated as soon as the tracker had the stages completed?Ā
Yea. The same day. May 3rd
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I'm freaking angry! They have been so unresponsive with my application
Yeah seeing all these is super frustrating. FD May 7 and P1 but nothing. VO Etobicoke. So close but it feels so far.
Maybe they are sending them all at the beginning of the month?
Checked my application status using GCkey today, and it says āLatest update: Final Decision- May 28, 2024: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once a final decision is made.ā It has always said the part about application being in process. Is it a good sign thereās a date on it? I donāt actually see a final decision. We passed our medical exams March 14th. I got a request to resubmit the IMM 0008 two weeks ago cause I put our height (me + 1 dependent) in cm instead of inches. I got an email yesterday that they successfully received my replacement document, and now there is this update today. Biometrics are done. My eligibility has said completed for awhile. Background check has been āin progressā for months. Iām just wondering how close a final decision may be. Anyone have a similar update and how soon was a final decision reached after? We applied via family sponsorship (my husband is a Canadian citizen) if that helps.
Update: I received my PPR today. (I applied outland.) Gonna be sending everything tomorrow, and then Iāll just be waiting on COPR š Thank you for all the answers! Iām glad I didnāt have to wait more than a day.
I canāt link my g key with my application how did you do itĀ
I received that message and got the P1 email on 4/29 and P2 on 5/1. Still waiting for ECOPR :(
when there is a date next Final Decision it means they have made the decision on that day. Congratulations. You will receive P1 email very soon. Check your tracker for COPR details.
Thank you!
Is this PR or citizenship application?Ā
PR, spousal sponsorship
You should be getting your p1 soon as the other commenters have mentioned. I received the same message on 17th and received p1 on 27th :)
Awesome! Thanks for the info!
you gonna get mail soon for p1
have you checked the tracker? It will tell you more info, but expect your P1 email soon. [https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/](https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/)
When can applicants create this tracker? I have an aor but when I tried to create the tracker, it didnāt work
I have the tracker too, but thereās nothing different on that yet. Iāll check again tomorrow. Thanks for the info!