2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[Canadian_rainbow]

Estimated time left​

14 months left

Last updated: November 6, 2025 Updated monthly

Yes you are right! I just opened a private tab and checked it’s November 6th. And it was 10 but now 9 months for me. Thanks.

 

[Claimant2023]

Do we have any updates for April 2023 applicants?

 

[Sad93]

Just got an email from my MP. IRCC told him that my decision will be ready after April 2027. Haha. What a clown show

 

[broccoli13]

Just got an email from my MP. IRCC told him that my decision will be ready after April 2027. Haha. What a clown show

When did you apply for your PR?

 

[hinhaj]

Just got an email from my MP. IRCC told him that my decision will be ready after April 2027. Haha. What a clown show

Ircc give you the exact time what tracker shows

 

[Sad93]

When did you apply for your PR?

August 2023

 

[Sad93]

Ircc gives you the exact time that tracker shows

They increased the processing time so they don’t have to answer to the MPs. It’ll be almost 4 years

 

[ruslan2025]

They increased the processing time so they don’t have to answer to the MPs. It’ll be almost 4 years

No need to panic. On November 17th, the Liberals will pass the budget, and after that, they’ll start expediting processing for everyone. Over the next two years, every Protected Person should receive their PR. The current “99 months / 50 years / 10 years” numbers are just political and media figures, they mainly want to prioritize asylum claimants.