Decision Made on ECAS - IEC Visa may expire during PPR?

[Mr.V]

Hi guys,

My Ecas just moved to "decision made" - hoping this is the last piece of an extremely large puzzle!

I have an issue though - My IEC visa expires Nov 3rd. What happens if they request my passport (London VO) and it isn't returned before my IEC Visa expires? I won't physically have status, but without a passport I cannot go anywhere!

I know implied status doesn't apply to Outland applicants like me, but with this timing, there's a possibility London will have my passport when my IEC permit expires, so I'm confused what to do in that case.

Hoping that the PPR is done and I can land before the Nov 3rd deadline, but of course I want to be prepared for the above scenario also.

Thanks.

 

[little_apple]

If you are from a visa-exempt country they don't ask for your passport. As far as I know passport request comes before decision made. You just have to wait for your COPR now, cross the border and then you are a PR.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

As said above, you won't need to send your passport because you are visa-exempt.

It usually takes 1-2 weeks after DM for the COPR to arrive in Canada, so you should have it in your hands soon

 

[Mr.V]

Thanks guys, that's awesome.

I'll wait for the letter then, felt like an eternity this last couple of years - can't wait to move on with my life here without the "will I get a visa" cloud over my head!

Good luck to everyone else, I'll update when I know more so we have timeline info!