Canadian Experience Class (CEC): Application Taking Longer than Usual to Process

[m.fahad.ehsan]

Hi,

I already live in Canada since 2018. I applied for my PR last year in June. Please see the details below:

14-June-2019: I applied my PR through express entry program for the Canadian experience class.
22-July-2019: Passed Medical.
22-July-2019: Received an RCMP Criminal Record Check Request (Provided Within a Week).
11-Sept-2019: Received a request to provide schedule A background declaration (IMM 5669; submitted within 2 days).
14-Dec-2019: Expected Completion Date.

However, I never heard anything back. I tried to contact via web form a couple of times but they always say it is under process. Can anyone please tell me what might be causing the delay and how long can it take? In the meantime, I also received my Bridging Open Work Permit which also states my PR application received initial approval. Is there a way to inquire about the actual reason?

Thanks!

 

[Robin1812]

Hi,

I already live in Canada since 2018. I applied for my PR last year in June. Please see the details below:

14-June-2019: I applied my PR through express entry program for the Canadian experience class.
22-July-2019: Passed Medical.
22-July-2019: Received an RCMP Criminal Record Check Request (Provided Within a Week).
11-Sept-2019: Received a request to provide schedule A background declaration (IMM 5669; submitted within 2 days).
14-Dec-2019: Expected Completion Date.

However, I never heard anything back. I tried to contact via web form a couple of times but they always say it is under process. Can anyone please tell me what might be causing the delay and how long can it take? Is there a way to inquire about the actual reason?

Thanks!

Request for GCMS notes to know what's going on with your application. Hopefully, something on the notes will be able to give you an indication why it's taking so long

 

[m.fahad.ehsan]

Thanks, Robin. I am looking for a way to find out how to order GCMS. Thanks again.

 

[Robin1812]

Thanks, Robin. I am looking for a way to find out how to order GCMS. Thanks again.

Hope this helps:

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...order-gcms-notes-step-by-step-process.513893/

 

[Canada1112]

You can order the gcms note

 

[m.fahad.ehsan]

Hope this helps:

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...order-gcms-notes-step-by-step-process.513893/

I need to give a file number. I don't know what is that. What I have is the Application number. Should I give that?

 

[jn791]

I need to give a file number. I don't know what is that. What I have is the Application number. Should I give that?

Yes you should quote your application number. Not sure why your application is taking so long given you are a CEC applicant.

 

[m.fahad.ehsan]

Yes you should quote your application number. Not sure why your application is taking so long given you are a CEC applicant.

I just requested the GCMS notes. I'll wait and see what it has on it. Thanks.

 

[Saba-Hp]

Hi everyone,
I worked 8 months full time in a professional job (noc A) under post graduate work permit, then I was admitted to do PhD and I’ve got study permit. Now I am going take a break and not to register for summer term and work again to accumulate enough hours for express entry CEC to get my PR. (my work permit is still valid)
Do you know if my work will be considered?

 

[indianstudent96]

Hi,

I already live in Canada since 2018. I applied for my PR last year in June. Please see the details below:

14-June-2019: I applied my PR through express entry program for the Canadian experience class.
22-July-2019: Passed Medical.
22-July-2019: Received an RCMP Criminal Record Check Request (Provided Within a Week).
11-Sept-2019: Received a request to provide schedule A background declaration (IMM 5669; submitted within 2 days).
14-Dec-2019: Expected Completion Date.

However, I never heard anything back. I tried to contact via web form a couple of times but they always say it is under process. Can anyone please tell me what might be causing the delay and how long can it take? In the meantime, I also received my Bridging Open Work Permit which also states my PR application received initial approval. Is there a way to inquire about the actual reason?

Thanks!

It's hard to say. Not all applications are processed within 6 months. With COVID-19, delays are expected for existing applications and new applications.

I know people who received their PR in one year. Unfortunately, you might just be one of them. Ordering GCMS notes can at least help you know why it's taking so long. It could be due to a longer background check.

 

[m.fahad.ehsan]

Request for GCMS notes to know what's going on with your application. Hopefully, something on the notes will be able to give you an indication why it's taking so long

Hi,

I got my GCMS notes. Everything related to education, work experience, criminality was verified back in October 2019. After October, next update was on February 2020 with no particular information that what was updated in February. I guess, I'll have to just wait! Thank you by the way as you have been a great help!

 

[Anaysa]

Hi everyone,
I worked 8 months full time in a professional job (noc A) under post graduate work permit, then I was admitted to do PhD and I’ve got study permit. Now I am going take a break and not to register for summer term and work again to accumulate enough hours for express entry CEC to get my PR. (my work permit is still valid)
Do you know if my work will be considered?

Even though your work permit has a valid status it has become invalid since you got study permit. So any experience on study permit is unfortunately not considered.

 

[pulkitkumar190]

Hi everyone,
I worked 8 months full time in a professional job (noc A) under post graduate work permit, then I was admitted to do PhD and I’ve got study permit. Now I am going take a break and not to register for summer term and work again to accumulate enough hours for express entry CEC to get my PR. (my work permit is still valid)
Do you know if my work will be considered?

AFAIK, If you are doing Research i.e. 20+ hour a week, you can get PR easily as it comes in the CEC experience. My friend got this way.

 

[JAssimTeeky]

Hi,

I got my GCMS notes. Everything related to education, work experience, criminality was verified back in October 2019. After October, next update was on February 2020 with no particular information that what was updated in February. I guess, I'll have to just wait! Thank you by the way as you have been a great help!

Whats your nationality and NOC? Have you called IRCC or contacted your MP, they might be able to help..

 

[JAssimTeeky]

Whats your nationality and NOC? Have you called IRCC or contacted your MP, they might be able to help..

I am starting to get the feeling that IRCC is discriminating against CEC candidates whose names look like they belong to a certain religion. Its the same case with my application. Atleast they should be clear if they are.