Hi everyone,
I am posting this regarding a Visa problem I'm currently facing. I had to extend my Study Permit during summer, after extending the SP I had to apply for a new TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) inside Canada. I applied online on December 4th, but because of an emergency matter I had to leave Canada to home, Iran. I only did this after I got assured by contacting CIC. They told me that my information has been verified and it's been forwarded to the responsible office of approval. So I contacted them once again, requesting to change the Visa office for printing visa overseas. After changing my tickets twice, finally I left Canada as soon as they confirmed my request. Now, It's been 37 days since the time I applied, and after further communications with Ottawa Case inquiries, I got informed that my application's been sent to CSIS for Additional Verifications (Security Check) and because of that they are unable to tell me when my application will be finalized.
This is my application' timeline:
Date submitted: December 4, 2018
Reviewing Eligibility: Dec 16 (Passed after 12 days) Got informed after I contacted the toll-free Help center
*Background check: Still in process
I am currently still in Iran, waiting for their final decision to be made and am very exhausted! I have already missed the first week of classes ,and even worse I have no idea how long this security screening might take. I am in 4th year and this semester is by far the most important semester that I've had. I already paid the full tuition and everything, but I can't come back
This is why I posted this in here, to see if you have seen similar cases before... And to receive further suggestions from you.. I'd be more than grateful if you help me out with this.
Very frustrated right now!!!
Thanks,
Alireza
I am posting this regarding a Visa problem I'm currently facing. I had to extend my Study Permit during summer, after extending the SP I had to apply for a new TRV (Temporary Resident Visa) inside Canada. I applied online on December 4th, but because of an emergency matter I had to leave Canada to home, Iran. I only did this after I got assured by contacting CIC. They told me that my information has been verified and it's been forwarded to the responsible office of approval. So I contacted them once again, requesting to change the Visa office for printing visa overseas. After changing my tickets twice, finally I left Canada as soon as they confirmed my request. Now, It's been 37 days since the time I applied, and after further communications with Ottawa Case inquiries, I got informed that my application's been sent to CSIS for Additional Verifications (Security Check) and because of that they are unable to tell me when my application will be finalized.
This is my application' timeline:
Date submitted: December 4, 2018
Reviewing Eligibility: Dec 16 (Passed after 12 days) Got informed after I contacted the toll-free Help center
*Background check: Still in process
I am currently still in Iran, waiting for their final decision to be made and am very exhausted! I have already missed the first week of classes ,and even worse I have no idea how long this security screening might take. I am in 4th year and this semester is by far the most important semester that I've had. I already paid the full tuition and everything, but I can't come back

This is why I posted this in here, to see if you have seen similar cases before... And to receive further suggestions from you.. I'd be more than grateful if you help me out with this.
Very frustrated right now!!!
Thanks,
Alireza
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