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mriekje

Star Member
Jan 31, 2017
109
31
Hello Guys,
Need your help here. I am currently an international student here in Canada. I just arrived last August 25, 2017. My CSQ arrived March and just sent my CSQ to Federal this day, April 4. My question is- Can I stay in Canada under student visa while processing my PR even if I do not enroll in my college? I am contemplating of quitting school to cut expenses now that I am just waiting for my PR. Am I legally allowed to stay in Canada under student visa even if Im not enrolled? Thanks in advance!
You have to be enrolled at all times.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/eligibility.html

What is a study permit?
The study permit is a document we issue that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLI) in Canada.

While studying in Canada under a study permit you must:

  • always be enrolled at a DLI
  • make progress towards completing your program
  • respect any conditions listed on your study permit
  • stop studying if you no longer meet the requirements and
  • leave Canada when your permit expires
 

saam83

Star Member
Dec 15, 2017
66
28
Hi everyone,

I just received the pre-arrival serivces letter, what does it mean? My timeline:

PEQ, inland
Application received: 15 August 2017
AOR: 20 Nov. 2017
MR: 28 March 2018 (We will do our medical examination today)
Pre-arrival services letter: 5 April 2018

Thanks.
 

raj2303

Newbie
Jan 17, 2017
6
0
* application on 31st march 2017
* no additional documents required
* medical passed
* no interview required
* NO finger print required , will change if needed
* background check is in process

received pre-arrival visa on feb 23rd 2018.
can anyone explain, what does it mean "no finger print required , will change if needed "
 

infopm

Star Member
Apr 6, 2013
62
8
Visa Office......
Nova Scotia
App. Filed.......
07-12-2016
Doc's Request.
14-02-2018
Nomination.....
QSW
AOR Received.
14-03-2017
Med's Request
14-02-2018
Med's Done....
28-02-2018
Please can u share when u got ur MR. And your application date. Some of us from London vo are in our 12th month without MR
Medical Request Received : 14th Feb
Medicals done : 28th Feb
Results sent by Hospital : 6th March
Status updated in GC KEY on 15th March stating they have not received medicals
Sent a mail to LVO and they said my medical results are being processed.
Awaiting next update. Frustrating.
 

helldriver011

Star Member
Nov 24, 2017
189
44
Dear all,
Is there any way to know if the security screening has been completed or still in process since the information about it has been hidden in the GCMS notes recently?
Ask for CSIS update. the process is same as GCMS note. instead of chosing IIRC choise CSIS and in the comment section mention your first and last name, date of birth, uci number, application number and reason why you are asking for it. I got it this week and i have asked for it in march 8, 2018.
 

POLYNING

Hero Member
Mar 7, 2016
386
129
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hey I just got my CSIS update saying its in progress but in GCMS note received in march says everything else are completed except security screening which have started in november 2017. THen I have contacted the CIC and they replied me that, since my file need additional assessments hence it will be taking longer than the processing time. Any thoughts? Running out of patients !!!
Your security screening started in november 2017.Are you inland? It is so late. We almost have the same AOR time. But I ss started from July.
 

Hanzmolar

Hero Member
Feb 5, 2016
245
49
Ask for CSIS update. the process is same as GCMS note. instead of chosing IIRC choise CSIS and in the comment section mention your first and last name, date of birth, uci number, application number and reason why you are asking for it. I got it this week and i have asked for it in march 8, 2018.
Thank you
 

helldriver011

Star Member
Nov 24, 2017
189
44
Your security screening started in november 2017.Are you inland? It is so late. We almost have the same AOR time. But I ss started from July.
Yes I am Inland. Yes I know its late. I've sent an email to CIC and got a reply like, due to some additional assessments the processing time is longer than expected. So I guess we have nothing to do but waiting.
 

sksincanada

Star Member
Apr 30, 2013
161
1
Hello,
I made exactly the same mistake back in November 2017, I have received the same email and corrected and send them and as always didnt hear from them since then, but I have asked GCMS note in February and saw the my security check section is empty which means they are working on it (I have seen one the blog post here that, if your security check is empty and you have a number like 16.1(c) on the top right corner which means either your security is underway or done). I haven't heard from them since November 17, 2017 (i got my pre-arrival service msg). I have sent them email and tried to contact them but didnt get any respond. I am kind of hopeless now and gave up checking status or contacting them. I am an inland applicant and applied October 13, 2016.

Hope you will find some peace of your mind thinking of my situation. But if you havent asked for GCMS note then go for it. you might have a clue if they are working on it or not.

Thanks and goodluck (we both need it badly)
Hi,

Thanks for the response. I will ask for GCMS notes soon. If you don't mind can we talk over the phone or messages since we're sailing on the same boat.
 

eli723

Member
Jul 3, 2014
14
3
Hello,

I received pre-arrival letter today.

What does it mean ? I hope its a good sign. I would appreciate it if anyone knows. Thanks

file submitted : 10.May.2017
AOR: 30.Jul. 2017
 

NMontD

Hero Member
Nov 30, 2016
453
106
Hello,

I received pre-arrival letter today.

What does it mean ? I hope its a good sign. I would appreciate it if anyone knows. Thanks

file submitted : 10.May.2017
AOR: 30.Jul. 2017[/QUOT

Hi Eli723,

Are you inland applicant? Did you paid RPRF and medical was done ? --> Can you please share the timeline

I heard in one of the forum here that one of the applicants validated with IRCC on Prearrival email and seems it's not applicable for inland applicants.. Rest not sure about it.

You can also refer the https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11kdzo2tA_6HiILyuHtDsYtVajswDvHYTUiEFlFM1b28/edit#gid=984868481 sheet for timelines of applicants
 

eli723

Member
Jul 3, 2014
14
3
Hi, well I`m in Canada right now on student visa in different province, but my visa office is not in Canada... so I`m not considered inland.
my timeline as I shared, no medical request yet this is the first time I hear from them since AOR.
 

NMontD

Hero Member
Nov 30, 2016
453
106
Ok.
Hi, well I`m in Canada right now on student visa in different province, but my visa office is not in Canada... so I`m not considered inland.
my timeline as I shared, no medical request yet this is the first time I hear from them since AOR.
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Ok.. There are some applicants received Medical first, Some both medical and Pre-Arr together and some no MR yet but pre-arrival(like youu. This is from the google sheet.. Like i mentioned in last post on pre-arrival meaning for inland..
 

POLYNING

Hero Member
Mar 7, 2016
386
129
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
just an update:

even it is almost 9 months in ss and more than18 months after AR, based on the CBSA note I got yesterday, the speedy Canada agency still works on my security check.....maybe their target aims at up to 12 months for ss....at least.:D
 

helldriver011

Star Member
Nov 24, 2017
189
44
just an update:

even it is almost 9 months in ss and more than18 months after AR, based on the CBSA note I got yesterday, the speedy Canada agency still works on my security check.....maybe their target aims at up to 12 months for ss....at least.:D
I am with you buddy!!!! Dont lose hope!! don't forget you are not alone :) :D :) :D