H&C Humanitarian Ground with/or Without Failed refugee claim

[canuck78]

I used to advise people to leave Quebec to speed up the second stage of the application process, but I find that this is less relevant today. What's the point of moving without being sure that you'll actually save time? That said, it's still a good idea if someone is truly able to do it

Until we see what happens with H&C would not move out of Quebec unless for reasons other than H&C.

 

[canuck78]

Did anyone hear of the layoffs in IRCC? I heard they want to lay off about 3300 employés over the next 3 years because ircc is planning to cancel certain programs. This might be why there has been a long delay in applications

The length of processing for H&C is mainly due to limited quota.

 

[WellWell2021]

Yes

Could you please share his timeline ? I'm waiting since November 2022

 

[canuck78]

Did anyone hear of the layoffs in IRCC? I heard they want to lay off about 3300 employés over the next 3 years because ircc is planning to cancel certain programs. This might be why there has been a long delay in applications

This was announced around a year ago and the reduction of employees at IRCC supposedly started in early 2025. This is essentially reversing the increase in staffing during the pandemic. Don’t think the reductions were targeted at certain programs especially given the announcement was around a year ago. Assume IRCC will reduce staff by not replacing employees who are retiring or replacing them by someone who already works for IRCC, trying to use AI if possible to replace some of the tasks that an employee would do, by laying off or not extending contract for contract employees, etc. In general the federal government needs to make some significant cuts because the public service has become very bloated. It is bad timing given the volume of applicants like asylum claimants and Canada’s attempt to vet applicants more carefully (or at all like during the Sean Fraser days).

 

[us in canada]

Turning 30 months since I have applied. Still no remarkable progress.

Same with me plus I have ask for gcms notes and it's been 4 months waiting I do believe both files are under scrutin by CSIS soon they give Green light IRCC send AIP around March / June 2026

 

[sting 000]

Did anyone hear of the layoffs in IRCC? I heard they want to lay off about 3300 employés over the next 3 years because ircc is planning to cancel certain programs. This might be why there has been a long delay in applications

Layoffs was due to overall temporary residents and permanent resident immigration level reduction. .

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

Layoffs was due to overall temporary residents and permanent resident immigration level reduction. .

Yep, IRCC was 65% overstaffed to support TFWs, students, and PR backlog.

 

[Mahisharm]

One of my known also received AIP last week.

2023 Applicant

 

[WellWell2021]

2023 Applicant

Wow ! May I know which month ?

 

[Mahisharm]

Wow ! May I know which month ?

April 2023

 

[WellWell2021]

April 2023

Hope they will receive their CSQ soon

 

[gssidhu19]

Received portal 1 email today and replied with the required information. Awaiting portal 2 email now. Received an email from Etobicoke office.

 

[WellWell2021]

Received portal 1 email today and replied with the required information. Awaiting portal 2 email now. Received an email from Etobicoke office.

Congratulations ! Could you please share your timeline ?

 

[gssidhu19]

Here is my timeline:

Application submission (online): July 27, 2023

Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR): August 17, 2023 – Vancouver IRCC Office

Biometric Letter: October 04, 2023

Final Decision Letter (Refusal): July 25, 2024 – Vancouver IRCC Office

Filed for Judicial Review: August 8, 2024 – Federal Court

Notice of Appearance: August 14, 2024 – Department of Justice (DOJ) Canada

Filed Application’s Record: September 13, 2024 – Federal Court

Notice of Discontinuance: October 9, 2024 – DOJ agreed to refer the case to IRCC for redetermination

Email from Vancouver IRCC Office: October 15, 2024 (Advising that application will be reassigned to another officer for redetermination and deadline for additional documents was given November 15, 2024) – Vancouver IRCC Office

Additional Documents Sent for Redetermination:November 14, 2024

Application Approved In Principle (AIP): January 14, 2025 – Vancouver IRCC Office

Documents Sent for Stage 2 Processing: January 15, 2025 – Niagara Falls IRCC Office

Additional Information Requested (IMM5669 & IMM5406): February 17, 2025 – Niagara IRCC Office

Address Confirmation Email: April 8, 2025 – Niagara Falls IRCC Office

Portal 1 Email: December 1, 2025 – Etobicoke IRCC Office