Originally Posted by
cheknuf
Interesting discussion.
What I still don't know is, if there are any advantages to applying before the cut-off date, such as faster lines?
I´m not in Canada that often, I might as well only need an eTA after my current passport expires.
7 CADs aren't that much, so if this speeds up immigration it might be worthwile spending them, otherwise maybe not so much...
Summary: Does anyone know the Pros&Cons?
The advantage of applying early is that you know you are approved. I sat through a CIC presentation recently where they said 95% of applicants are being automatically approved by the system, 3-5% are kicked out for manual review and approval is still given within 24-48 hours. The remainder are referred to a Canadian embassy immigration unit (where the applicant lives) for processing. Most of those are approved, but a handful are denied an eTA and told to apply for a visa.
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