Apparently ours has started, but we have no idea when. Ecas and GCKey don't show any change, but I called the automated self-serve phone system, and it said the background check was in progress. I checked a few days ago, and it had started by then.
yeah i figured that out too... i couldnt call since im outside canada right now... ill try to make a call when i get back to canada next month tho ...
Congrats on the OWP! I pretty much just had to suggest my resignation to my company as my leave of absence period is nearly expired. Still hoping for a very last minute miracle (I'm also October 3rd applicant according to the GCKey apparently). At least we know they are working on OWPs still!
Hey Congrat on getting the work permit. About the SIN (Social Insurance Number), just go to Service Canada office and ask for it based on your work permit. They will guide you and give you one.
Congratulations!! This gives me so much hope, you don't even know!
thank you. i hope you will get yours so soon.Congrats on the OWP! I pretty much just had to suggest my resignation to my company as my leave of absence period is nearly expired. Still hoping for a very last minute miracle (I'm also October 3rd applicant according to the GCKey apparently). At least we know they are working on OWPs still!
SIN is Social Insurance Number. You will need to go to a Service Canada office with your physical permit for them to give you your SIN. You need a SIN in order to legally work in Canada.
You need to update your residential address with CIC even if you have a representative, CIC wants to know any important changes that happens during the processing of your application, you can change the address on ECAS or using webform but it's easier and faster with ECAS
