Dang, I'm in exact same situation...
I was really hoping to stay in the US but I also couldn't get the H1B and my EAD expired so I had to leave.
Things unfortunately didn't work out for me in America, and now I'm hoping the same doesn't happen for Canada.
Almost similar situation here. Did my master's in US in a non-STEM program. Did not get picked up in the H1B lottery last year. So decided to start with Canadian PR application. One year down the line no PR yet.
On the other hand, husband did his PhD in the US and was working in a Fortune 500 company. This year was the 3rd time for his H1B lottery, and he didn't his H1B either this year. His EAD expired as well and had to resign.
We couldn't decide which option would be cost effective going back to India or waiting out the period for the Canadian PR. So, he decided to re-enroll into a Master's program in the US to maintain status until the Canadian PR comes if it comes at all.
Is there anyone whose file is in Edmonton office. I came to about my file when I spoke to CIC agent. My AOR was 27 Dec 2018, got an ADR on FEB 11 2019, since then no update. What I came to know post talking to many people is that Edmonton office is very slow in processing the files.
Almost similar situation here. Did my master's in US in a non-STEM program. Did not get picked up in the H1B lottery last year. So decided to start with Canadian PR application. One year down the line no PR yet.
On the other hand, husband did his PhD in the US and was working in a Fortune 500 company. This year was the 3rd time for his H1B lottery, and he didn't his H1B either this year. His EAD expired as well and had to resign.
We couldn't decide which option would be cost effective going back to India or waiting out the period for the Canadian PR. So, he decided to re-enroll into a Master's program in the US to maintain status until the Canadian PR comes if it comes at all.
That's really sad to hear, especially when you guys have such high qualifications. The whole "lottery" system is BS.
I see that your AOR is January -- don't worry, there's still hope! I know the wait is dreadful but hopefully it'll all be worth it in the end!
That's really sad to hear, especially when you guys have such high qualifications. The whole "lottery" system is BS.
I see that your AOR is January -- don't worry, there's still hope! I know the wait is dreadful but hopefully it'll all be worth it in the end!
Apart from raising webforms, ordering GCMS notes, mailing Goodale and calling IRCC; is there anything else one can do, to wake-up IRCC agents and request them to touch the file?
Unfortunately, there is no way to do that based on my experience. I requested GCMS notes on June 25, but have noe received it yet. Whenever I contacted IRCC by phone and email, they repeated my applicaton and request are in progress.
Yes, it is so weird. And my application status is "currently unavailable" !
The agent who sent the e-mail asking for medical request signed only as LP... bizarre...
1. Is there anyone who has not received GCMS notes over 2 months after your request?
2. How did you get some detailed information when you phoned IRCC? The representative always told me that my application is in progress and we will contact you when the final decision makes or the additional documents require.
3. I recevied a ghost update three weeks ago but has happened nothing so far. Any idea about this?
Just had a talk with an agent. All passed! Now waiting to get an email! The agent also informed that most likely my medical will be extended since I am living in Canada. Patience is without any doubt a virtue here!
Hello! I just received a Medical Request. They gave me 30 days. I'm surprised since my exams only expire in 90 days... Do you know if I should have another XRay? Or see the panel doctor would be enough?
1. Is there anyone who has not received GCMS notes over 2 months after your request?
2. How did you get some detailed information when you phoned IRCC? The representative always told me that my application is in progress and we will contact you when the final decision makes or the additional documents require.
3. I recevied a ghost update three weeks ago but has happened nothing so far. Any idea about this?