April Visitor Visa has not updated

[Robyn2024]

Hey all,

So, we applied for my boyfriend’s visitor visa on April 4th. He is from Colombia, so we understood the chances are lower, but we put together what we felt was strong and we were confident. We did our best to prove everything and we hoped for the best but had realistic expectations as well.


So, April 21st, he did his biometrics. That was updated.

And now radio silence.


Even the tracker that is supposed to give an estimated date has not been adjusted.


And now, we should have applied earlier for his mid-June visit. We planned to apply in February, but I was dealing with a lot. A death in my family. So, my mindset was gone.

In mid-Marchish we put everything together.


However, the processing time showed about 32 days or so for Colombia, so we had hopes but understood we maybe have cut it close.


Anyways, I am asking today if his travel dates we stated have passed. It was for a potential June 21st date for 2 weeks to my city. His vacation is finished so he wouldn’t be coming this year now.


What do we do with his visitor visa?

Is there still a chance they would approve of it even though his travel dates have passed?

Do we just wait for an answer now?


We of course would like to order the notes if it is denied. Just to know how to adjust so if we decide to apply again for his vacation next year. We will apply a lot earlier. But that is why I am kind of wishing they would just give an answer haha I know that what I wish is different than reality.

I just want to give us time to strengthen things as needed.

 

[canuck78]

Hey all,

So, we applied for my boyfriend’s visitor visa on April 4th. He is from Colombia, so we understood the chances are lower, but we put together what we felt was strong and we were confident. We did our best to prove everything and we hoped for the best but had realistic expectations as well.


So, April 21st, he did his biometrics. That was updated.

And now radio silence.


Even the tracker that is supposed to give an estimated date has not been adjusted.


And now, we should have applied earlier for his mid-June visit. We planned to apply in February, but I was dealing with a lot. A death in my family. So, my mindset was gone.

In mid-Marchish we put everything together.


However, the processing time showed about 32 days or so for Colombia, so we had hopes but understood we maybe have cut it close.


Anyways, I am asking today if his travel dates we stated have passed. It was for a potential June 21st date for 2 weeks to my city. His vacation is finished so he wouldn’t be coming this year now.


What do we do with his visitor visa?

Is there still a chance they would approve of it even though his travel dates have passed?

Do we just wait for an answer now?


We of course would like to order the notes if it is denied. Just to know how to adjust so if we decide to apply again for his vacation next year. We will apply a lot earlier. But that is why I am kind of wishing they would just give an answer haha I know that what I wish is different than reality.

I just want to give us time to strengthen things as needed.

Wait for processing. Impossible to say whether planned travel dates will be considered. He is going through a manual review which is why it is taking so long. Given his profile that is not surprising. Posted processing times are not guaranteed and often not realistic. If denied order GCMS notes so you can work on addressing concerns when you reapply next year.

 

[Robyn2024]

Wait for processing. Impossible to say whether planned travel dates will be considered. He is going through a manual review which is why it is taking so long. Given his profile that is not surprising. Posted processing times are not guaranteed and often not realistic. If denied order GCMS notes so you can work on addressing concerns when you reapply next year.

I figured as much but wanted to just ask! Thank you for your time. We figured the posted processing times would not be guaranteed but due to the challenges this year brought, I was not able to help put things together earlier with him. So we took a chance applying when we did. I just got a little confused what would happen not that the travel dates have passed.

And yes, we do plan to order the notes if denied. And will address the concerns That is kind of why we tried our best with the thought if it gets denied we would just work on things according to the notes. Would you suggest waiting some time prior to reapplying? I have seen people that reapply within weeks of the denial but have heard people say to wait a few months then reapply once the concerns are strengthened and some time passed.

And sorry to sound dumb, but what do you mean by manual review?

 

[canuck78]

I figured as much but wanted to just ask! Thank you for your time. We figured the posted processing times would not be guaranteed but due to the challenges this year brought, I was not able to help put things together earlier with him. So we took a chance applying when we did. I just got a little confused what would happen not that the travel dates have passed.

And yes, we do plan to order the notes if denied. And will address the concerns That is kind of why we tried our best with the thought if it gets denied we would just work on things according to the notes. Would you suggest waiting some time prior to reapplying? I have seen people that reapply within weeks of the denial but have heard people say to wait a few months then reapply once the concerns are strengthened and some time passed.

And sorry to sound dumb, but what do you mean by manual review?

Manual review by a person not AI. The quick decisions are mainly done by AI. Would not reapply soon after a refusal especially if there are no immediate travel plans. Multiple applications in a short period of time are often viewed with concern that someone is desperate to get to Canada. Would wait until next winter if he wants to attempt to travel next summer.