New Instructions from IRCC for applications before 7th Sep 2021

[ravin]

Hi, I didn't mention in the application. However, I sent them a message later on that my parents are eligible for CAN+ processing. They might have added a note then. When is the US B2 visa of your parents expiring? I am planning to reinstate the B2 visa of my parents but nobody lives there from our family.

Thanks for you response , my parents have US visa due to expire in next 4 years. How did you send them message can you please share the link ?

 

[Vedant_agarwalla]

Is it Possible/ has anyone crossed the 30 business day timeline and not received a response from IRCC?

 

[aasifjn]

Is it Possible/ has anyone crossed the 30 business day timeline and not received a response from IRCC?

I'm on day 30...

 

[PrasannaGTA]

I'm on day 30...

Did you apply from India? If yes, you will hit day 30 on the 27th. As they had 2 holidays in last 30 days

 

[aasifjn]

Did you apply from India? If yes, you will hit day 30 on the 27th. As they had 2 holidays in last 30 days

No, from the US

 

[SeniorStakes]

Thanks for you response , my parents have US visa due to expire in next 4 years. How did you send them message can you please share the link ?

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

 

[PrasannaGTA]

No, from the US

Still the same as they had holidays on Orange shirt day and Canadian Thanksgiving day

 

[civiluv24]

My application got refused yesterday.

Sorry to hear that...They requested you to send the passport copy right. Did you send them? What was the reason for rejection?

 

[EEMRAM42021]

Thanks guys for sharing the information about the recent change in Visitor Visa. I applied for my parent's visitor visa.

• Date Received: August 2, 2021
• Date of Biometrics Enrolment: September 6, 2021
• Applicant: Mom & Dad
• Visa Category: Visitor Visa
• Uploaded Vaccine Certificate: October 21, 2021

Hi,

how did you upload vaccine certificate?
Thank you.

 

[EEMRAM42021]

Visa office in Makati, Philippines
First application GC-KEY: March 04,2020
Biometrics: December 10, 2020
Re-applied GCKEY: September 17, 2021
PPR: October 19, 2021
Travel reason: To visit my wife(has work permit)

Hello,

my mom along with my dad also applied for visitor visa in the philippines. They applied august 28 and they also are done with their biometrics, and now waiting for response. In the application, their purpose of travel is to visit family
Member. Just recently, they emailed manila immigration to send their covid vaccine proof. My question is do they need to submit another application? Thank you

 

[dork113]

Thanks a lot for your detailed message about the process. I followed you and created the webform and I got the PPR for my parents within 3 days. I was under confusion if I will create a new application after September 7th but your answer helped me.
Application Date: 17th March 2021
Biometrics Date: 30th Sep 2021
Date Webform sent: 12th Oct 2021 (Got default acknowledgment same day)
Got Passport Request on: 15th Oct 2021

Thanks Ness_Fern once again.

can you share the webform link please. Thank you.

 

[EEMRAM42021]

Hello, all you beautiful people! I come bearing good news!

Received PPR for my mom's TRV (regular tourist visa, not a super visa) just now.

Key application details

• City/country of residence and application: Mumbai, India
• Relation with applicant: Mother
• Purpose of visit: Essential [indicated purpose of travel as ‘Other - COVID-19’ on IMM5257E, since we submitted the application before new guidelines were issued]
• Vaccination status: Fully vaccinated with COVISHIELD
• My status in Canada: Permanent Resident
• Applied through: GC Key account

The detailed timeline of our visa application is as follows. We did not reapply after the Sep 7 update.
Note: All dates and times indicated below are in IST.

• Aug 20, 2021, 3:40 pm : Application submitted
• Aug 20, 2021, 3:45 pm : Payment receipt received
• Aug 23, 2021, 8:20 pm : Application receipt confirmation
• Aug 24, 2021, 8:20 pm : Ghost update
• Aug 24, 2021, 8:50 pm : Biometrics letter received
• Sep 10, 2021, 10:00 pm : Wrote to IRCC - Delhi VO seeking clarification on the new Sep 7 and Sep 10 guidelines for TRV. I was confused if we should reapply. Submitted general inquiry webform.
• Sep 14, 2021, 12:30 pm : Biometrics appointment at Mumbai VFS
• Sep 14, 2021, 7:00 pm : Biometrics updated online and linked to account
• Sep 15, 2021, 4:50 pm : Received reply from IRCC - Delhi VO on the inquiry I sent them. They told me I should only reapply if my situation has changed. In the same email, there were a bunch of other helpful links. Among those, one was for the travel exemption webform. In the same email, they further stated: "Online Temporary Resident applications will not be prioritized unless you contact IRCC through the travel exemption webform to indicate how you meet the exemption criteria, and in most cases why you are travelling for a non-discretionary/essential purpose, and provide acceptable documentation.” After reading this, I thought it was worthwhile to submit the webform instead of just waiting to hear back on the application.
• Sep 15, 2021, 10:05 pm : Filled webform for travel exemption, attached all relevant documents including vaccination certificate showing she's eligible to travel
• Sep 15, 2021, 10:07 pm : Received acknowledgement email saying they will respond in 14 business days
• Oct 6, 2021, 11:30 am : Ghost update to application status; it changed to “Application/Profile updated”. It was clickable only once. After viewing application details (nothing had changed) and returning to the main application home screen, it was back to normal and changed to “Submitted”.
• Oct 9, 2021, 11:00 pm : Eligibility status changed. Correspondence letter and PPR received. All updates to the account happened within a span of 10 mins. Overall, took 16 business days (or 25 calendar days) from the time of submitting biometrics.

Notes:

• My mom has no prior travel history, minimal financial savings to show, has been a homemaker all her life, and doesn't have any strong ties to home country. That's why I was very skeptical of the visa being approved.
• I showed full sponsorship with notarized invitation letter + notarized proof of means of financial support letter + notarized proof of financial resource of supporter. Total of 3 notarized documents - in retrospect, it does seem like an overkill but I didn't want to take any chances. Basically included all documents typically required for a super visa, minus the insurance and medical test report.
• In the webform, I did mention the travel date as Oct 15. So, it was approved well within the acceptable travel timeframe. However, considering that we have to factor in additional days for the passport to be stamped, I don't think my mom will be able to fly out on the 15th.

Happy to answer any specific questions you may have about information that hasn't been covered here.

This has been such a pleasant surprise. Given that it's the Thanksgiving long weekend, I was not expecting this at all.
I want to thank everyone on this forum for sharing their insights, timelines and personal experiences; it helped me learn a lot and even calm my nerves while keeping hope alive.

It has been a stressful year for most of us, but hang in there. You'll get through soon enough. Here's wishing everyone the very best with their applications. Cheers!

Hello.
My mom applied for a visitor visa and she also applied for my dad. If she will send her covid vaccination certificate through webform, can she also submit my father’s covid vaccination certicifate? Or should do it separately as there is only one option to type in the UCI number. Thank you

 

[civiluv24]

Hello.
My mom applied for a visitor visa and she also applied for my dad. If she will send her covid vaccination certificate through webform, can she also submit my father’s covid vaccination certicifate? Or should do it separately as there is only one option to type in the UCI number. Thank you

According to me, post application submission we need to send separate. I have experienced this issue but some other document. My dad is main applicant he asked to upload her document, they said you are not her representative. she needs to fill IMM5476 add you as representative and send a form to us and then we can process. Better send separately like mom sends hers and dad his...Also their COVID certificates were sent separately via webform...

 

[EEMRAM42021]

According to me, post application submission we need to send separate. I have experienced this issue but some other document. My dad is main applicant he asked to upload her document, they said you are not her representative. she needs to fill IMM5476 add you as representative and send a form to us and then we can process. Better send separately like mom sends hers and dad his...Also their COVID certificates were sent separately via webform...

What did you say in your webform? Did you just state that you just upload a proof of vaccination?

 

[EEMRAM42021]

According to me, post application submission we need to send separate. I have experienced this issue but some other document. My dad is main applicant he asked to upload her document, they said you are not her representative. she needs to fill IMM5476 add you as representative and send a form to us and then we can process. Better send separately like mom sends hers and dad his...Also their COVID certificates were sent separately via webform...

And did you use the general information webform or the travel exempt webform?