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    Protected Person - Open work permit renewal

    Short answer: No — it’s usually too early to apply now. IRCC generally expects work permit renewals to be submitted about 1-2 months before expiry. (Presume) Applying early is likely to be: Returned as premature, or Delayed until you are within a reasonable timeframe, or Approved but issued...
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    2025 PR Application Timeline (Protected Person)

    * Protected Person PR is not points-based * Processing is priority-based, but still affected by security checks * Parents included as dependents often take the same timeline as the main applicant * Silence from IRCC for several months is completely normal
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    Protected person PR

    DR stands for Dependents (Refugee). When you apply for PR as a protected person, IRCC often: • Keeps your PR application under one main application number, and • Creates a separate internal file number (DR number) for your accompanying spouse (and children, if any). The DR number is used...
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    Protected person applying for PR with family

    From January, 2026,“According to IRCC’s application processing tracker, the maximum processing time is 17 months from the date of application.”. Realistic expectations based on how IRCC actually processes files. • 17 months = normal, not delayed. If IRCC says up to 17 months, your application...
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    Protected person applying for PR with family

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    2024 PR Application timeline

    Go to IRCC Secure Account https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html and sign in using: GCKey or Sign-In Partner (bank login) If you don’t have an account yet, create one first. 2. Choose “Link an existing application” Once logged in: Click...
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    All 2022 applicants kindly share your timeline here so we could keep tracking our applications submitted PR application August 2022.

    If you see "Medical: Passed - Expired" in your GCMS notes, and you're a protected person, you will need to take a new medical exam before the IRCC formally requests it. This is because the medical exam has a validity period (usually 12 months), and when it expires, it must be renewed to continue...
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    Travel with Travel Documents For Protected Persons/Refugees

    Refugee Travel Documents (RTD) are holders can travel to Thailand as long as they meet the visa requirements You can apply for an eVisa to Thailand through the official Thai eVisa website https://www.thaievisa.go.th You will typically need the following: - A valid Refugee Travel Document...
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    Waiting for AOR – Protected Person PR Application (Applied August 2024)

    I applied for my GCMS notes on November 11, 2025, and I’m hoping to receive them in about a month, based on the usual processing times. I know GCMS requests can sometimes take 30–45 days, depending on IRCC’s workload. Just wanted to check with others who recently applied — how long did your...
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    Hearing Postponed

    This is actually positive news. The RPD has postponed your September 2025 hearing because your claim is now being reviewed under the file-review process. This process is used when the documents and evidence you submitted appear strong enough that the Refugee Protection Division may be able to...
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    Hearing canceled

    When IRCC or the Immigration and Refugee Board cancels a hearing, it often indicates one of the following: They are reviewing new supporting documents you submitted, and the officer or member needs more time. The case may be moving toward a decision without a hearing if the evidence is strong...
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    Travel with Travel Documents For Protected Persons/Refugees

    A Refugee Travel Document (RTD) is not equal to a Canadian passport. Many countries require a visa even if Canadians normally enter visa-free. Each country decides whether they accept the RTD and whether a visa is needed. Airlines can deny boarding if they do not recognize the RTD without the...
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    Refugee Travel Document Processing Time

    Normally takes 20 business days
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    Protected person applying for PR with family

    Yes — it is possible for your spouse and child to apply for a visitor visa to come to Canada while their permanent residence (PR) applications are still being processed—even though there are some important caveats and risks. While your PR application in process, a visitor visa officer will...
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    Waiting for AOR – Protected Person PR Application (Applied August 2024)

    I received the sponsor of Spouse Confirmation, including the spouse’s UCI number, and the notice stating: “Your spouse name was included as a family member in an in-Canada application for permanent residence made by a protected person. For us to process this application, all family members who...
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    How to get Passport back after withdrawing refugee claim?

    There is a form: the “Notice of Withdrawal of a Claim for Refugee Protection” https://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/forms/Documents/RpdSpr2401e.pdf The form indicates you must complete it for each family member, if applicable. You must send it to the IRB office in the region handling your file (by...
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    Waiting for AOR – Protected Person PR Application (Applied August 2024)

    Thanks for the suggestion! Yes, I called IRCC a couple of times — they said my application is still in process and under review. It’s been quite a while, so I’m planning to request the GCMS notes soon to get a clearer picture. However, to request GCMS notes directly, you must be a Canadian...
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    Waiting for AOR – Protected Person PR Application (Applied August 2024)

    Hello everyone, I’m looking for some advice or shared experiences regarding the timeline for receiving the Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) for my Protected Person application. I received protected refugee status in July 2024, and later submitted my Permanent Residence (PR) application in...
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    TRAVEL TO NEPAL ON RTD & TRANSIT VISA ISSUE

    I’m currently helping someone plan their travel to Nepal, and I’m hoping to get some clarification and advice from anyone with similar experience. The traveler is a holds a Canadian Refugee Travel Document (RTD). We have already completed the online pre-arrival registration for Nepal, but when...
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    Protected person applying for PR with family

    1. Who's eligible: You’ve already been granted protected person status—either as a refugee recognized by the IRB or via a positive PRRA decision. PR Application Steps (Inside Canada): Application Submitted: You’ve already done this. AOR (Acknowledgement of Receipt) – Usually within 2–3 months...