2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[August 2023]

, they asked me for military service on 17 june. How about you???

I think on mid june they opend 100 applications and only asked for ridiculous things and thast all, moving to next year, otherwise more than 3 months they asked us and even they didn’t check yet

I am in the same situation as you; I have been waiting since August 1, 2023. They requested a military service document on June 17. My file still hasn't been finalized.

 

[Sad93]

Sorry.
I am in the same situation as you; I have been waiting since August 2023. Did they ask you for any additional documents?

Yeah! On June 16th and I replied on the same day. I have no dependent, no military history and no complicated travel history

 

[Sad93]

hi guys! i got an e mail from ircc today. is anyone got same email? what’s the reason they’re asking me this for?

here is the letter;

This letter refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada under the Protected Persons class.


In order to continue processing your application, further information is required. You must complete/submit the following to this office:



RPD decision: The decision and reasons of the Refugee Protection Division. In


order to continue processing your application, you must provide proof of your protected person status. Please submit a copy of the Notice of Decision issued by the Refugee Protection Division (RPD)/Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) or the Positive Pre-Removal Risk Assessment Notice issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Also provide a copy of the Basis of Claim and Transcript of Reasons for Decision of the RPD/RAD with no missing pages.


Notice of decision alone is not sufficient for us to make a decision on this application. Please submit a copy of the entire RPD decision document, with no missing pages.

What does it even mean?! After 38 months they are asking for a document that they issued them self? Why are they torturing us is my question

 

[moref1988]

btw, i applied october 2023, they asked me biometric august 2026

How is the your full Timeline? Normally biometric should be early steps of processing.

 

[crowdl7]

How is the your full Timeline? Normally biometric should be early steps of processing.

lmaooo idk man my time line is applied on october 2023
aor feb 2024
eligibility and pre arrival march 2024
biometric august 2026

 

[Osiro17]

So my MP office just gave me updates on my application. Apparently my application is non routine and they do not know when it will be finalized. The wait is hard, submitted since April 2023. I’m the PA, spouse and dependents are inside Canada. Does anyone know anything about these non routine applications? Share a story pls if you’ve been in this type of situation. They requested additional documents from us in May 2025 and no word since then.

 

[Natalia.c]

What does it even mean?! After 38 months they are asking for a document that they issued them self? Why are they torturing us is my question

According to their own statistics, they still have room for another 26,000 people.


Everything on our application has been completed except that security screening hasn’t even started. Our lives, our future, and all our plans have basically been put on hold because of this. It honestly feels like no one cares, and it just isn’t fair.


It breaks my heart to think that in a couple of years, other people may get their PR within 13 months, while we have already lost 37–38 months of our lives waiting for this process, and we still have nothing.

 

[moref1988]

So my MP office just gave me updates on my application. Apparently my application is non routine and they do not know when it will be finalized. The wait is hard, submitted since April 2023. I’m the PA, spouse and dependents are inside Canada. Does anyone know anything about these non routine applications? Share a story pls if you’ve been in this type of situation. They requested additional documents from us in May 2025 and no word since then.

How is your full timeline?

 

[Osiro17]

How is your full timeline?

Submitted PR application April 2023 (dependant spouse outside Canada)
AOR received October 2023
No Eligibility letter, no biometric requests
Spouse now inside Canada October 2023
Additional documents requested May 2025
IRCC acknowledged receipt of additional documents May 2025
No other updates or communication since then
GCMS requested since July 2026, no response
MP update today October 2nd:
Medical passed and expired
Security not started
Non routine application status
Eligibility not started
No further additional documents needed

 

[Natalia.c]

My friend:
Application 2025 January
Eligibility March 2026
P1 June 2026
14 August PR card received.


I think it’s not really fair when many people from 2023 left why they working on 2025, people it’s less than 13 month.
even same country, same situation.

 

[Osiro17]

My friend:
Application 2025 January
Eligibility March 2026
P1 June 2026
14 August PR card received.


I think it’s not really fair when many people from 2023 left why they working on 2025, people it’s less than 13 month.
even same country, same situation.

Almost unbearable situation. I have several acquaintances who have received their PR and they only submitted applications in 2025. How do you explain this injustice?

 

[appwarez]

Submitted PR application April 2023 (dependant spouse outside Canada)
AOR received October 2023
No Eligibility letter, no biometric requests
Spouse now inside Canada October 2023
Additional documents requested May 2025
IRCC acknowledged receipt of additional documents May 2025
No other updates or communication since then
GCMS requested since July 2026, no response
MP update today October 2nd:
Medical passed and expired
Security not started
Non routine application status
Eligibility not started
No further additional documents needed

You continue following up through your MP. You could also submit an IRCC webform. Hopefully you get an update soon.

 

[Clps]

Dear Friends I was in this forum last almost 3.5 years. I used to visit this forum almost every day. I got my pr card today after waiting almost 8 years after my arrival.
Never be disappointed who is waiting for. It will destroy your energy and hope to survive. I know each and everyone has their unique situation still be hopeful and trust in the goodness of our all mighty creator. I am leaving this group today and wish all of you best of luck. We are in a beautiful peaceful country. Enjoy staying in this country. Every thing will be fine. It’s a matter of time.

 

[appwarez]

Dear Friends I was in this forum last almost 3.5 years. I used to visit this forum almost every day. I got my pr card today after waiting almost 8 years after my arrival.
Never be disappointed who is waiting for. It will destroy your energy and hope to survive. I know each and everyone has their unique situation still be hopeful and trust in the goodness of our all mighty creator. I am leaving this group today and wish all of you best of luck. We are in a beautiful peaceful country. Enjoy staying in this country. Every thing will be fine. It’s a matter of time.

Congratulations! After almost 8 years, receiving your PR card must be an incredible feeling. Thank you for sharing your journey and encouraging everyone who is still waiting.

 

[MostM]

I received final decision on PR card yesterday. How much more before approval and mailing?