Less Complex File Review (No Hearing) – Timeline & Decision Waiting

[Morale]

Hi guys quick one pls I submitted my case since Dec 2023 and my background check as being completed since last year March 2025,but am yet to get a hearing date from irb and anytime i called to know what is going on with my file its only answering machine picking up telling me to leave a message.and I spoke to my lawyer about it her response is I just have to wait pls anybody with a similar situation?

My situation is worse, I applied in January 2023, background check completed in July 2023, didn’t hear anything from them until last month April 2026 when they sent me a less complex letter. I was told the wait time after receiving the letter was 6-12 months and now turns out they’re pausing the file review process. Looks like it might take me 5 years before I get a hearing, and hopefully get my PR by 2032

 

[Copingwithlife]

My situation is worse, I applied in January 2023, background check completed in July 2023, didn’t hear anything from them until last month April 2026 when they sent me a less complex letter. I was told the wait time after receiving the letter was 6-12 months and now turns out they’re pausing the file review process. Looks like it might take me 5 years before I get a hearing, and hopefully get my PR by 2032

But you’re safe , right ?

 

[Morale]

But you’re safe , right ?

Absolutely, and that’s what’s most important.

 

[wolex]

My situation is worse, I applied in January 2023, background check completed in July 2023, didn’t hear anything from them until last month April 2026 when they sent me a less complex letter. I was told the wait time after receiving the letter was 6-12 months and now turns out they’re pausing the file review process. Looks like it might take me 5 years before I get a hearing, and hopefully get my PR by 2032

Was your claim flagged for file review in the less complex?

 

[Gfr]

Was your claim flagged for file review in the less complex?

What province r you in?

 

[wolex]

What province r you in?

Ontario

 

[wolex]

Was your claim flagged for file review in the less complex?

Have you gotten hearing date now?

 

[Morale]

Have you gotten hearing date now?

Not yet, and to answer your previous questions yes my case is being considered for the file review process and I am in Quebec

 

[Aheto]

Any update please same time like you

Hello everyone,


I’m hoping to hear from anyone who has gone through a less complex file review (no hearing) and can share their timeline or experience.


Here is my situation:

• I submitted my refugee claim in October 2024
• My file was referred to IRB shortly after
• I was informed that my case is eligible for file review (less complex process) in May 2025
• I submitted all requested documents
• No hearing has been scheduled

Currently, my application has not been finalized yet, and I believe it may be due to background/security checks still in progress. There have been no updates for a while.


I just wanted to ask:


Has anyone been in a similar situation?
How long did it take after being marked as less complex (file review) to receive a decision?
Did your decision come suddenly without updates?


Any shared experiences would be really helpful.


Thanks in advance

 

[wolex]

My situation is worse, I applied in January 2023, background check completed in July 2023, didn’t hear anything from them until last month April 2026 when they sent me a less complex letter. I was told the wait time after receiving the letter was 6-12 months and now turns out they’re pausing the file review process. Looks like it might take me 5 years before I get a hearing, and hopefully get my PR by 2032

An update on your application?