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    2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

    The House of Commons passed Bill C-12 with amendments on December 11, 2025 after debate and votes and the bill moved to the Senate for further consideration. Until today, the bill is still pending in the Senate and has not received final approval from the Senate yet. So it is not yet law...
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    Refugee claimant inquiry

    Even if you are your own representative or even a very strong lawyer, agencies like Immigration, IRCC and IRB operate on their timelines, not yours or your representative’s.
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    2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

    “Not Started” does NOT automatically mean another year", after 2 days received eligibility passed, security has actually started but GCMS hasn’t updated.
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    2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

    It may involve external agencies (CBSA /CSIS). Security is often triggered after eligibility is passed. It depends on your travel history, country of residence, military/government background name matches in databases It’s the last stage before final decision in many cases.
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    2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

    For Protected Persons, a Mandamus application can be an option against Immigration, IRCC, but it depends on what is your case stage at. Mandamus may work if your application is well past normal processing times & you’ve had no meaningful updates. Cost & Risk Legal fees often $4,000 to...
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    Confirmed "Approved" by MP but no P1 email for 2 weeks. Case Escalated. Help?

    When an MP contacts IRCC, they usually receive a response from a senior officer or case management unit. If IRCC said your case has been “escalated to a higher level,” that generally means, your application is approved or It is waiting for final portal processing or someone needs to manually...
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    2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

    “Permanent Residents – Monthly IRCC Updates” dataset on the Government of Canada in 2026, exact data for January 2026 alone (the number of protected persons who received PR in that single month) has not yet been publicly released in IRCC’s monthly datasets at this time...
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    2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

    now a days, some people are getting final decisions, due to some cases are straightforward (clean background checks, no dependents, no travel history). some visa offices or case processing centers move faster than others. and Canada’s fiscal year starts April 1. Departmental funding, staffing...
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    Background check complete IRB Hearing timelines

    IRB has been trying to move faster, but Toronto still has a heavy caseload.
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    Background check complete IRB Hearing timelines

    Usually means your refugee claim file is progressing and ready for the next procedural step but the hearing date depends on IRB scheduling capacity. 3 to 8 months after file readiness for a hearing date Some urgent or priority cases can be faster Some complex cases can take longer. Good Luck.
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    irb toronto office hearing timelines

    That is also true. The IRB has had a large backlog of refugee claims in recent years. Even after security checks are complete, your file still needs to be scheduled for a hearing. Assigned to a Board Member and into the hearing calendar. Hoping you are not far away. Good Luck.
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    Withdrawal for refugee claimants

    If withdrawing your claim means you no longer have legal status or a valid work permit, then your SIN becomes invalid once your status expires. If someone continues to use your documents including work permit or SIN., that can cause serious immigration consequences.
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    Refugee claimant inquiry

    As far as I know is acceptable depends on what type of request you’re making? What kind of “file review request” are we talking about? Are you requesting IRB to decide your case by paper (instead of a hearing)? The judge (board members) decides whether your case is suitable for file review.
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    Withdrawal for refugee claimants

    Withdrawal is not usually effective the second you submit it, but it becomes effective once it is officially accepted/processed by the authority handling your case.
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    Withdrawal for refugee claimants

    Immigration status does not cancel wages already earned. But you should not continue working after the withdrawal becomes effective.
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    Withdrawal for refugee claimants

    If your claim is the only reason you were allowed to stay/work, and you withdraw it, your legal status usually ends either immediately or shortly after the withdrawal is processed. CBSA cannot guarantee they will expedite processing, but contacting them early and giving them your departure plan...
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    Refugee claimant inquiry

    At the IRB, “judge” usually means a Board Member" Suitable for file review (paper decision)? Or does this require a full hearing?
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    Requested expedited consideration

    Your file was brought to an officer’s attention after an inquiry
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    irb toronto office hearing timelines

    Stop sending personal emails & webform now and let your lawyer handle all communication. The IRB usually responds more consistently to lawyers than to claimants directly. If your lawyer does not receive a response after a reasonable period of time, you can request assistance from your local...
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    2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

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