2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[jinglebell0123]

Are there any February applicants here? We are waiting for your good news.

I applied Feb 2023 and still nothing. Called IRCC yesterday they said it is now due to receive final decision by August this year. A couple months ago they told me it was due on May 22. Everything is just pushing further away. But since they started finalizing January 2023 applicants then February 2023 applicants are on the track for this month or next one.
Also, agent said everything is finished but because medical is expired they have to wait until the responsible department extends it then they can continue with the decision. It seems like the medical expires after one year then they send it to extend it but by the time they want to continue with the application or they do a couple steps the medical already passes another year so they send it to extend it again. Seems like unnecessary routine bull-sh*t.

 

[March21 Case]

I applied Feb 2023 and still nothing. Called IRCC yesterday they said it is now due to receive final decision by August this year. A couple months ago they told me it was due on May 22. Everything is just pushing further away. But since they started finalizing January 2023 applicants then February 2023 applicants are on the track for this month or next one.
Also, agent said everything is finished but because medical is expired they have to wait until the responsible department extends it then they can continue with the decision. It seems like the medical expires after one year then they send it to extend it but by the time they want to continue with the application or they do a couple steps the medical already passes another year so they send it to extend it again. Seems like unnecessary routine bull-sh*t.

It's crazy. Now, the processing time reads 31 months. I applied in February 2023. Back in January 2025, the medical was updated on my GCKEY, but it's empty now. Hopefully, they will start to process the February applicant soon.

 

[Ezio3000]

It's crazy. Now, the processing time reads 31 months. I applied in February 2023. Back in January 2025, the medical was updated on my GCKEY, but it's empty now. Hopefully, they will start to process the February applicant soon.

It's heartbreaking, especially for those who have families outside, I don't know what the government is thinking trying to separate and destroy families.

 

[Sad93]

Hello friends, is this new bill gonna affect us as well?! I know it’ll take a long time to be an actual law Asylum claims made by people more than one year after first arriving in Canada after June 24, 2020, would not be referred to the IRB

 

[zak86]

Processing time change again? 31 months wow

 

[zak86]

Hello friends, is this new bill gonna affect us as well?! I know it’ll take a long time to be an actual law Asylum claims made by people more than one year after first arriving in Canada after June 24, 2020, would not be referred to the IRB

They are doing it to reduce the load and misuse of the system, and if the bill passes, it will be implemented for sure. and it is for those whom case arent decided still even after 5 years.

 

[ohaurela]

They are doing it to reduce the load and misuse of the system, and if the bill passes, it will be implemented for sure. and it is for those whom case arent decided still even after 5 years.

So not those who are approved and applied for PR?

 

[Sad93]

They are doing it to reduce the load and misuse of the system, and if the bill passes, it will be implemented for sure. and it is for those whom case arent decided still even after 5 years.

I understand. I was wondering if it applies to people who already received the eligibility letter and applied for PR as well or just for new applicants. There’s no detail about it

 

[PR waiting]

I understand. I was wondering if it applies to people who already received the eligibility letter and applied for PR as well or just for new applicants. There’s no detail about it

What it Means:


(a) Not Retroactive


These new rules do not apply to refugee claims made before the day the bill was introduced in Parliament.

This protects people who:


• Already made their refugee claims before the bill was introduced in the House of Commons during the 1st session of the 45th Parliament.


• Are awaiting decisions or already have protected person status.

(b) Temporary Application Before Royal Assent


The new rules do apply to claims made after the bill is introduced but before it becomes law (i.e., before it receives royal assent).

This applies to new claims made in the window between the bill’s introduction and final approval.

In Summary:


• If your refugee claim was made before the bill was introduced in 2025 → You are not affected.


• The government is being clear about not applying this part of the law retroactively.

Implications for Protected Persons and Refugee Claimants





The Strong Borders Act introduces new ineligibility rules for asylum claims, aiming to protect the asylum system against sudden increases in claims. However, these changes are designed to apply to new claims made after the legislation comes into force. Individuals who have already been granted protected person status or have claims in process prior to the enactment of this law are not affected by these new rules.


Our case would fall under the existing system. The new ineligibility rules would not retroactively apply to our situation.

 

[Sad93]

What it Means:


(a) Not Retroactive


These new rules do not apply to refugee claims made before the day the bill was introduced in Parliament.

This protects people who:


• Already made their refugee claims before the bill was introduced in the House of Commons during the 1st session of the 45th Parliament.


• Are awaiting decisions or already have protected person status.

(b) Temporary Application Before Royal Assent


The new rules do apply to claims made after the bill is introduced but before it becomes law (i.e., before it receives royal assent).

This applies to new claims made in the window between the bill’s introduction and final approval.

In Summary:


• If your refugee claim was made before the bill was introduced in 2025 → You are not affected.


• The government is being clear about not applying this part of the law retroactively.

Implications for Protected Persons and Refugee Claimants





The Strong Borders Act introduces new ineligibility rules for asylum claims, aiming to protect the asylum system against sudden increases in claims. However, these changes are designed to apply to new claims made after the legislation comes into force. Individuals who have already been granted protected person status or have claims in process prior to the enactment of this law are not affected by these new rules.


Our case would fall under the existing system. The new ineligibility rules would not retroactively apply to our situation.

Thank you

 

[iftikhar0022]

They are doing it to reduce the load and misuse of the system, and if the bill passes, it will be implemented for sure. and it is for those whom case arent decided still even after 5 years.

Did you got PR card?

 

[Sammi0048]

Where can we complain? 31 months is crazy.

 

[PR waiting]

Where can we complain? 31 months is crazy.

When did u apply depends on that. We can do something

 

[Sammi0048]

When did u apply depends on that. We can do something

March 2023. My child is in my home country. I said many times “Maybe next month you can come”. But always change. Now I can’t say anything to my child.

 

[PR waiting]

March 2023. My child is in my home country. I said many times “Maybe next month you can come”. But always change. Now I can’t say anything to my child.

I’ve applied in March 2023
Where do u live ? I lives in markham Ontario