oh it’s still “not started” for eligibility and “in progress” for BGV. I heard a few people have their biometrics done in early December already had their P1 or at least FD, for all 4 categories in tracker are marked as completed
Processing speed varies by category, and those differences often explain why some applications move faster than others.
Applicants in
French-speaking or healthcare categories often have lower CRS scores yet see faster processing. One reason is that, if they are
inland, they typically have little to no foreign work experience. If they are
outland, they often claim only one or two years of experience. IRCC generally does not scrutinize this level of foreign experience as closely, especially when it does not attract maximum CRS points.
PNP applications also tend to move faster at the federal stage. This is largely because the provincial process itself is already lengthy, and the federal government prioritizes issuing PRs so provinces can accurately manage and meet their nomination quotas.
In practice,
CEC applications with minimal or no foreign work experience are usually processed more quickly, simply because there is less to assess and verify.
Ultimately, the key stage that truly matters is
eligibility. Once eligibility is passed, there is generally little reason to worry about the remaining steps. Stages such as
FD, Portal 1, and Portal 2 are largely administrative and are often handled by non–visa officer teams, which explains why movement at these stages can sometimes appear slow or inconsistent.
it’s officially a month since I gave biometric, and it’s weirdly quiet. Wondering if I should call IRCC and ask what’s happening. Anyone here already called ircc and is there any possibility to expedite the process or figure out what went wrong with my profile?
