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PR Renewal During Pandemic

Jalex23

VIP Member
Apr 12, 2013
4,462
368
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-09-2013
Doc's Request.
09-04-2014
AOR Received.
06-11-2013
Med's Request
05-04-2014
Med's Done....
20-05-2014
Passport Req..
07-07-2014
VISA ISSUED...
14-07-2014
LANDED..........
06-09-2014
I don't think I've ever received any acknowledgement of receipt. Last time I didn't get it but then they returned my mail because I missed one question. I resent it the next day and I tracked my mail and they received it two days later. Three months passed by and nothing!!! I'm really frustrated.
We are on the same boat. May 2nd they received it and death silence since then.

Frustrating but still under normal processing times. Let's hope for the best.
 

Usagisan

Star Member
Feb 23, 2021
96
47
We are on the same boat. May 2nd they received it and death silence since then.

Frustrating but still under normal processing times. Let's hope for the best.
I tried to call just now - and they needed me to input the "application number". All PR card renewal has to be done via mail and given that we have no AOR, how on earth are we supposed to find the application number? Mine has definitely passed 90 days of waiting and i hear absolutely NOTHING. I thought they would prioritize Hong Kong people.... Sigh.
 

Jalex23

VIP Member
Apr 12, 2013
4,462
368
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-09-2013
Doc's Request.
09-04-2014
AOR Received.
06-11-2013
Med's Request
05-04-2014
Med's Done....
20-05-2014
Passport Req..
07-07-2014
VISA ISSUED...
14-07-2014
LANDED..........
06-09-2014
I tried to call just now - and they needed me to input the "application number". All PR card renewal has to be done via mail and given that we have no AOR, how on earth are we supposed to find the application number? Mine has definitely passed 90 days of waiting and i hear absolutely NOTHING. I thought they would prioritize Hong Kong people.... Sigh.
Its 99 days. And yes of course they want that number, which you have to tell them that is in part why you are calling. You should ask for their advice on whether it should be better to send a new application.

Why would they give any priority to any nationality? Discriminating in any sense based on nationality is illegal.
 

Usagisan

Star Member
Feb 23, 2021
96
47
Its 99 days. And yes of course they want that number, which you have to tell them that is in part why you are calling. You should ask for their advice on whether it should be better to send a new application.

Why would they give any priority to any nationality? Discriminating in any sense based on nationality is illegal.
Because right now there's an expedited way for Hong Kong people to enter Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2020/11/canada-announces-immigration-measures-supporting-hong-kong-residents-and-canadians-in-hong-kong.html
 

Cameron2020

Star Member
Nov 28, 2016
85
7
I don't think I've ever received any acknowledgement of receipt. Last time I didn't get it but then they returned my mail because I missed one question. I resent it the next day and I tracked my mail and they received it two days later. Three months passed by and nothing!!! I'm really frustrated.
Do they get this application fee to torture us????!!!!
 

MapleLeaf18

Star Member
Jan 16, 2016
137
3
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
27-02-2016
Passport Req..
25-08-2016
VISA ISSUED...
01-09-2016
I applied in mid-May. No update yet. Processing time shows 103 days on CIC website.
 

Cameron2020

Star Member
Nov 28, 2016
85
7
It is 75 days since I posted my PR renewal documents and I have received no acknowledgment yet !!!
Is there anyone here having any news???
 

Usagisan

Star Member
Feb 23, 2021
96
47
I got an update on Monday saying that they have received my application on Apr 16, 2021. On the account page, my status is: Decision Made. But when I clicked on the link it says "We have started processing your application". So I'm not sure if they've already approved that and the card is being print or I still have to wait for a while. Anyways, the wait time now is 112 days for PR card renewal so... Keep waiting everyone.
 

Jalex23

VIP Member
Apr 12, 2013
4,462
368
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-09-2013
Doc's Request.
09-04-2014
AOR Received.
06-11-2013
Med's Request
05-04-2014
Med's Done....
20-05-2014
Passport Req..
07-07-2014
VISA ISSUED...
14-07-2014
LANDED..........
06-09-2014
Update just today:

Sent: last week of April
Received: first week of May
Communication on email: last week of August

Days: 115
 

Usagisan

Star Member
Feb 23, 2021
96
47
Update just today:

Sent: last week of April
Received: first week of May
Communication on email: last week of August

Days: 115
I finally received my PR card two days ago, i.e. Aug 24. My application arrived at IRCC on April 16, 2021 and I didn't hear a word from them till early August. Then I waited for about 3 weeks before getting mine. I think yours should be on the way, real soon.
 

M_Dave

Member
Jul 14, 2018
10
18
Hi everyone

I’m conveying my experience to renew my PR card via "Urgent path" due to the serious health condition of a family member.

Application sent: 27-08-2021
Application delivered: 30-08-2021
AOR by email: 31-08-2021
Decision made: 08-09-2021

Application approved: waiting
Card mailed: waiting
Card received: waiting

I attached with my application:

- A letter explained the case in detail and mentioned the travel date on Sep 25.
- I also attached the doctor’s reports.
- A copy of the destination country visa, which shows the date of obtaining the visa 24-08-2021.
- Attached the confirmed travel tickets shows the travel date on Sep 25.
- Attached the ticket receipt, a copy of the credit card used for the purchase and a bank statement for the credit card shows the transaction.

Finally and the most important point is writing "VERY URGENT" on the envelope.


This was a summary of my case and I hope to get the card before my travel date.
And I hope nothing bad will happen to your family and loved ones