saxywale:

Yes.
I applied for trv for a relative in July, and the processing took about 2 months. I applied for another relative this September and it took just about two weeks.

kkokoma:


On CIC website it states 56 days

travelland:


It is usually 10 to 15 working days in what is called off pick period, it all depends on the ECO handling your file

When they are receiving high volume of work, they may be a delay in returning Passports.

kkokoma:


I think its better to use CIC info as a reference when planning. Even the Canada Visa Application Centre operator, VFS Global on their website always refers specific questions about Visas to the CIC website including the time it takes for processing.

I applied for a TRV on the 10th of July, I only got a text this morning that its ready. Thats 52 days, I know some people who submitted late July and early september and nothing yet.

Its not wise to give specific advice that may cause problems to people. If someone intends to travel for an event taking place in four weeks and now uses that advise to plan, well it would probably be a total waste

I like this thread, its very informative but I always research both the CIC and the VFC websites, they have they final word I can use for planning

tariy:

Please when is the off peak period...

travelland:


Peak period is between May to September(summer) Off peak are all other months apart from these. But other things can also influence volume of applications received by CIC, like groups going for conferences, conventions and so on, you also have festivals like Christmas(December) which may also attract more applicants.

fredtee:


date of application: 31st July 2015
Biometric: 31st July 2015

Passport ready for collection: 16th September 2015

I got the passport back today with 3 years multiple visa. I guess it was given till when my passport expires.
all the best.

travelland:


it is advisable for people to apply ahead of their trip, infact for Canada i usually suggest two to three months before application, but then the ECOs are unpredictable, some work faster than others so it all depends, also in case of eventualities or should the applicant need to retrieve his or her passport they do give 2 - 3 working days and your passport will be returned although they will stop processing it(i will confirm if they still do it but they used to). Anyways just want you to know that some of us are not just talking but actually have hands on experience. [/i]

igboboy3:


Yes. Thanks. (Un)fortunately I'm a doctor and I understand it is very difficult for foreign trained medical graduates to obtain residency training positons in Canada. That's why I want to go to the US; however I don't want to lose my PR status. Thanks

tariy:

@Saxywale please when in September did you apply for your relative and when was the application pick up....

Dollzzzz:

Pls when did you submit ur passport? My passport was returned to me after biometric. I want to knw wen they are going to ask for it cos i ll be traveling in 2wks to be back by nov.

marvel7:
I've been a silent follower of this thread and I must commend the good work you are doing here.
Please I will like to ask for paper applications for visiting visa what is the likely message sent if an application is successful? The reason I'm asking is that my sister applied in the first week in august and got a message yesterday that her processed passport is ready for collection. Pls I need an urgent answer to relieve her of the stress. Thank u

marvel7:
I've been a silent follower of this thread and I must commend the good work you are doing here.
Please I will like to ask for paper applications for visiting visa what is the likely message sent if an application is successful? The reason I'm asking is that my sister applied in the first week in august and got a message yesterday that her processed passport is ready for collection. Pls I need an urgent answer to relieve her of the stress. Thank u

Dollzzzz:


Pls i did my biometric on monday and I'm planning to travel in 2wks and back in 2nd wk in nov( not Canada) . i hope that won't disturb my application whenever its ready and they need me to submit my passport? I can submit my passport when i get back frm my trip in nov? Thnk u in advance

Shinner2010:
hello, well done for the great work that you are doing here.
I want to as for the link to register for Canada visa online and documents needed to process the online application.
thanks

Teejaykary:
concerning the admission stuff,is there any school in Canada that accept payment on arrival before given admission letter?,

kkokoma:
Sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. Like I said earlier, though I always research CIC and VFS Global websites for planning, this thread has been invaluable. I just got my passport back from the Visa Processing Centre. I year multiple entry visa attached

Cheers all!

Dollzzzz:

Pls when did you submit ur passport? My passport was returned to me after biometric. I want to knw wen they are going to ask for it cos i ll be traveling in 2wks to be back by nov.

Godbpraised:
hello guys ,

what determines the duration of visa given, i knw for USA its 2 years multiple entry .


@ kkokoma is this your first time or is it renewal can u state the documents submitted. i am hoping to apply next year .

kkokoma:
Sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. Like I said earlier, though I always research CIC and VFS Global websites for planning, this thread has been invaluable. I just got my passport back from the Visa Processing Centre. I year multiple entry visa attached

Cheers all!

kkokoma:
Sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread. Like I said earlier, though I always research CIC and VFS Global websites for planning, this thread has been invaluable. I just got my passport back from the Visa Processing Centre. I year multiple entry visa attached

Cheers all!

topaztee:
How long does it took for the processing of your application?

kkokoma:

I submitted on the 10th of August, received alert 28th September

kkokoma:

Actually this is my second time, the first time in 2013 was denied on a technicality. I wrote a very clear 2 page letter of purpose and attached bank statements, marriage and kid's birth certificates, letter from employer, pictureso of recent overseas holiday with my family, used boarding passes and old passport with study permit and used visas

tariy:

Sorry did you apply for tourist or conference visa...