work permit from USA (ICT)

[ch5]

I applied on 27th.. background checks are killing.. my friends who applied in mid September got approvals already..

Yea... I tried to call IRCC, submit webforms and everything, but they told me besides waiting there is nothing I can do....

 

[rishuaj]

Yea... I tried to call IRCC, submit webforms and everything, but they told me besides waiting there is nothing I can do....

Same here, I gave up on checking with them, we are some of the folks who gets trapped under random background checks.. average is 120 days for security check... Only thing is i had submitted my new renewed passport, that might have initiated background check..

 

[ImmigrationICT]

Same here, I gave up on checking with them, we are some of the folks who gets trapped under random background checks.. average is 120 days for security check... Only thing is i had submitted my new renewed passport, that might have initiated background check..

Oh is that the reason it’s taking so long? How do you know this?

 

[rishuaj]

Oh is that the reason it’s taking so long? How do you know this?

I am just assuming this

 

[kng90]

Same here, I gave up on checking with them, we are some of the folks who gets trapped under random background checks.. average is 120 days for security check... Only thing is i had submitted my new renewed passport, that might have initiated background check..

Sorry you submitted your new renewed passport? Not sure I understood this. You haven't received a PPR yet right?

 

[rishuaj]

Sorry you submitted your new renewed passport? Not sure I understood this. You haven't received a PPR yet right?

yes. correct. I have applied again this year using new passport, earlier workpermit i could not go due to covid restrictions and passport was near expiry.

 

[kng90]

yes. correct. I have applied again this year using new passport, earlier workpermit i could not go due to covid restrictions and passport was near expiry.

Ok and your old permit expired? It is usually granted for 3 years right? Just making sure your new application is not conflicting with the old one

 

[rishuaj]

Ok and your old permit expired? It is usually granted for 3 years right? Just making sure your new application is not conflicting with the old one

i got it for a year, since my passport got expired. also, had to reapply on new role

 

[Sha_21]

I have got my visa approved finally! Looks like the system is down, so waiting for attorney to share the PPR with me.

Visa Details
ICT GSS LMIA Exempt
NOC: 1122

Below is my Timeline
Application Submitted on: 10th September
Biometrics Instruction Letter: 13th September
Biometrics Provided: 14th September (VFS Seattle)
PPR: 2nd November

A total of 7 weeks in total for processing. My US visa expires next week, so it was on time. Wishing others luck.

 

[kng90]

I have got my visa approved finally! Looks like the system is down, so waiting for attorney to share the PPR with me.

Visa Details
ICT GSS LMIA Exempt
NOC: 1122

Below is my Timeline
Application Submitted on: 10th September
Biometrics Instruction Letter: 13th September
Biometrics Provided: 14th September (VFS Seattle)
PPR: 2nd November

A total of 7 weeks in total for processing. My US visa expires next week, so it was on time. Wishing others luck.

Congrats. If your visa expires next week and it takes 8-10 days for the passport to come back to you after stamping, do you risk overstaying? I might be in a similar situation and wanted to know if overstaying by 2-3 days is okay

 

[Sha_21]

Congrats. If your visa expires next week and it takes 8-10 days for the passport to come back to you after stamping, do you risk overstaying? I might be in a similar situation and wanted to know if overstaying by 2-3 days is okay

My visa expires on the 14th buy my i94 is valid for an additional 10 days. I am hoping I would get the passport before that. My employer has informed me that I wont be on US payroll after the 14th. I think its prefect timing and I wont have to overstay. My friend recently moved to Ontario and he overstayed for about a week past his i94. If you have your visa approved I think its worth the risk, otherwise I would leave on i94 expiry.

 

[ImmigrationICT]

I have got my visa approved finally! Looks like the system is down, so waiting for attorney to share the PPR with me.

Visa Details
ICT GSS LMIA Exempt
NOC: 1122

Below is my Timeline
Application Submitted on: 10th September
Biometrics Instruction Letter: 13th September
Biometrics Provided: 14th September (VFS Seattle)
PPR: 2nd November

A total of 7 weeks in total for processing. My US visa expires next week, so it was on time. Wishing others luck.

Congrats!! How did you find out?

 

[hmt25]

My visa expires on the 14th buy my i94 is valid for an additional 10 days. I am hoping I would get the passport before that. My employer has informed me that I wont be on US payroll after the 14th. I think its prefect timing and I wont have to overstay. My friend recently moved to Ontario and he overstayed for about a week past his i94. If you have your visa approved I think its worth the risk, otherwise I would leave on i94 expiry.

I got approval on last Thursday night, sent my passports to LA on Friday, hoping to get back them by Thursday. My visa expires on nov 7th and I plan to leave on 6th. Am hoping everything will work like clockwork. My lawyers suggested I apply for B-1 and change of status to buy time if I need. Basically, nothing will happen and I can’t work but I won’t go out of status. If needed, this might be something you can look into.

 

[Sha_21]

I got approval on last Thursday night, sent my passports to LA on Friday, hoping to get back them by Thursday. My visa expires on nov 7th and I plan to leave on 6th. Am hoping everything will work like clockwork. My lawyers suggested I apply for B-1 and change of status to buy time if I need. Basically, nothing will happen and I can’t work but I won’t go out of status. If needed, this might be something you can look into.

I am sure you will get it! Good Luck!

 

[Sha_21]

Can someone help me understand what is the process after receiving PPR? Where can I find instructions on how to submit the passports?