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    Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) timeline at Ankara, Turkey

    Hi everyone! Good news. I finally got my visa approved today! Total processing time: 24 weeks.
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    Visitor Visa

    Yes, it does. If you have a valid US visa, and you are applying for a Canadian tourist visa, you go into a different scheme called "Can+" which allows for priority processing within 2 weeks.
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    Ridiculous visitor visa processing times 2022??

    No, it shouldn't change your position in the queue. It beyond absurd that you have been waiting for more than a year. I wonder if withdrawing and re-applying might be helpful.
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    Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) timeline at Ankara, Turkey

    Any updates on spousal work permits from the Ankara office?
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    Ridiculous visitor visa processing times 2022??

    The answer to your first question is yes, they have started reviewing your application. Don't know about the second.
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    Ankara Visa Office Applicants Check in here! :)

    Hey! I have applied for an (spousal) open work permit, but I have a Whatsapp group of applicants who are being processed in Ankara and many of them are spousal sponsorship applicants. Feel free to join here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FbK21mpbPNS1qXA3Z8bvo8 Also, please feel free to join our...
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    applicants applying from Turkey

    Exactly. As I said, software assists in the processing. But human-officer is also part of the process.
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    applicants applying from Turkey

    The software assists with the process but there is also a human-officer who evaluates. And they do make detailed notes on why they rejected the application. You should request these notes, and see if you can improve the application and reapply. I know of many many cases wherein the candidate...
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    ANKARA, TURKEY VISA OFFICE

    We are in Week 18. And actually since we applied from Israel, I think the Israeli estimate applies which is around 11-12 weeks. Either way, we have raised multiple webforms. We only get generic replies, and for the last one raised a few days ago, we didn't even get that much. Now, I have...
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    ANKARA, TURKEY VISA OFFICE

    Hey, we are in a similar position SP + OWP. Applied Oct 2. SP approved on Oct 18 (Edmonton VO). OWP still in process. Ankara is really taking a lot of time! By the way, if you'd like to connect with other Ankara applicants, I have a new Facebook group. Here is the link...
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    applicants applying from Turkey

    Sorry to hear this. Perhaps you can request officer's notes, edit your application accordingly and reapply.
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    Connecting all applicants being processed in Turkey (Ankara and Istanbul)

    Hi All! I have also created a new Facebook group for Canadian visa applications being processed in Turkey. If this is relevant for you, please join the group. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337866657077808/ We also have a Whatsapp group...
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    Timeline for Passport Stamping in Ankara (Turkey)

    Hi! My application for a spousal open work permit is also being processed in Ankara and I'd love to connect with other Ankara applicants. I have created a new Facebook group for Canadian visa applications being processed in Turkey. If this is relevant for you, please join the group. Here is the...
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    ANKARA, TURKEY VISA OFFICE

    Hi All! My application for a spousal open work permit is also being processed in Ankara and I'd love to connect with other Ankara applicants. I have created a new Facebook group for Canadian visa applications being processed in Turkey. If this is relevant for you, please join the group. Here is...
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    PRTD Ankara processing timeline

    Hi All! My application for a spousal open work permit is also being processed in Ankara and I'd love to connect with other Ankara applicants. I have created a new Facebook group for Canadian visa applications being processed in Turkey. If this is relevant for you, please join the group. Here is...
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    Ankara VO

    Hi All! I have created a new Facebook group for Canadian visa applications being processed in Turkey. If this is relevant for you, please join the group. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337866657077808/ We also have a Whatsapp group...
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    Ankara VO

    Hi All! I have created a new Facebook group for Canadian visa applications being processed in Turkey. If this is relevant for you, please join the group. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337866657077808/ We also have a Whatsapp group...
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    applicants applying from Turkey

    Hope you get updates soon. My spousal work permit is under review since Nov 21 (applied Oct 2). By the way, I have created a new Facebook group for Canadian visa applications being processed in Turkey. If this is relevant for you, please join the group. Here is the link...
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    PRTD Process Time in Turkey

    Hi All! I have created a new Facebook group for Canadian visa applications being processed in Turkey. If this is relevant for you, please join the group. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337866657077808/ We also have a Whatsapp group...
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    Whatsapp Group for Turkey

    Hi All! I have also created a new Facebook group for Canadian visa applications being processed in Turkey. If this is relevant for you, please join the group. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1337866657077808/ We also have a Whatsapp group...