2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[Maxnajafi]

They could have resolved the issue much earlier, instead of causing people to wait for three years, separating families, and ruining lives! Now, they only want to clear the backlog and stop granting asylum.

This is a one-time national measure for all Canada ?! i hope they don't seprated quebec

 

[ruslan2025]

Big update for those who are waiting for PR under the protected persons status:
“Budget 2025 proposes a one-time initiative to recognise eligible Protected Persons in Canada as permanent residents over the next two years. This practical step is a reflection of the fact that the vast majority of these people cannot return to the country of their origin. It will also ensure that those in genuine need of Canada's protection have their permanent status recognized, accelerating their full integration into the Canadian society and their path to citizenship. The fiscal cost of this measure is $120.4 million over four years, starting in 2026-27. This represents the costs for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency to process the additional applications, which are partially offset by higher fee revenues.” In simple words, this one-time pathway will prioritizes and accelerates PR applications under the protected persons category as part of the initiative. Hopefully, all pending applications will be granted PR status directly without waiting for the normal processing time or queue. BIG WIN for everyone who are waiting!

Looks like they might be planning a one-time move to grant Protected Persons permanent residency without counting them under the regular immigration levels plan. But the total number of spots for Refugees, Protected Persons, H&C, and “Other” categories is only 56,200, and there’s already a huge backlog of files waiting for final decisions. If they really start processing faster, that number definitely won’t be enough. They’ll have to add extra spots. Also, it's somewhat interesting that they didn’t share a breakdown for each category, which feels like they’re keeping those details vague on purpose.

 

[ruslan2025]

Looks like they might be planning a one-time move to grant Protected Persons permanent residency without counting them under the regular immigration levels plan. But the total number of spots for Refugees, Protected Persons, H&C, and “Other” categories is only 56,200, and there’s already a huge backlog of files waiting for final decisions. If they really start processing faster, that number definitely won’t be enough. They’ll have to add extra spots. Also, it's somewhat interesting that they didn’t share a breakdown for each category, which feels like they’re keeping those details vague on purpose.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels.html

 

[Claimant2023]

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels.html

Offering stability to those with protected status​

A one-time, two-year initiative (in 2026 and 2027) to recognize eligible protected persons in Canada as permanent residents and process applications from those who have been recognized as needing protection by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada or by IRCC.
Approximately 115,000
applications over 2 years for individuals who have been recognized as needing protection

 

[ruslan2025]

new numbers
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels/supplementary-immigration-levels-2026-2028.html#:~:text=(75,000 – 90,000)-,Refugees and Protected Persons,30,000,-Resettled Refugees – Government

 

[Ezio3000]

Offering stability to those with protected status​

A one-time, two-year initiative (in 2026 and 2027) to recognize eligible protected persons in Canada as permanent residents and process applications from those who have been recognized as needing protection by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada or by IRCC.
Approximately 115,000
applications over 2 years for individuals who have been recognized as needing protection

Amazing

 

[Claimant2023]

new numbers
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels/supplementary-immigration-levels-2026-2028.html#:~:text=(75,000 – 90,000)-,Refugees and Protected Persons,30,000,-Resettled Refugees – Government

Thanks. But the announcement numbers are not aligned with the 115,000 initiative. So, 2 questions here:

1. Is the initiative for 115,000 protected persons has a different quota?

2. Are protected people in Quebec included in this initiative?

 

[Star55]

Hi ,
Any news for April applicants .

 

[RAHUL1997]

new numbers
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/corporate-initiatives/levels/supplementary-immigration-levels-2026-2028.html#:~:text=(75,000 – 90,000)-,Refugees and Protected Persons,30,000,-Resettled Refugees – Government

Its just a increase of 2000 from last year..2025 it was 18000 now it's 20000..
Let's see what's there plan to give pr within 2 yrs for protected person in canada

 

[Newday8765]

Its just a increase of 2000 from last year..2025 it was 18000 now it's 20000..
Let's see what's there plan to give pr within 2 yrs for protected person in canada

According to the updated plan which announced today, the government will grant PR to 115,000 protected persons in Canada within 2 years. So, we are talking about 58000 people per year. So, the 20,000-per-year limit will not apply in this case.

 

[Newday8765]

Thanks. But the announcement numbers are not aligned with the 115,000 initiative. So, 2 questions here:

1. Is the initiative for 115,000 protected persons has a different quota?

2. Are protected people in Quebec included in this initiative?

For your first question, according to the updated plan which announced today, the government will grant PR to 115,000 protected persons in Canada within 2 years. So, we are talking about 58000 people per year. So, the 20,000-per-year limit will not apply in this case. They didn’t mention anything specific regarding Quebec for now. Let’s wait for the IRCC announcement today which they might answer all our questions.

 

[Newday8765]

That’s your idea that they should do this, or do any proof for this?

No, it is a proposed plan from 2025 budget.

 

[ruslan2025]

For your first question, according to the updated plan which announced today, the government will grant PR to 115,000 protected persons in Canada within 2 years. So, we are talking about 58000 people per year. So, the 20,000-per-year limit will not apply in this case. They didn’t mention anything specific regarding Quebec for now. Let’s wait for the IRCC announcement today which they might answer all our questions.

58000+20000 = 78000 Just for protected persons ?

 

[Claimant2023]

Just curious, has anyone got a chance to attend today’s IRCC media technical briefing? I had no link to attend.

 

[Newday8765]

58000+20000 = 78000 Just for protected persons ?

Yes, the goal is to address the existing backlog. According to IRCC’s announcement, these admissions are in addition to those identified in the above permanent resident admission targets. The 20,000 annual target falls under the regular immigration targets, whereas the 115,000 are separate from them.