deepocan said:
Waiting is just killing me. In my case I have done my medical 16th of April. I sent an email last week and got reply stating that they are waiting for background inquiry results. So I think strike is really hurting processing time.
The strike would have no discernible influence on the processing time in regards to the criminality/background checks. These checks are outsourced and are not being completed by CIC.
I can also imagine that this is the reason for the batch-type PPR's coming down the pipeline in the past. It is highly possible that CIC issues 'batches' of applications to the third party criminality/background check agency instead of submitting single files. The responses from the agency with approval/denials of these background checks may also be sent back to CIC in a 'batch' system. In summary, our individual files MAY be delayed due to the processing delays of other applications.
Also, the strike has NO effect on PR applications. The foreign service workers (PAFSO) that are striking are only in charge of Visa processing. If CIC workers (PSAC - Employment and Immigration) were to strike, it would be a different story. So, everybody that is continually mentioning the ongoing strike, should completely ignore this issue since it has negligible (if any) effect on our PR applications.
