Just sent off my full PR application and received a notification of Acknowledgement. I qualified for FSW, CEC & I got a…
CanadaProvincial Nominee Program1Just sent off my full PR application and received a notification of Acknowledgement. I qualified for FSW, CEC & I got a alberta PNP nomination. I took the PNP express route as it was only one being picked. I'm already in Canada, have my Job and pretty confident I uploaded everything they needed. I had 1047 points but my holiday work visa ends in Sept. I will apply for bridging visa.. Anyone been recently granted PR and how long does it take?
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PNP-linked Express Entry PR submitted with expiring work visa: BOWP and realistic timelines
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I'm in the exact same position as you! As long as you apply for your Bowp you're fine to keep working until a decision is made. The 20 months it shows on the website is an average and I hope it's quicker. Especially if you already had an upfront medial… See more
“For Express Entry-linked applications, the federal processing time remains for most applications is six months. Non-Express Entry linked applications, also called paper-based applications, usually take between 1-2 years to process at the federal stage.”
Aishwarya Patel Sweet please do. I will apply for a bridging visa in the next week or two. My medical is done, already in Canada and had my biometrics done before I came out in 2020.
Aishwarya Patel Yeah, thats the length, otherwise it wouldnt make any sense!
The 20 months thing is only for paper based applications!
Ananya Bose that's what I'm hoping for. 6 months max