Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023

[canuck78]

Omg, what happened to PGP 2023, I am 2024 applicant, and I got PPR for 1 year and 19 days. I am so shocked !!

You got very fast processing compared to many others. You are the one with the unusual processing time.

 

[Hypatia]

For a few days now, the section under 'Review of Medical Results' in appearing blank. Anyone else?

 

[Imroz]

n'tFor a few days now, the section under 'Review of Medical Results' in appearing blank. Anyone else?

You should call IRCC and ask them about this because maybe they have sent you an email regarding medical, and you have missed or haven't received.

 

[ali.tariq]

For a few days now, the section under 'Review of Medical Results' in appearing blank. Anyone else?

Same. My theory is that the medical field goes blank after a year is passed since the last medical. In other words, it goes blank once the medical expires. In my case, it expired on July 19. How about you?

 

[Hypatia]

Same. My theory is that the medical field goes blank after a year is passed since the last medical. In other words, it goes blank once the medical expires. In my case, it expired on July 19. How about you?

Hmm, in my case medicals were passed Oct 31 2024

 

[ali.tariq]

Hmm, in my case medicals were passed Oct 31 2024

then my theory doesn't make sense.

 

[paladina]

Hi all,

I applied for PGP in Dec 2023 (selected from the 2020 pool, I believe). It's been a frustrating process:

• Submitted all documents, then IRCC asked for updates.
• They requested Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) three times, saying they hadn’t received it, and warned of possible cancellation.
• Each time we re-submitted the same valid PCC. Eventually, a web form inquiry confirmed they have what they need.
• Mississauga office is handling the file – long periods of silence.
• Recently got a request for medical exam.

Our case is very straightforward – no military background, single parent in India.

Questions:

1. How long after medicals should we expect a decision?
2. Is it okay to apply for a Super Visa or tourist visa now, or could that interfere with the PR process?
3. I see some people spoke to their MPs and get traction - is that recommended at this point? Looks at the last few pages in this thread, seems like unfortunately - a lot of people are in a similar situation.

Appreciate any input. Thanks!

 

[ali.tariq]

Hi all,

I applied for PGP in Dec 2023 (selected from the 2020 pool, I believe). It's been a frustrating process:

• Submitted all documents, then IRCC asked for updates.
• They requested Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) three times, saying they hadn’t received it, and warned of possible cancellation.
• Each time we re-submitted the same valid PCC. Eventually, a web form inquiry confirmed they have what they need.
• Mississauga office is handling the file – long periods of silence.
• Recently got a request for medical exam.

Our case is very straightforward – no military background, single parent in India.

Questions:

1. How long after medicals should we expect a decision?
2. Is it okay to apply for a Super Visa or tourist visa now, or could that interfere with the PR process?
3. I see some people spoke to their MPs and get traction - is that recommended at this point? Looks at the last few pages in this thread, seems like unfortunately - a lot of people are in a similar situation.

Appreciate any input. Thanks!

1. Hard to say. Speaking from own experience, my parents' medicals were passed in July 2024. Nothing since! I hope yours don't take over a year though.
2. I don't think that should interefere with anything.
3. I asked my MP to look into my file. He did. He found out the same thing I did by ordering the notes on the file. If I were you, I would hold off reaching out to MP until at least 2 months after the medicals are passed.
Good luck.

 

[paladina]

1. Hard to say. Speaking from own experience, my parents' medicals were passed in July 2024. Nothing since! I hope yours don't take over a year though.
2. I don't think that should interefere with anything.
3. I asked my MP to look into my file. He did. He found out the same thing I did by ordering the notes on the file. If I were you, I would hold off reaching out to MP until at least 2 months after the medicals are passed.
Good luck.

Thank you!

Its a bit frustrating how some newer selected applicants are getting through in much shorter timelines while some 2023 applicants are moving at snails pace.

 

[katezhu]

Thank you!

Its a bit frustrating how some newer selected applicants are getting through in much shorter timelines while some 2023 applicants are moving at snails pace.

2022 applicant is here, and still waiting...

 

[paladina]

2022 applicant is here, and still waiting...

Sorry - any particular communication around the delay or the usual ghosting?

 

[canuck78]

Hi all,

I applied for PGP in Dec 2023 (selected from the 2020 pool, I believe). It's been a frustrating process:

• Submitted all documents, then IRCC asked for updates.
• They requested Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) three times, saying they hadn’t received it, and warned of possible cancellation.
• Each time we re-submitted the same valid PCC. Eventually, a web form inquiry confirmed they have what they need.
• Mississauga office is handling the file – long periods of silence.
• Recently got a request for medical exam.

Our case is very straightforward – no military background, single parent in India.

Questions:

1. How long after medicals should we expect a decision?
2. Is it okay to apply for a Super Visa or tourist visa now, or could that interfere with the PR process?
3. I see some people spoke to their MPs and get traction - is that recommended at this point? Looks at the last few pages in this thread, seems like unfortunately - a lot of people are in a similar situation.

Appreciate any input. Thanks!

Medical request is likely an indication that you are nearing the end of the process. Because of processing time additional medical requests are typically only done when the end is in sight so they don’t expire again. Your parent free to attempt to travel at any point. They can’t move to Canada as a visitor so this may potentially complicate her life and require another trip home but applying won’t impact the PR application.

 

[paladina]

Quick question - no urine was requested during medical. They did x-ray, blood test + doctor checkup.

Is this expected? We were anticipating a urine test.

 

[canuck78]

Quick question - no urine was requested during medical. They did x-ray, blood test + doctor checkup.

Is this expected? We were anticipating a urine test.

A bit strange but kidney disease can also be picked up with blood tests which is the main concern for seniors.

 

[katezhu]

Sorry - any particular communication around the delay or the usual ghosting?

Several years of conscript more than 50 years ago. No updates since Dec 2023