Thread for Bill C-12 ineligibility decisions issued by IRCC and the next steps
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Not sure how would qualify for OWP under March 2026 policy. PPRA is the only viable option to obtain PR in a relatively short amount of time (up to years) because H&C processing is decades and doesn’t prevent removal or grant WP until after AIP which could also take decades. In general would be asking a person’s lawyer about viable options.
Why would you even suggest H&C ? A quick search states over a 10 year processing time
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...vices/application/check-processing-times.html
I am definitely not saying he should skip the PRRA. It is just a matter of timing. Because he is from an ADR country, CBSA will not remove him anytime soon. Since a PRRA is only offered right before removal, he could be stuck waiting years just to get that removal interview.
Because sitting in limbo is not great option. Under the March 2026 transitional public policy, he can actually get an open work permit while his claim is ineligible due to bill C12. Also, applying for an H and C now lets him use that time in useful way to build a permanent path based on his establishment in Canada, instead of just waiting around.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ic-policies/work-permit-ineligible-claim.html
Thats inaccurate, I know some people who got their CBSA interview a month later after their ineligibility letter. PRRA has no interview, mostly, you will probably get a faster decision if your case is very solid or weak, middle ground cases maybe delayed.
Everything I posted on this forum is 100% accurate regarding ineligible claimants under Bill C-2 from ADR countries. For applicants from countries CBSA actually removes people to, they will receive a PRRA interview fairly quickly, usually within a few months.
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I'm also from an ADR country. I received PFL on April, my lawyer responded, and nothing else... no news or additional communication from that time. I actually agree with you on people from ADR countries won't receive PRRA soon. I was considering H&C asap, however my lawyer told me I can't since I still have my refugee claimant active. So, not sure how to proceed. Unfortunately my lawyer is not offering any other path/alternative. They only say: we still have to wait. But I feel like I'm wasting time
You’re getting good advice from your lawyer. The system is incredibly overwhelmed so it will take time for your case to be processed. Processing time for H&C is decades so much longer than waiting for PPRA.
You will not be eligible for H and C unless you receive ineligibility decision indicating you no longer have active RPD file (not same as PFL). Since you are from ADR country, not sure if you will receive this letter or IRCC officer will exempt you from C-12 based on humanitarian reasons (heard that some lawyers advocate for this on their response to PFL). I do not suggest relying on PRRA since this in only triggered at time of enforced removal.
I just had my CBSA interview recently, about 1.5 months after receiving the ineligibility letter. (I am not from an ADR country.)
CBSA sent me an email on Monday asking me to attend an appointment on Wednesday. In the email, they said they wanted to initiate the PRRA process. They also mentioned that if I did not attend, they may issue a Canada-wide warrant. They asked me to complete a form before the interview.
So, expect that you may need to attend CBSA appointment on short notice.
During the interview, the officer was nice and professional. The questions were mainly about financial information, such as my income, expenses, your bank name, phone provider name, your occupation, etc. Nothing was difficult.
At the end of the interview, the officer provided me with PRRA IMM form, which had to be submitted within 15 days. Written evidence must be submitted within another 15 days. (They will tell you how to submit it)
The timeline is very strict. Don’t wait until the last minute. I strongly recommend preparing your documents and collecting your supporting evidence in advance.
If you miss the deadlines, you are done.
CBSA sent me an email on Monday asking me to attend an appointment on Wednesday. In the email, they said they wanted to initiate the PRRA process. They also mentioned that if I did not attend, they may issue a Canada-wide warrant. They asked me to complete a form before the interview.
So, expect that you may need to attend CBSA appointment on short notice.
During the interview, the officer was nice and professional. The questions were mainly about financial information, such as my income, expenses, your bank name, phone provider name, your occupation, etc. Nothing was difficult.
At the end of the interview, the officer provided me with PRRA IMM form, which had to be submitted within 15 days. Written evidence must be submitted within another 15 days. (They will tell you how to submit it)
The timeline is very strict. Don’t wait until the last minute. I strongly recommend preparing your documents and collecting your supporting evidence in advance.
If you miss the deadlines, you are done.
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