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    Opt-in for Valid Open Work Permit Holders

    I opted in as well. I got a confirmation page saying it was submitted but nothing after that. My IRCC gc key portal isnt showing any trace of the opt in. Maybe they will just mail the new work permit?
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    NEW Work Permit Extension Opt In

    Hi, I just went on my IRCC portal and there's now a new program that lets you opt-in for a work permit extension of 18 months. Note this is not the PGWP extension, it's for OWP holders who qualify under a set of criterias. Anyone seen this or have more info on this? The start date is June 7th...
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    My Passport has 17 months to its expiration date, and need to apply for PGWP extension

    Hi, I am in a similar situation. Did you procceed via opt-in or the longer process? Thank you
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    TRV From Inside Canada - Normal Processing Time Has Passed

    Congrats!! Finally. I was so worried to not gwt it back when theres a strike coming.
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    TRV From Inside Canada - Normal Processing Time Has Passed

    Good for you! Canadapost is much more predictable than IRCC lol. I should call them too. They received my pp on the 4th and I got counterfoil on the 12th. Tracking still not activated. When did you get your Counterfoil? At this point I just want my PP to leave Ottawa lol. Seems like a strike...
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    TRV From Inside Canada - Normal Processing Time Has Passed

    Thank you Jaskaran! Here is my timeline: Submission March 13 Correspondence: March 22 PPR: March 31 PP received by CPC: April 4 Counterfoil: April 13 Tracking not activated yet. Note that my new Visa number is the same as the one shown on the Application Status Tracker portal 1 week before I...
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    TRV From Inside Canada - Normal Processing Time Has Passed

    Hi T-Thu, I would like to ask what does the counterfoil update look like? I'm using the old GCkey portal and today, there appears to be a new section where my counterfoil information is shown with the codes, issue date, expiry date, etc. But I do not see see "counterfoil" above the "Original...
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    IRCC Strike mid-April

    Hi Everyone, I just saw on the news that IRCC is planning to have a strike starting mid april. Probably end of this week. If it happens, processing will be impacted. Not sure if it means a complete stop or a slowdown. Anyone knows if every IRCC agent is part of the union? I sent my...
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    How long after receiving the correspondence letter for biometrics, do you receive an answer?

    Yes, I applied in 2023. Eligibility review started on march 22 same time i got correspondence. Interesting that on my GCkey, the eligibility review and background check are still in progress. But Final decision was made along with PPR.
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    How long after receiving the correspondence letter for biometrics, do you receive an answer?

    I got my PPR. Applied March 13 Correspondence March 22 PPR: March 31
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    How long after receiving the correspondence letter for biometrics, do you receive an answer?

    Got my PPR. TRV in Canada - PGWP - GCkey - Upfront medical exam Applied: March 13 Correspondence stating biometric valid PPR: March 31
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    How long after receiving the correspondence letter for biometrics, do you receive an answer?

    Yes it will be an issue. You need to create a webform to inform them of this change. The visa will have a passport number on it. It needs to match. And they won't issue an Visa is your old passport is expired.
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    TRV From Inside Canada - Normal Processing Time Has Passed

    It's a letter stating that your biometrics are valid. It's also referred to as Biometric Validation Letter (BVL)
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    TRV From Inside Canada - Normal Processing Time Has Passed

    Did you get correspondence letter? I applied on March 13th, got correspondence letter on march 22 but no PPR
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    How long after receiving the correspondence letter for biometrics, do you receive an answer?

    On your IRCC portal or GCkey, what is your status on Background Check? I have a new visa number as well. Eligibility and Biometrics Correspondence started on March 22. Background check in progress. I think that once BG check is completed, they will request our passports.
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    How long after receiving the correspondence letter for biometrics, do you receive an answer?

    That's good to hear you also got a new visa number and expiry date. I strongly believe if that is the case, the new visa is approved. On your GCkey or IRCC portal (whichever you submitted your application), do you see background check in progress? Mine is still in progress. Maybe that is the...
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    How long after receiving the correspondence letter for biometrics, do you receive an answer?

    Mine shows biometrics in progress. Everything else not started. But that doesn't matter because this tracker is not up to date. However, if you go to "Document Status" tab, do you see a new visa information? Here is what I see. Visitor Visa details Review what happens after you apply for a...