PR confirmation portal timelines

[KB_Asks]

Hi,

I am a valid PGWP holder (with an expired TRV) and an inland CEC applicant waiting for confirmation of my status as a permanent resident. On September 5, I received the Portal 2 email and submitted the required information to confirm my status in Canada (residential status, mailing address, photo) on September 11. It has been 37 days and there has been no movement on my case since then; both my address and photo continue to be "In review with IRCC" plus my in-Canada declaration has not been accepted on the portal (but I can see my COPR document details on the PR application status tracker for weeks now). I have sent a webform as well as an email to the Montreal VO with my details.

The catch is that I have upcoming travel plans: I depart for India on November 18 and intend to return to Canada on January 3. But at this time — without a TRV, or a PR card, or even an eCOPR to apply for a PRTD from India — I don't have valid travel authorization. Requesting advice on the best option (or combination of options) to pursue at this moment:

1. Apply for a TRV from within Canada and hope to have it approved and my passport stamped in 4 weeks. (The risk is that I don't receive the approval or my passport back in time.)
2. Apply for a TRV from outside Canada (when I'm in India) and hope to have it approved and my passport stamped in 6 weeks. (The risk is that I don't receive the approval or my passport back in time.)
3. Wait for my eCOPR over the next month or so, and on the basis of that, apply for a PRTD from India.
4. Do nothing and cancel my travel plans.

Given the progression of my PR application since May, it seemed that everything would be wrapped up well in time for me to travel and that I wouldn't need another TRV if I had my PR card; it doesn't seem so any more. Any advice is hugely appreciated!

 

[lilmsfoodie]

Hello everyone, I'm thrilled to share that I finally received my eCOPR today around 8:30 am!

My application timeline:

P1: Sept 11th
P2: Sept 21st
eCOPR: Oct 18th
Visa Office: Montreal
Application Pathway: BC PNP Tech EE FSW
Applicant Status: Single applicant, non dependents

My eCOPR is valid until March 4th, 2024. I didn't need to send any follow-up emails during the waiting period.

I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone on this forum for their support. It was crucial during this lengthy wait, and I never felt alone.

Wishing everyone the best in receiving your documents soon – stay resilient! You're incredibly close to achieving your goals.

Hi. May I know when your AOR was? Did you do any follow-ups (webforms/calls)? Thank you.

 

[dvdmrn]

Hi,

I am a valid PGWP holder (with an expired TRV) and an inland CEC applicant waiting for confirmation of my status as a permanent resident. On September 5, I received the Portal 2 email and submitted the required information to confirm my status in Canada (residential status, mailing address, photo) on September 11. It has been 37 days and there has been no movement on my case since then; both my address and photo continue to be "In review with IRCC" plus my in-Canada declaration has not been accepted on the portal (but I can see my COPR document details on the PR application status tracker for weeks now). I have sent a webform as well as an email to the Montreal VO with my details.

The catch is that I have upcoming travel plans: I depart for India on November 18 and intend to return to Canada on January 3. But at this time — without a TRV, or a PR card, or even an eCOPR to apply for a PRTD from India — I don't have valid travel authorization. Requesting advice on the best option (or combination of options) to pursue at this moment:

1. Apply for a TRV from within Canada and hope to have it approved and my passport stamped in 4 weeks. (The risk is that I don't receive the approval or my passport back in time.)
2. Apply for a TRV from outside Canada (when I'm in India) and hope to have it approved and my passport stamped in 6 weeks. (The risk is that I don't receive the approval or my passport back in time.)
3. Wait for my eCOPR over the next month or so, and on the basis of that, apply for a PRTD from India.
4. Do nothing and cancel my travel plans.

Given the progression of my PR application since May, it seemed that everything would be wrapped up well in time for me to travel and that I wouldn't need another TRV if I had my PR card; it doesn't seem so any more. Any advice is hugely appreciated!

I think you can apply "from outside of Canada" ASAP, and submit your passport in India. As for the portal, you can reply saying you will be back in Canada on January 3.

 

[HMGDF]

Congratulations!
Any follow ups?

Yes, I mailed them twice.

 

[Paranoid-1989]

Hi I am in a same situation,

Portal 1: September 1st
Portal 2: September 10th (submitted address and photo same day)
Still waiting for eCoPR.

I am Inland main application my COPR is expiring on November 23rd, 2023. My family is outland and got their passports stamped and their COPR, Visa and Medical is also expiring on November 23rd, 2023. Can they travel without me having my eCoPR?

I tried calling IRCC several times they are not responding. Also I did email explaining my situation but there is no response. MP is also not given any solution so far.

Can anyone please advise what i am suppose to act in this situation. Thanks

No they cannot travel before you. You need to have eCOPR first.

 

[shreyas12]

Did anyone get COPR today from Etobicoke?

 

[Mayhum]

Any eCOPR today?

 

[justusdebem]

Hi,

My wife and I have been waiting for our eCOPR since August 30th. This is unbelievable. My work permit will expiry in one month and I will have to pay just because IRCC is holding my eCOPR.

My timeline:
1st portal email: August 07
2nd portal email: August 30th
VO Montreal.

 

[stressedobviously]

Hi All,

I applied for PR - CEC on June 28th, 2023, for my wife and me.
Received AOR on the same day
Medicals - completed on September 28th.
Biometrics - completed on October 13th.
On the Application tracker, it says Background Verification in progress. But the eligibility has not started yet. Can anyone please help me understand my current situation? My Current WP is about to end on DEC 5th so I am worried about the timeline.

It may be dangerous to rely on lucky to get the eCOPR. Because even if you get approved (see COPR number in tracker or get Portal 1 email) you will only be considered PR after getting eCOPR which is following an insane timeline these days.

You don’t want to be out of status when you’re so close to get what you came for. Isn’t BOWP an option? I would suggest you at least talk with a regulated immigration rep.

 

[stressedobviously]

I have been waiting for P2 email since August 18 but the way IRCC is processing it might take 3-4 months. My PGWP will expire in 4 months. In that case, how can extend my work permit? Can bridging open work permit be an option? Need your guidance please....

If you got the AOR and it says you can do BOWP, it is. You still have 4 months ahead, so you can still wait another 2 (but I really hope you can get the eCOPR sooner) but I would not jeopardize when you’re so close to get your PR, even if that amount of time you’re waiting is not your fault. If you apply for extension, BOWP, there’s the refund possibility if they didn’t assessed anything.

Also, I’m not a regulated rep, so you should seek one if you feel you still didn’t look all the options.

I hope the below link helps…

https://www.canadim.com/work/open-work-permit/bridging-open-work-permit/

 

[stressedobviously]

Did anyone else receive P1 for the second time? I got P1 again 40 minutes ago, this time from VLU.

I did. First one was from Etobicoke (22/08) and second time was from Montreal (13/09).

I replied with the information requested (again) and saying that I already had a portal and all I needed is to someone to issue my eCOPR.

 

[BA101]

Hi,

My wife and I have been waiting for our eCOPR since August 30th. This is unbelievable. My work permit will expiry in one month and I will have to pay just because IRCC is holding my eCOPR.

My timeline:
1st portal email: August 07
2nd portal email: August 30th
VO Montreal.

This in unfortunate
you can legally continue to live and work during this wait though

 

[nnnn18]

hi
just wanna give advice to people who are waiting for portal 2 email for long . send IRCC follow up email replying to the previous email . write a email requesting them to work on your file . it works

 

[stressedobviously]

Just got my eCOPR!!!! I’m suuuper relieved and I hope everyone (especially those waiting for so long) can feel the same.

Portal 1 - 22nd of August (Etobicoke)
Portal 2 - 25th of August

Portal 1 (again) - 13th of September (Montreal)
eCOPR - 5th of October (Montreal)
PR Card - ?

Updating my timeline:


Portal 1 - 22nd of August (Etobicoke)
Portal 2 - 25th of August

Portal 1 (again) - 13th of September (Montreal)
eCOPR - 5th of October (Montreal)
PR Card Primary Applicant - mailed 19th of October
PR Card Dependent - ?

I didn’t receive any ghost updates on mine, I think I checked the portal on Monday or Tuesday and there’s nothing. And my photo and address are still under review…

 

[mateo00]

Updating my timeline:


Portal 1 - 22nd of August (Etobicoke)
Portal 2 - 25th of August

Portal 1 (again) - 13th of September (Montreal)
eCOPR - 5th of October (Montreal)
PR Card Primary Applicant - mailed 19th of October
PR Card Dependent - ?

I didn’t receive any ghost updates on mine, I think I checked the portal on Monday or Tuesday and there’s nothing. And my photo and address are still under review…

In the GCKey PR Card Application, under final decision, what is the date displayed? Usually this is the GU1.