Akannitommy:
Hi,

Congrats on your visa. How long it takes depends on the queue, the complexity of each matter and most importantly the CBSA officers in charge. It took sevreal hours (6-hrs I think) for me back in December 2020 because there were over a thousand people arriving at Montreal airport same day and/or about same time, I did. For some it took minutes from the time they clear the preliminaries to getting their study permit issued.

I think things are relaxed now unlike the peak of travel season when I landed but as covid-19 restrictions are relaxed, the summer wear on and fall approach, travel season will pick up once again.

Cheers

Akannitommy:
Hi,

Congrats on your visa. How long it takes depends on the queue, the complexity of each matter and most importantly the CBSA officers in charge. It took several hours (6-hrs I think) for me back in December 2020 because there were over a thousand people arriving at Montreal airport same day and aboust same time. For some it took minutes from the time they clear the preliminaries to getting their study permit issued.

I think things are relaxed now unlike the peak of travel season when I landed but as covid-19 restrictions are relaxed, the summer wear on and fall approach, travel season will pick up once again.

Cheers

adwal2020:
If your first point of entry is Montreal or Toronto, you will be issued your study permit there, no matter the state of your last destination.
Thanks.

Akannitommy:
Hi,

Congrats on your visa. How long it takes depends on the queue, the complexity of each matter and most importantly the CBSA officers in charge. It took several hours (6-hrs I think) for me back in December 2020 because there were over a thousand people arriving at Montreal airport same day and aboust same time. For some it took minutes from the time they clear the preliminaries to getting their study permit issued.

I think things are relaxed now unlike the peak of travel season when I landed but as covid-19 restrictions are relaxed, the summer wear on and fall approach, travel season will pick up once again.

Cheers

Biodunjobi:





You guys, it's finally PPR for my husband and children!!!!!!
Timeline;

Application submitted - Feb 14th
Biometrics updated - Feb 26th
Medical request for my husband - April 10th
Medical request for my children - April 20th
Medical passed & updated - April 27th and May 10th
Passport Request - June 25th

For everyone waiting for this kind of good news, it will come, God will perfect it and together we shall all rejoice.

subzheero:
GCMS note received this morning.

subzheero:
GCMS note received this morning.

lightswitch007:

spousal open work permit?

Eilenora:
has eligibiility started on your file? it hasnt started on hubbys so am thinking it may be too early to order the notes

how long did it take for your notes to come in?

Eilenora:
has eligibiility started on your file? it hasnt started on hubbys so am thinking it may be too early to order the notes

how long did it take for your notes to come in?

subzheero:
GCMS note received this morning.

subzheero:
Employer specific work permit

muyiroro:
We might find this useful to clear our doubts on Recommend Interview and Review Required

Far too many times, prospective applicants applicants ask me questions relating to this topic.

In this post, I will carefully address the real issues and meaning behind "Recommend Interview". I hope every participant on this platform makes the most of the information below.

Kindly be advised that every immigration applications submitted to IRCC are reviewed by at least two levels of people:

1. Program Case Analyst:

Most of the time, it's the Program Case Analyst who does the initial R-10 check that often positions certain applications on "Recommend Interview". They review all information present on file and can only make recommendations as per the applicant's circumstance - i.e, recommended interview (RI), review required (RR), recommended refusal/eligibility failed (EF). The Program Case Analyst may also be able to refuse some ill-equipped applications due to poor documentation.


Reason for Recommend Interview;

The eligibility status - "Recommend Interview" is mostly common when the Program Case Analyst has certain concerns about the submission of the applicant for an immigration application to Canada.

This is largely due to some irregularities on the applicant's employment reference letter and inability to verify applicant's work experience, ineligible financial documents to cover for the applicant's proposed program and upkeep in Canada, and in some cases due to salaries being paid by cash at applicant's place of work.


2. Senior Immigration Officer

The Senior immigration officer (visa officer) will then review the notes and assessments of the program case analyst and make the final decision, this also includes whether or not an interview is required. If an interview is necessary to continue processing your application, the status would change to "interview required". However, since the inception of the COVID-19 pandemic, IRCC have not been conducting interviews for prospective applicants both for work permit, spousal sponsorship, parents sponsorship and some other PR applications. In view of the foregoing, an immigration officer may disregard a recommended interview and subsequently grant an approval.

My observations;

I have reviewed several GCMS notes as of recent and in the past and I have come to understand that majority of applicant's with "Recommend Interview" as the current eligibility assessment on their GCMS notes are later in the visa process approved by the Senior Immigration Officer.

Although, in a few cases, some applications may be rejected due to the limited knowledge on the applicant's part to address the initial concerns. This also stems from the fact that the format is not clearly spelled out by the immigration authorities.

This is not much of a bother you know, i would recommend you check properly for the pre-assessment notes/comments which can be found on the page 2 or the last two pages of the Gcms notes.


I hope this information satisfies your enquiry and future questions relating to the subject matter.


It will end in praise.

muyiroro:


Exactly what is on my note. I don’t know why most employer specific eligibility is recommend interview. Is it another delay tactics ?

But my eligibility is recommend interview not review required also my info sharing is complete. That’s means they might request for ADR or more clarification on your work experience cos of Review Required

I submitted my application on 5th of September

subzheero:
No pre assessment notes/comments on the GCMS.There is also a place that said l met the requirements of the job offered.l pray it ends well

muyiroro:


Likewise my pre assessment notes no comment at all.

REASON FOR REFUSAL = 0
MISREPRESENTATION = 0

I believe all is fine with our application oo

My only concern is re-medical but if they can consider us for medical extension it would be good oo cos medical for family of 5 is not cheap.

Though if I re-medical I will still use it to update my ongoing PR application.

Our time is here no more waiting!!

subzheero:
It will end in praise

muyiroro:


Someone got approval today

Timeline 3 weeks
Noc A
Family of 4
Employer restricted with Nomination from New BRUSKWIK

muyiroro:


Someone got approval today

Timeline 3 weeks
Noc A
Family of 4
Employer restricted with Nomination from New BRUSKWIK

muyiroro:


Someone got approval today

Timeline 3 weeks
Noc A
Family of 4
Employer restricted with Nomination from New BRUSKWIK

ezechem:


Hello guys, I want to share my timeline with the wonderful and amazing folks on this thread. My special thanks goes to @Muyiroro and @FYSOL you guys are such a blessing to me. Also, not leaving out everyone on this thread, whose information sharing has been helpful to my journey, you guys are amazing. I pray the Lord will grant all that your heart desires sooner than expected, we will all sing this song of praise together.



NB: My application is under LMIA-Exempt with NOC Skills A which qualifies for Global Skills Strategy (GSS) 2-Weeks Processing.

ezechem:


Hello guys, I want to share my timeline with the wonderful and amazing folks on this thread. My special thanks goes to @Muyiroro and @FYSOL you guys are such a blessing to me. Also, not leaving out everyone on this thread, whose information sharing has been helpful to my journey, you guys are amazing. I pray the Lord will grant all that your heart desires sooner than expected, we will all sing this song of praise together.

NB: My application is under LMIA-Exempt with NOC Skills A which qualifies for Global Skills Strategy (GSS) 2-Weeks Processing.

ezechem:


Hello guys, I want to share my timeline with the wonderful and amazing folks on this thread. My special thanks goes to @Muyiroro and @FYSOL you guys are such a blessing to me. Also, not leaving out everyone on this thread, whose information sharing has been helpful to my journey, you guys are amazing. I pray the Lord will grant all that your heart desires sooner than expected, we will all sing this song of praise together.

NB: My application is under LMIA-Exempt with NOC Skills A which qualifies for Global Skills Strategy (GSS) 2-Weeks Processing.

FYsol:
Congratulations my brother. You made my day.

lightswitch007:
Cheers to a new beginning. Canada will favor you.

ezechem:


Hello guys, I want to share my timeline with the wonderful and amazing folks on this thread. My special thanks goes to @Muyiroro and @FYSOL you guys are such a blessing to me. Also, not leaving out everyone on this thread, whose information sharing has been helpful to my journey, you guys are amazing. I pray the Lord will grant all that your heart desires sooner than expected, we will all sing this song of praise together.

NB: My application is under LMIA-Exempt with NOC Skills A which qualifies for Global Skills Strategy (GSS) 2-Weeks Processing.

ezechem:


Hello guys, I want to share my timeline with the wonderful and amazing folks on this thread. My special thanks goes to @Muyiroro and @FYSOL you guys are such a blessing to me. Also, not leaving out everyone on this thread, whose information sharing has been helpful to my journey, you guys are amazing. I pray the Lord will grant all that your heart desires sooner than expected, we will all sing this song of praise together.

NB: My application is under LMIA-Exempt with NOC Skills A which qualifies for Global Skills Strategy (GSS) 2-Weeks Processing.

ezechem:


Hello guys, I want to share my timeline with the wonderful and amazing folks on this thread. My special thanks goes to @Muyiroro and @FYSOL you guys are such a blessing to me. Also, not leaving out everyone on this thread, whose information sharing has been helpful to my journey, you guys are amazing. I pray the Lord will grant all that your heart desires sooner than expected, we will all sing this song of praise together.

NB: My application is under LMIA-Exempt with NOC Skills A which qualifies for Global Skills Strategy (GSS) 2-Weeks Processing.