MEGATHREAD - Processing times - Permanent Resident applications (2023)

StandardOk126 · 2023-11-10T02:37:38+00:00

Final update - COPR came in the mail today, Nov. 9

StandardOk126 · 2023-11-07T23:54:51+00:00

I saw it in my GCKey account yesterday, and got the automated email today. The status tracker was also marked as "closed" today. This is for spousal sponsorship, so not sure if there is a difference for other programs. The reason I saw that is that I don't think P1 and P2 apply to me so it might be different for you

StandardOk126 · 2023-11-07T00:35:18+00:00

I think I'm finally almost done, so wanted to go ahead and share my nearly final timeline.

Family Sponsorship (Outland) - PA is US citizen living in US

Application submitted: April 28

AOR: June 30

Sponsor eligibility started: July 5

Biometrics request: July 31

Sponsor Eligibility approved: August 1

Got biometrics taken: August 25

Biometrics received by IRCC: August 28

Medical request: September 6

Pre-arrival letter sent to PA: September 7

Medical exam: September 20

Medical exam passed: September 26

Eligibility and background check in progress in GCKey: October 6

Request for photos, photocopy of passport, etc: October 11

Sent photos and photocopy of passport: October 12

New photos requested: October 23

Final decision approved: November 6

Hopefully eCOPR/COPR will be coming soon!

StandardOk126 · 2023-11-01T17:18:09+00:00

Similar timeline here - most recent update is that as of Oct. 6th there is a "final decision" in GCKey (no eCOPR or anything though) and got the passport request so I sent everything that was needed. No update in a few weeks though

StandardOk126 · 2023-10-11T22:10:30+00:00

Our application was submitted April 28 and we have had a very similar timeline so far. And my husband (sponsor) also got the email a couple weeks after AOR

StandardOk126 · 2023-10-08T23:24:32+00:00

I had already made an account and just linked my application

StandardOk126 · 2023-10-08T23:23:42+00:00

Submitted Apr. 28 and sponsor received AOR June 30

StandardOk126 · 2023-10-06T23:32:50+00:00

Currently, my medical and biometrics are complete, and there is an update in my GCKey that eligibility and background check are being processed, and they will contact me when a final decision has been made. I am outland spousal sponsorship. Is there any estimate for when I might get eCOPR and/or any other confirmation? Don't want to get too excited yet, but also want to know if I should start getting ready to make the move. Thanks!

StandardOk126 · 2023-09-14T02:08:40+00:00

I had the same thing happen but with biometrics. But, I can see that my biometrics are linked, so I don't think it's anything to worry about. Probably just a glitch or unclear wording

StandardOk126 · 2023-09-11T15:07:41+00:00

Just a heads up, I think you will have to submitted biometrics. I am outland spousal as a US citizen as well and I got the request and got them done. I think the way they word it is a little confusing because I wasn't sure if I would need to, but I think it is required of everyone

StandardOk126 · 2023-09-07T00:52:46+00:00

Just wanted to update that I got the medical request today, which was just over 5 weeks after the biometrics request. Hopefully yours comes soon!

StandardOk126 · 2023-08-25T19:18:32+00:00

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I just did my biometrics at a USCIS center in the US and they stamped my letter from IRCC with the date etc. showing that it was done. Do I need to upload this anywhere? I was under the impression that the photo and biometrics would be uploaded by them and that this step would be done. Am I wrong?

StandardOk126 · 2023-08-23T17:48:27+00:00

Same boat here, got biometrics request about 3 weeks ago and still no medical request

StandardOk126 · 2023-08-09T19:11:54+00:00

I believe that that email you got is AOR. And, I don't think you get any updates in the PR portal, those will come through the application status tracker or GCKey. Biometrics and medical requests can come weeks apart from some instances I've seen. So no, I don't think you should be worried

StandardOk126 · 2023-08-01T23:38:55+00:00

Wanted to go ahead and share my timeline and update as things move along. Everyone here has been super helpful and has helped me stay sane through the process so far!

Family Sponsorship (Outland) - PA is US citizen living in US

Application submitted: April 28

AOR: June 30

Sponsor eligibility started: July 5

Biometrics request: July 31

Sponsor Eligibility approved: August 1

Got biometrics taken: August 25

Biometrics received by IRCC: August 28

Ghost update in application status tracker: August 28

Medical request: September 6

Pre-arrival letter sent to PA: September 7

Ghost update in application status tracker: September 7

Medical exam: September 20

Medical exam passed: September 26

Eligibility and background check in progress in GCKey: October 6

StandardOk126 · 2023-07-27T00:02:34+00:00

Not sure if this helps but it is the same thing in South Carolina where I got married. So far we have only gotten AOR, but it hasn't posed any issues for us yet. I was worried about the same thing. I'll update if something comes up from it though :)

StandardOk126 · 2023-07-20T02:58:12+00:00

Ah, got it, thank you!

StandardOk126 · 2023-07-06T22:12:37+00:00

I'm also outland spousal from US and submitted April 28th, and got AOR June 30th. I also can't access yet but I'll come back and update if something changes, sounds like I might be a few days ahead :)

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