#Processing Time

[velvetharmonies]

no way someone 💩ed at some award show... 😭

[visas-connect]

Title: Understanding the Timeline: Receiving an Invitation from Express Entry after Applying for a Provincial Nomination

Introduction: The Express Entry system has become a popular pathway for skilled workers to obtain permanent residence in Canada. If you are considering applying for a provincial nomination through Express Entry, it's essential to understand the timeline involved in receiving an invitation. In this blog, we will explore the factors that affect the processing time and provide you with insights to manage your expectations.

Factors Affecting the Processing Time:

Province or Territory: The processing time for provincial nominations can vary depending on the province or territory. Each region has its own administrative procedures and resources, which can influence the speed at which they process nominations. For example, British Columbia is known for its relatively shorter processing times compared to other provinces like Ontario.

Demand for Skilled Workers: The demand for skilled workers in a particular province or territory also impacts the processing time. If a region is experiencing a high demand for skilled professionals in specific occupations, the processing of nominations in that area may be expedited. Conversely, if the demand is lower, it may take longer to receive an invitation.

Express Entry Profile Score: Your Express Entry profile score plays a significant role in determining the likelihood and speed of receiving an invitation. A higher profile score indicates a stronger match with the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) requirements, increasing your chances of receiving an invitation sooner. It's crucial to continuously improve your profile score by enhancing factors such as language proficiency, education, work experience, and additional qualifications.

Managing Your Expectations: While we provide general information on processing times, it's important to note that individual cases can vary. The actual processing time depends on a variety of circumstances unique to your situation. However, here are some practical steps to help you manage your expectations:

Stay Informed: Regularly check the official websites of the province or territory that nominated you for any updates on processing times. These platforms usually provide estimated processing times and relevant information to keep you informed.

Be Patient: The processing time for nominations can range from a few weeks to several months. Patience is key during this period. Avoid unnecessary stress by acknowledging that the process takes time, and factors beyond your control can affect the timeline.

Monitor Express Entry System: Keep a close eye on the Express Entry system to check for any updates regarding your invitation. The system will notify you if you have been invited to apply for permanent residence. Stay proactive and ensure you have provided accurate and up-to-date information in your Express Entry profile.

Conclusion: Receiving an invitation from Express Entry after applying for a provincial nomination requires understanding the factors that influence the processing time. Factors such as the province or territory, demand for skilled workers, and your Express Entry profile score all play a role. By staying informed, managing expectations, and remaining patient, you can navigate through the process more effectively.

Remember, each case is unique, and there are no guarantees regarding specific timelines. If you have concerns or require further clarification, consider consulting with immigration professionals who can provide personalised advice based on your circumstances. Good luck with your Express Entry journey towards Canadian permanent residence! Read More

[arcanegifs]

ARCANE LEAGUE OF LESBIANS: 2x08 - “Killing is a Cycle”

[icewindandboringhorror]

(also feel free in the tags to clarify Why you made the choice you made!! :0c)

[shadesofmauve]

I want to step away from the art-vs-artist side of the Gaiman issue for a bit, and talk about, well, the rest of it. Because those emotions you're feeling would be the same without the art; the art just adds another layer.

Source: I worked with a guy who turned out to be heavily involved in an international, multi-state sex-slavery/trafficking ring.

He was really nice.

Yeah.

It hits like a dumptruck of shit. You don't feel stable in your world anymore. How could someone you interacted with, liked, also be a truly horrible person? How could your judgement be that bad? How can real people, not stylized cartoon bogeymen, be actually doing this shit?

You have to sit with the fact that you couldn't, or probably couldn't, have known. You should have no guilt as part of this horror — but guilt is almost certainly part of that mess you're feeling, because our brains do this associative thing, and somehow "I liked [the version of] the guy [that I knew]", or his creations, becomes "I made a horrible mistake and should feel guilty."

You didn't, loves, you didn't.

We're human, and we can only go by the information we have. And the information we have is only the smallest glimpse into someone else's life.

I didn't work closely with the guy I knew at work, but we chatted. He wasn't just nice; he was one of the only people outside my tiny department who seemed genuinely nice in a workplace that was rapidly becoming incredibly toxic. He loaned me a bike trainer. Occasionally he'd see me at the bus stop and give me a lift home.

Yup. I was a young woman in my twenties and rode in this guy's car. More than once.

When I tell this story that part usually makes people gasp. "You must feel so scared about what could have happened to you!" "You're so lucky nothing happened!"

No, that's not how it worked. I was never in danger. This guy targeted Korean women with little-to-no English who were coerced and powerless. A white, fluent, US citizen coworker wasn't a potential victim. I got to be a person, not prey.

Y'know that little warning bell that goes off, when you're around someone who might be a danger to you? That animal sense that says "Something is off here, watch out"?

Yeah, that doesn't ping if the preferred prey isn't around.

That's what rattled me the most about this. I liked to think of myself as willing to stand up for people with less power than me. I worked with Japanese exchange students in college and put myself bodily between them and creeps, and I sure as hell got that little alarm when some asian-schoolgirl fetishist schmoozed on them. But we were all there.

I had to learn that the alarm won't go off when the hunter isn't hunting. That it's not the solid indicator I might've thought it was. That sometimes this is what the privilege of not being prey does; it completely masks your ability to detect the horrors that are going on.

A lot of people point out that 'people like that' have amazing charisma and ability to lie and manipulate, and that's true. Anyone who's gotten away with this shit for decades is going to be way smoother than the pathetic little hangers-on I dealt with in university. But it's not just that. I seriously, deeply believe that he saw me as a person, and he did not extend personhood to his victims. We didn't have a fake coworker relationship. We had a real one. And just like I don't know the ins-and-outs of most of my coworkers lives, I had no idea that what he did on his down time was perpetrate horrors.

I know this is getting off the topic, but it's so very important. Especially as a message to cis guys: please understand that you won't recognize a creep the way you might think you will. If you're not the preferred prey, the hind-brain alarm won't go off. You have to listen to victims, not your gut feeling that the person seems perfectly nice and normal. It doesn't mean there's never a false accusation, but face the fact that it's usually real, and you don't have enough information to say otherwise.

So, yeah. It fucking sucks. Writing about this twists my insides into tense knots, and it was almost a decade ago. I was never in danger. No one I knew was hurt!

Just countless, powerless women, horrifically abused by someone who was nice to me.

You don't trust your own judgement quite the same way, after. And as utterly shitty as it is, as twisted up and unstead-in-the-world as I felt the day I found out — I don't actually think that's a bad thing.

I think we all need to question our own judgement. It makes us better people.

I don't see villains around every corner just because I knew one, once. But I do own the fact that I can't know, really know, about anyone except those closest to me. They have their own full lives. They'll go from the pinnacles of kindness to the depths of depravity — and I won't know.

It's not a failing. It's just being human. Something to remember before you slap labels on people, before you condemn them or idolize them. Think about how much you can't know, and how flawed our judgement always is.

Grieve for victims, and the feeling of betrayal. But maybe let yourself off the hook, and be a bit slower to skewer others on it.

[tawnysoup]

Finally now that the comic is fully public on comicfury, I get to share it with all of you here, too <3

If you enjoyed, please consider supporting by buying a PDF of the comic on itch.io: https://tawnysoup.itch.io/home-in-the-woods

[onecanadavisa]

Processing Times for Canadian Immigration Pathways

Processing Times for Canadian Immigration Pathways as of April, 2025, based on available data from IRCC.

Understanding IRCC Processing Times

IRCC measures processing time from receipt of a complete application to a final decision. Estimates are updated monthly for permanent residence and citizenship and weekly for temporary residence and permanent resident (PR) cards. Exclusions include:

Expression of Interest (EOI) submission or Invitation to Apply (ITA) wait times.

Document preparation or mailing of permits/visas.

Biometrics processing (typically 8 weeks for visas).

Key Influencing Factors:

Volume: High application numbers increase backlogs (821,200 backlogged applications as of February 28, 2025).

Completeness: Missing documents trigger delays.

Country of Residence: Visa office caseloads vary.

Complexity: Verification-intensive streams (e.g., H&C) take longer.

IRCC Capacity: Automation, policy changes, and the 2025–2027 Immigration Levels Plan (395,000 PRs in 2025) impact efficiency.

 Processing Times by Pathway

1. Express Entry

Programs: Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), Provincial Nominee Program (PNP, Express Entry-aligned).

Processing Times:

FSWP: 6 months

CEC: 6 months

FSTP: 6 months

PNP: 8 months

Analysis:

Express Entry meets IRCC’s 6-month standard for 80% of electronic applications, making it the fastest permanent residency pathway.

PNP takes longer due to provincial nomination (e.g., Alberta’s AAIP Express Entry Stream adds ~2 months).

As of February 28, 2025, 25% of Express Entry and 36% of PNP applications were backlogged, exceeding IRCC’s 20% target.

Spring 2025 policy changes removed LMIA-based CRS points, potentially reducing application volumes and stabilizing times.

Category-based draws (e.g., healthcare, French proficiency) influence CRS cutoffs, affecting ITA timelines.

Delays: Incomplete applications, additional verification, or high CRS score requirements.

2. Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA)

Purpose: Ensures foreign worker hiring does not harm Canadian labor markets, processed by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC).

Processing Times:

Global Talent Stream: 10–15 business days (average 12 days)

High-Wage Stream: 30–40 business days (average 35 days)

Low-Wage Stream: 40–50 business days (average 45 days)

Agricultural Stream: 25–35 business days (average 30 days)

Analysis:

Global Talent Stream is fastest, targeting tech roles.

LMIA approval precedes work permit applications, adding 2–5 weeks (inside Canada) or 5–17 weeks (outside Canada).

The Spring 2025 removal of LMIA-based CRS points may lower application volumes, potentially shortening times.

High-wage and low-wage streams face longer delays due to stricter labor market tests.

Delays: Incomplete employer documentation (e.g., recruitment proof), high volumes, or regional restrictions (e.g., no low-wage LMIAs in high-unemployment areas).

3. Spousal Sponsorship

Purpose: Allows citizens/PRs to sponsor spouses, common-law, or conjugal partners.

Processing Times:

Outside Canada (non-Quebec): 10 months

Outside Canada (Quebec): 36 months

Inside Canada (non-Quebec): 24 months

Inside Canada (Quebec): 32 months

Analysis:

Includes biometrics, eligibility, and relationship verification.

Quebec’s longer times stem from the Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) requirement.

Automation tools reduced the family sponsorship backlog to 14% by February 28, 2025 (from 15% in January).

Complex cases (e.g., custody disputes) may take up to 24 months.

AOR recipients can apply for faster visitor visas.

Delays: Weak relationship evidence, additional requests, or high caseloads at visa offices (e.g., New Delhi).

4. Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Considerations

Purpose: Exceptional pathway for inadmissible/ineligible applicants with compelling circumstances.

Processing Time: 24–36 months (estimated, based on 2022 data and 2025 trends)

Analysis:

H&C applications averaged 32 months in December 2022 due to detailed humanitarian reviews.

73% of 76,200 Refugee and Humanitarian Class applications were backlogged in 2022, with no significant 2025 reduction reported.

Applicants must request specific IRPA exemptions with strong evidence.

Only one H&C application is processed at a time.

Delays: Extensive verification, high volumes, or weak submissions.

Purpose: Allows parents/grandparents to visit for up to 5 years per entry.

Processing Time: 3–8 months (varies by country/visa office)

Analysis:

Depends on visa office caseload and country (e.g., longer for India).

Requires proof of relationships, medical insurance, and host financial support.

Biometrics (8 weeks) are included.

Recent insurance requirement changes improved accessibility.

Delays: Incomplete insurance/financial proof or high-volume visa offices.

Tip: Submit complete documents; check country-specific times on Canada.ca.

6. Visitor Visa

Purpose: Permits tourism, family visits, or business for up to 6 months.

Processing Times:

Inside Canada: 16 days

Outside Canada: 30 days (post-biometrics, varies by country)

Biometrics: 8 weeks (included)

Analysis:

Country-specific variations persist (e.g., India faces delays).

65% of applications were backlogged as of February 28, 2025, against a 50% target.

Spousal sponsorship AOR holders receive priority.

Weekly updates ensure accuracy.

Delays: Missing travel history, financial proof, or seasonal peaks.

7. Refugee Pathways

Programs: Government-Assisted Refugees, Private Sponsorship, In-Canada Asylum Claims.

Processing Times:

Government-Assisted: 24–30 months

Private Sponsorship: 18–27 months

In-Canada Asylum: 24–36 months

Analysis:

2022 data showed 76% of 23,000 government-assisted and 73% of 76,200 private sponsorship applications backlogged.

The 2025–2027 plan targets 79,000 refugee admissions, straining resources.

Automation and the Permanent Residence Portal slightly improve private sponsorship efficiency.

Verification complexity drives long timelines.

Delays: Global demand, security checks, and backlogs (55,700 private sponsorships in 2022).

Study Permit

Processing Times:

Outside Canada: 5–17 weeks

Inside Canada: 4 weeks

Extension: 207 days

Work Permit

Processing Times:

Inside Canada: 218 days

Outside Canada: 5–17 weeks

PGWP: 5–6 months (online), 2 months (paper)

Analysis: 32% backlogged (February 2025). LMIA-based permits add time.

Citizenship

Processing Times:

Grant: 7 months

Certificate: 3 months

Analysis: 18% of 239,600 applications backlogged (February 2025). AORs issued for March 17, 2025, submissions.

Tip: Verify residency (1,095 days in 5 years).

Permanent Resident (PR) Card

Processing Times:

New: 26 days

Renewal/Replacement: 91 days

Analysis: Weekly updates; delays from verification.

Influencing Factors

Backlogs: 2,029,400 applications in inventory, 821,200 backlogged (40%) as of February 28, 2025.

Automation: Tools like Chinook and analytics for spousal sponsorships speed routine cases but flag complex ones.

Policy: Reduced 2025 PR target (395,000) prioritizes economic streams, easing backlogs.

Changes: LMIA point removal and flag poling restrictions (December 2024) streamline processes.

Visa Offices: Regional variations persist.

Tips to Minimize Delays

Submit complete applications to avoid requests.

Use online portals for faster processing.

Track status via IRCC’s Client Application Status tool.

Respond promptly to biometrics/information requests.

Consult immigration representatives for complex cases (H&C, refugee).

Check visa office-specific times on Canada.ca.

Apply early to navigate seasonal peaks.

[dem0nyo]

☆ six hairstyles!!!!1! (no idea what to title this) ☆

a bit random, but i guess the common theme here is micro bangs. suitable for your vampires and darkly-inclined simmies (or whoever really). most of these were wips from last year and the way i make hairs has changed a bit since, but thought i'd still share them.

unedited CAS screenshots and more info under the cut.

BGC

feminine frame

24 EA swatches + 17 extras

teen-elder

hat compatible

all LODS, all maps

TOU

✧‧₊˚ DOWNLOAD: Patreon (FREE) | SFS ‧₊˚✧

thank you so much for the support <3 if there are any issues, please lmk

still not sure if i like render previews so i included CAS pics anyway. renders are nice looking but they don’t accurately preview how CC looks in-game and they can take a long time, at least on my PC still running on 2017 hardware. my GPU is decent but everything else, not so much. anyway...

Maila 🦇 (7377 polys)

named after Maila Nurmi aka Vampira, this is a Chelsea cut with v-shaped bangs and pigtails. this was actually a request i did last year based on someone's OC. idk if they have a Tumblr, but shoutout to them anyway <3

Rosario 📿 (16625 polys)

another older one. i'm thinking about making this unisex but i'm so dejected rn i don't feel like opening Blender for a bit (someday tho). it's not locked to fem frames but it will clip with the neck when put on masc frames.

Odette ⚰ (15485 polys)

based on this one hairstyle i saw on Pinterest, i can't find it for some reason even though i made this fairly recently.

Lucinda ☀ (19814 polys)

wavy jellyfish cut, this is the most recent one i made. it’s for an OC of mine and it's probably my favorite out of all these. maybe.

Yesenia 🕷 (10869 polys)

just a little edit of the L&D updo, nothing too special. made this when the pack just came out. i could’ve done more with it and added more strands because i like to suffer but it’s fine.

Valentina 🖤 (17332 polys)

idk honestly. this was meant to be for personal use but i thought it was cute enough to share.

[rajulaw-immigration-service]

𝗨𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

As 2024 unfolds, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) processing times are experiencing mixed results, with several key improvements, but also some lingering setbacks. Overall, the year has seen an encouraging trend towards greater efficiency, with many forms benefiting from faster processing times. For a quick reference, here’s a summary of current processing times for key immigration forms (Family Based Applications) as of August 2024.

[midoristeashop]

15 years of training dragons!

(We will ignore that I am a day late!) Both teethlesses deserved to be here (_3_)

[toppicksreviews]

Vietnam visa application

The Vietnam visa application process involves submitting required documents, including a passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay, a completed application form, passport-sized photos, and proof of payment for visa fees. Depending on the visa type, additional documents such as an invitation letter or business license may be necessary. Applicants can choose between applying online for an e-visa or visiting a Vietnamese embassy or consulate for traditional visa processing. More info: https://toppicksreviews.com

[im-ignoring-canon]

This isn't even a hot take, but Percabeth weren't smart x dumb. They weren't even book smart x street smart. They were strategic x strategic. Their minds worked in very similar ways that complimented eachother. It's why they were such great friends, it's why they were a formidable team, hell, it's why they could fight a war against a deity with an army of forty fricking kids and win. They shared their braincells, in the most beautiful sense of the phrase and THAT'S why, for me, they're perfect together.

[arcanegifs]

ARCANE LEAGUE OF LEGENDS: 2x05 - “Blisters and Bedrock” ↳ "What are you waiting for? He's your dad too."

[noodles-and-tea]

Just some more thoughts on that jayvik dbh au

[jojaxcola]

"no one told me back then that i was in the glory days."

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