NY VAC - Processing Timeline/Delays

[ggm007]

my passport reached on 3rd May on 4thMay i got the tracking number, on 5th May it reached IRCC, i got a notification on that day and then today on 19th May i got an update in CIC portal

I just received the update on CIC portal too. Hopefully, we will receive the passport in next ~2-3 days. Thanks a lot for sharing the updates today

 

[larrygarry]

In the same waiting boat.

Any movement in the CIC account?

 

[jenpie]

Any movement in the CIC account?

Hey @larrygarry
Nope. Nothing on CIC and the TT Services tracking still says under process. Guessing you haven't heard anything as well?

 

[larrygarry]

Hey @larrygarry
Nope. Nothing on CIC and the TT Services tracking still says under process. Guessing you haven't heard anything as well?

Nothing from my side as well. I called IRCC NY today and they said that they only help Canadian Citizens over phone, and asked me to submit a web form. Here we go, full circle again!

 

[jenpie]

Nothing from my side as well. I called IRCC NY today and they said that they only help Canadian Citizens over phone, and asked me to submit a web form. Here we go, full circle again!

@larrygarry Well... it's 4 pm in NY right now, and no updates yet.

Nothing we can do except to enjoy the weekend and hope for some update next week.

 

[starlordavuthu]

Any update folks

 

[jenpie]

Any update folks

Still waiting. When was your passport received by IRCC?

 

[starlordavuthu]

Still waiting. When was your passport received by IRCC?

On May 05th. Irony is CPC Ottawa is processing passports (sent from US) lot quicker than NYC IRCC office.

 

[larrygarry]

Any update folks

Canadian Consulate in New York finally replied to my email today. They said that the application is still under processing with CPC Ottawa. I think that until CPC Ottawa finalizes the application, IRCC NY does not start processing the passports with a counterfoil stamp. This is testing my patience to the maximum. Sigh!

 

[starlordavuthu]

Canadian Consulate in New York finally replied to my email today. They said that the application is still under processing with CPC Ottawa. I think that until CPC Ottawa finalizes the application, IRCC NY does not start processing the passports with a counterfoil stamp. This is testing my patience to the maximum. Sigh!

Wait really? So getting the RFV email doesn't mean that our applications are approved? This is so confusing.

 

[larrygarry]

Wait really? So getting the RFV email doesn't mean that our applications are approved? This is so confusing.

From what I understand, RFV email is “ready to finalize/approve”. Once we get the counterfoil then only our application is marked approved.

 

[starlordavuthu]

From what I understand, RFV email is “ready to finalize/approve”. Once we get the counterfoil then only our application is marked approved.

That makes sense, thanks. This cycle of anxiety never ends does it? I am also reading folks are having trouble getting SIN and PR card.

 

[larrygarry]

That makes sense, thanks. This cycle of anxiety never ends does it? I am also reading folks are having trouble getting SIN and PR card.

True and honestly, it is quite unacceptable that they keep the original passports in their possession for around a month. My passport reached them on 28th April. No updates since then.

 

[starlordavuthu]

True and honestly, it is quite unacceptable that they keep the original passports in their possession for around a month. My passport reached them on 28th April. No updates since then.

I agree 100%, original passports submission needs better timelines and communication. We have signed 2 consent forms relinquishing our rights to hold anyone accountable.

 

[larrygarry]

I agree 100%, original passports submission needs better timelines and communication. We have signed 2 consent forms relinquishing our rights to hold anyone accountable.

True. I’m afraid that upcoming Memorial Day holiday will cause further ripple effects causing more delays.

@jenpie any updates from you side today?