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You should write to them. Or hire a lawyer to follow up on your case because you have surpassed the usual processing time.

Were you selected under the less complex cases? Nevertheless, 3-4 years is very long waiting time. I would suggest that you write to the IRB.

I believe the IRB western region main office in Vancouver were still working during the lockdown as I received a letter from them in the beginning of May stating that I was selected for the file review process.

Congrats! Can you share your timeline please? And province?

https://irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/news/2020/Pages/business-resumption-measures-covid19.aspx

How did you know about it?

Has anyone received notice of decision of their hearing or file review process since March 15? Asking for a friend who is under the file review process and submitted all her supporting documents already but have not heard anything yet.

This does not have to do with refugee claimants as it is about the immigration division: “The Immigration Division (ID) consists of two main functions: to conduct admissibility hearings and detention reviews.” However they say they are working on opening the offices and resuming remote hearings...

This thread is mainly for refugees, try asking in the express entry thread maybe someone will be able to help you out

Was it sent to you from the RPD?

I have a friend who submitted a claim through email 2 weeks ago but did not get any response. Did they respond to you?

I think you do not need to transfer your file. Just inform the IRB about your new address and they will arrange for the hearing in your new location even if it is done through videoconference. This is what I was told by my lawyer when I asked about moving provinces. But you need to double check.

Yes they asked for supporting documents but the letter states the documents will only be actioned once hearings are resumed so no one should expect to receive decisions anytime soon

I received a letter saying that my case will be considered under less complex cases but will not get decision until they resume issuing decisions since they have stopped

Yes, I did in early May since im from one of the countries eligible

It actually depends on your nationality as well. Claimants from countries with emergency crisis can get approved in 6-9 months without even a hearing. And also can get a hearing in a short time.

I applied in Alberta in February and I am also from the expedited countries list but I have not heard anything from them yet. Maybe it differs from a province to another.

Oh that was fast. In which province? Ontario?

That is great news! Do you mind if I ask when did your friend who got accepted for the expedited process submitted his/her refugee claim?

I have seen a lot of people getting notifications regarding their PR applications from IRCC which means that they are still working, but has any refugee claimants heard from the IRB since the start of the pandemic? I just want to know if they are still working on cases.