Long waiting for parents visitor visa - submitted in May 2023

[msi2025]

Nothing works. I contacted MP, called IRCC, I raised webform, I ordered GCMS notes. I am planning to put another application now. Not sure If I can do that at all.

I recently applied for GCMS notes.
For your case, Didn't they provide a clear update about the application stage and what's going on with it?

 

[general enquirer]

Today’s date: September 17, 2025

My parents submitted their visitor visa applications on April 20, 2024, through the portal, to attend my convocation and spend time with me in Canada.
Timeline of Updates

1. April 30, 2024 – First update on both applications: Biometric information was updated.
2. May 24, 2024 – Second update (father’s application only): IRCC requested a detailed explanation and documents regarding my father’s service history as an ASI with the Punjab Police. This was promptly provided.

Since that date, there have been no further updates or progress on either application.

Contacted MP

MP reply:- September 16, 2025
In terms of assessments for both:

Eligibility – passed

Criminality – passed

Security – in progress.

All the assessments were passed, except for the security, which is conducted by a third party and not by an IRCC officer.

This means that the IRCC officer in charge of the case has inquired with the security services of the applicant's country of origin, as well as any countries where the applicant has stayed for more than six months.

The delay in processing the application may be related to their response. Therefore, it’s beyond the control of the IRCC and cannot be affected by anyone, including the MP office.

Unfortunately, based on my experience with similar cases, it's just a matter of time, and there's nothing the MP office can do to expedite the process.


Can anyone please help me? What can I do next?

 

[general enquirer]

I am in a similar situation to my parents' visitor visa application.

Applied: Feb 07, 2024
Biometric: Completed within 1 month
Eligibility start: Mar 26, 2024

Additional job information of PI was requested 2 times on March 14 and July 30. We submitted those accordingly. In between we submitted a few webforms asking about the application update and why it's taking so long, their reply was "application is still in process".

My father (PI) was in the Military.

Any suggestion for us? What to do?

Today’s date: September 17, 2025

My parents submitted their visitor visa applications on April 20, 2024, through the portal, to attend my convocation and spend time with me in Canada.
Timeline of Updates

1. April 30, 2024 – First update on both applications: Biometric information was updated.
2. May 24, 2024 – Second update (father’s application only): IRCC requested a detailed explanation and documents regarding my father’s service history as an ASI with the Punjab Police. This was promptly provided.

Since that date, there have been no further updates or progress on either application.

Contacted MP

MP reply:- September 16, 2025
In terms of assessments for both:

Eligibility – passed

Criminality – passed

Security – in progress.

All the assessments were passed, except for the security, which is conducted by a third party and not by an IRCC officer.

This means that the IRCC officer in charge of the case has inquired with the security services of the applicant's country of origin, as well as any countries where the applicant has stayed for more than six months.

The delay in processing the application may be related to their response. Therefore, it’s beyond the control of the IRCC and cannot be affected by anyone, including the MP office.

Unfortunately, based on my experience with similar cases, it's just a matter of time, and there's nothing the MP office can do to expedite the process.


Can anyone please help me? What can I do next?