Express entry timeline

We are sharing our timeline from the initiation to getting PR. A lot of folks have this question and often differs with every case.

1. October 2017 - WES evaluation completed.
2. Feb 10th 2018 - Appeared for the IELTS exam
3. Feb 24th 2018 - Received the IELTS exam results.
4. Feb 28th 2018 - Submitted the express entry profile.
5. Mar 14th 2018 - Got the invite to apply (ITA)
6. Apr 15th 2018 - Submitted the documents and got the receipt (AOR i.e. acknowledgement of receipt)
7. Apr 20th 2018 - Medical cleared (MEP i.e. Medical exam passed)
8. May 8th, 2018 - Golden Email received from CIC requesting for passports
9. May 10th, 2018 - Sent passports to Canada
10. May 23rd, 2018 - Received COPR i.e. Confirmation of Permanent Residence and passports
11. June 10th, 2018 - Arrived in Canada!

People track the intermediate stages between medical and golden email. However, it varies by case. Some people get the PR email directly whereas some might get notifications along the way. So, please do not compare notes with people who might have applied with you. The SLA for express entry is 6 months and so if you don't see movement in a month or so, you can send them GCMS notes to request a status. (You would get the link in the AoR email).

Just login to your CIC account and email regularly to be able to respond to messages or notifications from CIC if any. Have patience and it will all work out!

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