Hi everyone. I applied for my study permit (non-SDS) on 4 Oct 2022 and my application is still under process. I ordered GCMS notes and the last update was on 14th Nov 2022. Bio - passed Criminality - passed Eligibility - passed Medical - passed What can be causing this delay? I hold a fully funded PhD offer from McMaster University. Need guidance from the experienced members. Thanks.
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All GCMS stages passed but no decision: chasing a stalled study permit application
Deepanjali Singh PhDs are funded unless you have some other source of supporting your studies. There are different ways to make admission easier though. In my case, I was already working with my proposed supervisor.
Raheel Javed Third world countries citizens curse their beurocracy and see here what is happening. Please keep raising the webform after every 15 days. All the best.
Deepanjali Singh almost all the PhDs are funded, you shouldn't expect to work for a university for free. A PhD student is a job.
I have a feeling that your file was assigned to a Visa Officer who resigned already and was never reassigned to a different VO.
Mohsin Hassan SDS since the pandemic is a hit or miss. It doesn't guarantee fast processing.
Why didn't you apply for SDS as your case is very strong ?
Louise Santiago What should I do in that case?