2023 PR Applications Timeline (Protected Persons & Refugees)

[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