2022 PR application timeline

[Ibooo]

I can’t speak for everyone, but honestly, I’m exhausted and frustrated beyond words. It’s been 42 months now since I submitted my PR application back in April 2022, and there’s still no end in sight. My file has been stuck in the comprehensive security screening stage, which from what I’ve seen lately can drag on for 18–24 months or more. Even my open work permit renewal that I submitted in June 2025 hasn’t moved an inch. At this point, it feels like everything is just frozen.

We are exactly the same but me it was may 2022

 

[Ibooo]

in last 2 years nothing happend to my file i ordered gcms notes and since two years until now it’s the same

 

[vagrant21]

in last 2 years nothing happend to my file i ordered gcms notes and since two years until now it’s the same

Same here… I submitted a request for my GCMS notes on August 11, and it’s been almost two months with no response yet. The last two times I ordered them, I got them in less than a month, so I have no idea why this one is taking so long. It really feels like everything related to our files is just stuck lately.

 

[vagrant21]

Oh god the IRCC has introduced a new processing-time display showing queue details and estimated time left among other things and the goalpost has changed yet again! Cue "I'm tired, boss" meme...

 

[moha212]

I applied for permanent residence in November 2022 in the province of Quebec. I recently moved to Ontario and updated my address through a webform. My application has been transferred from Quebec to Ontario, and I have received both Eligibility and Pre-arrival.

ASSESSMENTS
Eligibility: Passed
Security: Not Started
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed - Expired
Misrepresentation:
Info Sharing: In Progress
Other Reqs:
Final:


I want to ask the security process starts only after the info sharing is completed what exactly is the info sharing about?

 

[vagrant21]

Canada’s immigration levels

One-time initiatives starting in 2026

We will also implement two one-time initiatives. These initiatives demonstrate the government’s commitment to provide stability for those already living, working and contributing to our country, while also recalibrating the system to more sustainable levels.

Offering stability to those with protected status

A one-time, two-year initiative (in 2026 and 2027) to recognize eligible protected persons in Canada as permanent residents and process applications from those who have been recognized as needing protection by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada or by IRCC.


Approximately 115,000 applications over 2 years for individuals who have been recognized as needing protection

Source

The criteria, eligibility rules, and operational details of this initiative have not yet been spelled out in public detail (at least not that I’ve seen) so whether our cases will qualify, or when, is uncertain.

Moreover, the security check is controlled by CSIS and CBSA so even if someone falls into the eligible group for the one-time initiative, I feel that this screening step still matters and probably won't be impacted.