2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[Application Aug 2023]

I am also August 2023 applicant. when I logged in in my account this morning, it said Application Update but it wasn’t anything new. So a ghost update.

 

[Flowercita]

I want to confirm that it’s clear the IRCC does not consider “less complex” countries or travel history. For my information‑sharing to still be processing, despite the fact that I haven’t travelled anywhere, is baffling. And when I called last week, the agent confirmed that my security hasn’t even started yet. I remember when we all thought that played apart of expedited processing. So funny lol

But it's true they move faster with less complex file, like one spouse, children with one partner.
If have you many children, not with same partner, needs more documents, form to fill, permission of the other parent. That things make longer your processing time, back and forth, asking for documents, waiting for your reply, then you waiting for their reply.

Security run fast when they decide to do it. One,two weeks.

 

[Newstart2022]

But it's true they move faster with less complex file, like one spouse, children with one partner.
If have you many children, not with same partner, needs more documents, form to fill, permission of the other parent. That things make longer your processing time, back and forth, asking for documents, waiting for your reply, then you waiting for their reply.

Security run fast when they decide to do it. One,two weeks.

I understand what you’re saying, but I actually have a very less complex case — one dependent, single, no additional children or family, and I haven’t lived in or visited any other countries. Nothing complicated at all. Yet I still haven’t received any updates. And when I called last week, the agent confirmed that my security hasn’t even started yet, which makes the delay even more confusing, but you all make me have hope that soon my file will get an update My fingers and toes are crossed . I can’t wait to update everyone .

 

[ohaurela]

I applied for PR in August 2023, and my eligibility was completed in January 2024.

Today, I received an email from IRCC asking me to confirm my information for the PR Portal. About two hours later, I received another email requesting my photo and address upload.

Note: (Outside Canada )2026 May 20 My spouse and daughter were previously asked to complete biometrics and medical examinations.

To everyone who is still waiting: don’t lose hope. Your turn will come. Wishing the best of luck to everyone still in the process, and thank you to everyone who shared information and support along the way.

What date in august? Congrats!

 

[ElroiSept2023]

Pls any updates for September 2023?

 

[Naila Sial]

Pls any updates for September 2023?

I am Sep 2023, nothing so far

 

[Amoor]

Hi Guys

If somebidy forgot to add the requested docs for the officer by the web form is it very critical or it can be sent again in few days?

 

[Cmu]

I am Sep 2023, nothing so far

I am September 30 , 2023 and no news

 

[ohaurela]

Oct 2023 any news?

 

[jas!]

Applicant:June 2023
Today, I called ircc, said, "Your application is in progress." Background &info sharin are still in processing.

disappointed

 

[Arank]

Oct 2023 any news?

Nothing. Just they approved my wp extension only.

 

[EAT]

Has anyone heard back from IRCC after submitting required documentation? When do they usually respond?

 

[Striker3691]

Hello All,

Today I called IRCC to get update on my PR and after long discussion agent finally told me that the last update on my file from officer was in March 2026, she didn’t notify me what was the notes etc . I guess that’s something positive isn’t ? Please advise y’all..

Timeline:
Pr applied August 28 2024
AOR: Nov 2024
Biometrics done 31 Dec 2024
Till date no update even I didn’t get eligibility letter or anything else .

 

[user14]

Yes, I moved from Quebec at the beginning of 2025.I applied in November 2022.It started at the beginning of January 2026.Yes, I traveled for one month.

Hi @moha212,

I applied Nov 2023 in Quebec, April 2026 moved from Quebec to Ontario, could you tell me what should i expect?

Thank you in advance.

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Application status​

We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you.

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Applicant information​

Date Received: November 30, 2023

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Details about your application status​

When we get your application, there are a series of steps it may go through before we make a decision. Use the following table to find out the current status of each application step.

Review of eligibility

• We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.

Review of medical results

Review of additional documents

• Not applicable.

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.

 

[EAT]

Hello All,

Today I called IRCC to get update on my PR and after long discussion agent finally told me that the last update on my file from officer was in March 2026, she didn’t notify me what was the notes etc . I guess that’s something positive isn’t ? Please advise y’all..

Timeline:
Pr applied August 28 2024
AOR: Nov 2024
Biometrics done 31 Dec 2024
Till date no update even I didn’t get eligibility letter or anything else .

If you ask in the 2024 group you’ll get a better picture of where Aug 2024 applicants are, if they have received eligibility or not etc. It’s better than keeping up with applicants that applied a year before you.