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@http403 I really wish you could check this thread

and could share your Print Queue nr. My COPR was issued on 4-Feb-23 and my queue is PQ-COPR-6023-14 and I can tell you that we're 2.5 months now past since COPR was generated and RFV wasn't sent yet. Also from GCMS, CBSA and CSIS notes I can tell that all stages were passed and Security was passed on 4-Feb-23, so the only missing step is actually for the agent to reach the queue and click on the button to send RFV as he himself has requested it to be done in the notes.

Also I can share that no webforms had any effect on my VO and I've sent at least 5 since then, even with screenshots of GCMS notes showing them that there are no more stages left to pass. They still didn't open the file and didn't click on the button to send RFV.

If all of us in similar situation could just share the timeline of queues and then actual date of issuance of RFV (or be it eCOPR for inlands), we could tell when our queue would be reached. Else there's no way to tell.

My COPR queue is PQ-6192-DOC-BAGLR-1

I have sent them email twice to [email protected] but no response.

Still waiting for it
Primary Office: Whitehorse, Secondary Calgary
Last update: March 23, 23

 

[Joyyy]

congrats, thanks for sharing imp info like you stayed home for almost 4 months . But often it also depends on officer, lucky you. I have same series E0027 and just 1 day after you. Indeed Calgary have always been working unlike whitehorse. can you share what was schedule a request for? what did you miss out? Hi how did you know bg was approved and approval, did you log into your cic account? And you got pr 1.5 months after bg was completed and 1 month after approval. good to know. thanks for sharing. This is a positive post. But the only unfortunate thing about this is that it's in calgary office and not whitehorse for some of us. But this is indeed positive one, thanks for sharing

Hi there. Thank you! Hope you'll receive your PR approval soon.

*** Schedule A
They requested me to provide a separate and newly completed Schedule A Background Declaration (IMM 5669) form bearing an original signature with updated personal, address and travel history since the age of 18 with no gaps in addresses or activities. Ensure that you provide Personal History/Address from 6/2013 to 8/2013 and 7/2017 to 12/2017 (missing info on Sched A).

I already added an LOE to explain further about the form, making sure I'm not missing any gaps in addresses or activities. But I don't know why they still ask me to provide a new Schedule A again.

What I fixed: For my old Schedule A, I listed all the gap time as you could see above. For example, gap between two different programs, gap during summer time. Before going to Canada, I also had a 4-month gap. I think they don't like it. So I listed that time as studying and my status was student, making sure it was not too complicated for them to check.

*** Background check
When I received my eCOPR, my CIC account showed final decision and all the completed steps. You just need to check on your CIC account. I even didn't know my background check was completed until when I received my eCOPR. They didn't send any email separately to notify about the completion of my background check.

Hope you find it helpful.

 

[Narender kaur]

Hi everyone.

My journey officially ends here. I don't know about Whitehorse office, but I think Sydney office and Calgary office are still working despite of the strike.

Thank you everyone again for your useful information. Especially I'd like to say thanks to @CherAmie who always answer my questions, which I reallyyyyy appreciate.

I hope everyone has a happy, healthy, and wealthy life. For those who are still waiting, you'll get yours soon, so please don't be disappointed and don't lose hope. I bet someone is still working on your files. When you receive your approval, you're gonna forget all frustration that you've been experiencing.

*** Note: I was back home on November 17, 2022, and I came back to Canada on March 31, 2023, which was 2 days after my PR approval. IRCC didn't ask me to provide my new medical, police certificate, or any other information. Hope you find it helpful.

Here's my full timeline:
MY TIMELINE:

_ Applied: July 14, 2021 at 11:14 am - from Toronto
_ Stream B - Essential Non-healthcare - English
_ Application number: E0027...
_ Everything was submitted upfront
_ Linked: June 21, 2022
_ AOR: June 23, 2022 from Sydney office
_ Medical passed:

• 2022: June 21
• 2023: March 01

_ Ghost updates:

• 2022: June 23, July 01, July 04
• March 02, 2023: Your background check was completed
• March 29, 2023: Your application was approved

_ Called IRCC on November 07, 2022

• medical passed
• criminality in progress
• security not started

_ Requested imm5669e - Schedule A: March 09, 2023

• uploaded document: March 10, 2023
• received + reviewed document: March 15, 2023

_ PR Confirmation Portal from Calgary office: March 29, 2023 at 10:18 am

• submitted personal information: March 31, 2023

_ PR Portal - New Credentials for the PR Portal: March 31, 2023 at 3:51pm

• submitted address and photo: April 01, 2023

_ eCOPR: April 14, 2023

• address accepted by IRCC
• on my CIC account: Your application was approved.

_ PR confirmation case requires revision because facial area is too small/ too big

• photo rejected: April 18 - submitted again: April 18, 2023
• photo rejected: April 19 - submitted again: April 19, 2023

_ Case status closed and accepted: April 27, 2023

• photo accepted by IRCC

_ PR card: April 28, 2023

congratulations dear my Aor is same from Sydney office and application starts E0027 best of luck this is really a hope now

 

[CherAmie]

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What I fixed: For my old Schedule A, I listed all the gap time as you could see above. For example, gap between two different programs, gap during summer time. Before going to Canada, I also had a 4-month gap. I think they don't like it. So I listed that time as studying and my status was student, making sure it was not too complicated for them to check.
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Hi @Joyyy -- so glad to hear about your journey. Cheers!

And, for others out there who might have to 'fix' a Schedule A with gaps in it, a reminder that it is also totally okay to put 'Unemployed' as an activity during longer gaps between jobs or between study terms or programs if you are not 'Working' or 'Studying', even while your valid status may have been Student or Worker. I also put 'Job Search' on mine after I finished high school and moved from NWT to stay with family in other cities, and finally got a summer job in Waterton Park for the summer.

Best wishes!

 

[JACKPT]

Hi everyone, Can someone please give their input or guide me by looking at my situation below ?

• Stream: Essential - Non health care
• Submitted: May 22, 2021 (Submitted at 2:24 pm EST)
• Linked application to IRCC - Jan 23, 2022
• AOR: - No AOR (Request letter for PCC received on Jan 23, 2022)
• Biometrics: Already submitted before
• Eligibility: - under review since the beginning
• Admissibility: - N/A
• COPR: - N/A
• Review of additional documents
  • March 24, 2022 We are reviewing the additional documents you provided. (still no update till now)
• Background check and Final decision - Your application is in progress (no update till now).

thanks.

Same boat here, even earlier than yours

 

[16july]

any updates

 

[Faithhh3232]

Hi everyone, please your response will be greatly appreciated.

On the 5th of April 2023 I received an email regarding the work permit extension program 2023 and my work permit expired on the 4th of April, 2023.

I logged into my GCkey account to opt-in, but the link is not available on my dashboard.

Please help if you any suggestions on what this means or what to do.

 

[maxiie]

Hi there. Thank you! Hope you'll receive your PR approval soon.

*** Schedule A
They requested me to provide a separate and newly completed Schedule A Background Declaration (IMM 5669) form bearing an original signature with updated personal, address and travel history since the age of 18 with no gaps in addresses or activities. Ensure that you provide Personal History/Address from 6/2013 to 8/2013 and 7/2017 to 12/2017 (missing info on Sched A).

I already added an LOE to explain further about the form, making sure I'm not missing any gaps in addresses or activities. But I don't know why they still ask me to provide a new Schedule A again.

What I fixed: For my old Schedule A, I listed all the gap time as you could see above. For example, gap between two different programs, gap during summer time. Before going to Canada, I also had a 4-month gap. I think they don't like it. So I listed that time as studying and my status was student, making sure it was not too complicated for them to check.

*** Background check
When I received my eCOPR, my CIC account showed final decision and all the completed steps. You just need to check on your CIC account. I even didn't know my background check was completed until when I received my eCOPR. They didn't send any email separately to notify about the completion of my background check.

Hope you find it helpful.

Thank you, yes it’s helpful. Last question, during such requests, does one puts the 10 year history from present date or from the time of application?

 

[CherAmie]

Thank you, yes it’s helpful. Last question, during such requests, does one puts the 10 year history from present date or from the time of application?

You provide a new form with no gaps from the age of 18 to the current date.

 

[maxiie]

congratulations dear my Aor is same from Sydney office and application starts E0027 best of luck this is really a hope now

hi please check ur inbox

 

[maxiie]

have not received any GU despite bg check being n/a since a few days. Seems like it was just a glitch as no GU and nothing changed on account

 

[CherAmie]

Hi everyone, please your response will be greatly appreciated.

On the 5th of April 2023 I received an email regarding the work permit extension program 2023 and my work permit expired on the 4th of April, 2023.

I logged into my GCkey account to opt-in, but the link is not available on my dashboard.

Please help if you any suggestions on what this means or what to do.

Hi @Faithhh3232 -- this is from an earlier post I made on April 6:

If you can't use the "Opt-In" process, you can use this process instead for PGWP holders. It will 'only' cost $100. The recent expiry of your PGWP fits into the eligible dates below. And, WOW, PGWP folks can apply even if they are inside or outside of the 90 day restoration period.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/post-graduation-work-permit-holders/apply-in-canada.html

Current and former post-graduation work permit holders: How to apply under a public policy if you’re in Canada
You must apply online for this open work permit on or before December 31, 2023.
You can’t apply at a port of entry.
You can only get this open work permit once, and it can’t be extended.
Who can apply
To be eligible for this open work permit, you must meet the following requirements:

• Your post-graduation work permit (PGWP) expired or will expire between September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2023.
• You must include in your application the fact that you’re applying for an open work permit under this public policy.
• You have a valid passport.
  • If your PGWP is still valid, the work permit will be issued for up to 18 months from the date your current PGWP expires or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
  • If your PGWP has expired, the work permit will be issued for up to 18 months from the date your application is approved or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
  • To maximize the duration of the open work permit, make sure your passport is valid for at least 18 months from the date your PGWP expires (if your PGWP is still valid) or from the date your application is approved (if your PGWP has expired).
    • For example, if your passport is valid for 12 months, you will be issued an open work permit for 12 months.
• You either
  • have temporary resident status (this could be from having a valid work permit, visitor record, study permit or temporary resident permit that allows you to stay in Canada)
  • lost your temporary resident status, but have already applied to restore it, or
  • lost your temporary resident status, but will apply to restore itat the same time as you apply for this open work permit
    • This also applies if you lost your status more than 90 days ago.

Best wishes!

 

[July14]

Hey Guys.. it’s a silly question but how can I find that where they’re processing my application? What’s the location?

 

[CherAmie]

Hey Guys.. it’s a silly question but how can I find that where they’re processing my application? What’s the location?

You need to see your GCMS notes, but I can't say this enough, knowing the location of where your account is processing provides you with little to no additional or useful information, EXCEPT that if you know your file has been transferred to a regional office then it is likely that you are closer to PR completion.

Generally all of our accounts start or started in Sydney for loading into the GCMS system and then are sent to Whitehorse for processing, and then, when they are at or near completion, they get sent to a regional office like Calgary, Vancouver, Brampton, etc. Other areas may assist Whitehorse, like Background Checks done by CBSA or batch Medical updates based on new policies coming in from Ottawa, etc.

If you want to order GCMS notes for this or other reasons, I've posted these instructions before on this thread:
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/2021-tr-to-pr-pathway-aor-timelines-join-here.731318/page-1853#post-10422240

Best wishes!

 

[Faithhh3232]

Hi @Faithhh3232 -- this is from an earlier post I made on April 6:

If you can't use the "Opt-In" process, you can use this process instead for PGWP holders. It will 'only' cost $100. The recent expiry of your PGWP fits into the eligible dates below. And, WOW, PGWP folks can apply even if they are inside or outside of the 90 day restoration period.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/post-graduation-work-permit-holders/apply-in-canada.html

Current and former post-graduation work permit holders: How to apply under a public policy if you’re in Canada
You must apply online for this open work permit on or before December 31, 2023.
You can’t apply at a port of entry.
You can only get this open work permit once, and it can’t be extended.
Who can apply
To be eligible for this open work permit, you must meet the following requirements:

• Your post-graduation work permit (PGWP) expired or will expire between September 20, 2021, and December 31, 2023.
• You must include in your application the fact that you’re applying for an open work permit under this public policy.
• You have a valid passport.
  • If your PGWP is still valid, the work permit will be issued for up to 18 months from the date your current PGWP expires or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
  • If your PGWP has expired, the work permit will be issued for up to 18 months from the date your application is approved or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
  • To maximize the duration of the open work permit, make sure your passport is valid for at least 18 months from the date your PGWP expires (if your PGWP is still valid) or from the date your application is approved (if your PGWP has expired).
    • For example, if your passport is valid for 12 months, you will be issued an open work permit for 12 months.
• You either
  • have temporary resident status (this could be from having a valid work permit, visitor record, study permit or temporary resident permit that allows you to stay in Canada)
  • lost your temporary resident status, but have already applied to restore it, or
  • lost your temporary resident status, but will apply to restore itat the same time as you apply for this open work permit
    • This also applies if you lost your status more than 90 days ago.

Best wishes!

Hi CherAmie,

Thank you for your very detailed response.

I already applied for the Open Work Permit extension under the TR 2 PR in January, 2023 before my work permit expired in April, however it is still being processed.

I wish to know if I should still apply under this new public policy? Would it be too many applications? Please let me know what you think and if I should go ahead still and apply under this current policy.