Shorten PAL Approval Times

I sent my application in via registered mail. It was received on 2016/09/01. One of my references received a letter to call in which she did yesterday (2016/09/28). I checked my online statues today (2016/09/29) to find that the application has been approved and my license has been issued.

My only problem is I'm a long haul truck driver and I'm not going to be home for 4-6 weeks.

Hope this provides some encouragement for all those who are waiting.

PAL or RPAL or both?
 
Took the CFSC 08/25/2016, sent in the application on 08/29, application received at the CFP on 09/02, appeared online today and I called to confirm that they have all the information/documentation they need.

My application was approved and license was mailed today, exactly 28 days after arriving in Miramichi. I guess the system works!
 
I sent my application in via registered mail. It was received on 2016/09/01. One of my references received a letter to call in which she did yesterday (2016/09/28). I checked my online statues today (2016/09/29) to find that the application has been approved and my license has been issued.

My only problem is I'm a long haul truck driver and I'm not going to be home for 4-6 weeks.

Hope this provides some encouragement for all those who are waiting.

Damn that was quick, I sent out my application on the 23rd, and they received it on the 26th.

Hopefully my application will go through quickly as well.
 
Damn that was quick, I sent out my application on the 23rd, and they received it on the 26th.

Hopefully my application will go through quickly as well.

The moment it appears online, phone the 1-800. Ask if the application was complete/if anything was missing, and if you can get references to call in for their interview, whilst being polite. It can save you weeks.
 
New update: FOR PAL AND RPAL
Mailed in my application 09/06/2016
Arrived at Miramichi 09/12/2016
Shown online 09/26/2016
Reference called 09/30/2016
I called them on the 30th after I found out my reference was called to ask them if anything was missing and the lady told me my application is in final approval.
 
New update: FOR PAL AND RPAL
Mailed in my application 09/06/2016
Arrived at Miramichi 09/12/2016
Shown online 09/26/2016
Reference called 09/30/2016
I called them on the 30th after I found out my reference was called to ask them if anything was missing and the lady told me my application is in final approval.

Wow, things are looking up.
 
Some good information in this thread.
Years ago my application processed quickly and efficiently, no complaints with the process.
Reference may not be home when call comes in, have reference call back and complete the interview, should minimize any delay.
 
My application was approved and license was mailed today, exactly 28 days after arriving in Miramichi. I guess the system works!

Did you send in your application before receiving your test results?
If so, did you fax them in after?

I just got my paperwork completed today so I can mail it off tomorrow, but I'm still waiting on my test results to be sent back to me. I just want confirmation that someone else has successfully started their 28 day waiting period before receiving their test results, and then mailed those in after.

Thanks!
 
Did you send in your application before receiving your test results?
If so, did you fax them in after?

I just got my paperwork completed today so I can mail it off tomorrow, but I'm still waiting on my test results to be sent back to me. I just want confirmation that someone else has successfully started their 28 day waiting period before receiving their test results, and then mailed those in after.

Thanks!

I sent my application in after waiting 3 weeks for my results. Once my results came in I faxed them in. My results didn't arrive for another 4 weeks.
 
Did you send in your application before receiving your test results?
If so, did you fax them in after?

I just got my paperwork completed today so I can mail it off tomorrow, but I'm still waiting on my test results to be sent back to me. I just want confirmation that someone else has successfully started their 28 day waiting period before receiving their test results, and then mailed those in after.

Thanks!

My instructor just gave me my results immediately after the hands on test. I'm not sure why so many people are talking about having to wait for their results. Maybe it's just a Manitoba thing.
 
My instructor just gave me my results immediately after the hands on test. I'm not sure why so many people are talking about having to wait for their results. Maybe it's just a Manitoba thing.

In Ontario, results have to be sent to CFO office first then copy sent to student. Instructors can not give them back after course completion. They can only show you your results. RCMP will only accept CFO stamped copies.
 
Well the RCMP didn't seem to mind my copy of the results without them going to a CFO first, I guess each province's CFO sets their own standards.

I think you are right. So far as I can see it seems that it's only here in Ontario that the results have to go to CFO office first, get stamped then sent to applicant to be included with PAL application. But it seems that once approved by RCMP it is a done deal. From what I have been reading in places like BC, after RCP does their thing, it goes back to their CFO for final approval. But I could be mistaken.
 
I sent my application in after waiting 3 weeks for my results. Once my results came in I faxed them in. My results didn't arrive for another 4 weeks.

So you did send in your application before receiving your test results then?

Can anyone else confirm that the steps on the first page actually do work in Ontario? I don't want to send my application off tomorrow and then have issues because I didn't include my results. I know I passed, but I'd rather wait to get the results back than to have a bunch of problems because I sent in my application early without the test results...

Thanks
 
So you did send in your application before receiving your test results then?

Can anyone else confirm that the steps on the first page actually do work in Ontario? I don't want to send my application off tomorrow and then have issues because I didn't include my results. I know I passed, but I'd rather wait to get the results back than to have a bunch of problems because I sent in my application early without the test results...

Thanks

They do work. Both kingstonsportshooter and I sent in our applications without test results, and faxed them in when we received them. You will receive a letter that your results were missing and they give you the fax number in the letter. Note that you can't do any reference interviews until they have the complete application.
 
They do work. Both kingstonsportshooter and I sent in our applications without test results, and faxed them in when we received them. You will receive a letter that your results were missing and they give you the fax number in the letter. Note that you can't do any reference interviews until they have the complete application.

Perfect, thanks so much for the confirmation! I sent mine off today, so hopefully only a month longer to wait...
 
Thanks for all the info on this site, been very helpful for me.

My Story:

FOR PAL AND RPAL (Live in Alberta)
Registered Mailed in my application 08/31/2016
Arrived at Miramichi 09/06/2016
Showed up online 09/14/2016
Reference called 09/22/2016
Status Changed to Approved 10/04/2016 (28 days after receipt)

My wife was similar to mine but her's showed up a day later online, her reference received a letter to have them call in during business hours on 09/29/2016. Her application was also approved today(both PAL and RPAL as well), so both of us were 28 days for approval now the wait in the mail!

Thanks for all the useful information, and another site I can frequent for more info once my PAL arrives.
 
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