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Waiting times have now been updated as of Feb 12, 2026.

I applied for PR as a Protected Person in August 2023 and now it says that's Estimated Time Left is 4 months!

Application status in the IRCC Secure Account Platform:

Review of eligibility
We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements.
Review of medical results
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Review of additional documents
The additional documents you provided have been uploaded.
Interview
You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes.
Biometrics
We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes.
Background check
We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information.
Final decision
Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.

Same for me, Aug 2023. Last month said 5 months, so now 4 months... Time passes.
Hopefully now it will be only 4 months. I applied 30 months ago and last time I called, officer said "you are still within timeframe", ...because wait 30 months is not much, rigth :/