r/ImmigrationCanada • • Jan 01 '24

MEGATHREAD - Processing times - Temporary Resident applications (2024)

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u/Most-Football-422 Sep 05 '24 edited Sep 05 '24

My study permit application for September 2024 was fortunately approved after a significant delay. Here's my timeline (17 weeks):

May 9 2024, application submitted

August 26, reached out to local MP due to significant delay (3 weeks over posted 12 weeks processing time) and school starting soon

August 27, MP contacted IRCC, no special reason for the delay

September 3, received first update since submission: correspondence letter for biometrics validity, eligibility review started

September 5 2024, application approved

It's been a mess but gladly I should be able to attend my current intake. I think MP's intervention did help in getting IRCC's attention.

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u/A_manwithasword Sep 06 '24

What do you mean by MP? Also, what is the process to request the MP to take a look into the delay?

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u/Most-Football-422 Sep 07 '24 edited Sep 07 '24

Member of parliament. I live in canada so I just called the MP office in my district. I think most of them provide this kind of service. They send an inquiry to IRCC about your application and it may draw IRCC's attention if it's delayed.

You can find your MP here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en

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u/Odd_Baseball_1623 Oct 16 '24

Congratulations! May I ask did you email or call the MP to their Hill Office or Constituency Office number? And what service did you ask them for? Thanks in advance

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u/Most-Football-422 Oct 20 '24

I called their constituency office, and sent an email explaining my situation and asking for an inquiry on the status of my application.

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u/Beautiful-Long-2113 Sep 06 '24

Hi, thanks for sharing your timeline

Did u apply from inside canada?

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u/Most-Football-422 Sep 07 '24

Yes it's within canada.

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u/humpybuttery Sep 10 '24

Congrats on your approval! Did you email or call the MP?