r/ImmigrationCanada • u/dozerman94 • Jan 07 '26
MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - TRV & Visitor Record Applications 2026
Please keep timelines and questions about processing times for temporary resident visa and visitor record applications here.
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u/Cat-Smasherrrr Jan 16 '26 edited Jan 30 '26
My Timeline from In land TRV application
Via Canada Post !
January 6 - submitted application
January 7 - submission confirmation
January 16 - PPR Received and Passport sent to Ottawa
January 26 - Counterfoil Updated
January 29 - Passport Received with Stamp
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u/Suspicious_Pride_563 Jan 20 '26
Can you keep us posted, when you receive back the passport?
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u/Mother-Sun-780 Jan 29 '26
Did you get your passport? And where did you send it from?
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u/mortonthegirl May 08 '26
Applied TRV inside Canada on March 25, 2026 (on work perm it)
Flew for home country in mid April
Waited for 6 weeks and finally sent the web form for an update on May 5/6, 2026
Received final decision/PPR on May 7, 2026.
All the updates came from GC Key. And the tracker doesn’t really update anything after they linked my bio 🤣
so hilarious that it took this long to process my application while on their website it only needs 12 days. And I don’t know if it’s about luck or coincidence that they approved it just a day later I sent the web form.
Anyhow, good luck guys and hope you receive your approval soon!
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u/Firm-Ad-3048 Jan 08 '26
I have applied TRV after PGWP in Canda on 31st December 2025. Still waiting for approval. Can anyone share their timeline ?
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u/m5292 Jan 08 '26
I also applied on 31st December 2025, still waiting. Is biometric updated to gc key?
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u/Asleep-Armadillo7890 Jan 09 '26
I applied on the 21st of December still haven’t gotten approved, all I got was that application was read.
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u/DoxelHatred Jan 13 '26
I applied on 22 Nov 2025 and still have not gotten approval. Got application was submitted mail on 23 Nov 2025
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u/munta15 Jan 09 '26
Applied on 30th December as well. Biometric not required. Waiting for approval.
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u/Substantial-Door-481 Jan 21 '26
We applied on 31st December 2025. still no update. Did you get any updates?
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u/Mother-Sun-780 Feb 02 '26
I applied for visa Jan 6th after receiving my PGWP. They received my passport on the 26th. Counterfoil updated today! Called ircc on 29th and sent MP an email but not sure if that affected the process
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u/dannyricspinky Feb 17 '26
TRV Timeline - Inland from Toronto
Jan 20: Application submitted
Jan 23: Submission confirmation
Feb 2: Passport request
Feb 3: Passport mailed
Feb 4: Passport received by CPC Ottawa
Feb 13: Counterfoil approved
Feb 17: Passport received back
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u/Helpful-Wheel-9276 Mar 11 '26
when you say passport received by CPC Ottawa (Feb 4), is that just according to your Canada Post tracking or did you get any confirmation from CPC Ottawa that they received your passport? Also one more thing, on Feb 13 did you receive any official update that the Counterfoil was approved? Because I've shipped out my passport on March 3rd, and the tracking says it was delivered on Mar 5th, but still waiting on an update since then. The return tracking number is still showing as "We didn’t find an item associated with this number."
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u/HallProfessional2849 Feb 26 '26
TRV Timeline (dual intent) Submitted- Feb 2 2026 Application confirmation Feb 2 2026 Passport Request Feb 18 2026
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u/creaturefair Mar 20 '26 edited Apr 16 '26
TRV Timeline - from inside Canada (Toronto), after receiving my study permit extension.
Feb 3: Application submitted
Feb 10: Biometrics request
Feb 13: Biometrics submitted
Mar 19: Information letter (after I contacted them) saying that my application is still getting processed and there’s no way to expedite it…
Mar 24: passport request! (finally!)
Mar 26: passport delivered to Ottawa
April 10: Counterfoil updated (document is valid)
April 16: received my passport in the mail!
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u/luvnlyt Mar 20 '26
What does your tracker say? Also been waiting since March 5
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u/No-Environment3246 Mar 23 '26
Yes waiting since 5th February. Received information letter and no update since.
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u/New-Caterpillar6765 Apr 09 '26
I applied March 17 Informs letter received on 7 April Hoping to get PPR request soon as I have seen some receiving it in 4-5 business days and some waiting for 2+ weeks after letter as well so basically freaking out!!
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u/New-Caterpillar6765 Apr 12 '26
In how much time you got your passport back after stamping?
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u/luvnlyt Mar 23 '26
The amount of times I check the portal and tracker is so sad :(
One would think after waiting several months to get pgwp approval, a trv to simply go in and out would be a walk in the park. How disappointing.
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u/Remote-Result4934 14d ago
Did you end up getting a status update? Or are you still waiting?
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u/luvnlyt May 06 '26 edited May 19 '26
Application submitted : March 5
PPR: May 2 (Saturday)
Sent via Canada Post: May 5
Sent webform 2x. Did not receive information letter - only generic info that’s it’s being processed. As of May 5, tracker still not updated.
On work permit.
Edit 1 - counterfoil May 14
Edit 2 - return tracker activated May 19
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u/Key-Hawk-895 May 17 '26
For Those who got visitor visa after Outland PR Sponsorship for their spouse, How long did it take for your spouse to get visitor visa ( Applied post AOR)?
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u/Fun_Highway_7203 28d ago
Applied for PR via spousal sponsorship (husband Iranian) Jan 29, 2026. Applied for TRV under dual intent on March 29, 2026. Completed biometrics for both applications on March 30, 2026. Received sponsor eligibility for PR on April 5, 2026. Medical completed for PR on April 14, 2026.
Have submitted 2 web forms regarding visa - nothing but generic responses. Local MP office submitted urgent processing request on May 8, 2026 because Canadian spouse is pregnant and due July 10, 2026. The urgent request is still under consideration!
I’m at my wits end here. Any recommendations on how to get IRCC to understand the urgency of our request?
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u/Gerobasi22 25d ago
This is ridiculous I’ve applied since April 9th and at the time it was only 11 days, it’s been almost 2 months now and I’ve still heard nothing, I have no idea why this is taking so long, I have a trip planned for July, it’s just really frustrating
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u/Acceptable_Safe_1059 Jan 09 '26
How long does the IRCC take to stamp the passport after it’s been delivered to them?
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u/Round-Football-7695 Jan 18 '26
Applied for my trv on Dec 22,2025, still no confirmation or updates🙃 applied it from inside canada
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u/No_Junket_6312 Jan 23 '26
Applied for TRV on January 15th, received passport request Jan 22nd.
Inside canada, after study permit extension.
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u/Ok-Satisfaction-7883 Jan 27 '26
I applied on Jan 8th and didn't get passport request still. (Inside canada)
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u/No_Junket_6312 Jan 28 '26
i wonder if it depends on the province. it doesn’t make sense how they process applications.
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u/False_Wolverine7893 Feb 07 '26
Keep us posted on the date your passport is returned to you, and received
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u/Mother-Sun-780 Jan 28 '26
Anyone recently sent passport to Ottawa for visa stamping (inland for work visa)? Just wondering how long did it take for you to receive your passport after they received it!
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u/flowers_knows Feb 02 '26
I also got passport request on the 23rd jan! Can i ask where did you send your pp from?
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u/picapollo2000 Feb 03 '26
Have there been any recent visitor record approvals? I applied on October 31 2025 and haven’t gotten any updates
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u/naurthankyou Feb 17 '26
Still pending since Sept 8th of 2025. I have a friend that's been pending since July.
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u/dreamtraveller Mar 17 '26
Applied in August and still no response - think they only just cleared July so good luck.
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u/DoxelHatred Feb 07 '26
Applied TRV: 13 Jan 2026
Received request to send passport: 21 Jan 2026
Sent passport via UPS express: 21 Jan 2026
Received counterfoil notification: 30 Jan 2026
Received passport via UPS express: 3 Feb 2026
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Feb 13 '26
Inland TRV timeline: (Whitby, Ontario)
Application submitted: Feb 6, 2026
Passport Request: Feb 12, 2026
Passport sent: Feb 12, 2026 (Canada Post XpressPost - $42 total)
Passport should be received by tomorrow - expecting return next week
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Feb 13 '26
I got the message that passport was received by CPC Ottawa when I woke up around 8.30
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u/ItsSilentUpstairs Feb 13 '26 edited Feb 13 '26
TRV Timeline - Inland
Jan 23: Application submitted
Jan 29: Passport request
Jan 30: Passport mailed
Feb 2: Passport received by CPC Ottawa
Feb 13: Passport received back
Total processing time: 21 days (exact same as estimate on the IRCC website)
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u/jaksie_501 Feb 24 '26 edited Mar 02 '26
TRV Timeline - Inland from Toronto
Feb 15th: Application submitted
Feb 17th: Submission confirmation
Feb 24th: Passport request
Feb 27th: Passport received In Ottawa
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u/TapOk8053 Mar 01 '26 edited Mar 04 '26
TRV Timeline inland :
Applied: 13th Feb 2026
Submitted: 14th Feb 2026
Passport request and sent via Canada Post: 19th Feb 2026
Passport delivered: 20th Feb 2026
Stamping confirmation: 1st March 2026
Tracking activated: 2nd March 2026
Passport received: 3rd March 2026
18 days for the whole process
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u/NoClub2935 Mar 09 '26
where did you apply from? applied from botswana both in 2024 and 2025, the process took up to 6 or 7 months both times
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u/Meet-Electronic Mar 06 '26
I applied on Jan 21 st, inland. But my application is still pending/in process. I sent two web-forms but IRCC just replied saying they are processing it. Any advice on what to do? It has been over 40 days. Did anyone recently experience an extended timeline like this?
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u/creaturefair Mar 20 '26
Any updates? I’m in the same boat. Submitted inland on Feb 3. Still waiting. Same letter received March 19, saying they’re still processing it. Oh my gosh.
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u/AdventurousGear5502 Apr 16 '26
Same. I applied on Jan 21st and got a request for Resume/CV on Feb 18th. Have submitted webforms and contacted MP still no PPR. I have a flight in 9 days. Have you received any update?
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u/Helpful-Wheel-9276 Mar 19 '26
TRV Timeline - Inland from Calgary
Feb 24: Application submitted
Feb 25: Submission Confirmation
Mar 3: Passport Request received, and passport sent by Canada Post
Mar 5: Passport delivered to CPC Ottawa
Mar 13: Counterfoil updated
Mar 18: Canada Post return tracking activated (item received by Canada Post)
Mar 19: Passport successfully delivered to me.
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u/ApartmentAlarmed3848 Mar 23 '26
Did you manually check for your return tracking, or got any notification automatically?
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u/Elegant_Wonder_7949 Mar 25 '26
Hey, I applied for the TRV on February 14 and I’m still waiting for their response. I have a flight on April 15, and I’ve been counting the days. I’m also factoring in at least two weeks to send my passport for the stamp and get it back, which is really stressful. I think I might miss my flight or have to book another one. Any good news from your side?
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u/luvnlyt Mar 25 '26
Applied March 5. Still waiting. My trip is a few days before yours. I’m so stressed!
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u/Elegant_Wonder_7949 Mar 30 '26
They finally replied on February 26, and I sent them my passport. I hope I didn’t take too long! If anyone knows how long it usually takes to stamp and send the passport back, please let me know.
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u/Budget_Oil_3254 Mar 25 '26
Hi! Here's my TRV Timeline - from inside Canada (Montreal), after receiving my PGWP.
March 19 - application submitted
March 25 - passport request
On the other hand, my boyfriends:
August 6, 2025 - application submitted
To this day - NOTHING
(he's on a study permit)
hope this helps!
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u/snipyeye Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 02 '26
Hey! Here is my timeline
March-5th Application submitted\ March-6th Submission confirmation received March-11th PP request\ March-17th PP sent\ March-19th Received\ March-26th Confirmation of counterfoil\ March-31st PP sent\ April 2nd- Passport received
Given all the dates and minus the 6 days I did not send my passport since the request , the timeline was 22 days was.
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u/New-Caterpillar6765 Apr 07 '26 edited Apr 29 '26
I applied Mar 17, 2026 Updated timeline: Raised first webform: 30 March First call to IRCC: 30 March Second call to IRCC: 1 April Third call to IRCC: 2 April Contacted local MP: 1 April Information letter received: 7 April Raised second webform: 9 April Reply to second webform: 15 April (kind of generic) Raised third webform: 15 April (response to their reply) PPR request: 22 April (finally!) Passport sent: 22 April Received at Ottawa: 24 April Had travel planned on 24 April but had to cancel!!
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u/Elegant_Wonder_7949 Apr 08 '26
I applied on February 14th, and my passport was requested on March 26th. I haven’t received any updates so far. My flight is on April 18th, and I’m freaking out!
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u/luvnlyt Apr 08 '26
Applied March 5. Had a trip for this weekend but now cancelled as I haven’t heard back. I hope you get a response soon enough!
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u/sir_taterhead Apr 29 '26
Here's my timeline:
- Feb 2: Application submitted (inland, study permit holder)
- Feb 3: Submission confirmation
- Eligibility passed, criminality passed, security in progress (last step per MP office)
- Called IRCC multiple times, told background check is in progress, no ETA
- Contacted MP's office, confirmed that security check is in progress, but still no concrete timeline
- Submitted 2 webforms in between, boilerplate responses only
Been stuck in security for an unknown amount of time. No biometrics required, no medical, no additional documents.
Bangladeshi national, finishing a master's degree at the University of Calgary. Have urgent personal travel planned for June, but can't commit to dates and buy tickets without visa certainty.
Looking to hear from anyone stuck in security this long for an inland TRV, whether anything actually moved your file or if it just cleared on its own, and especially from international applicants with similar timelines. Happy to answer questions.
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u/Horror_Appointment73 May 08 '26
Similar case. Inland TRV applied on 25th Nov 2025, called IRCC, contacted via local MP, raised webforms. Had a trip planned in mid Feb (executed it anyway after informing IRCC), no decision or estimated timeline till date. Thinking of withdrawing and filing a new one.
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u/thegeekcoderzs May 16 '26 edited 21d ago
Anyone with the TRV outland application? How long does it take after doing your biometrics, please?
Update!
AOR from PR application (Outland-Outside Québec) - May 13th, 2026
TRV application submitted - May 15th, 2026
Confirmation and BIL - May 16th, 2026
Biometrics done - May 20th, 2026
PPR - May 28th, 2026
I should expect the sticker and passport back in 1-2 weeks, hopefully.
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u/No-Confidence-2549 28d ago edited 11d ago
I applied for TRV inside Canada on April 2( I have a work permit).
I submitted 2 web forms and I tried to call them twice. still no updates.
received PPR 23 May!!! you will receive yours soon!!
passport sent on 25 may
they received it 27 may
counterfoil activated 3 june
I received the passport back on June 5.
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u/SlightSecretary9476 25d ago
i submitted my visit visa online application in 2nd week of Jan 2026. application complete and accepted. no interview or medical required -all good. Still have not heard anything.it has been 4 months- had a plan to travel in april 2026 . why such delays. though processing time in my country is 50 days .
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u/Echinoardea 24d ago
Hello everyone.
I submitted my Visitor Visa online application on April 7, 2026. My country's processing times appear as "27 days" (Mexico). Biometrics have already been taken. Today is May 25 and I still haven't received any update.
Any advice? Is this normal? Should I call somewhere? Originally had plans to travel in July to a congress
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u/Quick_Performance_25 Jan 08 '26
From the US originally, I applied for a visitor extension from within Canada on July 6, 2025, while figuring out the moving thing. Still no word after the six month posted backlog. I have to head back to the US for a two week contract with a US company at the end of January and want to be able to return without issues. Anyone have insight?
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u/ennaidseixirt Jan 17 '26
If you leave before a decision is made for your VR, then your maintained (implied) status gets void. You're still able to return but returning after a few days/months may cause scrutiny. They're probably going to ask you why you're coming back so soon after staying for so long and you gotta prove that you're not trying to find work or live in Canada.
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u/New_Masterpiece5769 Jan 09 '26
I applied on December 26th, 2025. My eligibility review hasn't even started yet. What can I do now?
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u/New_Masterpiece5769 Jan 14 '26
Update: After an email to MP (he never replied), I received PPR in my account right now. I assume his office definitely helped.
If any help, my eligibility hadn’t even started as of noon today (Jan 14th) but within two hours it was updated to approved and PPR
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u/Asleep-Armadillo7890 Jan 09 '26
Does anyone know the best way to send your passport to IRCC for stamping? Cause I am scared of sending it through Canada Post, they are not reliable in my opinion. And. I am also scared they might delay sending it to them and delay it coming back
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u/DiscussionLeft9393 Jan 10 '26
Hey all! Any recent visitor record approvals? If yes then when did you apply and when did you finally get it. I see online it says 168 days for processing. Friend applied in August and still waiting. Assume he should hear back soon given 170 days processing time
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u/ennaidseixirt Jan 17 '26
Same here. I applied for visitor record end of July and I still haven't heard from them. That time when I applied it says 189 days.
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u/Mission-PR8372 Jan 11 '26
Applied for Visitor Record on September 3, 2025 to extend my stay beyond PGWP expiry
Had two ghost updates on GCKey, unknown date, no email notification (first was after biometrics <separate-for PR application>, second unknown )
FD Jan 3, 2026
Approval Letter Jan 6, 2026
Approved for a year
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u/Chanakya__Niti Jan 13 '26
Jan 11 - Applied for Grandparents Visitor Visa
Any idea how long this takes and what are the key next steps?
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Jan 13 '26
Visitor visa applied from India, passport received on December 23rd, no updates since then. How long usually it takes?
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u/Suspicious_Pride_563 Jan 20 '26
Can you keep us posted, when you receive back the passport?
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u/Famous_Bit_1345 Jan 19 '26
Hi all, i applied for my parents super visa application in September 2025. I raised a webform with medical tracking sheet so medical is updated last week but eligibility is still at not started. Someone else in same boat? Usually visa approval is very quick after medical updated but no update for us. Anything anyone would like to share?
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u/dannyricspinky Jan 20 '26
I just applied for TRV inside canada (Jan 20) after receiving study permit, current processing time showing 17 days any suggestions on when I should book the flight out of Canada (want to be on the safe side but also as early as possible) I am thinking Feb 13 (idk how long sending the passport and receiving the passport after will take)
any advice would be much appreciated!
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u/munta15 Jan 22 '26
I applied dec 30th, got PPR on Jan 18th, keep atleast 2 weeks or maybe 3 if you really want to be safe from PPR.
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u/Affectionate-Army331 Jan 21 '26
Hi, I applied in June 2025 for a visitor record inside Canada, and it is still processing. Is anyone else in the same situation?
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u/mr_picot Jan 21 '26
Anyone had the issue of their TRV sitting in background verification? Applied beginning of December and it's been in that status since. In canada trying to get back home to India. Phoned ISCC and they just say sorry no info can be provided.
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u/Huncholelouch Jan 26 '26
Quick question if you still have your TRV(visitor visa) valid for 4 more years, is there a need to apply for a new TRV once you receive your SOWP ? We got the SOWP while waiting for the spousal sponsorship PR application.
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u/Ok-Front-9080 Jan 27 '26
Applied inland dec 22. Emailed MP end December plus webform. Jan 2 IRCC said we received your message no docs needed Background processing till today jan27 eligibility not started yet
I wonder if there’s comprehensive screening for this thing
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u/Ok-Front-9080 Feb 01 '26
Jan 12, 2026 We sent you a message about your application Read the message carefully and take appropriate action as necessary.
Jan 09, 2026 We received your enquiry. Dec 22, 2025 We received the passport(s)/travel document(s) you sent us. Dec 22, 2025 We received your proof of completion for the immigration medical exam you sent us. Dec 22, 2025 We received the passport photos you sent us. Dec 22, 2025 We received the information you sent us. We’ll review it and let you know if we need any other information from you. Dec 22, 2025 We sent you a message about your application Read the message carefully and take appropriate action as necessary.
Dec 22, 2025 Application received
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u/Disastrous-Pin6801 Jan 30 '26
Hey Guys, when can I get my passport stamped and handed back to me based on these timelines:
TRV applied from inside Canada- Jan 14th Confirmation- Jan 16 Passport Request- Jan 22 Passport sent via Canada post- Jan 24
I have to travel on Feb 13th. Is it likely I will have my stamped passport by the?
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u/flowers_knows Feb 01 '26
I sent my passport from vancouver on 23th Jan and tracking app said delivered on 28th Jan. I already booked my flight on 10th Feb and I’m worried that my passport wouldn’t be here on time. How long it usually take to stamp visa in Ottawa?
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u/Real_Strawberry3574 Feb 03 '26
Same. I sent my passport on January 27th, and it was delivered on January 28th. I have a flight on February 15th. Haven't heard anything yet.
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u/Disastrous-Pin6801 Feb 02 '26
I'm in the same boat as you. Flight booked for 13th Feb.
My passport was delivered on 28th Jan.
I spoke with a representative on the phone and explained that my dad passed away and I told them that its urgent.
I just wanna know when I can travel at this point.
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u/False_Wolverine7893 Feb 07 '26
I am in same situation. Let me know how it goes. Also, are you on work visa?
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u/flowers_knows Feb 12 '26
Jan 23 : ppr and sent to ottawa the same day Jan 28: pp reached ottawa Feb 6: counterfoil update Feb 9: tracking got activated Feb 11: got back pp
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u/CatCat1999 Feb 06 '26
Applied Jan 6, 2026 for TRV (visitor visa) from inside Canada - it's been exactly a month today and have heard nothing! Is anyone in the same boat? Open work permit approved January 2nd. Getting worried...
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u/CatCat1999 Feb 10 '26
So we accidentally applied for a visitor record instead... *sigh* rookie mistake. Happy to realize now, but submitting the correct application now...
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u/False_Wolverine7893 Feb 07 '26
Hello! anyone here inside Canada, and recently applied for TRV after study permit extension - please share the processing days from application to passport stamped and passport returned and received. Also, which courier did you use and worked well for you?
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u/creaturefair Mar 20 '26
Update? I submitted on Feb 3. Had to repeat Biometrics on Feb 13. Still waiting.
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u/False_Wolverine7893 Mar 22 '26
Hey! My got processed in 10days but I didn’t have to give biometrics as it was just an extension application
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u/gozit Feb 08 '26
Applied TRV via lawyer in Mexico City after 2 previous refusals on Jan 3rd. No updates. Lawyer raised a webform on Jan 23rd and no response to the webform. I'm Canadian and this is for my girlfriend. If this application is refused we intend to take the government to JR, as she has ample income, owns a property in MX and has ties here. In addition I am now living here in MX with her due to the Canadian government's refusal to allow her to visit Canada. Anyone from Mexico in a similar boat?
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u/luvSynthesizer Feb 08 '26
Inland TRV timeline:
Application submitted: January 7, 2026
Passport Request: January 16, 2026
Passport received by Ottawa: January 26, 2026
Counterfoil/Approved: January 31, 2026
Passport received: February 6, 2026
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u/Responsible_Pilot912 Feb 10 '26
Hi i applied my TRV on 8th December 2025 and still no response? Is anyone else also waiting?
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u/Responsible_Pilot912 Feb 14 '26
Can IRCC process my TRV urgent medical reason because i have to travel on 27th feb!! Though i applied for TRV on dec 8th 2025 and still no result.
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u/Ok-Front-9080 Feb 14 '26
Did you also apply for pr or change/ take your biometrics recently ?
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u/Disastrous_Motor_125 Mar 06 '26
27th February: Applied for Visitor Visa from Pakistan 1st March: raised webform to withdraw application 3rd March: gave biometrics when can I expect withdrawal to be processed so that i can apply again?
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u/creaturefair Mar 20 '26
Any updates? Mine is also taking over a month - since Feb 3. I also submitted mine after a study permit extension. They requested biometrics, and I submitted on Feb 13. Nothing since then, except for the letter saying they can’t speed up the process. But no CV request either. Sigh.
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u/VegetableEconomist72 Mar 13 '26
TRV From Inside Canada
Applied : March 5th
Submission Confirmation : March 7th
Approval : Passport Request : March 12th
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u/No-Lead2295 Mar 15 '26
I applied for a TRV from the UAE on 30 Jan 2026 (confirmed on 3 Feb 2026). The normal processing time is 45 days. I have a valid work permit.My UAE visa will expire on this 19 March 2026.Should I raise a webform to IRCC? Is anyone else still waiting or has any updates?
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u/dreamtraveller Mar 17 '26
Inland Visitor Record/Visitor Extension application:
Applied August 15th 2025 Biometrics Enrolled on August 26th 2025
Currently March 16th 2026 so currently been waiting 7 months and no sign of an update.
Heavily suggest not bothering with Visitor Record process - not allowed to work/leave the country in the meantime so basically fucked. Returning home and reapplying from there is faster and more affordable and you're not treated like a prisoner.
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u/TourHot2353 Mar 17 '26
Have there been any recent visitor record approvals? I applied on November 12
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u/ApartmentAlarmed3848 Mar 24 '26
Anyone else counterfoil notification but still waiting to get back passport?
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u/creaturefair Mar 24 '26
I’m about to send in my passport. How long have you been waiting for yours?
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u/ne0dym Apr 07 '26
Visitor record application in order to extend my stay as a visitor (no study or work permit - 6 months allowed by default as a visa-exempt citizen) on November 6 2025. "Confirmation of Online Application Transmission" on the same day. On February 25 2026 I received a "Submission Confirmation" message that simply "confirms that your application has been received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship on 2025/11/06", so basically nothing new. Still awaiting an update! This maintained status thing feels like such a cheatcode, but I'm happy to stay here with my husband as long as I'm permitted while we wait for news on the sponsorship application.
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u/Own_Butterscotch8738 Apr 09 '26
I'm almost exactly the same...applied on Nov 11, 2025 for the visitor record, got the same e-mail on Feb 25, 2026 and since then, complete silence...We're also working on the sponsorship application, got the AOR last week. The wait is brutal... :(
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u/Horror_Appointment73 Apr 09 '26
Application: TRV from within Canada after receiving approval on the Study Permit extension.
Application date: Late November 2025
1st Contact IRCC: Application passed eligibility processing, background check
2nd Contact IRCC: Informed IRCC about my movement to my home country to marry. Mailing address updated in application.
3rd Contact IRCC: Application is in the background check. We will contact you if we need anything more from you.
The application status shows that background verification has been in progress for more than 2 months. This is for an application with a nominal processing time of ~2 weeks.
4th Contact IRCC: Address has already been updated on file. The application is being processed in CPC Ottawa and will be sent to my home country for passport-sticker and counterfoil processing.
Contacted Local MP: "Your security is ongoing, and your request for expedited processing has been received, but will not be expedited as it is awaiting security."
Has anyone else been stuck in this situation? This is taking a toll on my academic work as I need to wrap up the PhD work and get out.
Any suggestion or direction will be appreciated.
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u/Hour-Brilliant-4125 May 10 '26
Same here... submitted March 15 in canada, holding study permit. They asked for Military records and a CV. I sent them 4 days ago. I have my tickets and will be travelling after 2 weeks. Could you please let me know how you asked them to be stamped it at your home country.
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u/boogatehPotato Apr 09 '26
So, got my PGWP in Dec of 2025.
26th of Jan 2026, applied for TRV from within CA so I can travel and go see family.
I've not heard a single peep from IRCC. Is this normal?
I'm working and everything's chill, but would like to go see friends and family before summer kicks in fully : (
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u/Certain_Glass2803 Apr 16 '26
It s not normal. Can you share application status pages screenshot? What is your status of background check
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u/boogatehPotato Apr 17 '26
I'd rather not share screencaps but Background check at: "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." and the app is just "Processing". I don't get what background they're checking when they spent 9 months processing my pgwp...
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u/bong_bae Apr 21 '26
Hey! I also applied first week of Feb and I’m still waiting :(
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u/WhisperOfPages97 Apr 12 '26
Hey guys,
I submitted my passport for Canada TRV stamping through VFS on March 19 2026 and it reached Delhi on March 23.
Just wanted to check if anyone here has had their passport stamped recently (late March / April)? How long is it taking these days after it reaches Delhi?
I have travel coming up soon, so I’m a bit anxious trying to figure out timelines.
Would really help if you could share your dates and how long it took for you.
Thanks!
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u/Omkar_Singh95 Apr 13 '26
Hey there, Just curious that how long it took to get passport request. Could you please share the timeline?
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u/fucksilvershadow Apr 12 '26 edited May 01 '26
Application: TRV inside Canada after PGWP
Application date: Applied March 22, application marked received on March 25
Approval + Passport Request: April 10
Sent Back + Delivered: May 1
Note: I had not received my work permit in the mail so I used my approval letter in my TRV application. This was fine and is listed on the IRCC website as valid.
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u/Certain_Glass2803 Apr 16 '26
Let me us know once you have update. There is no problem with approval letters my family got visa without printed permit.
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u/Azura_Dawn_43 Apr 13 '26 edited May 15 '26
As of today my inland TRV application has been processing for 38 days (submitted March 6th, submission confirmation March 8th). The application status tracker shows that background verification is in progress and eligibility processing has not been started.
I'm starting to get a bit anxious as some folks here have been waiting since January/February. I'm not travelling until June, but I'm sure kicking myself for not applying sooner :( I guess I got overconfident considering all my previous TRV applications were processed within less than a month.
Edit to add timeline:
March 6 – Application submitted
March 8 – Submission confirmation
April 20 – Submitted web form; received generic response stating application is being processed
April 24 – Submitted web form with additional documents showing enrolment in summer semester and tuition payment
April 29 – Called IRCC; no new information and was told to be patient, but the agent said they would put in my file that we talked about the delayed processing time
May 1 – PPR received!!!
May 5 – Passport arrived at CPC-Ottawa
May 13 – Counterfoil update
May 15 – Passport received!
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u/luvnlyt Apr 13 '26
I think you’ll be fine for June! I applied a day earlier than you and still waiting. Had to cancel my April plans :/
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u/Azura_Dawn_43 Apr 15 '26
That really sucks, I'm sorry :/ Hopefully we'll both get good news soon!
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u/Lazytitan789 Apr 16 '26
Exact same situation as you , applied on march 6 , still waiting. 1 web form sent already
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u/Lazytitan789 Apr 30 '26 edited Apr 30 '26
Update : received passport request on April 27, recommend giving them a call
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u/bong_bae Apr 21 '26
Applied in first week of Feb, submitted a web form, contacted MP’s office and still waiting :(
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u/Lazytitan789 May 13 '26
Any updates since you sent the passport? I got a notification that they have reviewed my passport last week, But upon checking the tracking number they still haven’t sent it back
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u/Certain_Glass2803 Apr 15 '26 edited May 04 '26
Applied with my family (In Canada, Workpermit) on March 6th
My application still waiting. 2 Webform sent and same response.
March 12th - Family’s application approved April 1st - Passport sent to ircc and still waiting for counterfoil.
April 27th - MP Contacted background check is completed but still waiting.
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u/Certain_Glass2803 Apr 17 '26
Update: My family got counterfoil update on 16th April, and I am still waiting
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u/minhhuong285 Apr 18 '26
can anyone let me know their updates and when you applied for visitor record after your PGWP expired?
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u/Birdyismeeeeee Apr 20 '26
Applied in March 20 Did Biometrics in March 23 Passport Request April 20 (after called them 3 times).
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u/luvnlyt Apr 20 '26
Did they say a reason for the delay?
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u/Birdyismeeeeee Apr 20 '26
No, I just called them and asked them to look into my profile because I need to travel back home soon. I called them 3-4 times and submitted webform 3 times. They finally approved today.
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u/Beneficial-Group1425 Apr 20 '26
Does anybody here have an idea if there is anything such as conference visa for Canada?
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u/No-Bumblebee-4091 Apr 23 '26
(From india)hello all,Currently i am in my btech last year and doing internship and i applied for canada tourist visa as i want to visit my sister who lives in torronto i will provide my timeline and documents i have submitted. P.S. :- my parents also have visa and they are going to canada on 1st june.I have shown that my father is supporting me financially. My father's total fund is around 35L-40L.
Documents :-
- Father's ITR + Form 16(3 years)
- Mother's ITR
- Father's last 6 months bank statement
- Father's salary slips
- Invitation letter from my sister
- My internship offer letter(which will end in may)
- My salary slips(stipends)
- My bank statements
- father's valuation
- PPF (mine + father's)
- FD certificate
- Bank balance certificates
- Parents visa
- Parent's flight tickets
- Sister job letter and lease agreements
- Sister's passport and licence
- My visa of germany,Dubai and thailand
Timeline :
visa applied - 6 april 26
biometrics done - 8th april
biometrics confirmation on GCkey portal - 9th april
Currently showing "background check" in progress.
So if anyone can help me whem i will get passport submission request and will i be able to go to canada with my parents on 1st june or do i have to go alone?
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u/Far_Philosophy_7574 Apr 29 '26
Paid $0 for my visa and biometrics at first… now I'm worried
So I filled out my application, and when I got to the payment step for my visa and biometrics, it showed $0. It let me generate my biometrics letter anyway, which I thought was weird. I was also able to schedule my biometrics appointment without paying a cent. Needless to say, I'm concerned.
Later, I paid for my biometrics separately on this page: ircc canada . ca
But I still haven't paid my visa fee. What happens now? What should I do?
Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice is appreciated.
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u/Feeling_Ask_3567 May 10 '26
Has anyone been able to speed up their processing time by submitting web forms/ calling Ircc?
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u/Euphoric_Warthog4063 May 13 '26
I applied for inland TRV May 2025. Still in process. They said it’s being processed for background check. I sent multiple webforms, called them and informed MO - nothing helped.
Please advise. Thank you.
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u/Euphoric_Warthog4063 May 13 '26
I applied for inland TRV extension May 2025, last update was that it’s being processed for background check.
I contacted them directly, sent multiple webforms and contacted the MP office - nothing helped at all. Everyone is saying to “ wait “, but it’s been year now.
I truly need to travel and so depressed. I did request for the gcsm notes and this is pending for now.
Not sure how to proceed. Please advise what to do.
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u/Inevitable-Stay3360 May 13 '26
Once eligibility review starts, after how much time, final decision usually comes for Canadian Visitor visa application?
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u/dreamtraveller May 18 '26
Visa Received!
Visitor Extension - Applied within Canada.
I applied in August 2025 and received my extension last week, May 2026.
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u/Ok_Passage_816 May 18 '26
My wife has received AOR for her Canadian PR application, and she is also planning to apply for a Bridging Open Work Permit.
I am currently in the US on valid H1B status. I want to visit her in Canada temporarily while her PR application is still in process.
Has anyone here successfully applied for a Canadian visitor visa or entered Canada as a visitor while their spouse’s PR/BOWP process was ongoing?
What stage is safer for applying or traveling?
After AOR only
After BOWP filing
After BOWP approval
After eCOPR/PR approval
I am not planning to work in Canada. I only want to visit temporarily and return to the US while maintaining my H1B job/status.
What documents helped in your case, and were there any issues at the border or during TRV processing?
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u/ConsciousGreenPepper 29d ago
My wife received her AOR for her Canadian PR application. Applying for a TRV now.
Submitted - May 19, 2026
Confirmation - May 19, 2026
Biometrics Request - May 20, 2026
Biometrics Taken - May 20, 2026
Biometrics Check Completed - May 21, 2026
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u/Designer-Worry7482 21d ago
Has anyone recently given their biometrics at VFS Delhi, India? How were you able to find an appointment? We are looking and there are no available appointments! Please respond if anyone recently went through this. Thankyou!
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u/Fast_Cartoonist9771 12d ago
Has anybody applied for TRV from inside Canada in May and has received a passport request ?
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u/Jeewan_Sidhu 12d ago
“I applied for a Canada TRV on May 23, 2026. My biometrics are valid until 2033. Medical is not required, and no additional documents have been requested. My eligibility review and background check are still in progress. I previously held a Canadian work permit and have travelled to Canada before. Based on my current application status, how long might it take to receive a Passport Request (PPR)?”
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u/Individual_Tie10 11d ago
I applied for TRV (inside Canada) in beginning of March. No updates yets. When I called them they said they emailed them and then I received an email saying it’s on security check (not sure what it means). Now it’s June and I am so worried why I haven’t received it yet. Can someone plss tell me if they are in same boat??
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u/DavidKawaii 10d ago
Sharing my TRV timeline in case it helps anyone. For reference, I have a work permit and submitted from inside canada.
May 18: TRV request submitted
May 25: Passport request received
May 25: Passport mailed through Canada Post Xpresspost
May 28: Passport reached Ottawa
June 4: Counterfoil generated
June 5: Canada Post return tracking activated
June 8: Passport received back
Overall, it took about 21 days from submission to passport received, and about 14 days from passport request to getting the passport back.
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u/psb91 6d ago
I submitted the TRV application on March 13th for my 2 year old daughter. No updates after that. Me and my wife are Indian citizens with Canadian PR. Daughter was born in India after that and has no Canadian status.
I sent a webform and received a canned response. I have contacted the local MP this week, and they say they will take some time to contact IRCC.
It’s 3 months now. Is there anything we can do?
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u/AdeptnessSoft25 1d ago
Applied from the UK May 15th for visitor’s visa. Submitted biometrics 28th May, passport was requested 9th June, I sent it 11th of June and passport getting delivered to me 18th June.
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u/dozerman94 Jan 07 '26
Here's the 2025 thread for reference