2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[Titajjj]

already done demand letter sent on 6july 2026

Do you wanna start court proceedings after that?

 

[saksham36]

Do you wanna start court proceedings after that?

yes let see what will happen! almost 38months passed no response from ircc

 

[Titajjj]

yes let see what will happen! almost 38months passed no response from ircc

It is so hard,I completely understand you

 

[MostM]

Is anybody on here that got a notice that their steps were completed before they got final decision? If yes, how long did it take? My steps got completed on the 14th, it’s been 10 days and no FD.

 

[13Nov2023]

Honestly, I'm currently studying at a university in Quebec. I could transfer my courses to another university in Toronto, but my grant and scholarship are from Quebec, so I can't move right now. My PR application has been stuck in the security check stage for the past three years, and I'm worried that moving to Toronto now could cause issues with my application.

Just to let you know, your application is stuck mainly because of Quebec’s quotas, not the security check itself. In my opinion, the security check is just an excuse so you can’t challenge IRCC over the delay.

Ultimate decision is yours, but honestly, if I were in your position, I would have left from day 0. Good luck!

 

[FIRCC]

GCKey details won't work here. The PR Portal requires its own login. Try resetting your password using the email address that received the P2 email.

Yup did that and it worked.
How long does it take to get the ECOPR. So we can be done with this nightmare lolol

 

[Patience2323]

May 2023 applicant
Security started over a month ago, still in progress
Can’t even check GCKey my application won’t link there
I have to call the phone line and listen to the status there

 

[Starlightkid]

May 2023 applicant
Security started over a month ago, still in progress
Can’t even check GCKey my application won’t link there
I have to call the phone line and listen to the status there

How do you do that?

 

[PSam001]

May 2023 applicant
Security started over a month ago, still in progress
Can’t even check GCKey my application won’t link there
I have to call the phone line and listen to the status there

Please don't trust the gckey. My gckey said nothing had started, no eligibility and nothing till I got FD

 

[Sad93]

when u applied i am also 31 may 2023 applicant no fd

I’m August

 

[Sweetburfi]

already done demand letter sent on 6july 2026

Can you please tell me how much you paid the lawyer to send a demand letter to IRCC? Did your lawyer give you any hope or a positive expectation regarding the outcome?

 

[saksham36]

Can you please tell me how much you paid the lawyer to send a demand letter to IRCC? Did your lawyer give you any hope or a positive expectation regarding the outcome?

1300 for demand letter lawyer said it all depends on how ircc doj will react else hearing will happen in court

 

[Sweetburfi]

1300 for demand letter lawyer said it all depends on how ircc doj will react else hearing will happen in court

Thanks for your response. I have also been thinking about filing a mandamus application. Yesterday, I had a consultation with a lawyer, and she quoted me $1,000 plus tax for a demand letter. I’ve been separated from my family for 11 years. It’s been an incredibly difficult time for both me and my family. Unfortunately, it feels like IRCC doesn’t care. The ongoing delays have taken a significant emotional toll on us.

 

[himankkohli6]

Hi everyone,

I received my CSQ in November 2022 and submitted my permanent residence (PR) application in March 2023.

Since then, I haven't received any updates from IRCC.

Is anyone else in the same situation, especially applicants from Quebec? I'd appreciate hearing about your timeline.

Did you received eligibility?

 

[Razvi_xix]

Just logged into Gckey and here’s my Update

Applied May 31, 2023

AOR - Nov 11, 2023

Eligibility - Sep 13, 2024

1st Ghost Update (Application/Profile Updated on Gckey) - June 24, 2026 (my background status changed from not applicable to we are processing your background check…)

2nd Ghost Update (Application/Profile Updated on Gckey) - July 23, 2026 (final decision was updated)
• July 23, 2026 Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Case Processing Centre - Mississauga

Update as at July 24, 2026 - Received P1 email 2hrs ago

Timeline:

Applied May 31, 2023

AOR - Nov 11, 2023

Eligibility - Sep 13, 2024

1st Ghost Update (Application/Profile Updated on Gckey) - June 24, 2026 (my background status changed from not applicable to we are processing your background check…)

2nd Ghost Update (Application/Profile Updated on Gckey) - July 23, 2026 (final decision was updated)
• July 23, 2026 Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

P1 - July 24, 2026

Primary Case Processing Centre - Mississauga
Secondary Office - Montreal Immigration