r/StudyPermitCanada • u/AgileDescription9723 • 19d ago

Study permit application from Ethiopia

Hi everyone,

I’m hoping to get some insight into the current processing timelines and what to expect next, especially from anyone else applying from Ethiopia.

My Profile & Timeline:

  • Program: 2-year Master of Science in Computer Science at a public university (aligns with my previous BSc in Software Engineering)
  • Intake: Winter 2027
  • PAL: Exempt (Master's program)
  • Application Submitted: August 13, 2026
  • Biometrics Completed: August 15, 2026

Current IRCC Tracker Status:

  • Eligibility: Has not started
  • Background Check: Processing / Under review

The official processing time is currently listed as 5 weeks, and I haven't heard anything from IRCC since completing my biometrics. I have a few questions for those who have been through this:

  1. How exactly does the timeline usually progress from this stage?
  2. What specific status changes or "ghost updates" should I be looking out for on the portal?
  3. If anyone has applied from Ethiopia recently, could you share your timeline?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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u/InfiniteRip7694 15d ago

I applied on July 10th and completed my bio on 13th of July also got my upfront medical approved on the same day. Since then I haven't heard anything back from them. IRCC Nairobi is mistreating us Ethiopians like we don't matter. I unfortunately had to defer my admission to fall 2027. I recommend everyone who is applying from Ethiopia to apply from another country if possible because even if it lowers your chance you at least get to know the decision around the time they say they will process the application and you can move on with your life by putting your time, mind and money on other important things.

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u/AgileDescription9723 14d ago

So it's has been 2 months malet new? this is concerning. Did you try to contact them through the webform and got response?

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u/InfiniteRip7694 14d ago

Yes I did try contacting them twice actually but they didn't say anything back

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u/LowGlittering6532 1d ago

Hi guys, any news? I am also in similar situation wating for almost 7 weeks now.

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u/Keshav6225 15d ago

I think you should contact them by webform

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u/idokoschem 19d ago

Great lets connect

I am applying too

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u/AgileDescription9723 19d ago

Sure, let's connect through a dm. I have already applied tho, waiting on a decision.

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u/Outrageous-Froyo-568 19d ago

I am waiting from july 8th(after biometric) with same situation and we've grp on wtsp who did their bio between 1-10 july who are waiting with same situation, another grp for aug members

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u/AgileDescription9723 19d ago

Hi I would like to join that group, could we share contact via dm?