2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[moref1988]

I know many of us are experiencing this and trust me I've asked many lawyers and done everything you can think of, from contacting MP, to sending webforms and calling IRCC every month. The answer stays the same. YOU MUST WAIT!!!! How much longer? It's been 3 freaking years man!!!!

Today finally an agent gave me more information than the ones before. She told me that applicants who applied years ago are facing years of waiting time and she advised me that until the IRCC timeline shows 1 month or 2 months or however month… is left you can't do much. They consider this to be within the timeline applicant. Bottom line is that the new initiative is for people who applied in 2025 and onward.

This is a reality we must accept. Our cases are sitting in the back waiting to be pulled up but who knows when???? In the meantime, we wait with our lives on pause and yearning for our families overseas who we haven't seen in years. I'm sorry for everyone who is going through this

That's not true. The initiative was created to reduce the backlog and is not for after May or June 2025, but rather for applications pending until that date.

If they're talking like that, it means they're not doing the processing correctly.

 

[appwarez]

My family has received their medical request who’s outside Canada but I haven’t received my final decision yet.
Does it mean that my family’s security has completed?

Hopefully, both your application and your family's overseas processing will move forward soon, so you can finally be reunited in Canada.

 

[appwarez]

I applied for PR in March 2023, almost 44 months ago, and there hasn't been any movement on my application since then. Today, I noticed that both the Biometrics and Additional Documents sections changed to "Not applicable," but there was no update notification or any other change. My application is currently undergoing a comprehensive security check. Has anyone else experienced something similar?

I would suggest requesting updated GCMS notes and checking with IRCC through your MP to see whether there has been any actual progress. Hopefully, this is a positive update and your long wait will finally come to an end soon. Stay strong!

 

[appwarez]

I applied pr 2023 march
Cbsa comprhensive security screening start 2025 march
Now total waiting time :44 months
From Cbsa Mississauga waiting now :20 months no any update
I hope before new year

Have you requested updated GCMS or CBSA notes recently, or contacted your MP for an update? It would be helpful to know whether there has been any progress behind the scenes. Wishing you positive news soon.

 

[appwarez]

Guys I wanted to give you an update. I just called IRCC and they said unfortunately applicants who applied in 2022, 2023, 2024 are experiencing higher-than-normal wait times. The 13 months processing is for people who are applying now. This has to be a humanitarian crisis that's happening in front of our eyes here in Canada. We must speak up or do something!!!

IRCC will introduce a clear backlog-reduction strategy, provide more transparency about older applications and give priority to files that have been waiting the longest. People deserve clarity, fairness and the opportunity to move forward with their lives. We need more transparency and meaningful action, not just updated processing-time estimates.

 

[Sad93]

I know many of us are experiencing this and trust me I've asked many lawyers and done everything you can think of, from contacting MP, to sending webforms and calling IRCC every month. The answer stays the same. YOU MUST WAIT!!!! How much longer? It's been 3 freaking years man!!!!

Today finally an agent gave me more information than the ones before. She told me that applicants who applied years ago are facing years of waiting time and she advised me that until the IRCC timeline shows 1 month or 2 months or however month… is left you can't do much. They consider this to be within the timeline applicant. Bottom line is that the new initiative is for people who applied in 2025 and onward.

This is a reality we must accept. Our cases are sitting in the back waiting to be pulled up but who knows when???? In the meantime, we wait with our lives on pause and yearning for our families overseas who we haven't seen in years. I'm sorry for everyone who is going through this

It’s a same story even after the fd. I’m waiting for ecopr for 16 days now. People on reddit are waiting for their p1 since early October! And we are all 2023 applicants

 

[Natalia.c]

Exactly, the only thing they say just w8 , i got FD 19 oct but no P1 e-mail yet , and this w8ing time never get end even after FD,
Mp told me 4 to 6 weeks for p1
So i think next year Ecopr will receive for us

 

[Sad93]

Exactly, the only thing they say just w8 , i got FD 19 oct but no P1 e-mail yet , and this w8ing time never get end even after FD,
Mp told me 4 to 6 weeks for p1
So i think next year Ecopr will receive for us

I just talked to someone who is waiting for his ecopr since mid September!!! He showed me how many webforms he submitted. This is ridiculous. My wp and sin number will expire in 3 weeks and I don’t know what do do tbh

 

[Natalia.c]

I just talked to someone who is waiting for his ecopr since mid September!!! He showed me how many webforms he submitted. This is ridiculous. My wp and sin number will expire in 3 weeks and I don’t know what do do tbh

Mine already expired. September expired

 

[Wz.C]

how to renew work permit? Protected person waiting for PR.

 

[Pierrene72]

how to renew work permit? Protected person waiting for PR.

Just make sure to log into your IRCC portal and submit Form IMM 5710 online preferably a month before it expires so they can process it faster.You will just need to upload a copy of your current permit, your IRB Notice of Decision, your Refugee Protection Claimant Document (RPCD) or passport, and a digital photo.

 

[Mannnnny]

I applied in sep 2023 and received portal 1 yesterday.Does anyone know how much time does portal 2 usually takes

 

[ALI-26]

I applied in sep 2023 and received portal 1 yesterday.Does anyone know how much time does portal 2 usually takes

8-10 days but some people took 2 weeks to get p2 and i saw there some people still waiting since October.

 

[appwarez]

Exactly, the only thing they say just w8 , i got FD 19 oct but no P1 e-mail yet , and this w8ing time never get end even after FD,
Mp told me 4 to 6 weeks for p1
So i think next year Ecopr will receive for us

If your MP advised 4–6 weeks, hopefully you will receive your P1 email within that timeframe. However, timelines can vary depending on IRCC's workload and portal processing. Let's hope we don't have to wait until next year for our eCOPR! Please keep us updated when your P1 arrives.

 

[appwarez]

how to renew work permit? Protected person waiting for PR.

you can generally apply to extend your Open Work Permit before it expires.

* Log in to your IRCC secure account.
* Select Apply to come to Canada and then Work Permit.
* Complete Form IMM 5710 (Application to Change Conditions, Extend my Stay or Remain in Canada as a Worker).
* Upload your current work permit, proof of your Protected Person status and other required documents.
* Submit the application before your current work permit expires.
If you submit a complete extension application before your current permit expires, you may benefit from maintained status and continue working under the same conditions while IRCC processes your application.