Question: ECOPR and Schengen Visa Application

[lucia_jm]

I submitted my Schengen visa application a few days ago, and today I received confirmation of my ECOPR (Electronic Confirmation of Permanent Residence).

It seems that the ECOPR indicates that my current work permit will become invalid as soon as I receive the ECOPR.

The Schengen visa application requires me to provide a valid status in Canada, and I used my work permit to demonstrate my status. However, now that it is becoming void due to ECOPR...

Will this affect my Schengen visa application?

 

[xichanmontreal]

You applied the schengen visa at the consulate of which country? mtl or toronto?

Some consulates are known for their systematic refusal (especially Belgium), others for their ease.

In my opinion, hasten to provide them, even by email, with this ''update''. A permanent resident status will maximize your chances of having the visa without problems (= one more reason for you to return to Canada after your stay in the Schengen area = more chances of having an approval for the visa).

In your place, I attach proof of this ECOPR + a short explanatory letter, especially if your application for the Schengen visa was initially made with the work permit as proof of status.

 

[lucia_jm]

You applied the schengen visa at the consulate of which country? mtl or toronto?

Some consulates are known for their systematic refusal (especially Belgium), others for their ease.

In my opinion, hasten to provide them, even by email, with this ''update''. A permanent resident status will maximize your chances of having the visa without problems (= one more reason for you to return to Canada after your stay in the Schengen area = more chances of having an approval for the visa).

In your place, I attach proof of this ECOPR + a short explanatory letter, especially if your application for the Schengen visa was initially made with the work permit as proof of status.

Thanks!! I submitted Schengen visa application to Sweden and provided my documents in Toronto.

 

[Snehperm]

Hello,
I have a France visa appointment on the 30th of January (no dated after that). As a proof of Canadian Resident I planned to submit/show my PR card but I called IRCC today and they informed it has not been mailed yet. So, as I do not want to miss my appointment I was planning to submit my Ecopr and write and explanation letter on how there have been delays on my card. Anyone been through the same situation yet?

 

[Kiran9999]

Can anyone confirm if Schengen Visa for France can only be submitted in Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa and Montreal? I stay in Calgary. Not sure if I need to travel to one of these places just to submit application. Thank you.

 

[sunshinemrc]

following

 

[Kiran9999]

Booked appointment for myself and wife. Couldn't secure anything for daughter. Will try my luck if they let us in

 

[hkaur0312]

Hello,
I have a France visa appointment on the 30th of January (no dated after that). As a proof of Canadian Resident I planned to submit/show my PR card but I called IRCC today and they informed it has not been mailed yet. So, as I do not want to miss my appointment I was planning to submit my Ecopr and write and explanation letter on how there have been delays on my card. Anyone been through the same situation yet?

Could you please let me know what you did? I am in the same situation and am waiting for my PR card.