2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[Amoor]

apply Jan 2024
P1 March 11 2026
How long will P2 come anyone ???

Why you ask it in 2023 applicants page? Are you really a PR applicant or you just trying to create conflicts here?

 

[Sept2023]

Why you ask it in 2023 applicants page? Are you really a PR applicant or you just trying to create conflicts here?

They just want to create conflict. It’s a rage bait. I wouldn’t even waste my time responding to them

 

[appwarez]

I see that many people who applied in 2024 have received their P1. I applied in September 2023, and I’m not even sure whether my security step has started yet. Doesn’t IRCC review applications in order? How can someone who applied in 2024 receive the P1 email before someone who applied in 2023?

I think, IRCC sometimes finalize simpler (single) files first while more complex ones remain in background checks. Applications without dependents are usually easier to finalize because IRCC only needs to complete checks for one person. People with little or no international travel often go through security screening faster.

 

[Maxnajafi]

did you get elibility and pre arrival?

Criminality : passed
Info sharing : complete
Medical: passed/expired
No Eligibilty and no pre arrival

 

[Star55]

Hi , Any news for 2023 Applicants ?

 

[shani_]

Will i get an update on GCkey before P1?

 

[Star55]

Will i get an update on GCkey before P1?

Yes , Final Decision

 

[canada2024__]

in which stage we are not allow to fly out of country? I think only in between P1 and P2, right?

 

[Zuzu1111]

Hi , Any news for 2023 Applicants ?

I contacted MP for my application. Same update as GCMS, "criminality/background hasn't started. 3 months ETA"



Edit: I just checked IRCC website. It says this for APRIL 2023

Estimated time left​

About 1 month left

Last updated: March 9, 2026 Updated monthly

You should hear from us soon about your application.

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

 

[faithfulgh]

I contacted MP for my application. Same update as GCMS, "criminality/background hasn't started. 3 months ETA"



Edit: I just checked IRCC website. It says this for APRIL 2023

Estimated time left​

About 1 month left

Last updated: March 9, 2026 Updated monthly

You should hear from us soon about your application.

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

You should find out whether your application is non-routine

 

[Zuzu1111]

You should find out whether your application is non-routine

Well, it's not past the estimated time, so they can't tell

 

[Sad93]

I think, IRCC sometimes finalize simpler (single) files first while more complex ones remain in background checks. Applications without dependents are usually easier to finalize because IRCC only needs to complete checks for one person. People with little or no international travel often go through security screening faster.

Doesn’t matter tbh! I have no dependents, no international travel background and the country I came from is in Europe and security check should not be an issue. August 2023 applicant with zero updates after the pre-arrival last November

 

[Nov_2023 applicant]

Application received on: Nov 2023
Pre-arrival: Mar 2025
Criminality: Passed on Jan 2026
Medical: Passed-expired
Info sharing: In process
Security: Not started
Till today no further updates.

My friend applied in Aug 2024 and got his ECOpr today!! Congrats to him!

I’m wondering how they are processing our application!!

 

[spider392]

I contacted MP for my application. Same update as GCMS, "criminality/background hasn't started. 3 months ETA"



Edit: I just checked IRCC website. It says this for APRIL 2023

Estimated time left​

About 1 month left

Last updated: March 9, 2026 Updated monthly

You should hear from us soon about your application.

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

This is no sense for me it is been two month since december

 

[Star55]

I contacted MP for my application. Same update as GCMS, "criminality/background hasn't started. 3 months ETA"



Edit: I just checked IRCC website. It says this for APRIL 2023

Estimated time left​

About 1 month left

Last updated: March 9, 2026 Updated monthly

You should hear from us soon about your application.

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

Hi ,
After you submitted your request to your MP , how many days later did they reply ?