2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[EAT]

Hello, I am a June 2023 applicant. I spoke with an IRCC agent today, and she informed me that the security stage has not yet started on my file. She also mentioned that although the current processing time shows three months remaining, there is a strong possibility that my application may not be finalized within that timeframe.

She explained that the security stage can vary significantly - sometimes it takes as little as two weeks, and in other cases, it can take up to two years. She advised me to continue living my life and remain positive, as there is nothing that can be done to expedite this stage of the process.

 

[hinhaj]

Hello, I am a June 2023 applicant. I spoke with an IRCC agent today, and she informed me that the security stage has not yet started on my file. She also mentioned that although the current processing time shows three months remaining, there is a strong possibility that my application may not be finalized within that timeframe.

She explained that the security stage can vary significantly - sometimes it takes as little as two weeks, and in other cases, it can take up to two years. She advised me to continue living my life and remain positive, as there is nothing that can be done to expedite this stage of the process.

What are the reasons due to which security delays

 

[EAT]

What are the reasons due to which security delays

No reason, they just haven’t gotten to it yet. The officer hasn’t started to do security. They said everything was fine on my end, no pending documentation.

 

[hinhaj]

hey guys
i recived pre arrival services email 2nd time today
applied -may 31 2023
pre arrival 1 st mail when eligibilty got passed-29august 2024
anyone recived any mail?

• Wait Times: Many applicants report receiving their Passport Request (PPR) or Portal Request within 2 to 8 weeks after a second pre-arrival letter, though some wait longer.
• This is what AI tells

 

[FIRCC]

Hello, I am a June 2023 applicant. I spoke with an IRCC agent today, and she informed me that the security stage has not yet started on my file. She also mentioned that although the current processing time shows three months remaining, there is a strong possibility that my application may not be finalized within that timeframe.

She explained that the security stage can vary significantly - sometimes it takes as little as two weeks, and in other cases, it can take up to two years. She advised me to continue living my life and remain positive, as there is nothing that can be done to expedite this stage of the process.

The part that security can take up to two years i dont think is correct, even if you are war torn country, it doesn't take two years because when you apply for refugee, before your hearing, they run a security check on you. Before COVID, the refugee PR used to be processed within 12 months, it's all just stupid politics and polices of immigration. Because some 2024 applicants are already getting their PR( i know few people who got it), meanwhile us 2023 applicants are past two years. Today, I lost my second job offer because of this delay. they single handedly just ruining lives. persoanlly cant wait to get once i get my canadian passport, im out of here . Everything runs backwards in this country .

 

[God's own 269]

The part that security can take up to two years i dont think is correct, even if you are war torn country, it doesn't take two years because when you apply for refugee, before your hearing, they run a security check on you. Before COVID, the refugee PR used to be processed within 12 months, it's all just stupid politics and polices of immigration. Because some 2024 applicants are already getting their PR( i know few people who got it), meanwhile us 2023 applicants are past two years. Today, I lost my second job offer because of this delay. they single handedly just ruining lives. persoanlly cant wait to get once i get my canadian passport, im out of here . Everything runs backwards in this country .

I know things could be frustrating. I am also in your shoes having to leave my family expecially my baby. Canada however has given us an opportunity to live. Some of us escaped untold missery and some of us could have died a painful death but Canada rescued us and gave us a reason to live. They owed us nothing cos we were not born here. Some of us were betrayed by our own country and people. Hearing you say you are just here till you get your passport and then you will leave really hurt to hear. As someone who Canada has rescued and protected, I feel sad, muchless Canadians. These are the issues Canadians have with immigration which makes getting PR delayed.

 

[S4m4r]

Do you submit your pcc now ?

Yes I did back in September 2023 for Australia.

 

[S4m4r]

• Wait Times: Many applicants report receiving their Passport Request (PPR) or Portal Request within 2 to 8 weeks after a second pre-arrival letter, though some wait longer.
• This is what AI tells

That is not accurate. We have been waiting for 1-1.5 year after pre-arrival

 

[FIRCC]

I know things could be frustrating. I am also in your shoes having to leave my family expecially my baby. Canada however has given us an opportunity to live. Some of us escaped untold missery and some of us could have died a painful death but Canada rescued us and gave us a reason to live. They owed us nothing cos we were not born here. Some of us were betrayed by our own country and people. Hearing you say you are just here till you get your passport and then you will leave really hurt to hear. As someone who Canada has rescued and protected, I feel sad, muchless Canadians. These are the issues Canadians have with immigration which makes getting PR delayed.

I have been here for 10 years man . I loved canada so much more than my home country , i got my education here. Built life here with so many friends but every goddamn few years they changed the immigration rules , or new policies so I had no choice but to go this route. I understand if you are new to canada you wont feel the way i feel . But if you been here for as long as ive been and you see nothing is improving then you do the same. There is reason no matter how much canada imports immigrants, they still have declining population. Because no one stays here. They all get their passport and leave . My professor who was here for 20 years left last week cause he was so done with canada and whats happning to it. In most countries you live min 5 years for example Uk you get automatically PR . How does it make sense a PR takes almost 30 months to process. Its insane

 

[Flowercita]

The part that security can take up to two years i dont think is correct, even if you are war torn country, it doesn't take two years because when you apply for refugee, before your hearing, they run a security check on you. Before COVID, the refugee PR used to be processed within 12 months, it's all just stupid politics and polices of immigration. Because some 2024 applicants are already getting their PR( i know few people who got it), meanwhile us 2023 applicants are past two years. Today, I lost my second job offer because of this delay. they single handedly just ruining lives. persoanlly cant wait to get once i get my canadian passport, im out of here . Everything runs backwards in this country .

I agree in all what you said but just a question, why they dont accept you with work permit? I had renew my work permit 3 times. When I got a job offer just asked me, are you PR or Work Permit? I said WP, and date of expiration. It is in Alberta. Is it different in other provinces? You should have the right to work with your WP.

 

[FIRCC]

I agree in all what you said but just a question, why they dont accept you with work permit? I had renew my work permit 3 times. When I got a job offer just asked me, are you PR or Work Permit? I said WP, and date of expiration. It is in Alberta. Is it different in other provinces? You should have the right to work with your WP.

Because those offers were from defence companies so you need to obtain security clearance which only PR and citizenship can obtain . Not WP

 

[Flowercita]

Because those offers were from defence companies so you need to obtain security clearance which only PR and citizenship can obtain . Not WP

I didnt know. I got my police certificate and never have problem but maybe is different.
Im August 2023 applicant and Im suffering too because Im away from my family, more than 4 years away from my child. Let´s see if this year finally something happen. Let´s trust.

 

[saksham36]

Hello, I am a June 2023 applicant. I spoke with an IRCC agent today, and she informed me that the security stage has not yet started on my file. She also mentioned that although the current processing time shows three months remaining, there is a strong possibility that my application may not be finalized within that timeframe.

She explained that the security stage can vary significantly - sometimes it takes as little as two weeks, and in other cases, it can take up to two years. She advised me to continue living my life and remain positive, as there is nothing that can be done to expedite this stage of the process.

there are possibilty that that it turns from not started to passed as i have seen many cases in which security is turned not started to passed

 

[hinhaj]

I didnt know. I got my police certificate and never have problem but maybe is different.
Im August 2023 applicant and Im suffering too because Im away from my family, more than 4 years away from my child. Let´s see if this year finally something happen. Let´s trust.

May God ease your difficulte time and you will meet your family soon my prayers with you and all who are suffering

 

[Amoor]

Hey,

File submitted: Feb 26, 2023
AOR received: May, 2023
Police clearance requested from Australia: Sep, 2023 (submitted everything within time frame)
Pre arrival/ Eligibility received: June 20 /19, 2025
Medical requested: Jan 28, 2026 (even though it was waived at first place and was passed according to GCMS notes)
Final decision on GC key: Feb 12, 2026
P1 received: Feb 17, 2026 ( submitted on Feb 24, coz I had a trip planned out of Canada for 5 days, submitted information as soon as I arrived)
P2 received: March 02, 2026 (submitted same day)
Waiting for COPR now.

It took 3 years to come this close. My time frame is delayed but I took advantage of the time, travelled outside canada twice and had no issues, it helps with waiting game. Nothing we can do to get our applications fast track. Try not to request GCMS notes or MP requests, it doesn’t do any good.

Great life, enjoy