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IPA validity period for PR formalities?
IPA validity period for PR formalities?
We have to provide original documents for the appointment as part of the PR formalities. Some of our documents are overseas and will be difficult to get right now in time for the appointment. We can order new originals but this will take a few weeks and will most likely take longer than the 1 month in-principle approval period. Do you know if the ICA can extend the IPA period so we can get our documents?
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Hi,
Having same issue here.... Just curious how is your case being managed? Able to extend the IPA? Or any alternative instead of providing hard copy?
Having same issue here.... Just curious how is your case being managed? Able to extend the IPA? Or any alternative instead of providing hard copy?
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May I know when you got the approval?
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I received my IPA in Dec 20210 ... Not sure if there is any alternatives 

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Any outcome of the extension?
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Hi SF
sent you a PM. Could you pls and respond.
Thanks
sent you a PM. Could you pls and respond.
Thanks
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Can u share the latest list of documents required as per ur PR IPA letter?max2020 wrote: ↑Mon, 26 Oct 2020 12:42 pmWe have to provide original documents for the appointment as part of the PR formalities. Some of our documents are overseas and will be difficult to get right now in time for the appointment. We can order new originals but this will take a few weeks and will most likely take longer than the 1 month in-principle approval period. Do you know if the ICA can extend the IPA period so we can get our documents?
Re: IPA validity period for PR formalities?
Hi,
I had the same challenges re IPA deadline. Answer: Yes, you CAN extend the deadline.
You need to go ICA, simply state the reason you need an extension and it will be extended. In my case, my child was overseas studying. I explained this and was given a 3 month extension. Furthermore, they were kind enough to say come back if I needed another extension - all recognizing the challenges that covid brings.
I hope this helps.
I had the same challenges re IPA deadline. Answer: Yes, you CAN extend the deadline.
You need to go ICA, simply state the reason you need an extension and it will be extended. In my case, my child was overseas studying. I explained this and was given a 3 month extension. Furthermore, they were kind enough to say come back if I needed another extension - all recognizing the challenges that covid brings.
I hope this helps.
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Thanks for sharing thisParadiso3 wrote: ↑Tue, 23 Feb 2021 8:02 amHi,
I had the same challenges re IPA deadline. Answer: Yes, you CAN extend the deadline.
You need to go ICA, simply state the reason you need an extension and it will be extended. In my case, my child was overseas studying. I explained this and was given a 3 month extension. Furthermore, they were kind enough to say come back if I needed another extension - all recognizing the challenges that covid brings.
I hope this helps.
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Hi Paradiso3,
Thanks for sharing ....
Thanks for sharing ....

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Hi, do you get another ipa letter after extending it?Paradiso3 wrote: ↑Tue, 23 Feb 2021 8:02 amHi,
I had the same challenges re IPA deadline. Answer: Yes, you CAN extend the deadline.
You need to go ICA, simply state the reason you need an extension and it will be extended. In my case, my child was overseas studying. I explained this and was given a 3 month extension. Furthermore, they were kind enough to say come back if I needed another extension - all recognizing the challenges that covid brings.
I hope this helps.
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FortuanateMe -
Good question. No, what the officer does is take your old IPA letter and with a pen, write down the NEW due date and sign next to it - as confirmation.
I hope this helps.
Paradiso3
Good question. No, what the officer does is take your old IPA letter and with a pen, write down the NEW due date and sign next to it - as confirmation.
I hope this helps.
Paradiso3
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Hi,
Because I’m currently overseas and requesting the extension through email. According to ica website extension can be done by emailing them. So I’m not sure how they going to make the changes when they don’t have my ipa letter.
Because I’m currently overseas and requesting the extension through email. According to ica website extension can be done by emailing them. So I’m not sure how they going to make the changes when they don’t have my ipa letter.
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Hi All,
Just update, ICA had responded the email for extension and mention the email communication should be used for official extension document.
Cheers.
Just update, ICA had responded the email for extension and mention the email communication should be used for official extension document.
Cheers.
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Hi,
Can I check how Long did they get back to you?
I emailed and it has been 1.5 weeks still no reply
Can I check how Long did they get back to you?
I emailed and it has been 1.5 weeks still no reply
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