2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[Mtmn21]

What the hell is going on? It’s been almost 33 months. They haven’t even started the security check for those who applied in 2023, yet they’ve given final decisions to 2024 applications. Where can we complain about this?

 

[Mtmn21]

We really need to put together a petition and send it to immigration. What’s happening is just not acceptable or fair. It’s affecting people’s lives in a serious way families, plans, everything is on hold. They can’t keep treating us like this.
If anyone here can help us draft the petition so we can send it out as soon as possible, please step up. We also need everyone in the group to be more active on this and push together

 

[appwarez]

Honestly, it is beyond ridiculous and unfair that people who applied in 2024, like these two gentlemen @MOB2002 and @Cam123, have already received their FD, while applicants like us who applied in 2023 have not received any updates since January 2025. I personally know several people who have lost job offers as a result of this delay, including myself.


Has anyone tried sending a “formal demand letter,” which is basically the last option once contacting your MP doesn’t work? I looked into it with a few consulting companies, and they suggested that if webforms and contacting your MP don’t provide any resolution, and the processing time has been significantly exceeded, you can send a “formal demand letter” before applying to seek mandamus relief in Federal Court, which forces IRCC to finalize your application.


From what it looks like, they are only processing 2024 applications to stay within the 17-month processing time.

We can hear how frustrating this is especially if you’ve personally lost a job offer because of delays. When timelines feel arbitrary or inconsistent (like 2024 applicants moving while 2023 files are stalled), it understandably feels unfair.
* As far as I know files move based on complexity, security screening, background checks, office workload, and quotas.
*A formal demand letter is typically issued by counsel before commencing a mandamus application in Federal Court, highlighting that the 17-month published processing standard has been substantially exceeded and that prior efforts, including engagement with a Member of Parliament, have failed to produce meaningful progress. By clearly signaling imminent judicial intervention, the letter creates tangible legal and cost consequences for continued delay a step that frequently results in IRCC finalizing the application before a court hearing. This approach has proven effective in practice, including in a recent case involving a colleague.

 

[Mtmn21]

We can hear how frustrating this is especially if you’ve personally lost a job offer because of delays. When timelines feel arbitrary or inconsistent (like 2024 applicants moving while 2023 files are stalled), it understandably feels unfair.
* As far as I know files move based on complexity, security screening, background checks, office workload, and quotas.
*A formal demand letter is typically issued by counsel before commencing a mandamus application in Federal Court, highlighting that the 17-month published processing standard has been substantially exceeded and that prior efforts, including engagement with a Member of Parliament, have failed to produce meaningful progress. By clearly signaling imminent judicial intervention, the letter creates tangible legal and cost consequences for continued delay a step that frequently results in IRCC finalizing the application before a court hearing. This approach has proven effective in practice, including in a recent case involving a colleague

Taking this step would involve significant cost and a very lengthy additional process, and quite frankly, this is not something we should be forced to do. There are no other issues or complications with the file that would justify such a measure.
What is especially frustrating is that from the beginning of December 2025 until today, now late February, IRCC has effectively processed almost no applications from our cohort. Then, without warning, they began processing 2024 applications instead.
Before the new year, processing was moving in a normal and predictable manner, with applicants reaching final decisions within approximately 29 to 30 months. That pattern has now abruptly changed. Earlier files appear to be stalled, while newer 2024 applications are moving forward.
Given these circumstances, it is difficult to justify why we should pursue a mandamus application when the delay appears to be systemic and procedural, rather than related to the complexity or merits of our case.

 

[appwarez]

Taking this step would involve significant cost and a very lengthy additional process, and quite frankly, this is not something we should be forced to do. There are no other issues or complications with the file that would justify such a measure.
What is especially frustrating is that from the beginning of December 2025 until today, now late February, IRCC has effectively processed almost no applications from our cohort. Then, without warning, they began processing 2024 applications instead.
Before the new year, processing was moving in a normal and predictable manner, with applicants reaching final decisions within approximately 29 to 30 months. That pattern has now abruptly changed. Earlier files appear to be stalled, while newer 2024 applications are moving forward.
Given these circumstances, it is difficult to justify why we should pursue a mandamus application when the delay appears to be systemic and procedural, rather than related to the complexity or merits of our case.

If we refrain from pursuing mandamus, we are effectively required to wait and rely entirely on IRCC’s internal processing structure, in the hope that our file will eventually move forward in due course. In the meantime, our only recourse would be to submit repeated webform inquiries, request GCMS notes, and seek assistance through a Member of Parliament steps that provide limited transparency and no assurance of meaningful progress.

 

[Mtmn21]

If we refrain from pursuing mandamus, we are effectively required to wait and rely entirely on IRCC’s internal processing structure, in the hope that our file will eventually move forward in due course. In the meantime, our only recourse would be to submit repeated webform inquiries, request GCMS notes, and seek assistance through a Member of Parliament steps that provide limited transparency and no assurance of meaningful progress

I definitely want to take any action that could help expedite the process and put pressure on IRCC to move the files forward

 

[Abdel_jaz]

Guys I am just saying don’t believe everything you see here, I saw the same two account chatting in the 2024 PR page about having P1 blah blah, and both accounts came here too. Stay calm as I have seen all 2024 people timelines are going so normal except for these two accounts, all the best!

Edit: btw I saw one of the account posting in the other group that he got P1 in 27Jan, now in this group he is saying that he rcvd it yesterday

 

[FIRCC]

We can hear how frustrating this is especially if you’ve personally lost a job offer because of delays. When timelines feel arbitrary or inconsistent (like 2024 applicants moving while 2023 files are stalled), it understandably feels unfair.
* As far as I know files move based on complexity, security screening, background checks, office workload, and quotas.
*A formal demand letter is typically issued by counsel before commencing a mandamus application in Federal Court, highlighting that the 17-month published processing standard has been substantially exceeded and that prior efforts, including engagement with a Member of Parliament, have failed to produce meaningful progress. By clearly signaling imminent judicial intervention, the letter creates tangible legal and cost consequences for continued delay a step that frequently results in IRCC finalizing the application before a court hearing. This approach has proven effective in practice, including in a recent case involving a colleague.

I dont think it hurts to send the " demand formal letter" and from what I have gathered, you dont need a counsel to send that letter, even the applicants can either send it via webfrom as a attached document or mail it to the case proccesing center but its really the last resort because I have sent dozens of webforms and even contacted my MP to no resouluation. and their ridiculous one-time initiative, which apparently was nothing but a show-off; at best, it might be implemented by the end of 2026. honestly its not even acceptable at this point. 30 months is just crazy. At this point, we all have nothing to lose, so sending a demand letter wouldn't hurt. and even filing a Mandamus only costs 50 dollars to file the application in federal court.

 

[Flowercita]

Guys I am just saying don’t believe everything you see here, I saw the same two account chatting in the 2024 PR page about having P1 blah blah, and both accounts came here too. Stay calm as I have seen all 2024 people timelines are going so normal except for these two accounts, all the best!

Edit: btw I saw one of the account posting in the other group that he got P1 in 27Jan, now in this group he is saying that he rcvd it yesterday

Months ago there were fake profiles here, posting nonsense and confusing people. Probably are the same people. Here post something. Go to another thread and post different dates and details, fake. You are right, Dont trust in all what you read.

 

[May545]

All 2024 account who receive FD are fake so please dont be frustrated.

 

[Wz.C]

Months ago there were fake profiles here, posting nonsense and confusing people. Probably are the same people. Here post something. Go to another thread and post different dates and details, fake. You are right, Dont trust in all what you read.

What is going it’s been three months I have not heard anyone got final decision I’m talking about 2023 applicant. IRCC is not working on protected person files?

 

[Star55]

I applied in April 2023 . On Feb 3, I applied for GCMS note and received note on Feb 13 . There was no change : Security not started Criminality in process info sharing completed . This is the same as the GCMS note I received in 2024 , Let's see what happens in the next two months , as shown in system .

 

[Flowercita]

What is going it’s been three months I have not heard anyone got final decision I’m talking about 2023 applicant. IRCC is not working on protected person files?

I understand your point. Im aug 2023 applicant , you are right about the final decisions, nothing after dec 2025 but just letting you know that here are people spreading fake information, maybe just for mocking, dont know. Just be careful what you trust. Not all what they post is true. New members sometimes not real, fake profiles. Trust more when they are old members.

 

[Taishiro]

All 2024 account who receive FD are fake so please dont be frustrated.

I don’t think it’s fake to be honest my fiend just told me that his fiend received p1 who applied 18 months ago. We should definitely do something. I posted something about petition but nobody has supported me.

 

[RAPTORS CA]

I understand your point. Im aug 2023 applicant , you are right about the final decisions, nothing after dec 2025 but just letting you know that here are people spreading fake information, maybe just for mocking, dont know. Just be careful what you trust. Not all what they post is true. New members sometimes not real, fake profiles. Trust more when they are old members.

It's litereally false information they are spreading. I'm still feb 2024 waiting still, nothing after pre-arrival and eligibility. Even my AOR and pre arrival was quick but still waiting on FD.