2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[spider392]

March 21 no updates no fd
Outside qubec

 

[newstartC]

Applied on Jan 30, 2023
pre-arrival letter on July 25, 2025
Got eligibility letter on Aug 1, 2025
Then nothing after that, I am in Alberta, and contacted my MP, he updated me that it will take 49 months, unbelievable! Nobody knows what's going on.
I extended my work permit, and only got extend for a year, so will expire in 2026.
I applied ATIP in July, and still haven't heard back.. It's been 5 months...

plus I still can't link my application even with an application number starts with a G..
I called IRCC this summer and they say they'll fix it, but still nothing.

 

[spider392]

Applied on Jan 30, 2023
pre-arrival letter on July 25, 2025
Got eligibility letter on Aug 1, 2025
Then nothing after that, I am in Alberta, and contacted my MP, he updated me that it will take 49 months, unbelievable! Nobody knows what's going on.
I extended my work permit, and only got extend for a year, so will expire in 2026.
I applied ATIP in July, and still haven't heard back.. It's been 5 months...

plus I still can't link my application even with an application number starts with a G..
I called IRCC this summer and they say they'll fix it, but still nothing.

When did he say 49
There is no timeframe

 

[newstartC]

When did he say 49
There is no timeframe

This is the reply I got from July 2025, then the MP office ghosted me after I asked why it takes 49 months in Alberta

"
Your application is open and in progress. There are no further documents required or requested at this time, and IRCC did point out that you currently have a valid work permit, giving you the ability to keep working.
It was also mentioned that the processing time for this is 49 months, which would be February of 2027."

 

[spider392]

This is the reply I got from July 2025, then the MP office ghosted me after I asked why it takes 49 months in Alberta

There is no way for jan 2023 takes to 2027
Something wrong and take a look what is progress

 

[Rick4Life]

Happy New Year to you all. All those waiting will get response from IRCC this year

 

[saksham36]

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Applied on Jan 30, 2023
pre-arrival letter on July 25, 2025
Got eligibility letter on Aug 1, 2025
Then nothing after that, I am in Alberta, and contacted my MP, he updated me that it will take 49 months, unbelievable! Nobody knows what's going on.
I extended my work permit, and only got extend for a year, so will expire in 2026.
I applied ATIP in July, and still haven't heard back.. It's been 5 months...

plus I still can't link my application even with an application number starts with a G..
I called IRCC this summer and they say they'll fix it, but still nothing

Applied on Jan 30, 2023
pre-arrival letter on July 25, 2025
Got eligibility letter on Aug 1, 2025
Then nothing after that, I am in Alberta, and contacted my MP, he updated me that it will take 49 months, unbelievable! Nobody knows what's going on.
I extended my work permit, and only got extend for a year, so will expire in 2026.
I applied ATIP in July, and still haven't heard back.. It's been 5 months...

plus I still can't link my application even with an application number starts with a G..
I called IRCC this summer and they say they'll fix it, but still nothing.

in 2026 one time initiative will start hope they fast the processing of application

 

[Flowercita]

Happy New Year to you all. All those waiting will get response from IRCC this year

Happy New Year. Hopefully this will be the year....

 

[Rick4Life]

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in 2026 one time initiative will start hope they fast the processing of application

Under this initiative:

6–12 months processing time (estimated)

Faster than standard protected person PR streams

Files already in backlog may be prioritized automatically

 

[spider392]

Under this initiative:

6–12 months processing time (estimated)

Faster than standard protected person PR streams

Files already in backlog may be prioritized automatically

Who is eligible for this and what is this??

 

[hinhaj]

Under this initiative:

6–12 months processing time (estimated)

Faster than standard protected person PR streams

Files already in backlog may be prioritized automatically

I dnt know whether they realy work on it or not

 

[Your favorite person]

I understand. She can. She is eligible since she is in Canada, married to a protected person/convention refugee and applied for pr.

I’m back again which option should the spouse while filling the form.
am applying for one or more of the following:

• Apply for a work permit with the same employer
• Restore my status as a worker
• Apply for a work permit for the first time or with a new employer
• Get a new temporary resident permit (for Inadmissible applicants only)

How early can she apply the open work permit?

 

[Canadian_rainbow]

I’m back again which option should the spouse while filling the form.
am applying for one or more of the following:

• Apply for a work permit with the same employer
• Restore my status as a worker
• Apply for a work permit for the first time or with a new employer
• Get a new temporary resident permit (for Inadmissible applicants only)

How early can she apply the open work permit?

Hi.

• Apply for a work permit for the first time or with a new employer

 

[theclaimer]

Can we hope for good news in the new year?

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

One-time initiatives starting in 2026​

We will also implement two one-time initiatives. These initiatives demonstrate the government’s commitment to provide stability for those already living, working and contributing to our country, while also recalibrating the system to more sustainable levels.

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

Refugees and protected persons, Humanitarian and Compassionate and Other​

15% of total admissions for 2026

Refugees identified for resettlement abroad are referred by the United Nations Refugee Agency, private sponsors and other referral partners

Protected persons are people who

• have been recognized as needing protection by the independent Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada or
• have been granted protection through IRCC’s pre-removal risk assessment process

The Humanitarian and Compassionate and Other category is also part of our efforts to support those affected by international conflicts, crises, natural hazards and other situations. These initiatives go beyond our regular programs to address the urgent needs of people facing extraordinary circumstances.

 

[Rick4Life]

Who is eligible for this and what is this??

It is for individuals who are already in Canada and have been recognized as:

Protected Persons by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB)

Or determined by IRCC to need protection after a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)

This initiative makes the PR processing faster and more certain.