Below is how my account looks like at the moment, it has not changed since October 30th; is this normal?
FSW, AoR September 21st, living in France.
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Application status We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.
Review of eligibility: We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results: You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents: The additional documents you provided are being reviewed.
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.
Background check: We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
I assume LVO = Local Visa Office. No I haven't called anyone yet, and didn't order GCMS notes. I figured it's still less than 3 months since eAOR, with 80% of applicants processed before 6 months, it's still ok I suppose. Do you think I should order them?
Also, does it make sense to call the LVO while the application is still being processed?
What I find strange is that everything was fast, but now it's slow in IP2.
I assume LVO = Local Visa Office. No I haven't called anyone yet, and didn't order GCMS notes. I figured it's still less than 3 months since eAOR, with 80% of applicants processed before 6 months, it's still ok I suppose. Do you think I should order them?
What I find strange is that everything was fast, but now it's slow in IP2.
Doesn't harm to order your notes. In my understanding, random applicants are selected at IP2 for security screening.. perhaps your notes will show something.
Actually, some people think it may have chance to speed up the process. May or may not, noone is sure etc... but at least to extract your notes, they have to touch your file. I have no idea if it's a legend or not and probably depends on the LVO, the Officer etc... but my application went faster after I ordered the notes. Coincidence or not, I'll never know.
Otherwise, you can still call/email CIC or your LVO. As long as you don't harass them every week and depending on which Officer picks up the phone, they might or might not give you info on the status of your application.
Doesn't harm to order your notes. In my understanding, random applicants are selected at IP2 for security screening.. perhaps your notes will show something.
Actually, some people think it may have chance to speed up the process. May or may not, noone is sure etc... but at least to extract your notes, they have to touch your file. I have no idea if it's a legend or not and probably depends on the LVO, the Officer etc... but my application went faster after I ordered the notes. Coincidence or not, I'll never know.
Otherwise, you can still call/email CIC or your LVO. As long as you don't harass them every week and depending on which Officer picks up the phone, they might or might not give you info on the status of your application.
In my case, it was 100% free. Perhaps it depends on the country or something but I live in Japan and didn't have to pay anything. Several applicants from India also use Hangouts and mentioned it was free too.
