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viswesh146

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Feb 7, 2019
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Hi all,
Could there be any problem in passing medicals if the child had cancer earlier which has been cured now? Our 3.5 year son had such a condition when he was 1.5 years old, went through cancer treatment and now he just goes for follow-up. We have submitted few medical reports as supporting documents while completing our medical tests.
Worrying if this will affect our medicals. Filed our PR application 20 days back. Received BIL few days back, but yet to receive MEP. Please provide your thoughts.
They would look for disease which would affect fellow citizens or look for a disease which someone is trying to utilize Canadian medical insurance to cure. Your case doesn't fall under any of the category. I am not an expert, but this explanation was given by an certified immigration consultant.

You will be fine. Our wishes with you too.
 
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viswesh146

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Feb 7, 2019
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Hi Guys,

ITA - Nov 29
AOR - Jan 12
Biometric - Jan 29, completed on Feb 4.
Medical - passed
Category : EE.

Status bar 10%

Status bar percentage is calculated on the number of days passed with respect to total number of days.

I thought that's how the status bar worked.
 

noelt1991

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Sep 7, 2017
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Toronto
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Got my BIL on 29th January 2020. However seems like all the Service Canada across Ontario is over-booked. Have to wait until February 11 to get the biometrics done. Any idea if its updated on the same day or not ?
 
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GG12345

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Sep 27, 2019
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It's strange, Biometric submitted on Jan 29 is still not updated on the profile and status is still 'your action is required'.
 

manpreetsingh8950

Full Member
Sep 17, 2019
46
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AOR: jan 3rd
MEP: jan 22
Bio passed: jan 28
Got ghost update in between jan 28 - jan 31. Forgot the actual date.
Progress bar is 18%
What stage i am in and when to expect next update?
 

Socceros

Star Member
Dec 1, 2019
184
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AOR: jan 3rd
MEP: jan 22
Bio passed: jan 28
Got ghost update in between jan 28 - jan 31. Forgot the actual date.
Progress bar is 18%
What stage i am in and when to expect next update?
HELLO. Same AOR and MEP. I passed the BIO on jan 24. Got the same ghost update. same progress bar. now you have to wait. it could be weeks or month.
 

GG12345

Hero Member
Sep 27, 2019
492
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AOR: jan 3rd
MEP: jan 22
Bio passed: jan 28
Got ghost update in between jan 28 - jan 31. Forgot the actual date.
Progress bar is 18%
What stage i am in and when to expect next update?

18% for me as well. AOR 2nd jan. Just difference that Biometrics not updated on page yet. you guys are seeing it.
 

andy108

VIP Member
Nov 26, 2015
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Australia
Visa Office......
Sydney
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
**-09-2017
AOR: jan 3rd
MEP: jan 22
Bio passed: jan 28
Got ghost update in between jan 28 - jan 31. Forgot the actual date.
Progress bar is 18%
What stage i am in and when to expect next update?
The general flow as is follows:

What happens after you submit you application?

Answer:

Excellent post about it here: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/application-stages-what-they-mean-mep-ip1-ip2-ghost-update-version-2019.612656/

If you have an AOR of 31 Dec 2018 or later , follow the chart below to track your progress. Candidates will remain in a state of 'False IP2' throughout their application and only see a series of 'ghost updates' following their MEP; the first such ghost update (which should follow shortly after MEP) will signify your Real IP1, the second ghost update will signify your Real IP2, and the third will be your ‘Final’ Ghost Update, following which you are likely to receive your PPR.

If you have an AOR date of up to 30 Dec 2018, the chart also applies to you if you meet one or more of these conditions: you are a CEC or PNP-Inland candidate, you were required to provide your biometrics or you did not pay your RPRF upfront.

Note for FSW-Outland candidates who have an AOR date of up to 30 Dec 2018: If you did not need to provide biometrics and paid your RPRF upfront, the old transition from NA1 all the way to a Final Ghost Update will still apply to you. Your Background Check should have started in NA1 ("Not Applicable" 1), meaning your Background Check status said "Not Applicable" right after you submitted your application.

General:
EE
- Express Entry: Canada's score-based program for economic immigrants
CRS - Comprehensive Ranking System: System for ranking candidates for EE
ITA - Invitation to Apply: an invitation to apply for permanent residence
e-APR - electronic Application for Permanent Residence: the online application for PR after receiving an ITA
RPRF - Right of Permanent Residence Fee: a fee collected as part of your PR application
AOR - Acknowledgement of Receipt (of application): email confirming receipt of your application after you submit and pay your fees
ADR - Additional Document Request: IRCC sends a message asking you to provide a specific document to supplement your application.

Post-submission stages:
False IP2
- Usually right from AOR or just after MEP. Background Check shows "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.”
MEP - Medicals passed: review of medical results changes from "You do not need a medical exam." to "You have passed the medical exam." There is no email for MEP.
Ghost Update - When you log in, the application says it's been "updated" but none of the fields have changed. Once you logout and log back in, the application returns to being "submitted". Ghost updates are not announced by email and a candidate must check their profile daily to not miss them.
Ghost Update #1 or Real IP1 - "In progress" 1: Background Check changes to "Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check." Usually follows MEP. Some applicants (especially Inland and CEC) skip this stage. You should receive an email for your Real IP1 - the email will not provide any details, just that your application has been updated.
NA2 - "Not Applicable" 2: Background Check changes to "Not Applicable" again after IP1. Some applicants skip this stage and it is easily missed. No email.
Ghost Update #2 or Real IP2 - "In progress" 2: Background Check changes to "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." No email.
NA3 - "Not Applicable" 3: Background Check changes to "Not Applicable" again after IP2 (uncommon).
Ghost Update #3 or Final Ghost Update - Often considered a sign that PPR is coming soon. Not seen by all applicants.
PPR - Passport request: IRCC sends "Ready for visa" e-mail asking you to submit your documents to your visa office so they can issue your CoPR and entry visa if applicable. A PPR is announced only by email, and there may be no changes made directly to the profile. If you are worried you might miss it, you can whitelist the email domain @cic.gc.ca to ensure the email comes straight to your inbox.
CoPR - Confirmation of Permanent Residence: A document that says you've been approved for permanent residence.

Other notes:
1. The ‘eligibility’ and ‘final decision’ fields in your profile will not change to passed until after you receive your CoPR. This is an example of what a profile may look like following a CoPR.
2. Remember that these are not "official" stages, but they are used frequently throughout the forum to track the processing of applications.