2024 PR Application timeline

[Wz.C]

Yes, but we need to consider 28 months. That's for some specific people who fall under specifical pilot program.

I’m under pilot program but haven’t heard back , it’s been 17 months

 

[help bbb]

Yes, but we need to consider 28 months. That's for some specific people who fall under specifical pilot program.

What do you mean about specific cases and pilot program what are these 2 items?

 

[Rock5627171]

I’m under pilot program but haven’t heard back , it’s been 17 months

Get GCMS note and see if there is anything that's making you wait.

 

[Wz.C]

Get GCMS note and see if there is anything that's making you wait.

Applied GCMS notes only criminality passed. Did you received anything

 

[canuck78]

I’m under pilot program but haven’t heard back , it’s been 17 months

Pilot program is also overwhelmed and there is still a set target for PR so processing will likely get longer like all other PR programs.

 

[Rock5627171]

Applied GCMS notes only criminality passed. Did you received anything

Not really

 

[Wz.C]

Pilot program is also overwhelmed and there is still a set target for PR so processing will likely get longer like all other PR programs.

Agree

 

[summer salmon]

Hi, I've applied my PR *end of February* but instead of the AOR, I've received an email with "Submission Confirmation Letter" on friday. Does everyone receive this before AOR? It says in it I still can't link my application. I've called IRCC today and they told me they can't estimate when I'd receive an AOR.

I don't understand why it took so long for them to confirm that they have received the documents if it's not even reviewed if it's complete. The number mentioned in it starts with XG.

How long usually after this possibly will I get the AOR?

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Thank you for your interest in Canada. We are sending you this letter to let you know that your
application for permanent residence has been received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Canada (IRCC) on 2025-02-21.

Application received
We confirm that your application is received and in queue for review. No information or action is
required from you at this time unless you have received a request to submit documentation. Please
note that this letter does not confirm your application is in process.

Temporary application number
We provided you with a temporary application number in case you need to contact us regarding
your application. This application number is temporary and may no longer be valid following the
review of your application. You cannot link a paper application to your online account using a
temporary number.
It is possible that you have received a previous letter referencing this temporary application number
and requesting the submission or resubmission of additional documents. If this is the case, please
proceed with submitting those requested documents.

Next steps
We will assess your application to ensure it is complete, and may provide you with a permanent
application number.

I got the same letter for my dad’s application too. Could you share your timeline in “2025 PR application for Protected Personal” thread so that we all in same page ?

 

[Moha03]

A parliamentary petition is now live to demand faster processing of PR and family reunification applications in Canada.
It’s officially supported by a Member of Parliament.
Please sign and share widely — your support makes a real difference.
Help bring families back together.

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6601

 

[canuck78]

A parliamentary petition is now live to demand faster processing of PR and family reunification applications in Canada.
It’s officially supported by a Member of Parliament.
Please sign and share widely — your support makes a real difference.
Help bring families back together.

https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6601

There is a similar one almost every year. If no changes were made while Trudeau gvt was in power and doors were wide open in terms of immigration the chances of anything coming from this petition now is almost zero. As I previously pointed out a more targeted request later on in the process (when family is being processed abroad) and likely with proof of being able to financially support family in Canada without government help would be a much better use of time and energy and would have a higher chance of success. This program would go against the stated goal of reducing temporary residents and limited the volume of PRs accepted annually. Not what people want to hear but if the goal is to get family to Canada earlier a year or even months is better than no changes and likely longer processing times given cuts to PR quotas. Sure I will get hate but people need to think strategically and realistically if they want chance of success instead of asking for the same thing with no results over and over again. This is especially important given the shift in attitude towards immigration in Canada, massive economic challenges and extremely strained infrastructure.

 

[Denims]

Hello everyone, please I need some answers.
My asylum was granted in January 2024 and I applied for PR immediately but it’s yet to be approved. However, I welcomed a baby with my girlfriend in March and we’re planning to get married in September so I can sponsor her and also notify IRCC of the birth of our baby but I want to know how I can add her to my application, what I need to do, forms to fill and how long it can take for her to get her PR. Also do I need a lawyer to do the process or I can do it myself. I will appreciate your responses. Thank you.

 

[canuck78]

Hello everyone, please I need some answers.
My asylum was granted in January 2024 and I applied for PR immediately but it’s yet to be approved. However, I welcomed a baby with my girlfriend in March and we’re planning to get married in September so I can sponsor her and also notify IRCC of the birth of our baby but I want to know how I can add her to my application, what I need to do, forms to fill and how long it can take for her to get her PR. Also do I need a lawyer to do the process or I can do it myself. I will appreciate your responses. Thank you.

What is her status in Canada? Processing will take around 3 years unless part of a pilot program and may be a bit faster then. You can add your spouse to your application but that doesn’t give them status in Canada. They will be processed after you receive PR. You can do it yourself.

 

[Denims]

What is her status in Canada? Processing will take around 3 years unless part of a pilot program and may be a bit faster then. You can add your spouse to your application but that doesn’t give them status in Canada. They will be processed after you receive PR. You can do it yourself.

She’s currently on open work permit that expires in Jan 2026.
How do I go about it please

 

[canuck78]

She’s currently on open work permit that expires in Jan 2026.
How do I go about it please

How did she obtain the OWP?

 

[Denims]

How did she obtain the OWP?

She was a student and got her 1 year PGWP and we’re just looking to see how she can maintain status when her OWP expires in January while I add her to my application.