"Final decision
April 1, 2025 Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made."
Is this the elusive "FD" that everyone is talking about and should I expect P1 and P2 soon? If not, how long should I expect it to take from here on until the actual Final Decision?
Here is a breakdown of what I read in the portal on my end:
Review of eligibility
We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results
March 22, 2025 You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents
We do not need additional documents.
Interview
You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics
We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes. (Biometrics provided in late Feb 2025 and showing up in top right corner)
Background check
We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision
April 1, 2025 Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
Yayyyyyy - ok fingers crossed, will hopefully have a new update soon
Feb 3rd - Application Submitted Feb 24th - AOR +BIL Feb 27th - Biometrics Completed March 21st - Pre-Arrival Services + Passed Upfront Medical Exam April 1st - Final Decision - "Your application is in progress"
I have a similar timeline as you @Mirimiri (although I had to give the biometrics twice as they were deemed not enough good quality so that delayed some weeks), but I have the same message on april 1st. The only difference is that I have a review of additional documents ongoing, but it is only a wrong date thing so should be no issue and I guess we should receive it around the same time. I'll keep an eye on the timelines here!
Posting my updated timeline (inland applicant, me and my spouse):
September 27, 2024 applied. December 13, 2024 received a letter requesting biometrics and additional documents together with my UCI and EP numbers. December 15, 2024 applied for BOWP December 20, 2024 passed biometrics. January 1, 2025 passed the medical exam. January 22, 2025 submitted a requested document and got a generic email confirmation March 7, 2025 BOWP approved March 24, 2025 Review of additional documents March 27, 2025 Final decision, Your application is in progress March 28, 2025 P1 email, replied right away
So still waiting for P2 and then eCorp, hopefully, sooner than later
It actually depends on people. I had my Final Decision on March 3rd. I am still waiting for my P1, and I am not the only one in that situation. Some have been waiting even longer.... It depends on several factors, like your file, agent, visa office, etc.
Yes, that's normal, I also "passed" the medical exam without actually doing it
I think it depends on your job, it's a "must-do" for certain professions, and for others, it's a formal step
It actually depends on people. I had my Final Decision on March 3rd. I am still waiting for my P1, and I am not the only one in that situation. Some have been waiting even longer.... It depends on several factors, like your file, agent, visa office, etc.
Yes, that's what I figured too. It seems like a large number of people got this April 1st update and I'm wondering if it's not tied to the systems being downa. few days prior/a general internal operational shake up.
Yes, that's normal, I also "passed" the medical exam without actually doing it
I think it depends on your job, it's a "must-do" for certain professions, and for others, it's a formal step
September 27, 2024 applied. December 13, 2024 AOR - an email my UCI and EP numbers, and biometrics request. But also, they asked for an additional document (police certificate) December 15, 2024 applied for BOWP December 20, 2024 passed biometrics. January 1, 2025 passed the medical exam. January 22, 2025 submitted a requested document and got a generic email confirmation March 7, 2025 BOWP approved March 24, 2025 Review of additional documents March 27, 2025 Final decision, Your application is in progress March 28, 2025 P1 email, replied right away April 7, 2025 P2, submitted right away
