Work Permit Delays | VO in Kingston, Jamaica

[shanew]

Is anyone else facing delays with the VO in Kingston, Jamaica? If you have recently applied for your WP please share your timelines so we (those who are waiting) can have an idea of how long it takes for a decision to be made.

Processing time as per CIC's website: 5 Weeks (Not including the time it takes to give biometrics)

My timeline:

Applied for Closed WP, Spousal Open WP, Dependent TRV on April 6th, 2022.
Done Biometrics (Spouse and I) on April 11th, 2022 (VAC had issues with Biometric Device)
Received document request for dependent on April 13th, 2022 (Document supplied on April 13th, 2022)
Received Acknowledgement of receipt for document supplied on April 25th, 2022

Requested an update after 5 weeks and was advised that the processing time is 8 weeks including the time it takes to give biometrics, that time has passed. No replies to subsequent follow-ups, no update since.

Processing time for Jamaica is still set to 5 weeks (Updated weekly).

Let me know.

Thanks

 

[shanew]

Is anyone else facing delays with the VO in Kingston, Jamaica? If you have recently applied for your WP please share your timelines so we (those who are waiting) can have an idea of how long it takes for a decision to be made.

Processing time as per CIC's website: 5 Weeks (Not including the time it takes to give biometrics)

My timeline:

Applied for Closed WP, Spousal Open WP, Dependent TRV on April 6th, 2022.
Done Biometrics (Spouse and I) on April 11th, 2022 (VAC had issues with Biometric Device)
Received document request for dependent on April 13th, 2022 (Document supplied on April 13th, 2022)
Received Acknowledgement of receipt for document supplied on April 25th, 2022

Requested an update after 5 weeks and was advised that the processing time is 8 weeks including the time it takes to give biometrics, that time has passed. No replies to subsequent follow-ups, no update since.

Processing time for Jamaica is still set to 5 weeks (Updated weekly).

Let me know.

Thanks

Update:

9 Weeks after Biometrics has been submitted, no update as yet.

Original Processing Time: 5 Weeks

 

[shanew]

Update:

9 Weeks after Biometrics has been submitted, no update as yet.

Original Processing Time: 5 Weeks

Update:

10 Weeks after Biometrics has been submitted, no update as yet.

Original Processing Time: 5 Weeks
Current Processing Time: 6 Weeks

 

[shanew]

Update:

10 Weeks after Biometrics has been submitted, no update as yet.

Original Processing Time: 5 Weeks
Current Processing Time: 6 Weeks

Update:

11 Weeks after Biometrics has been submitted, no update as yet.

Original Processing Time: 5 Weeks
Current Processing Time: 6 Weeks

 

[Destination1]

Update:

11 Weeks after Biometrics has been submitted, no update as yet.

Original Processing Time: 5 Weeks
Current Processing Time: 6 Weeks

I am hoping you will get it this week or next week.

 

[shanew]

I am hoping you will get it this week or next week.

I hope so too Destination1, thanks again for the support and for watching my thread for new updates.

 

[Destination1]

I hope so too Destination1, thanks again for the support and for watching my thread for new updates.

Welcome and good luck.

 

[kristine19]

Is anyone else facing delays with the VO in Kingston, Jamaica? If you have recently applied for your WP please share your timelines so we (those who are waiting) can have an idea of how long it takes for a decision to be made.

Processing time as per CIC's website: 5 Weeks (Not including the time it takes to give biometrics)

My timeline:

Applied for Closed WP, Spousal Open WP, Dependent TRV on April 6th, 2022.
Done Biometrics (Spouse and I) on April 11th, 2022 (VAC had issues with Biometric Device)
Received document request for dependent on April 13th, 2022 (Document supplied on April 13th, 2022)
Received Acknowledgement of receipt for document supplied on April 25th, 2022

Requested an update after 5 weeks and was advised that the processing time is 8 weeks including the time it takes to give biometrics, that time has passed. No replies to subsequent follow-ups, no update since.

Processing time for Jamaica is still set to 5 weeks (Updated weekly).

Let me know.

Thanks

Hi, Shanew! What are the documents you have submitted for your spouse's open work permit? Did you attach bank statements/certificates? I and my husband have the same case as yours. He's a skilled worker under NOC B with a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. Do we still need to attach proof of funds?

 

[shanew]

Hi, Shanew! What are the documents you have submitted for your spouse's open work permit? Did you attach bank statements/certificates? I and my husband have the same case as yours. He's a skilled worker under NOC B with a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. Do we still need to attach proof of funds?

Hi kristine19,
I did not attach proof of funds. It wasn't required, however, the valid Job Offer should cover funds needed.

 

[kristine19]

Hi kristine19,
I did not attach proof of funds. It wasn't required, however, the valid Job Offer should cover funds needed.

I see.. Thank you for that info. How about any document that will serve as proof of home tie or rootedness? Did you attach any?

 

[shanew]

I see.. Thank you for that info. How about any document that will serve as proof of home tie or rootedness? Did you attach any?

Hey kristine19,
No proof was submitted in our case. We applied for PR and only need our Work Permits and Visas for the time being.

 

[kristine19]

Hey kristine19,
No proof was submitted in our case. We applied for PR and only need our Work Permits and Visas for the time being.

I see. Not sure if the country where I applied from will make any difference.

 

[shanew]

I see. Not sure if the country where I applied from will make any difference.

It's possible that it may be different. Not 100% sure. After you fill out the questionnaire, you will see the list of required documents.

 

[kristine19]

It's possible that it may be different. Not 100% sure. After you fill out the questionnaire, you will see the list of required documents.

Thanks, Shanew! Good luck with your PR application. Congratulations in advance!

 

[shanew]

Thanks, Shanew! Good luck with your PR application. Congratulations in advance!

Thanks kristine19! I wish you all the best as well and congratulations in advance as well!