Refugee claimant inquiry

[Mancini]

As already pointed out asylum claimants are very frequently waiting 2-3 years at the moment for a hearing date and given the backlog this will only continue to increase unless there is some sort of significant reform. It is just basic math. I would want to know a realistic time period so I can make decisions about my life.

I couldn't agree more!

Yes, there are 'lucky' claimants who may receive their NOD within 7-8 months. This is NOT the standard processing time which, as indicated by @canuck78, could take +2 or even +3 years, considering the 300,000 backlog!!

Some quick math facts:
In 2025, IRB processed/finalized around 80,000 claims, almost 100% increase when compared to claims finalized by IRB in 2023. With 300,000 claims in backlog and provided that IRB can process up to 80,000 claims a year (like in 2025), it will take approximately 4 years to clear the backlog.

"Better safe than sorry".. This could apply somehow to what @canuck78 says here. Take all the above into account for better planning your life here. It is NOT reasonable to expect that your claim will be finalized within 7-8 months. Unfortunately, it could take up to +24 or +30 months.. Be realistic. Plan accordingly.

Good Luck!