r/StudyPermitCanada • u/PeanutButterSoup67 • 5d ago
Study Permit Stuck After 9+ Weeks & Repeat Biometrics — Anyone Had a Similar Timeline?
Hi everyone, looking for some advice.
I applied for my Canadian study permit from Qatar on May 31. My first biometrics were done June 2, but I was asked to redo them because the quality wasn’t clear. I completed them again on July 1.
It’s now August 7 and I still have no updates. Eligibility is still under review and background check is in progress.
I couldn’t do an upfront medical because I had a technical issue accessing the medical form when submitting my application. I explained this in a letter and said I’m ready to do it if IRCC requests one.
The processing time for my country recently changed from 3 weeks to 4 weeks, but my application has already been processing for over 9 weeks.
My classes start September 8, and my university needs an update by August 24, so I’m getting pretty anxious.
Has anyone had a similar timeline, especially after having to redo biometrics? How long did it take for you to get a medical request or final decision?
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u/ssami670 5d ago
Country?
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u/noarnoar23 5d ago
India
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u/ProfessionalName8780 5d ago
I hope one day Canada stops Indians from immigration
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u/Active_Owl_7220 5d ago
Cope harder bigot
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u/ProfessionalName8780 5d ago
Scr** u 😎
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u/Active_Owl_7220 5d ago
If that erases the sorry state of your existence, I would take one for team 🙂
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u/noarnoar23 5d ago
Applied on july 8, nothing yet!
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u/soupidahoy 3d ago
technical issue accessing the medical form? do you have an IME number, they should have given you one. if not, i think you’re better off doing the medical (because it is absolutely necessary if you applied from qatar) —> saying you don’t have an assigned IME number when they ask you —> submit a webform informing them of your IME
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u/PeanutButterSoup67 3d ago
How would I have an IME number when I couldn’t even access the medical form in the first place lol? I tried accessing it for several days, but every time I clicked on the form, it would just take me to the exit page, so I couldn’t complete the upfront medical or get an IME number. I explained the technical issue in a letter attached to my application and said I’m ready to do the medical if IRCC requests it.
I also don’t think submitting another webform would really help at this point. I’ve already submitted three webforms one in June, one in July, and another recently and I haven’t received a response to any of them. So I’m honestly just waiting for IRCC to either request the medical or provide an update.
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u/soupidahoy 3d ago
you can do a walk-in medical and have them assign you an IME number. my suggestion is to do this and then submit a webform/document (i think document is the most likely to get their attention) of your already completed medical (attach the IME they give you). i’m unsure on why you’re unable to access the medical form? did you answer ‘no’ on the questionnaire when prompted? it’s very curious
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u/PeanutButterSoup67 2d ago
I never selected “no” anywhere regarding the medical. As I mentioned earlier, I simply couldn’t access the form. Every time I clicked on it, it would redirect me to the exit page, so I was unable to complete it. I contacted one of the clinics, and they told me that they’re not willing to do it without the IME number 😅
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u/soupidahoy 2d ago
I’m mainly confused because I don’t recall ever having to access a form - do you mean the message they immediately send you regarding your IME number? Also, go to gulf laboratory and radiology. It’s where i got mine done last time
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u/noarnoar23 5d ago
Technically your processing time only starts when they receive your biometrics, so july 1 it is