Get Residence Eligibility Requirements

What does “Review Required” mean on my Canadian Immigration File? In theory, “review required” is a way for a junior IRCC analyst to flag a particular issue for the attention of a more senior visa officer, who can make a decision, such as refusing the application or requesting additional supporting documents.

If the tracker shows (eligibility completed) , what exactly it could mean? that means an officer completed final review of eligibility.

We process most Student Direct Stream applications within 20 calendar days after we receive your biometrics, if you meet the eligibility. If your application doesn't meet the eligibility for the Student Direct Stream, we'll review it as a regular study permit. You won't get faster processing if this happens.

Generally, it takes about 28 Days for a Visitor Visa, while a Work Permit might take up to 8 weeks as of August 2023. As you can see that the government of Canada mentions that if you're not applying for specific occupations your processing time may be longer than 8 weeks.

If you apply from within Canada, online and paper-based applications are processed within 10-27 days. However, applications made from outside of Canada will vary depending on the applicant's country of residence. Please see the IRCC's website to determine the processing time from your country of residence.

you are a permanent resident of Canada; and. regardless of your age, you have been physically present in Canada for at least 1,095 days during the five years right before the date you sign your application and meet all other conditions.

If you apply from within Canada, online and paper-based applications are processed within 10-27 days. However, applications made from outside of Canada will vary depending on the applicant's country of residence. Please see the IRCC's website to determine the processing time from your country of residence.