I initially posted this in the PNP thread but am moving it here as may be more relevant.
I applied for PR under the PNP non-EE online (inland) in 8/2021. For my category, PR applications are processed in 19 months, which means I should have completed processing in 3/2023. However, on request of my GCMS notes, they STARTED processing eligibility in 2/2023 - specifically, someone put a note on there for a CPO to review something. Per the call center, it has not been touched since that person put the note on my file, and I can confirm this on the GCMS notes. When I look at my application tracker however, it says they have NOT started eligibility processing. What's worse is that this entire time, for over a year, I have been told that my eligibility is in progress (except it isn't???)
This delay created massive issues with a new work permit, with the speculation property tax for non-PR in BC, and also with my job. I moved here trusting in the process and I am a vital worker. But it's basically been a nightmare and I'm ready to leave and go back to the US. However. I'm here and want to see this through. I have asked my MP several times, sent a webform appeal to IRCC after they exceeded normal processing times, called many times, am consulting a lawyer, and am considering a writ mandamus. I am frustrated because there is zero communication from IRCC, they tell me erroneous information, and if they have a question on my eligibility, they should let me know so I can address it - but they don't and instead tell me it's in progress which it isn't. I am also irate at the negligence they demonstrated in not looking at my application for 18 months. I also shouldn't have to spend $4K on a writ mandamus which is basically a legal order telling IRCC to do their job.
Does anyone have any advice?
I applied for PR under the PNP non-EE online (inland) in 8/2021. For my category, PR applications are processed in 19 months, which means I should have completed processing in 3/2023. However, on request of my GCMS notes, they STARTED processing eligibility in 2/2023 - specifically, someone put a note on there for a CPO to review something. Per the call center, it has not been touched since that person put the note on my file, and I can confirm this on the GCMS notes. When I look at my application tracker however, it says they have NOT started eligibility processing. What's worse is that this entire time, for over a year, I have been told that my eligibility is in progress (except it isn't???)
This delay created massive issues with a new work permit, with the speculation property tax for non-PR in BC, and also with my job. I moved here trusting in the process and I am a vital worker. But it's basically been a nightmare and I'm ready to leave and go back to the US. However. I'm here and want to see this through. I have asked my MP several times, sent a webform appeal to IRCC after they exceeded normal processing times, called many times, am consulting a lawyer, and am considering a writ mandamus. I am frustrated because there is zero communication from IRCC, they tell me erroneous information, and if they have a question on my eligibility, they should let me know so I can address it - but they don't and instead tell me it's in progress which it isn't. I am also irate at the negligence they demonstrated in not looking at my application for 18 months. I also shouldn't have to spend $4K on a writ mandamus which is basically a legal order telling IRCC to do their job.
Does anyone have any advice?
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