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Pre33

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Sep 23, 2017
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I am in same situation. Reapplied on 30yh May 2019 medical passed on June 5 ......current status is " We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirement" and " We are processing your background check".....any idea how long will it take from here?
same status in my gc key too we will hear from them soon hopefully an approval and for all those who are waiting i wish them luck #hope
 

Pre33

Star Member
Sep 23, 2017
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I got my Visa Approved today. Here is my timeline:
Applied on 4th April 2019 through VFS, Biometrics on the same day
Linked GCKey on 10th April, it was Background Processing

No update to my application afterwards, I inquired multiple times since processing time for KSA is 6weeks. I was told that since my university starts in September, my application will be considered after those who start in June/July.

Received Correspondence Letter for Biometrics on 11th June
Received Approval Letter on my GCKey application on 12th June.

Overall, it took about 10weeks for my application to process. KSA does not have a bifurcation for SDS or general applicants.

@ramimedhat
Congratulations.
 
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gychemist

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Jan 29, 2015
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Wasn't required for me... had visited Canada last summer... dunno if there's any correlation but it wasn't on my checklist
Hi I also traveled last summer. I was wondering since I have a Valid Visa for almost 4 Years if I will still need to send passport. Did you have a valid visa and they still asked to send passport? Because I saw on this forum if you have valid visa they issue the student visa at the airport... not sure though ... thanks and looking forward for your feedback.
 
May 28, 2019
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hi hope you all are doing well ..
(sds -online )

i received an update yesterday .... and that is a second correspondence letter ...o_O

Correspondence Letter June 11, 2019
Correspondence Letter May 9, 2019
Biometrics Collection Letter May 8, 2019
Submission Confirmation May 7, 2019
Confirmation of Online Application Transmission May 7, 2019

is their anyone here who has the same story ????:)
 

Deepak123456

Newbie
Jun 12, 2019
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Hii I am deepak from india.
I have completed my PGDM in marketing and want to apply for Global business managemet program which is a 2yr program with credential of ontario graduate certificate program.
What are the chances my visa file will be accepted or rejected??

Pgdm stands for post graduate diploma in management
 

lodicaleb

Full Member
Nov 6, 2018
35
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from where you receive this ghost updates on your emails or gckey
After logging in from your Gckey, if you see the current state is (profile/updated ) and after logging out and logging in again it changes to (Submitted). Means there was an update in your application. As no notification is sent to the applicant this update is known as ghost update. You need to log in everyday to see such updates.
 
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harman145

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Jun 1, 2019
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After logging in from your Gckey, if you see the current state is (profile/updated ) and after logging out and logging in again it changes to (Submitted). Means there was an update in your application. As no notification is sent to the applicant this update is known as ghost update. You need to log in everyday to see such updates.
okay bro thanks
 

meghdee

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May 1, 2019
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hi hope you all are doing well ..
(sds -online )

i received an update yesterday .... and that is a second correspondence letter ...o_O

Correspondence Letter June 11, 2019
Correspondence Letter May 9, 2019
Biometrics Collection Letter May 8, 2019
Submission Confirmation May 7, 2019
Confirmation of Online Application Transmission May 7, 2019

is their anyone here who has the same story ????:)
Yes, there are a few of us who received a second correspondence on the 4 week mark. I just received one yesterday. Nothing else has changed...still waiting.
Did it say "Your application is in process and is proceeding normally. We have received a large number of study permit applications from students wanting to start their studies in Canada at the same time as you. We are processing the applications as quickly as possible."?
Seems to be an automated email.
 
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May 28, 2019
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Yes, there are a few of us who received a second correspondence on the 4 week mark. I just received one yesterday. Nothing else has changed...still waiting.
Did it say "Your application is in process and is proceeding normally. We have received a large number of study permit applications from students wanting to start their studies in Canada at the same time as you. We are processing the applications as quickly as possible."?
Seems to be an automated email.
naa mate .. mine is just the same bio metric correspondence letter which i received on 9 th of may ... each and every words are the same in the attached PDF except the date ...

the remaining info are like this ..

Review of eligibility - Review of eligibility
  • We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results - Review of medical results
  • May 8, 2019 You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents - Review of additional documents
  • We do not need additional documents.
Interview - Interview
  • You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics - Biometrics
  • We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check - Background check
  • We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision - Final decision
  • Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
 

Anu thakur

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May 22, 2019
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naa mate .. mine is just the same bio metric correspondence letter which i received on 9 th of may ... each and every words are the same in the attached PDF except the date ...

the remaining info are like this ..

Review of eligibility - Review of eligibility
  • We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results - Review of medical results
  • May 8, 2019 You passed the medical exam.
Review of additional documents - Review of additional documents
  • We do not need additional documents.
Interview - Interview
  • You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics - Biometrics
  • We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check - Background check
  • We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision - Final decision
  • Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
Hi you passed medical on 8th may . So, when your eligibility review is started??(on which date)
 
May 28, 2019
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Hi you passed medical on 8th may . So, when your eligibility review is started??(on which date)
as per sds process i gave my medical test before applying for the visa ... and i remember that i created my profile on 7th and the review started after 9th once i received my biometric correspondence letter ...not sure why its showing that i cleared my medical test on 8th ... maybe medical results were updated on that day ...
 

mandpreet

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May 16, 2019
78
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Hey
I have submitted application for opening my GIC account on yesterday but i didn’t receive any confirmation from scotia bank till now .How many days it take for confirmation?Plzz reply
 
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Anu thakur

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May 22, 2019
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as per sds process i gave my medical test before applying for the visa ... and i remember that i created my profile on 7th and the review started after 9th once i received my biometric correspondence letter ...not sure why its showing that i cleared my medical test on 8th ... maybe medical results were updated on that day ...
Ohh okay....actually I linked my account on gckey on 1st april
On 15th received 2nd acknwldgmnt letter and medical passed on 14th May after that no update not even elgibility review started
 
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ramimedhat

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May 26, 2018
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I got my Visa Approved today. Here is my timeline:
Applied on 4th April 2019 through VFS, Biometrics on the same day
Linked GCKey on 10th April, it was Background Processing

No update to my application afterwards, I inquired multiple times since processing time for KSA is 6weeks. I was told that since my university starts in September, my application will be considered after those who start in June/July.

Received Correspondence Letter for Biometrics on 11th June
Received Approval Letter on my GCKey application on 12th June.

Overall, it took about 10weeks for my application to process. KSA does not have a bifurcation for SDS or general applicants.

@ramimedhat
Congrats! well, that took longer than expected, but the most important thing is that you got it on time! I also got the passport request a few days ago, I am so glad I didn't have to wait 14 weeks... I was so stressed out. Can't wait to go to Canada :D
 
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