Lastest Canada Immigration News from CAIPS FileCheck!

Last Update: February 2009

Thanks to the thousands of CAIPS notes that we have requested on behalf of clients over the last few years, we have a good insight into current processing times and problems for applications at Citizenship and Immigration Canada offices around the world, and we also stay on top of what CIC is saying in its official updates on processing times. When we have new information to share, we will bring it to you here.

Latest CAIPS Request Times

Unfortunately CIC have a large backlog of CAIPS requests at present and it is taking an average of 6 weeks to get CAIPS files back from them. However, we are receiving a few files back in about 5 weeks.

Current Visa Processing Times

Unfortunately, processing times continue to stretch out - not only is CIC taking longer to start processing applications waiting in the queue but many clients are seeing signficant delays in completion of their background checks! If you have specific questions on processing times for your visa office, please email us at help@caips.ca or check out the section on the official CIC website which shows up to date processing times.

Background Check Delays

Background checks are proving particularly troublesome for some clients - if you have lived in more than one country, be prepared for a wait of possibly 6-9 months (some clients have had to wait a year or even two years!).

Processing Under New Rules (after Feb 2008)

CIC brought in new rules for applications filed after February 2008 - these applications are being processed quickly by CIC but visas are only available for those with work experience in certain occupations.

Please Help Us Keep our Information / News Up To Date for Other Applicants

If you have any new or interesting information on your immigration processing timeline, we'd be delighted if you would let us know so we can keep all our clients up to date. Please email us at help@caips.ca