Time line for Permanent Residence application for Refugees

[usmm]

why they ask for a second medical test though?

Because medical expire last month July these why they want new medical I did it and they pass and online application portal I see descion made but gc key account only medical is pass

 

[alidw]

Hello everyone,

I have few questions and I hope someone can answer them.

My current status is a "Protected Person" and I applied for the PR, my application was received 2-March-2021 and i got the acknowledgement of reception with a temporary application ID. It's been 6 months and i still haven't received any updates, and i can't link the application to my GCKey account since it only has the temporary number. I emailed them but I'm not getting a response, and their phone number is unreachable.

My questions are:

How long does it take for the PR application to start processing after the acknowledgement of reception?
Are these 6 months part of the processes time?
How accurate is their estimate of 24 months to complete a PR application?
What would the next step be? is there anything else i need to do beside waiting for the final decision?

Many thanks

 

[RefugeeHelp1]

Hello everyone,

I have few questions and I hope someone can answer them.

My current status is a "Protected Person" and I applied for the PR, my application was received 2-March-2021 and i got the acknowledgement of reception with a temporary application ID. It's been 6 months and i still haven't received any updates, and i can't link the application to my GCKey account since it only has the temporary number. I emailed them but I'm not getting a response, and their phone number is unreachable.

My questions are:

How long does it take for the PR application to start processing after the acknowledgement of reception?
Are these 6 months part of the processes time?
How accurate is their estimate of 24 months to complete a PR application?
What would the next step be? is there anything else i need to do beside waiting for the final decision?

Many thanks

• Your processing time starts the day they receive your complete application and ends when they make a decision.
• Yes the month's counts
• This processing time tells you how long it took IRCC to process most complete applications in the past 6 months. Your application may be delayed or returned if it’s not complete.
• Nothing for you to do but wait, if you reach them by Webform they will just send a generic reply saying Covid affect processing blah blah blah.
• My firend got a temp application number too Feb 17 and still waiting, i did not even know IRCC sent Temp number starting with X and cannot link it either i wonder why some get a regular number while some get temp number weird

 

[dzx]

Hello everyone,

I have few questions and I hope someone can answer them.

My current status is a "Protected Person" and I applied for the PR, my application was received 2-March-2021 and i got the acknowledgement of reception with a temporary application ID. It's been 6 months and i still haven't received any updates, and i can't link the application to my GCKey account since it only has the temporary number. I emailed them but I'm not getting a response, and their phone number is unreachable.

My questions are:

How long does it take for the PR application to start processing after the acknowledgement of reception?
Are these 6 months part of the processes time?
How accurate is their estimate of 24 months to complete a PR application?
What would the next step be? is there anything else i need to do beside waiting for the final decision?

Many thanks

you may remove the first x letter of your ID and try again.

as for your questions:
in most cases, 6-8 months, although some people have waited for longer
yes, it starts when they receive the complete application
not at all accurate, can be anywhere from 6 months to 30 months
they may ask you to submit everything again if there is any update, and medical if your medical has expired, you can request GCMS notes to see what's in your file but 6 months is a bit too short for that, I'd give them a few extra weeks.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/pia-efvp/atip-aiprp/req-dem-info-eng.html

it's for free if you do it under the Privacy Act.

 

[RefugeeHelp1]

you may remove the first x letter of your ID and try again.

as for your questions:
in most cases, 6-8 months, although some people have waited for longer
yes, it starts when they receive the complete application
not at all accurate, can be anywhere from 6 months to 30 months
they may ask you to submit everything again if there is any update, and medical if your medical has expired, you can request GCMS notes to see what's in your file but 6 months is a bit too short for that, I'd give them a few extra weeks.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/pia-efvp/atip-aiprp/req-dem-info-eng.html

it's for free if you do it under the Privacy Act.

Ohhh Damn let me tell my friend to try that remove the X and see if that works

 

[alidw]

• Your processing time starts the day they receive your complete application and ends when they make a decision.
• Yes the month's counts
• This processing time tells you how long it took IRCC to process most complete applications in the past 6 months. Your application may be delayed or returned if it’s not complete.
• Nothing for you to do but wait, if you reach them by Webform they will just send a generic reply saying Covid affect processing blah blah blah.

Thank you!

Regarding the process time, if it stars the day they received it, why am i unable to link it to the GCKey account or even find the application status using their check_application_status tool? In the acknowledgement letter, it literally says this is not a confirmation of your application being in-process.

 

[alidw]

you may remove the first x letter of your ID and try again.

as for your questions:
in most cases, 6-8 months, although some people have waited for longer
yes, it starts when they receive the complete application
not at all accurate, can be anywhere from 6 months to 30 months
they may ask you to submit everything again if there is any update, and medical if your medical has expired, you can request GCMS notes to see what's in your file but 6 months is a bit too short for that, I'd give them a few extra weeks.

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/pia-efvp/atip-aiprp/req-dem-info-eng.html

it's for free if you do it under the Privacy Act.

Makes sense, thank you so much!

 

[RefugeeHelp1]

Thank you!

Regarding the process time, if it stars the day they received it, why am i unable to link it to the GCKey account or even find the application status using their check_application_status tool? In the acknowledgement letter, it literally says this is not a confirmation of your application being in-process.

My friend tried removing the X and it did not work, did some googling!!! here is what i found.

How do I know the file number is temporary?
A typical temporary file number begins with the letter X. For example, XE123456789 refers to a temporary economic file number. When IRCC is ready to issue a permanent file number, they remove the X from the beginning. However, they sometimes issue a new number without an X in the front.

Why does IRCC issue a temporary file number?

Two potential scenarios could lead to issuing temporary file numbers:

1. Your package is incomplete, and the processing is pending on receiving missing documents or payments.
2. IRCC does not have the resources to process your application now. However, they want to issue an AOR, so you know they have received the application.

My clients have experienced the latter since the coronavirus pandemic. However, I have only seen temporary file numbers for in-paper applications. Keep in mind a temporary file number means IRCC has not initiated the processing of your application. Consequently, don’t give yourself high hopes at this time. I have another article that explains how you could check out the status of your application.

 

[radvin2020]

Same thing might be next weak get news
What is your timeline

Application received: May 25, 2021
We started processing your application on December 8, 2022
Eligibility passed: March 18, 2022
Pre-arrival service letter: March 19, 2022
We sent you medical instructions on May 7, 2022. To avoid delays, please provide us the information requested in the letter as soon as possible. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
We sent you medical instructions on June 11, 2022. To avoid delays, please provide us the information requested in the letter as soon as possible. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
Medical Passed: August 25, 2022

 

[dzx]

Thank you!

Regarding the process time, if it stars the day they received it, why am i unable to link it to the GCKey account or even find the application status using their check_application_status tool? In the acknowledgement letter, it literally says this is not a confirmation of your application being in-process.

the processing time, which takes the waiting queue into consideration, starts at the day they receive it, but the process itself (where an officer starts to review your case) does not start on the same day

 

[usmm]

Application received: May 25, 2021
We started processing your application on December 8, 2022
Eligibility passed: March 18, 2022
Pre-arrival service letter: March 19, 2022
We sent you medical instructions on May 7, 2022. To avoid delays, please provide us the information requested in the letter as soon as possible. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
We sent you medical instructions on June 11, 2022. To avoid delays, please provide us the information requested in the letter as soon as possible. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
Medical Passed: August 25, 2022

They send you medical may 7 2022 and June 11 2022

 

[usmm]

Application received: May 25, 2021
We started processing your application on December 8, 2022
Eligibility passed: March 18, 2022
Pre-arrival service letter: March 19, 2022
We sent you medical instructions on May 7, 2022. To avoid delays, please provide us the information requested in the letter as soon as possible. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
We sent you medical instructions on June 11, 2022. To avoid delays, please provide us the information requested in the letter as soon as possible. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
Medical Passed: August 25, 2022

soon you got approve me also might be next weak hope for best

 

[Ekemini Kingz]

my second medical ask on 8 aug 2022 and they pass medical on 15 aug 2022
and i check that on application status that descion made
and gckey account no update yet

Congratulations. soon you will receive PR approval letter,
Mine was same

 

[usmm]

Congratulations. soon you will receive PR approval letter,
Mine was same

Thanks I got portal invitation today I have to write some info then they send portal account for pr card

 

[Ekemini Kingz]

Thanks I got portal invitation today I have to write some info then they send portal account for pr card

Congratulations, mine all was done same day, from approval to portal.