Immigrant visa processing time IR5

[hyoliyuli 1]

Hello everyone,

 

My dad had his IR5 interview in Montreal, Canada Apr 4, 2023.

Was verbally approved by the officer and was told to expect passport back with visa in about 2 weeks. They kept his passport and just police certificate.

 

There was a holiday in between, but have not received anything yet. Visa status still says Ready, as of Apr 11.

 

How long does it typically take to get the visa stamped?

[Chancy 6,241]

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1 hour ago, hyoliyuli said:

Hello everyone,

 

My dad had his IR5 interview in Montreal 4/4/23. Officer verbally approved him and said to expect passport w visa in about 2 weeks.

It's been past 2 weeks. Visa status updated once 4/11/23 and still says "ready".

There was Easter holiday in between.

Is it pretty standard to take more than 2 weeks? At what point should I inquire the Embassy?

1 hour ago, hyoliyuli said:

Hello there,

 

My dad had his IR5 interview in Montreal 4/4/23. Officer approved him and said expect visa in about 2 weeks.

It's been a little past 2 weeks now. CEAC says 'Ready' still, since 4/11/23.

Is this common? How much longer should I wait before I reach out to the Embassy?

Thank you.