1. Application Submitted – April 30, 2024
This is when you officially submitted your PR application to IRCC under your Provincial Nominee Program stream. At this stage, your application was received but not yet opened or reviewed. IRCC first checks for completeness — that all required forms, signatures, and fees are included.
What it means: Your application entered the queue for processing. Nothing negative here — it’s the first formal step.
2. Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) – August 28, 2024
This means IRCC reviewed your package and found it complete. Your file is now created in their system, and you receive your application number. Once the AOR is issued, your background and eligibility checks can begin.
What it means: Your file officially started processing inside IRCC. It’s a key milestone — from this point, progress depends on background, eligibility, and security checks.
3. Biometrics Completed – September 6, 2024
You provided fingerprints and a photo. This allows IRCC to do background and security screening (checking identity, past immigration history, etc.).
What it means: Your identity verification and initial security screening started. It’s completely normal and necessary for all PR applicants.
4. First Medical Exam – October 4, 2024
You completed your initial immigration medical exam. Medical results are typically valid for 12 months, after which IRCC may request a new one if the application hasn’t been finalized.
What it means: You passed your initial health check. Since your medical later expired, it’s routine that they asked for a new one before finalizing the PR. It doesn’t mean anything is wrong with your results — just timing.
5. Second Medical Exam – July 10, 2025
IRCC asked for a re-medical because your first one expired (after 12 months). This is normal in long applications. When you redid it, it signaled that your application was moving forward — usually toward final review.
What it means: IRCC was preparing your file for the final decision, and they needed an updated medical to issue your COPR later.
6. Additional Document Request (ADR) – July 9, 2025 (Signed Travel History)
IRCC asked you to re-sign or update your travel history form. This is also common — they do this to ensure your travel record is current and consistent before final approval.
What it means: They were verifying background and travel details before finishing eligibility or starting the final security clearance. Not a problem — more of a routine verification.
7. Pre-Arrival Services Letter – September 24, 2025
This is a very positive milestone. It means you passed the eligibility stage — IRCC has accepted that you meet all the requirements for permanent residence (including your nomination, work experience, and documents). The pre-arrival letter is usually sent only after an officer approves your eligibility and moves the file into final security and background checks.
What it means: You are almost done — your application has moved into the last stage before approval. Many applicants receive their passport request (PPR) 1–4 months after this stage, though sometimes it can take a bit longer depending on background checks and visa office workload.
Where You Are Now (as of November 2025).Since your last update was in September 2025 (Pre-Arrival) and nothing since then, your file is likely in final background/security check — this is the stage that often takes the longest and varies widely depending on security agencies and internal verifications .Nothing is wrong. You are past the most important stages (medical and eligibility). The remaining delay is standard — most files sit in this stage for several weeks or months before the Final Decision (FD) or Passport Request (PPR) email.
Final Decision (P1/P2 or COPR): Once background and security checks finish, you’ll receive a “Decision Made” or “Ready for Visa” email asking for your passport or photo for PR confirmation.
- Timeframe: Based on your progress, that could happen anytime between late 2025 and early 2026.
