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I just heard the news regarding processing time for refugees, it's insane!! Plz some one tell me these numbers are unreal
How can anyone wait that long?
The average waiting time was 25 month few days ago and suddenly it turned in to an other 2 years from now, what's next? Like waiting for an other 2 years and they're gonna increase the time again
 
did you put the year and month?
Oh my, I just checked and got the same thing... Seems they updated the system, but the info is not there... I have a bad feeling about this. But want to keep hopeful!

Protected persons and convention refugees in Canada: Outside Quebec​

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Last updated: 08/09/2025 Updated monthly

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The Immigration Levels Plan sets the number of newcomers that Canada plans to welcome each year. If there are more people applying than available spaces, processing times may increase.
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Hi, I was able to access the information on Laptop, Im February 26, 2023 applicant and the processing time shows 5 more months left with 8300 applicants ahead of me. My friend applied on May 20, 2023 and her waiting period is 10 more months with 14500 applicants ahead of her. This gives an insight into where we stand.
 
I received my ATIP notes today which I requested on September 17. Criminality and security not started yet. Surprised that I received those within 3 weeks. Nothing changed after eligibility. I do see a note which I requested after completing my processing time in July 2025 - the response mentioned that “file is in Queue for processing- no actions taken at this time” - another note says application ready for CPO. Another strange thing I noticed that my secondary office was Etobicoke IRCC (in December 2024 ATIP notes) and now it says Montreal Immigration. Primary office CPC Mississauga.
 
I received my ATIP notes today which I requested on September 17. Criminality and security not started yet. Surprised that I received those within 3 weeks. Nothing changed after eligibility. I do see a note which I requested after completing my processing time in July 2025 - the response mentioned that “file is in Queue for processing- no actions taken at this time” - another note says application ready for CPO. Another strange thing I noticed that my secondary office was Etobicoke IRCC (in December 2024 ATIP notes) and now it says Montreal Immigration. Primary office CPC Mississauga.

Confusing, can u clear which notes says ur security is processing? And which notes saying what.
Ur all things should have done by now.
And Montréal process is they just sharing their work loads nothing else.
 
No way what's going on????


CHECK THE IRCC PROCESSING TIME JUST UPDATED YESTERDAY. WHAT THE .....
99 MONTHS OF WAITING FOR PROTECTED PERSON OUTSIDE QUEBEC???


TELL ME IT'S AN ERROR.

MY GOD

WE ARE ALL DOOMED.
Its their way to scare people so they dont apply for asylum. I dont think its fully true.
 
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I agree processing times are likely not true and are just to discourage people from applying to refugee and H and C programs.
It is true buddy, it is not only IRCC that they are slow. I sent some doca to CRA, afyer 3 month I got an email that they recieved my docs :))
 
I agree processing times are likely not true and are just to discourage people from applying to refugee and H and C programs.
It’s a joke! August was 17 months last night and 16 months now :)) September was 21 months last night and 19 months this morning! (Like, what has changed overnight) It shows 5 more months for January 2023 applicants! What a mess
 
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eCoPR received today!
I’m from the country that less than 20 peoples files a refugee claim in a year.

Here’s my full timeline for anyone tracking:
  • Applied: March 14, 2023
  • AOR/request for correction : August 31, 2023
  • Final Decision: September 8, 2025
  • Portal 1 (P1): September 11, 2025
  • Portal 2 (P2): September 28, 2025
  • eCoPR Issued: October 10, 2025

I just wanted to share my experience. I’m a legitimate applicant who joined the group later after here almost 3 years. I decided to join to give back and help others with their timelines.

Honestly, I wouldn’t rely too much on the posted processing time. I believe and hope all of us end up getting results earlier than expected.

Wishing everyone the best of luck! your turn is coming soon!
Thanks a lot for the update and kind words!
 
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