Processing times, how accurate and did I screw myself over?

[321ninja123]

I gave my biometrics on the 27th of October and my program starts on the 6th of January. On the government's website, it states applications from my home country, Egypt, are taking around 8 weeks to be processed as of this week.

The flight I booked is on the 31st of December. Have i completely screwed myself over? How accurate/reliable are the listed processing times? My application isn't confusing and is well organized with no major caveats.

Advice on how to handle this situation would be appreciated.

 

[Naturgrl]

Times are estimates and most times take longer than posted. IRCC advises not to book tickets unless permit is approved. Nothing to do but wait.

 

[321ninja123]

Times are estimates and most times take longer than posted. IRCC advises not to book tickets unless permit is approved. Nothing to do but wait.

Flight isn't that big of a deal. I can pay a small fee and have it rescheduled. Im more concerned about making it in time to start my studies.

 

[Naturgrl]

Flight isn't that big of a deal. I can pay a small fee and have it rescheduled. Im more concerned about making it in time to start my studies.

Nothing to do but wait. Factor in passport stamping too if approved.

 

[321ninja123]

Nothing to do but wait. Factor in passport stamping too if approved.

And how long does that usually take?

 

[Naturgrl]

And how long does that usually take?

How long does what take? Passport? Give it 8-10 days maybe faster or maybe longer.

Have you only lived in Egypt?

 

[321ninja123]

How long does what take? Passport? Give it 8-10 days maybe faster or maybe longer.

Have you only lived in Egypt?

Yes. Never been anywhere else