2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[Flowercita]

Last time, nots was requested in October 30, 2025. It says not started , later I called IRCC so many times talked agents but still same. Do you think I may order Nots again? Or wait …

Sure, almost 6 months since last time you requested them.
Agents never said important things during callings. It is discouraging. Now with the initiative, probably your file will show movements. Good luck!

 

[AL MOUSA]

Am wondering what to send now to prove relationship..they asked for pictures email letter bank account.. out of all I have only pictures we never exchanged any letters or email..and do I need to submit principle applicant bank statement?

When I get my AOR it’s only for me I don’t receive anything for my family even thy never tutch thy file when I ask thy always says after I get my PR then thy file will start
Is this different from what you get guys ?

I’m almost give up my wife and kids thy say we don’t need it any more just come back

 

[Flowercita]

When I get my AOR it’s only for me I don’t receive anything for my family even thy never tutch thy file when I ask thy always says after I get my PR then thy file will start
Is this different from what you get guys ?

I’m almost give up my wife and kids thy say we don’t need it any more just come back

There is a pilot program. Some countries are included, others not. If your country is included, they will ask for some documents of your family. But you must get PR before they get their PR, could take some months after you.
Look in the ircc webpage about the pilot and which countries are included.

 

[Flowercita]

When your gcms note shows security started?

Never.
I requested for my husband file, and I received it the day before to got the portal1.
In that document appears principal applicant started security. But in my ircc account never showed security started.

 

[May545]

Ask Google Sir!

I asked Google for you, below is the answer:

While Canada officially states that security screening is universal and based on individual risk factors rather than nationality alone, data and expert reports indicate that applicants from certain countries are significantly more likely to undergo Comprehensive Security Screening.

Countries Frequently Subject to Comprehensive Screening

Official immigration data and secondary reports identify several countries whose nationals are disproportionately affected by additional security checks due to geopolitical concerns:

• China
  : Historically makes up one of the largest volumes of security screening requests sent to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
• Iran
  : Along with
  China
  , Iranian nationals consistently represent a major portion (over one-third combined in past data) of all security screening referrals.
• Middle Eastern & Conflict Zones: Applicants from countries currently in conflict or with high geopolitical tension, such as
  Syria
  ,
  Iraq
  , and
  Afghanistan
  , often face longer screening durations—sometimes taking 4 to 12 months compared to standard processing.
• Others: Nations in Eastern Europe and parts of Asia identified as having "geopolitical proximity" to Canada's security concerns are also frequently flagged for deeper scrutiny.

Factors That Trigger Extra Screening
Regardless of nationality, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may refer any file to CSIS and CBSA for comprehensive review if specific "risk indicators" are met:

• Government or Military Service: Employment history with foreign governments, intelligence agencies, or military branches.
• High-Tech Fields: Work or study in sensitive areas like nuclear physics, biological sciences, or advanced aerospace.
• Travel History: Extensive travel to or residency in conflict zones or countries with high security risks.
• Inconsistencies: Discrepancies between biographic data provided in different application stages or against Migration 5 partner databases (US, UK, Australia, New Zealand).
• Mandatory Requirements: 100% of in-Canada refugee claimants are automatically subject to comprehensive security screening.
  Canada.ca +5

If comprehensive screening (A34) was already completed during the refugee claim process, it is unclear why it must be repeated again for permanent residence. This does not appear reasonable, and IRCC should address this issue.

 

[May545]

Mandatory Requirements: 100% of in-Canada refugee claimants are automatically subject to comprehensive security screening.
Canada.ca


Im from iraq
Inland claimand in canada
Is this accurate?

They already completed comprehensive screening (A34) during the refugee claim process, so repeating it for permanent residence does not make sense.

 

[RAHUL1997]

When I get my AOR it’s only for me I don’t receive anything for my family even thy never tutch thy file when I ask thy always says after I get my PR then thy file will start
Is this different from what you get guys ?

I’m almost give up my wife and kids thy say we don’t need it any more just come back

No idea bro..its all up to ircc how they process

 

[Flowercita]

Here is the link where IRCC announced the pilot. It was long time ago.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...g-family-reunification-protected-persons.html

 

[saksham36]

whenever we call ircc they say security not started i think it will directly turn from not started to passed as they don’t want to show us the time they are taking for security or security step is completed by other agency

 

[Flowercita]

whenever we call ircc they say security not started i think it will directly turn from not started to passed as they don’t want to show us the time they are taking for security or security step is completed by other agency

Im not sure if agents can see it or they just are not allowed to tell. Honestly every time I called, I felt like I lost my time.

 

[niagrafalse]

Based on your experience, could you please let me know when IRCC usually requests documents for an overseas spouse, such as proof of relationship, birth certificate, and forms like IMM0008 and Schedule A, etc?
I recently received my AOR. Also, when can my spouse expect to receive his AOR?