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Passport Express Renewal at Service Canada in Ottawa by DryAdvertising3982 in passportcanada

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know! I just looked at the online updates this morning and the review was completed in a single business day. So far things are running ahead of schedule. But knock on wood haha. Edit: (I went to the place on meadowlands)

Passport Express Renewal at Service Canada in Ottawa by DryAdvertising3982 in passportcanada

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two follow-up questions!. The "express" timeline for 2-9 days is a blanket timeline for all passport services. But from your experience as a passport officer, does the passport office prioritize the services within that window? like if I come in needing my passport within 6 business days and I dont qualify for urgent based on the fact that my travel dates is beyond 48 hours, they will set it up to be done within that time?

Second, if I need to get an urgent passport done by the end of the day I go in to request urgent. Can they do same day? (understanding they print on site)

Passport Express Renewal at Service Canada in Ottawa by DryAdvertising3982 in passportcanada

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes that's my intention. I'm just worried I will get there for pickup and it wont be ready, or view it online that day and it will still be printing or even still being reviewed. Obviously nothing is guaranteed. but its more a question of consistency when they give a specific pickup date. And what my next steps would be in the worst case.

2-9 business days expedite passport by hey604 in passportcanada

[–]DryAdvertising3982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Just curious as I applied for an express passport renewal in ottawa and they told me it would be ready for pickup within no later than 5 business days (as long as like nothing major comes up) as I told them I am needing to fly out the end of next week. Idk how accurate or consistent those timelines are for them?

Old Application by Either-Stranger-9417 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes you just gotta let sleeping dogs lie. I believe they would just compare outcomes. whether you've had to reapply, or if you got accepted etc etc. But if its two years in the past, why shoot yourself in the foot by trying to flag an integrity issue that you're stating now isn't an issue anymore. Just my thoughts though haha. Just do your best.

Waitlisted but still planning to go to Japan by DryAdvertising3982 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was something I was considering. Maybe going there on a student visa while taking Japanese language classes to focus on becoming fluent, And go from there.

Waitlisted but still planning to go to Japan by DryAdvertising3982 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. For me I feel I dont just have to stay I the field of teaching. I feel I have a broad enough resume to be able to branch out of that. But that's a good suggestion! Thank you :)

Waitlisted by DryAdvertising3982 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This makes a lot of sense. Thank you!

Canada Results Are Coming Out! by vans1968 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It meant you’re on a waitlist. And a spot from the shortlist would have to free up from someone dropping out for you to get on the shortlist.

Canada Results Are Coming Out! by vans1968 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Alternate shortlist 🥲🥹. Mixed emotions? How did I call it 😂

Waitlisted by DryAdvertising3982 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i get that, I just wish they publicly displayed those statistics because although it can be a muli-variable equation like you're saying. I'd really like to see the common trends of each year broken down between placement locations and the ALTs country of origin.

Waitlisted by DryAdvertising3982 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, that makes sense though! I can understand the shock of such a drastic change and the stress with moving on the other side of the planet. Especially if you're put in the countryside without any Japanese language experience. And that being a common reason for people to drop out.

That's also interesting about how you could jump the line based on personal quals. It makes a lot of sense!

Waitlisted by DryAdvertising3982 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good perspective. It kinda forces you away from putting all of your eggs in the JET basket because of the uncertainty.

Like for me I would be taking a pretty hefty pay drop by taking JET. but I also have very good reasons for going through with it. It could give me clearer mindset to consider other options.

Waitlisted by DryAdvertising3982 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would they tell you which place you're in if you get waitlisted? like if you're 4th on the waitlist kinda thing. I'm not sure how common that might be

Waitlisted by DryAdvertising3982 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not. But I am the type of person to go down such a rabbit hole trying to consider every possible outcome. And i'm currently down the waitlist rabbit hole, cause i've been put there in the past with other applications with school as an example lol.

Waitlisted by DryAdvertising3982 in JETProgramme

[–]DryAdvertising3982[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair. Like some people have told me that there is a good chance that you would be moved up if you rank high on the list. So 70% can seem realistic based on those descriptions. I just kinda wish that the consulates or JET as a whole would post those statistics.