Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications 2025

[User3108]

Just ti be clear, you mean Acknowledgement of Receipt and not Approved in principle?

Yes, Acknowledgement of receipt. AOR , I know it took a lot of time since I applied.

 

[Anita670]

Hello any news? Timeline?

 

[canuck78]

Hello any news? Timeline?

Have you looked at your estimated processing time? Processing times are now up to decades which is not a functional program so I would expect significant reforms to the program once bill c-12 passes. There is a very good chance the program will be culled and restarted with much more strict guidelines about who can apply. The government is also removing many people who have applied for H&C unless a response is imminent which rarely happened a year 1+ ago.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...vices/application/check-processing-times.html

 

[User3108]

Hello any news? Timeline?

Hello, yes, I contacted my MP. After she inquired about my application, she informed me that my file was approved in July 2025; however, IRCC has not yet issued the RFV. They asked me to contact them again in spring 2026 if no updates. My main concern is that they also mentioned my COPR expires in May 2026, so the timeline feels quite tight.

 

[iSaidGoodDay]

Hello, yes, I contacted my MP. After she inquired about my application, she informed me that my file was approved in July 2025; however, IRCC has not yet issued the RFV. They asked me to contact them again in spring 2026 if no updates. My main concern is that they also mentioned my COPR expires in May 2026, so the timeline feels quite tight.

An officer manually triggers the RFV/PPR letter, so that's where the hold is. You can expect a minimum of 3 months validity (I've not seen validity less than that commonly).

 

[canuck78]

Hello, yes, I contacted my MP. After she inquired about my application, she informed me that my file was approved in July 2025; however, IRCC has not yet issued the RFV. They asked me to contact them again in spring 2026 if no updates. My main concern is that they also mentioned my COPR expires in May 2026, so the timeline feels quite tight.

It is very important to specify that you are part of the Americas H&C program. Most posting are part of the general H&C program which is why your situation and timeline didn’t make sense.

 

[User3108]

It is very important to specify that you are part of the Americas H&C program. Most posting are part of the general H&C program which is why your situation and timeline didn’t make sense.

That's true, I forgot to specify I applied under the humanitarian pathway for Colombians, Haitians and Venezuelans. Thanks.

 

[rattanslatch]

Submit: Dec 14, 2023.
AIP: Mar 11, 2025
Medical and Police Cert Submitted: Mar 19, 2025.
Still waiting...

Did you do the medicam yourself or did they request for one. I received AIP april of 2025. Im hopeing for a response soon. Dont know why IRCC lets the file simmer so long after AIP

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[Anita670]

Hello everyone, how do I check the H&C application status? I see people here call a number but they don't mention where to find it.

 

[canuck78]

Hello everyone, how do I check the H&C application status? I see people here call a number but they don't mention where to find it.

When did you apply for H&C?

 

[rattanslatch]

Submit: Dec 14, 2023.
AIP: Mar 11, 2025
Medical and Police Cert Submitted: Mar 19, 2025.
Still waiting.....

Any updates?

 

[Ashik123]

First zero guarantees he will get approved and could take years to get processed. You need to be making other plans to either seek care in home country or pay for care if available in Canada as a foreign national and if you have the funds.

AIP issued on April 8, 2026. AOR July 12, 2025. File was expedited by local MP’s request. Waiting for COPR.

 

[canuck78]

AIP issued on April 8, 2026. AOR July 12, 2025. File was expedited by local MP’s request. Waiting for COPR.

He would still have to pass the medical due to excessive costs and going from AIP to COPR could still be years but yes you got lucky to have been fast tracked.