Hi everyone,
I wanted to share our timeline and ask for your insights regarding current processing times. We applied for a Study Permit (main applicant) and a Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP) from Turkey.
Here is our timeline so far:
*Application Submitted: September 1, 2026
*My Biometrics (SOWP): Already valid from a previous application
*Biometrics Collection Letter (BIL) for Main Applicant: October 8, 2026
*Biometrics Completed & System Updated: October 8, 2026
It has been about 6.5 weeks since our initial application, but only about a week since the main applicant's biometrics were fully updated in the system. I know the recent Thanksgiving holiday might have slowed things down a bit.
Has anyone experienced a similar timeline recently where the biometric request came a bit later in the process? Also, based on current trends, what is the average waiting time from "Biometrics Completed" to PPR for SP+SOWP applications?
Thanks in advance for your insights! Best of luck to everyone waiting.
I wanted to share our timeline and ask for your insights regarding current processing times. We applied for a Study Permit (main applicant) and a Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP) from Turkey.
Here is our timeline so far:
*Application Submitted: September 1, 2026
*My Biometrics (SOWP): Already valid from a previous application
*Biometrics Collection Letter (BIL) for Main Applicant: October 8, 2026
*Biometrics Completed & System Updated: October 8, 2026
It has been about 6.5 weeks since our initial application, but only about a week since the main applicant's biometrics were fully updated in the system. I know the recent Thanksgiving holiday might have slowed things down a bit.
Has anyone experienced a similar timeline recently where the biometric request came a bit later in the process? Also, based on current trends, what is the average waiting time from "Biometrics Completed" to PPR for SP+SOWP applications?
Thanks in advance for your insights! Best of luck to everyone waiting.
