Processing of SMC applications

[ag]

I just called INZ to know if 2pc is working over the lockdown, was surprise whe the agent i talked to told me that my application is already approved in principle. I repeated it if does that mean 2pc is done and she said yes and I only need to wait for the AIP letter. But because of the lockdown there might be some delay on sending it.

Though i dont have any visa label yet, i would like to thank everyone in this forum. It is a very fast processing on my end after i was assigned a case officer and i do hope they do the same on all other visas.

I would like to share my timeline because i feel like i owe it to others as the timeline shared by other members helped me alot and gave me hope.

225 points claimed
(application with family)
Lodgement date: 12 mar 2019

Requested EVE on grounds of national interest bec of the proj i was involved with and sent updated documents via courier such as support letter from employer and updated passport of daughter: mar 2020 before lockdown. EVE declined.

Employer increased my salary to meet threshold and sent another EVE: 28 jul 2020
move to priority: 30 jul 2020
CO assigned: 07 aug 2020
1st email of CO that she is done with assessment and move to 2pc: 11 aug 2020
Called inz and was advised it is approved in principle: 13 aug 2020

My employer is INZ accredited and i was deployed to a government office for 2 years now and they also gave me a support letter that i am involved in the high profile govt project. The CO did not call me, my employer nor my manager on the govt agency.

Again thank you everyone and praying for all other visas to be processed soon. . Stay safe everyone.

Congrats klong12. The processing was very quick indeed. Thats great news.

[Tariq Shahzad]

Congrats klong12. The processing was very quick indeed. Thats great news.

Congratulations 👏👏👏

[Rocki]

Congratulations klong12

[JandM]

Hi,
Did anyone apply for refund?, can we get application fee back if we cancel our application?, someone please share your experience.
Please let me know procedure to raise a refund request, also please suggest me a strong reason for cancelling my application.
Btw, I moved to Canada last month with PR status.

No, you can't get a refund.

[JandM]

klong12 -

[garapatihk]

-s

[garapatihk]

No, you can't get a refund.

[robbo1234]

OIA.jpg

Here is my OIA if useful to anyone

[klong12]

thank you again, my online status was changed to approved!

btw, i hope this helps, my case officer just emailed me today when i asked her 2 days ago if the immigration office is open for visa processing.
I quote
"The Manukau Area Office is currently working at a limited capacity but still processing applications"

she also told me i should expect my letter within 2 weeks after she forwards it to support team. good luck to everyone.

[Tariq Shahzad]

thank you again, my online status was changed to approved!

btw, i hope this helps, my case officer just emailed me today when i asked her 2 days ago if the immigration office is open for visa processing.
I quote
"The Manukau Area Office is currently working at a limited capacity but still processing applications"

she also told me i should expect my letter within 2 weeks after she forwards it to support team. good luck to everyone.

Congratulations once again. I am also waiting for an email from my CO. She did not contact me yet despite she has been assigned to my case since 7 Aug. Hoping to hear from her soon 😄