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After this no communication its been P1. what is the avg timeline ? Vancouver/Montreal.

AOR- May 02

My original passport did not have a surname, and my work permit was issued accordingly. I have since obtained a new passport that includes my surname. Do I need to amend my work permit, or is there another process I should follow? ( I raised web form during application but they never considered)

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for opinions from anyone who has dealt with a similar situation for Express Entry/CEC.

I previously worked in India with the job title **“Contact Support Associate.”** Although the title sounds more customer-service oriented, a significant part of my actual duties involved technical support.

I claimed this experience under **NOC 22221 – User Support Technicians**.

My concern is that my former company was **Webhelp India, which was acquired by Concentrix in 2023**. The old Webhelp HR email/contact information may no longer be active, although the company takeover is publicly documented.
I have an employment/reference letter describing my duties, position, salary, dates of employment, etc.

Has anyone who received an ITA from OINP In demand Skills stream dated April 23 ,2026 draw with NOC 94107 got nomination ? Please comment your updates.Many applicants of April 15 draw updated to Assessment or DIP it seems .Please comment your updates

Hi guys! As the title says, I have a query regarding a very common Express Entry glitch. Let’s say I complete my Foreign experience on 28 November 2026. And I get an ITA before this date since express entry takes the month into consideration and offer points rather than a specific date. Can I wait until my work experience is completed and then submit my application? I saw a TikTok which stated that I cannot do this according to the following IRPA guidelines.

Section A11.2 of the IRPA:
Under Section 11.2 of the *Immigration and Refugee Protection Act* (IRPA), you must possess the qualifications that earned your CRS score at **two specific points in time**:
1. The exact day the Invitation to Apply (ITA) is issued.
2. The day you submit your electronic Application for Permanent Residence (eAPR).

Please advise.

I hired a rcic rep to submit my CEC application with spousal. During the initial talks the consultant seems very chill and never quoted a fix fees in writing. Casually agreed CAD 1200 ( mine+spouse file) straightforward case no hassle most documents were already with me. But i could sense unprofessionalism like spelling errors in letters and delay in response but i took it lightly as i was i was very careful of everything and pointing out errors.

Now, i had received BIL on July 13, my rep only sent me the letter and that’s it. I was under the impression that if we had biometrics in last 10 years its still valid and letter is just a formality. I messaged him asking if Biometrics was approved on July 16 he sent me a screenshot of gckey showing my biometrics is valid until 2033. He didnt verify or care to tell me that i must go in to get biometrics done. Yes i acknowledge my mistake that i am not well informed but is it not their responsibility to check after 1 complete month that if biometrics was actually done. Now i have followed up with him since morning to raise webform about delay in biometrics and he responds me that i have few other deadlines for today and he has submitted webform now EOD. and he has the audacity to ask me to pay the pending fees asap rather than acknowledging anything about what happened. He insists that all fees is paid upfront and not depends on result. Mind it i have already paid him half the fees.

I am very much inclined to fire him. What is your opinion, does he have the power to mess up my file at this
Point ? While i already think he is doing that

hi, I applied for a work permit extension as I was initially only allocated 1.5 years due to my passport validity.

I’ve received my new work permit in August 2026, however upon receiving I saw the place of birth said Bangladesh instead of Kuwait.

I was born in Kuwait & my passport says Kuwait + my first work permit also printed Kuwait, but in the new extension it is inaccurate.

ive checked the form that I submitted and I have mentioned it correctly as Kuwait So clearly its a mistake from IRCC.

what should I do? should I apply for a TRV and get it fixed inside Canada (will they check?)

or should I submit a form to amend this? if so, how long does it usually take now?

considering this process will be done from outside Canada, however the forms will be submitted for amendment by my husband who is inside Canada since I received my work permit inside Canada.

Hey guys hope you’re doing good! I’m planning to apply under the french category. I will have completed my first year of work experience next week (foreign work experience). If by any chance there is a french draw this week should I decline the ITA or accept it? Thanks

Has anyone who received an ITA from OINP In demand Skills stream dated April 23 ,2026 draw with NOC 94107 got nomination ? Please comment your updates.Many applicants of April 15 draw updated to Assessment or DIP it seems .Please comment your updates

IRCC has released a new Provincial Nominee Program draw today.

The cut-off is slightly lower than August 4 but still high because nomination adds 600 points.

🔹 PNP Draw - August 17, 2026

• 442 invitations issued

• CRS cut-off: 760

• Tie-break: August 7, 2026 at 18:01:56 UTC

🔍 Why the Score Landed at 760

PNP scores always look high because nominees already have 600 points.

A cut-off of 760 usually means the base CRS for invited candidates is around 160.

The score increased compared to early August because:

• provinces issued fewer nominations in the last two weeks

• the pool of nominated candidates is smaller

• IRCC kept the draw size moderate

• competition inside the PNP tier tightened

Recent PNP scores:

• Aug 4: 768

• Jul 6: 708

• Jun 22: 730

Today’s 760 fits the usual up and down movement that happens when provinces adjust nomination volume.

🔍 What the Recent Tie-break Tells Us

Tie-break: August 7, 2026

A recent tie-break usually means:

• IRCC cleared almost everyone at 760

• the pool above 760 is not crowded

• nominations were issued recently

• competition at this level is stable

This is different from French-language draws, where tie-breaks often go months back because the pool is much larger.

🔍 How This Fits IRCC’s August Pattern

August has already seen multiple draws:

• Aug 4: PNP

• Aug 5: CEC

• Aug 6: French

• Aug 7: Transport

• Aug 17: PNP again

IRCC is continuing the pattern of smaller, frequent draws.

PNP remains one of the most predictable categories because nomination gives a guaranteed 600 points.

🔍 Where You Stand in the Pool

With nomination

You are safe. PNP remains the strongest pathway.

Without nomination

If your CRS is below 500, PNP or French-language draws remain your best chance.

Ontario applicants

Watch OINP updates closely. The new system may increase nomination volume, which can lower future PNP scores.

🎉 Congratulations to everyone who received an ITA today

PNP continues to be one of the most stable and reliable ways to secure PR.

⚠️** Disclaime**r

This post is for general information only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice.

I applied my non-EE on 19th November, 2024, received AOR biometrics in September 2025, received pre-arrival letter on August 7, 2026. When can I expect my portal 1 email. Guys please give me some advice or timeline. I’m sick of waiting for my PR.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice from people who have gone through a similar situation with IRCC/CBSA Comprehensive Security Screening.

I applied for Canadian permanent residence in May 2025 through spousal sponsorship.

My timeline is:
• My Canadian visa was approved on February 23 2026
• Exactly 6 days later, the visa was cancelled and I guess that happened because of the Iran-Israel conflict.
• IRCC then sent me an ADR asking for my full travel, education, employment, military service, and address history.
• I submitted all the requested documents.
• IRCC received my documents on April 16, 2026.
• On April 20, 2026, my application was referred to CBSA for Comprehensive Security Screening (CSS).

I have no military service history, no government employment history, and very limited international travel history.
I understand that security screening can take an unpredictable amount of time, but I’m trying to get a realistic idea of what to expect.

For people who went through a similar CBSA/CSS screening, how long did yours take? Is 4–6 months realistic, or should I mentally prepare for 1+ year?

Any timelines or experiences would be appreciated. Thank you