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Waiting times have now been updated as of Feb 12, 2026.

I applied for PR as a Protected Person in August 2023 and now it says that's Estimated Time Left is 4 months!

Application status in the IRCC Secure Account Platform:

Review of eligibility
We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results
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Review of additional documents
The additional documents you provided have been uploaded.
Interview
You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics
We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check
We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision
Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Same for me, Aug 2023. Last month said 5 months, so now 4 months... Time passes.
Hopefully now it will be only 4 months. I applied 30 months ago and last time I called, officer said "you are still within timeframe", ...because wait 30 months is not much, rigth :/
 
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Processing times mean nothing! Just some random numbers. I’m hopeless af now. They’re not moving the files at all!
 
Folks, Applications received on 2024 Protected Person’s PR are receiving final decisions already and yet applicants from 2023, specifically March to December aren't s receiving any Final Decision. This process is unfair and ridiculous. When IRCC will finalize the 2023 applications before making decision on 2024. Why this process frustrating. I applied November 2023, it has been 26 months and no final decision yet.
 
Folks, Applications received on 2024 Protected Person’s PR are receiving final decisions already and yet applicants from 2023, specifically March to December aren't s receiving any Final Decision. This process is unfair and ridiculous. When IRCC will finalize the 2023 applications before making decision on 2024. Why this process frustrating. I applied November 2023, it has been 26 months and no final decision yet.
I applied September 2023 & nothing yet..it’s sad

Where did u get that information that 2024 applications are being processed?
 
We should have applied in 2024, the 2023 and 2022 are cursed
Don’t say that brother. I am not cursed, I applied in 2023 and yes we haven’t gotten FD but a good number have gotten theirs already. It’s hard but staying positive is the only choice some of us have. #BlessedNotCursed #Hopeful
 
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IRCC Stagnation: 200 slots in 30 days? Unacceptable.


Hey guys,


From Jan 14 to Feb 12, my place in the queue moved by only 200 people (9,200 ➔ 9,000). At this rate, the "3 months left" estimate is a total lie.


Individual webforms are being ignored. It’s time to take this to X (Twitter) and make some noise.


The Plan: X (Twitter) Storm



Who to Tag: @IRCC @MarcMillerVM @CitImmCanada


Hashtags: #IRCCBacklog #CanadaImmigration #DelayedJustice


What to do:


1. Screenshot your tracker (BLUR your personal info!).


2. Post it and tag the Minister.


3. Let’s show them the data—one month of waiting for 200 applications is a failure. (Yours could be different just focus on rate)


Who’s in? Let's stop being just a number in a broken system
 
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IRCC Stagnation: 200 slots in 30 days? Unacceptable.


Hey guys,


From Jan 14 to Feb 12, my place in the queue moved by only 200 people (9,200 ➔ 9,000). At this rate, the "3 months left" estimate is a total lie.


Individual webforms are being ignored. It’s time to take this to X (Twitter) and make some noise.


The Plan: X (Twitter) Storm



Who to Tag: @IRCC @MarcMillerVM @CitImmCanada


Hashtags: #IRCCBacklog #CanadaImmigration #DelayedJustice


What to do:


1. Screenshot your tracker (BLUR your personal info!).


2. Post it and tag the Minister.


3. Let’s show them the data—one month of waiting for 200 applications is a failure.


Who’s in? Let's stop being just a number in a broken system
This last month current month processing data us different for every one.some people notice difference of 300 some 900 some 100 from previous month
 
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This last month current month processing data us different for every one.some people notice difference of 300 some 900 some 100 from previous month
You're missing a very basic point about queue proportions. If your 'people ahead of you' count is 17k or 50k, of course your number will drop by 900 or more in a month-it's a much larger pool.


My queue is much smaller, with only 9,000 people ahead. In a pool of 9,000, only 200 people moving in 30 days means the processing rate is stuck at a miserable 2.2%.
 
You're missing a very basic point about queue proportions. If your 'people ahead of you' count is 17k or 50k, of course your number will drop by 900 or more in a month-it's a much larger pool.


My queue is much smaller, with only 9,000 people ahead. In a pool of 9,000, only 200 people moving in 30 days means the processing rate is stuck at a miserable 2.2%.
I Think its not fix may this month only 100 profile move next month more than 100 or may be less or equal to