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i.ankitdewan

Newbie
Jan 19, 2023
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Hi Everyone,

Sharing how I answered the question 'GCKey Portal' vs 'IRCC Portal' while renew / apply for visit visa for my parents.
  1. IRCC website provides two alternative to file a visit visa - IRCC Portal or GCKey Portal - Link
  2. Choose IRCC Portal for these application types. Link
  3. Choose GCKey Portal for these application types. Link
In my case IRCC Portal was the obvious choice.
Situation : Parents passports were renewed. Canada TRV applied.
Portal : IRCC Portal

Please share your experience - Situation and which portal served your needs and granted visa.

My Parents Application timelines :
Application Submitted : 10th Feb'25
Biometrics Request : 11th Feb'25
Biometrics Completed : 14th Feb'25
Request Passport Submission : 20th Feb'25
Passport Submitted : 28th Feb'25

Waiting for passports now.

For a detailed step by step process on how to apply, below you tube videos were helpful for me.
IRCC portal -
GCKey -
 
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