Recent content by izzycat

I misunderstood the biometrics guidelines, I for some reason thought Americans didn't need to provide them. I don't think we've received the email reminder yet. I can pay it and send in the receipt once they send the reminder, right? Or will they return the application? Yikes

Hi all! My application was delivered July 13. I had been trying in vain to link my account to the application (I didn't realize just how far behind they are) so I gave them a call. The rep I spoke to laughed at me and said that it'll probably be months before they open the envelope! I have a...

I applied for my visa on July 7th 2015 and it was approved July 10th 2015. Very quick. I am an unmarried American citizen with no criminal record or anything to report to them, so I assume that's why it went so quickly. I didn't do anything special, just filled out my paperwork, uploaded the...

hi, I'm an American who applied for a visa for a school in BC (UBC) through the LA office I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if I'm allowed to visit Canada as a tourist with my US passport while my study permit is processing? I applied for my permit in the beginning of July and the estimated...

hi, I'm an American who applied for a visa for a school in BC (UBC) through the LA office I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if I'm allowed to visit Canada as a tourist with my passport while my study permit is processing. I applied for my permit in the beginning of July and the estimated...