2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[Notthatparis]

when did u get you pre-arrival?

Is your background check started ?

 

[hinhaj]

Hello,
I contacted my MP’s office a few days ago to follow up on my application status. They called me today and informed me that I still have three months remaining. They also mentioned that my security check has not started yet. Additionally, they advised me not to follow up again until August.
For reference, my application was submitted on June 5, 2023.

Your application still have three months to process and the MP advised you that do not follow up until august

 

[appwarez]

Hello,
I contacted my MP’s office a few days ago to follow up on my application status. They called me today and informed me that I still have three months remaining. They also mentioned that my security check has not started yet. Additionally, they advised me not to follow up again until August.
For reference, my application was submitted on June 5, 2023.

MPs’ offices often see internal timelines that aren’t visible in the public tracker. So they’re basically saying your case is not considered “outside normal processing” yet, as security screening can be unpredictable in timing. And you’re still technically within their service standard.

 

[HereToStay]

I visit this forum from time to time, and I truly feel lucky to have been one of the 2023 applicants who received PR in 2025. I can only imagine how devastating it must be waiting for almost 3 years. IRCC really needs to improve their system. Stay strong, 2023 applicants, hopefully things will start moving faster soon.

 

[ohaurela]

I visit this forum from time to time, and I truly feel lucky to have been one of the 2023 applicants who received PR in 2025. I can only imagine how devastating it must be waiting for almost 3 years. IRCC really needs to improve their system. Stay strong, 2023 applicants, hopefully things will start moving faster soon.

ok you dont have to remind us all lol but thanks for your concern

 

[jas!]

Hello,
I contacted my MP’s office a few days ago to follow up on my application status. They called me today and informed me that I still have three months remaining. They also mentioned that my security check has not started yet. Additionally, they advised me not to follow up again until August.
For reference, my application was submitted on June 5, 2023.

June 2023 me too

 

[roz1365]

when did u get you pre-arrival?

September 2024

 

[roz1365]

Is your background check started ?

NOt yet

 

[Star55]

Hi ,
Any news for Applicants 2023?
For me no news

 

[LIU24]

I dont know now how long its gonna take for the final decision

• AOR: Aug, 2023
• Pre-arrival letter: Oct , 2024
• Eligibility : Passed
• Criminality: Passed
• Medical results: Passed ( expired)
• Info Sharing: In Process
• Background : In progress
• Security: NOT Started
• Final decision: NOT YET

 

[Flowercita]

I dont know now how long its gonna take for the final decision

• AOR: Aug, 2023
• Pre-arrival letter: Oct , 2024
• Eligibility : Passed
• Criminality: Passed
• Medical results: Passed ( expired)
• Info Sharing: In Process
• Background : In progress
• Security: NOT Started
• Final decision: NOT YET

Me same, August 2023. Exactly like your file.

 

[MilesYoung]

I dont know now how long its gonna take for the final decision

• AOR: Aug, 2023
• Pre-arrival letter: Oct , 2024
• Eligibility : Passed
• Criminality: Passed
• Medical results: Passed ( expired)
• Info Sharing: In Process
• Background : In progress
• Security: NOT Started
• Final decision: NOT YET

Did you get this update from GCMS note or your online account?

 

[LIU24]

Did you get this update from GCMS note or your online account?

GCMS

 

[S4m4r]

Hi ,
Any news for Applicants 2023?
For me no news

Hey,

File submitted: Feb 26, 2023
AOR received: May, 2023
Police clearance requested from Australia: Sep, 2023 (submitted everything within time frame)
Pre arrival/ Eligibility received: June 20 /19, 2025
Medical requested: Jan 28, 2026 (even though it was waived at first place and was passed according to GCMS notes)
Final decision on GC key: Feb 12, 2026
P1 received: Feb 17, 2026 ( submitted on Feb 24, coz I had a trip planned out of Canada for 5 days, submitted information as soon as I arrived)
P2 received: March 02, 2026 (submitted same day)
Waiting for COPR now.

It took 3 years to come this close. My time frame is delayed but I took advantage of the time, travelled outside canada twice and had no issues, it helps with waiting game. Nothing we can do to get our applications fast track. Try not to request GCMS notes or MP requests, it doesn’t do any good.

 

[Star55]

Hey,

File submitted: Feb 26, 2023
AOR received: May, 2023
Police clearance requested from Australia: Sep, 2023 (submitted everything within time frame)
Pre arrival/ Eligibility received: June 20 /19, 2025
Medical requested: Jan 28, 2026 (even though it was waived at first place and was passed according to GCMS notes)
Final decision on GC key: Feb 12, 2026
P1 received: Feb 17, 2026 ( submitted on Feb 24, coz I had a trip planned out of Canada for 5 days, submitted information as soon as I arrived)
P2 received: March 02, 2026 (submitted same day)
Waiting for COPR now.

It took 3 years to come this close. My time frame is delayed but I took advantage of the time, travelled outside canada twice and had no issues, it helps with waiting game. Nothing we can do to get our applications fast track. Try not to request GCMS notes or MP requests, it doesn’t do any good.

Hi,
Thank you for sharing your update with us . Congratulations. I sincerely hope that the rest of the applicants who applied in 2023 hears good news very soon .