Shorten PAL Approval Times
- Thread starter calalta
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The whole scanning the picture after references seems odd to me. You'd think they'd enter/digatize everything in the application envelope as the first stage. Either way with one day between our references calling in, its an Ontario vs Alberta CFO approval race. I think it'll clear your CFO's desk faster!
Hello Everyone, Iv been following this thread through my application process and i thought i would share my experience this far.
Mailed out my application June 13TH by next day priority. Think it cost me 7$.
Recieved On June 18TH.
Appeared Online July 8TH
Approved and License Issued July 29TH.
As of now im just waiting for it in the mail
. I did go for just the regular PAL and i am in Ontario, I called about once a week and checked on the status, now all thats left to do is wait for the mail.
Mailed out my application June 13TH by next day priority. Think it cost me 7$.
Recieved On June 18TH.
Appeared Online July 8TH
Approved and License Issued July 29TH.
As of now im just waiting for it in the mail
. I did go for just the regular PAL and i am in Ontario, I called about once a week and checked on the status, now all thats left to do is wait for the mail.Just a quick time line update for anyone that may care.
Took the course June 10, got test results back July 6. Mailed the app on July 8. Showed up online today(July 31) saying that it was received on July 13.
Now I continue to wait............
Took the course June 10, got test results back July 6. Mailed the app on July 8. Showed up online today(July 31) saying that it was received on July 13.
Now I continue to wait............
PAL to Rpal upgrade status:
May 29th app received in Miramichi
June 12th online - credit card charged $40
July 16th ready for reference to call - called in within the hour
License issued within 2 min of reference calling in.
Not bad at all 48 days for license to be issued - took originally 49 days for the non-restricted to be issued earlier this year. Who cares, I'm happy and goin' shoppin'!!
May 29th app received in Miramichi
June 12th online - credit card charged $40
July 16th ready for reference to call - called in within the hour
License issued within 2 min of reference calling in.
Not bad at all 48 days for license to be issued - took originally 49 days for the non-restricted to be issued earlier this year. Who cares, I'm happy and goin' shoppin'!!
Hmm, maybe, maybe not. Mine chaged on a Thursday but it was an upgrade from PAL to RPAL. Might have made a difference.
I made an account to update the thread with details for a recent new RPAL application in Ontario.
• Exams exams May 23/24, 2015
• Stamped tests Results arrived in mail May 31 or June 1.
• Sent application June 2
• Received application June 4
• Reference called July 20
• RPAL card arrived in my mail box between July 26 and July 31, 2015
I was out of town during the week that the CFO-stammped test results were delivered and the week when the license arrived. The date ranges are the earliest and latest the letter could have arrived. Unfortunately I cannot be more specific.
I am certain of the application receipt date as I sent it signature-required; that seemed appropriate for a parcel containing personal information and credit-card details
The website was not compatible with my computer so I am unable to comment on the application process and how it is reflected online.
• Exams exams May 23/24, 2015
• Stamped tests Results arrived in mail May 31 or June 1.
• Sent application June 2
• Received application June 4
• Reference called July 20
• RPAL card arrived in my mail box between July 26 and July 31, 2015
I was out of town during the week that the CFO-stammped test results were delivered and the week when the license arrived. The date ranges are the earliest and latest the letter could have arrived. Unfortunately I cannot be more specific.
I am certain of the application receipt date as I sent it signature-required; that seemed appropriate for a parcel containing personal information and credit-card details
The website was not compatible with my computer so I am unable to comment on the application process and how it is reflected online.
RPAL Timeline
-Tuesday May 5:CFSC
-Wednesday May 6: CRFSC
-Sunday May 10: Mail in RPAL application (minus CFSC/CRFSC Certificates)
-Friday May 15: Application received by RCMP (According to Status website, once application was entered into system)
-Thursday May 21: Received CFSC/CRFSC Certificates
-Friday May 22: Called RCMP CFP to fax them CFSC/CRFSC Certificates but told application not yet received (or not yet entered into system)
-Friday June 5: Saw that Application appeared on the Status Update website, called RCMP CFP and faxed in CFSC/CRFSC Certificates
-July: called RCMP CFP several times throughout July to inquire about application, told nothing relevant.
-Monday July 20: Called RCMP CFP and told that application was now with the CFO-Ontatio. Person I spoke to asked to have one of my references call in
-Tuesday July 21: Reference called RCMP CFP for interview
-Thursdy July 23: Application Approved
-Friday July 24: Card issued
-Monday July 27: Card sent
-Thursday July 30: Card received
-Tuesday May 5:CFSC
-Wednesday May 6: CRFSC
-Sunday May 10: Mail in RPAL application (minus CFSC/CRFSC Certificates)
-Friday May 15: Application received by RCMP (According to Status website, once application was entered into system)
-Thursday May 21: Received CFSC/CRFSC Certificates
-Friday May 22: Called RCMP CFP to fax them CFSC/CRFSC Certificates but told application not yet received (or not yet entered into system)
-Friday June 5: Saw that Application appeared on the Status Update website, called RCMP CFP and faxed in CFSC/CRFSC Certificates
-July: called RCMP CFP several times throughout July to inquire about application, told nothing relevant.
-Monday July 20: Called RCMP CFP and told that application was now with the CFO-Ontatio. Person I spoke to asked to have one of my references call in
-Tuesday July 21: Reference called RCMP CFP for interview
-Thursdy July 23: Application Approved
-Friday July 24: Card issued
-Monday July 27: Card sent
-Thursday July 30: Card received
Knottybuoy
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Until the references are called, they won't know for sure if they will decide to issue the license or not...
So it wouldn't make sense to make up the card for someone in whatever program they use to make them, if they end up not issuing it in the end...
wasted time.
