2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[CAPR2023]

Latest update:
Final decision - July 3, 2026:Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Finally!! I applied on July 5. Never received any update notification from email. Logged in my account, and saw this.

Congratulations
Dependants outside Canada?

 

[abc123654]

Congratulations when you submit PR?

Do you have dependent?

Congratulations
Dependants outside Canada?

Thank you!
Jul.5.
I am single, no depend.

 

[shani_]

Applied: May 9th, 2023.
1st ghost Update : May 27th, 2026
2nd Ghost Update : 30th june, 2026

Final decision - July 2, 2026: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Portal 1: 6th July, 2026(Replied)

 

[Taishiro]

A friend of mine wasted a whole year and got a refusal because mistake on PR application. Honestly, it was a blessing in disguise because the system is completely ignoring 2023 applications right now, while 2024 processing times are way faster.


He reapplied properly in 2024, skipped the 2023 backlog limbo, and finally got FD today. If he was still stuck waiting on that botched 2023 file, he’d probably still be sitting around today.

Please sign below and reach out to your MP and explain the situation. THIS SYSTEM IS COMPLETELY BROKEN.

https://c.org/v76tHb2fN5

 

[Natalia.c]

1 minute after my post, I received P1, and just finished my info.

Congrats. Did they ask you for a military service document or other things before the p1?

 

[Sept2023]

1 minute after my post, I received P1, and just finished my info.

Glory to God

 

[abc123654]

Congrats. Did they ask you for a military service document or other things before the p1?

Thank you!
No, nothing required from them. My last update was pre-arrival letter issued in October 2024

 

[VanillaTwilight]

I am a NOVEMBER 2023 applicant and I haven't received any update on my application. My last update was April 2025 about Eligibility. It has been over a year since the last update.

Is there November 2023 applicant here ?

 

[neverstop]

I m 19 May 2023 applicant and I called today mp for check my status and after 4 hours they called me my file is approved. So how many days after my representative get email for all information. Anyone has any idea please tell me

 

[God please help]

Applied: May 9th, 2023.
1st ghost Update : May 27th, 2026
2nd Ghost Update : 30th june, 2026

Final decision - July 2, 2026: Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Portal 1: 6th July, 2026(Replied)

Do you have dependent?

 

[Sept2023]

For those that already received their PR, how long did it take your dependents abroad to get PR & were ready to fly into the country? Any info is appreciated

 

[AAD1234]

Applied with following timeline( me + spouse and dependents inside Canada):

• Applied for PR : June 26, 2023
• Pre Arrival : December 21 , 2024
• Eligibility letter : December 17, 2024
• Medical : Completed (expired)
• Info Sharing : Not Yet Started
• Criminality : in progress
• Biometric : Not requested
• Security : Not Yet Started

It is really frustrating and I’m really stressed out.

I feel confused guys. I applied on June 2023 and biometric not requested. I just received biometric request for me and my spouse today. This is my timeline now:

inside Canada (Ontario) applicant with spouse and children. Primary office Mississauga and secondary office Montreal.

• Applied for PR : June 26, 2023
• Pre Arrival : December 21 , 2024
• Eligibility letter : December 17, 2024
• Medical : Completed (expired)
• Info Sharing : Not Yet Started
• Criminality : in progress
• Biometric : requested on 6th July 2026
• Security : Not Yet Started

Is there any justification why I’m receiving this now? Is this means that I have to wait for long time?

Appreciate your feedback!

 

[Star55]

I feel confused guys. I applied on June 2023 and biometric not requested. I just received biometric request for me and my spouse today. This is my timeline now:

inside Canada (Ontario) applicant with spouse and children. Primary office Mississauga and secondary office Montreal.

• Applied for PR : June 26, 2023
• Pre Arrival : December 21 , 2024
• Eligibility letter : December 17, 2024
• Medical : Completed (expired)
• Info Sharing : Not Yet Started
• Criminality : in progress
• Biometric : requested on 6th July 2026
• Security : Not Yet Started

Is there any justification why I’m receiving this now? Is this means that I have to wait for long time?

Appreciate your feedback!

I had the same situation as you . For long time my criminality was in progress and after me and dependent did biometric in May 2026 criminality changed to completed and background changed from not applicable to process . the only item that remain is security . I applied April 2023 and no final decision yet .

 

[shani_]

Do you have dependent?

No

 

[Amch2026]

I feel confused guys. I applied on June 2023 and biometric not requested. I just received biometric request for me and my spouse today. This is my timeline now:

inside Canada (Ontario) applicant with spouse and children. Primary office Mississauga and secondary office Montreal.

• Applied for PR : June 26, 2023
• Pre Arrival : December 21 , 2024
• Eligibility letter : December 17, 2024
• Medical : Completed (expired)
• Info Sharing : Not Yet Started
• Criminality : in progress
• Biometric : requested on 6th July 2026
• Security : Not Yet Started

Is there any justification why I’m receiving this now? Is this means that I have to wait for long time?

Appreciate your feedback!

Don't worry, One of my friends was like you, they said because of quality of first fingerprint they need better quality to process. that is why your criminality still is in progress. Just they need more clear and better fingerprints. after that your file will move.