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Anyone who have had their applications being processed to these offices. Would you say it’s fast or slow… your input will be highly appreciated… thanks!

I promise I won't take too much of your time.
Left a good life in Australia and arrived in Canada in 2022 November with high hopes along with my wife and an 18month old. My wife's company which initially promised to support her PR, backed out in the last minute. We sat with PNP in our hands and rejected 2 invites while asking her company to provide the required employment letters, but they refused.

One year later, with the stress of it all, regrets of moving here, parenting, we both got burnt out. We blamed each other for the tough times and nearly got divorced many times over. That's one of the nasty side effects this process has on families. To make matters worse, From the sheer weight of it all, I performed horribly at my job, I was given a warning and eventually let go in Feb 2024.

However, after 3 years, her office agreed to give us the relevant letters and we made it.

We received our ECOPRs on August 18th after being in Canada for 4 years.
I will not be sharing my timeline as its not going to be helpful. I don't know our PVO/SVO.

After so many years, we basically uploaded everything and forgot about it as much as we could as we were worried hoping would only disappoint us again and we did not have it in us to absorb another one frankly.

That's the only thing I can suggest, if you can ( I know some have deadlines/expiries ), just do what you can in terms of uploading everything truthfully and let the rest go. And please try not to compare timelines. You might think there is a pattern to this. May be yes sometimes but may be not as well. There are people waiting for almost a year and people who received in 3 months from the same exact visa offices.

Happy to answer any questions if it helps you in anyway.

• Date and time: August 19th 2026 at 12:35:37 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 382
• Number of invitations issued: 5,000
• Tie-breaking rule: March 1, 2026 at 18:34:05 UTC
  • If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Firstly, I want to say thanks to this community for all the guidance! Wanted to provide my timeline:

Class: CEC, Points: 526
Express entry profile #1 created: October 2024
Express entry profile #1 expired: October 2025
Express entry profile #2 created: October 2025
Invitation Received: December 10, 2025
Application Submitted: December 31, 2025
Application Rejected: March 2026 due to not uploading my original marriage certificate
Submitted a web form: March 2026 requesting to reopen the application and attached my original marriage certificate. Did not think this’d work but it worked!!
Call from IRCC officer: May 2026
P1/P2: May/June 2026
eCOPR: June 2026 but some info was incorrect
Amendment to eCOPR sent by mail: June 2026
Received PR card: August 2026

My complete PR Timeline
French Inland Draw: December 16
AOR: February 12
Biometrics: April 21
P1: June 8
P2: June 29
Duplicate P1: July 6
Duplicate P2: July 20
First PR Portal account disappeared: July 24
eCOPR: August 6 🎉
Address & photo accepted: August 6
Final decision on GCKey: August 6
PR card mailed: August 13
PR card received: August 19 🇨🇦🎉

Everything was correct with my application, but I still received duplicate portal emails. My first PR Portal account also disappeared a few days after receiving the duplicate P2.

One personal reminder from my journey: A few months after my AOR, I lost my younger brother. I still think about how happy he was when I got my TEF results, while I was so stressed about PR that I sometimes ignored him or was rude to him. That regret will stay with me.

PR will still be there. Go visit your family back home. Spend time with the people you love. Be kind to your siblings. Make memories. We never know how much time we have.
Don’t put your life on hold for PR. Live while you’re waiting. ❤️

I'm now a Permanent Resident of Canada after 5 years!!! 🇨🇦🍁🎊

Super excited and grateful to God for his mercies! All glory, blessings, power and dominion be unto God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. 🙌🙌 What a journey it has been!

One important thing I would like to loudly emphasize is this: your eAPR information (especially job titles and dates) must be CONSISTENT with previous immigration applications (study permit, TRV, work permit etc). The consistency in my profile across immigration applications very much helped my application based on the text from the Officer in GCMS note. Basically I think the officer didn't even bother checking in detail the work experiences because I declared them previously and I provided substantial evidence for them.

Below is my profile:

Work experiences:

- 2 Years Canadian Work Experience

- 1 Year Foreign Work Experience (9 months full time experience in one NOC and another 3 months in another different NOC).

The 3 months experience was both full-time and part-time due to COVID. I put the full time work hours in my express entry profile because I didn't want it to be confusing to the officer and then I wrote a very detailed LOE explaining the work experiences/hours and Canadian education. Also, I created a table of content showing the calculations for the part time work experience and how I met the full time hours for the total 1 year!

I did everything myself, and I used AI (ChatGPT, Grok, and Gemini) for slightly refining my letters. No representative or lawyer was consulted!

PVO/SVO - Ottawa/Sydney and then changed to Montréal during the landing process.

📌 My CRS Score: 547

📌 ITA - November 12, 2025

📌 AOR - November 25, 2025

📌 BIL - January 24, 2026

📌 Medical Passed - January 24, 2026

📌 BIL completed: January 26, 2026

📌 Medical went blank after biometrics: January 26, 2026

📌 Medical passed again: February 3, 2026

📌 Ordered for GCMS notes (Privacy Act): May 12, 2026

📌 PFL: May 20, 2026. The Officer accepted the initial evidence of my intention but now wanted me to provide updated documentation that I have been seeking employment opportunities. The Officer also asked for updated Schedule A Background declaration form and Family Information form.

[I previously submitted job applications, notarized statutory declaration of intent to reside Outside Quebec, bus tickets of trips to Ontario, movie tickets in Ontario, letter of support from a friend and mentor living in Ontario].

📌 PFL Response Submission: May 23, 2026

I submitted via webform (there was no place to upload in GCkey) a robust 63-page response of my intention to reside outside Quebec. The document was split into 2 parts due to file size limitation on webform). This time, I submitted job applications and interviews I had while my application was going on, moving quote, letter from my employer stating he knows my intention to relocate and he approves of it, my search for apartments in ON, Quebec lease termination email that I sent to my landlord months prior, relocation budget and bank statement as proof of funds for relocation, long-term settlement plan, screenshot of my browser history showing evidence of apartment search in Ontario, and specifically my city of destination.

📌 Ghost update: June 4, 2026 (Officer opened, reviewed, and accepted my PFL response)

📌 Received GCMS notes: June 4, 2026

📌 FD: June 15, 2026

📌 P1: June 22, 2026 (responded on June 24 with Montréal address but told them in the P1 that I will be relocating to Ontario)

📌 P2: July 10, 2026 (responded the same day with my new Ontario address)

📌 eCOPR: July 31, 2026 (in the evening) and it changed to Approved 🎉🎊. I linked my PR card to GCkey that same evening.

📌 FD on GC Key for PR Card: August 7, 2026

📌 Mailing Address accepted on PR portal: August 7, 2026

📌 PR Card Mailed on GC Key: August 13, 2026 and it changed to Approved

📌 BOWP Automatic Withdrawn Letter sent by IRCC Officer: August 13, 2026.

📌 PR Card Out for delivery and delivered (tracked on CanadaPost MyMail app): August 17, 2026 🎉🥳🍁🍁

I was pleasantly surprised to see how fast it went from eCOPR to receiving my PR card! 😁😄

To those waiting, hang in there, the golden email is coming and we will celebrate you too soon! I hope my timeline helps someone out there! Keep the faith and hope alive!!!

I am so proud of myself! 🥺 Thank you Lord Jesus! 🙌 Thank you to my Visa Officers! 🤗 Thank you Canada! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍁🎊

If i may ask! How do we know it was refused? Do we get like an FD Date on the application? And then we get a mesg? Or is it directly a mesg or email/ letter arriving without an actual FD date on gckey profile?

Submitted PFL response on 8th August.
Medicals re appeared on 13th August.
AOR Feb 28
BIL 28 April

Called agent yesterday, he said everything is complete waiting for a final review.

Anyone had a similar experience? When can i expect a final decision?

**Finally, eCOPR! 🇨🇦❤️**

After a long journey, I’m incredibly happy and grateful to finally say that **I received my eCOPR today! 🎉🇨🇦**

First and foremost, **all thanks and gratitude to the Almighty for guiding us through this journey and making this day possible. ❤️🙏**

Our Canadian journey started when we arrived in Canada on **December 29, 2021**, as a family — my spouse, our little one, and me. My spouse came as a student for a **1+1 program**, and within about two months of arriving, I was fortunate enough to start working in **IT in Ontario**.

Later, I got the opportunity to work **remotely for a company based in British Columbia**. Although I was initially working remotely from Ontario, we decided to make BC our home and **physically moved to British Columbia in November 2025**. This also allowed me to pursue the **BC PNP pathway**, which eventually led us to permanent residence. ❤️

**Our PR Timeline:**

🇨🇦 Arrived in Canada: **Dec 29, 2021** 💻 Started working in IT: **~2 months after arrival** 📍 Physically moved from Ontario to BC: **Nov 2025** 🎯 BC PNP ITA: **feb 11, 2026** 🏆 **BC PNP Nomination Approved: Apr 2, 2026** 🇨🇦 **Express Entry ITA under Provincial Nominee Program: Apr 13, 2026** 📄 PR Application Submitted: **June 9, 2026** 👆 Biometrics Completed: **July 4, 2026** 👻 GU / Final Decision update: **July 23, 2026** 📧 P1: **Aug 12, 2026 📸 P2 submitted: **Aug 14, 2026** 🎉 **eCOPR: Aug 19, 2026

**PVO: Sydney** **SVO: Montreal**

One more detail that might be helpful for those waiting: **I called IRCC twice during the waiting period. Interestingly, I received my P2 the very next day after my second call to IRCC.** I don’t know whether the call had any connection to the update, but just sharing my experience for anyone tracking similar timelines.

A huge **THANK YOU to everyone in this Reddit community**. I’ve been following your timelines, experiences, P1/P2/eCOPR updates and comments throughout this journey. This community genuinely made the waiting period a little easier. ❤️

To everyone still waiting for **P1, P2, eCOPR or PR card** — I sincerely hope **your good news comes very soon, hopefully sooner than you expect! 🤞❤️

The waiting can be stressful, especially when you see other applications moving faster, but **don’t lose hope. Your turn will come!

Wishing everyone here success, happiness and a beautiful life ahead in Canada. 🇨🇦❤️

Once again, thanks to the Almighty for everything, and thank you to this wonderful community for all the support! ❤️🇨🇦

In-land CEC with foreign work experience.
AOR 3.12
5.9 Medical pass
5.12 biometrics completed

I also called to learn the following information:
PVO van, SVO syn
Eligibility passed (Although portal still shows in process)
Background check in process:

1. Info sharing in process
2. Criminality not started
3. Security check in process

I didn’t receive any new request for additional documents.

I would like to know if it is normal to hear from the agent that security check is in process. Agent said it is a normal step for everyone but I know there are comprehensive background checks for certain applicants.

Thanks for sharing information!

ITA - january
AOR- 16 March
Upfront medical submission in march
Biometrics submitted and medical passed- may 11
Big silence until now

Anyone with same timeline stuck with no updates?
My pvo/svo is Vancouver/ winnipeg

Called IRCC twice, they say no notes everything is good on file and good luck🙂.

Still a little stunned typing this out. After months of refreshing the portal like it owed me money, the eCOPR finally landed.

CEC Inland

• ITA: Jan 7
• AOR: Feb 11
• BIL: Apr 17
• Biometrics completed: Apr 20
• Medical passed: Apr 20
• Final decision (eligibility + everything else): Jun 25
• Portal 1: Aug 12
• Portal 2: Aug 14
• eCOPR: Aug 18

PVO: Vancouver
SVO: Montreal (this is where the eCOPR came from)

The stretch between FD and P1 was the quiet, maddening part. Then things picked up fast once I received P1.
Huge thanks to this sub. The timeline threads kept me sane and the people answering the same questions for the hundredth time deserve medals. Happy to answer anything about the process.

How do you link your PR Card application to GC Key. I tried multiple times but the portal says application not found.

Deciding to learn French in 2024 right when my work permit started was hands-down the best decision of my life—a choice I will never, ever regret! Within just 3.5 years of my very first entry into Canada, I officially received my PR invite! 🥳🎉

To everyone still waiting in the queue for their eCOPR or PR cards, I know how nerve-wracking the wait can be. I’m sharing my complete timeline below in hopes that it gives you some clarity and hope. Wishing every single one of you the very best on your journey! 🙏✨

👤 Profile Overview
Stream: CEC / French Category (Inland)

Status: Single, 23 Years Old

Education: High School (12th) from India

Canadian Work Experience: 1 Year

Language Scores: IELTS Maxed Out | TEF Canada (CLB 7)

⏳ PR Application Timeline
ITA: November 28, 2025 📩

AOR: December 31, 2025 📑

Biometrics Request (BIL): March 20, 2026 🩸

Final Decision (GCKey): May 22, 2026 🎯

Portal 1 (P1): June 2, 2026 (Replied same day) 📧

Portal 2 (P2): June 23, 2026 (Replied same day) 📲

eCOPR (Golden Email): July 3, 2026 🏆

💳 PR Card Delivery Timeline
PR Card Final Decision: August 7, 2026 ⚙️

PR Card Mailed: August 13, 2026 📮

PR Card Received in Mail: August 18, 2026 📬✨

Keep believing and stay consistent! If learning French is on your mind, do it
—it completely changed my life. See you all on the PR side! 🇨🇦🙌

Hi everyone

My husband and I are planning to create an express entry profile in November. We were curious if it’s safe to get PCCs in advance. For me it’s just 1 country but for my husband he has worked in many countries before (Saudi, London, Dubai) before coming to Canada.

If anyone has applied for PCCs from these countries pls let reply to this post. Would really appreciate advice

Thank you 😊

Any tips on calling IRCC? I've probably tried 10 times in the past month. Since my account still shows that I need to submit documents on the website, even though I submitted them a day after receiving the ADR, I've been trying to get an update. However, no matter when I call, whether it's at 8 a.m., noon, or 4 p.m., the option to speak with an agent about my permanent residence application is always unavailable due to high call volumes. How can I actually get in touch with someone at IRCC to find out if there's been any progress on my application?

Hi everyone, I received a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL) from IRCC regarding the genuineness of my foreign and Canadian work experience. I have 7 days to respond, so I would really appreciate suggestions from anyone who has dealt with something similar.

1. India work experience – Advocate (NOC 41101)
   I am licensed to practise law in India and have an Indian Bar licence/enrolment. I practised under a senior advocate for approximately 3 years.

I can provide:

* Bar Association membership/card
* Certificate of Practice from the Bar Council
* Bar enrolment/licence documents
* Employment/reference documents from the advocate I worked under

IRCC’s concern is that my Personal History previously described this work as “Legal Associate,” while the employment/reference documents describe my position as “Advocate.” I was working under the guidance of the advocate but was also enrolled/licensed to practise.

My former employer/advocate is also fully willing to cooperate and provide any clarification, confirmation letter or supporting documents required.

Has anyone dealt with a similar issue involving different job-title wording but substantially the same legal work/duties? What additional evidence would you recommend?

2. Canadian work experience – Operations Manager (NOC 70020)
   I work for an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP), which is a third-party company contracted by Amazon.

My employer/company is registered in Markham, Ontario, but I physically work at the Amazon delivery station/warehouse in Windsor, Ontario. My employer operates the DSP business from the Windsor Amazon station.

IRCC searched the Markham address on my employment letter and noted that it appears to be residential. They also noticed that my T4 has different employer addresses and that my residential address is in Windsor. Their concern is therefore about the genuineness/location of my Canadian employment.

I can obtain documents showing that:

* The DSP company is contracted with Amazon.
* I physically work from the Amazon station in Windsor.
* My employer/company’s registered/business address is in Markham.
* My duties as Operations Manager are performed at the Windsor Amazon station.
* I have payroll/T4s, pay stubs, schedules/timesheets and other employment records.

My current Canadian employer is also ready to fully assist with the response and provide any confirmation letters, company documents, Amazon/DSP-related proof, work-location confirmation or other supporting evidence IRCC may require.

For anyone who has responded to a similar PFL, what documents would be strongest to establish both jobs and explain these discrepancies?

Both employers are willing to cooperate, so I want to make sure I request the right supporting documents and explanations from them.

Any suggestions, especially from immigration professionals or people who have received a similar PFL, would be greatly appreciated.

Stream: PNP EE

AOR - May 7th, 2026

ADR - June 4th - Requested for my updated Passport

Medical- June 11th

BIL - June 11th

Final Decision - June 19th

Portal 1 - August 11th

Portal 2 - August 15th

ECoPR - August 18th

PVO: Sydney, SVO: Montreal.

SVO Montreal took it up from P1 to ECoPR.

It took me 103days (3months, 11days) to journey from AOR to ECoPR.

Glory be to God for the seamless PR journey.

Congratulations to me 🎉.

• Date and time: August 18, 2026 at 10:13:44 UTC
• CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 523
• Number of invitations issued: 1,000
• Tie-breaking rule: August 17, 2026 at 22:09:00 UTC
  • If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

🎉 It’s finally here! Sharing my timeline in case it helps anyone tracking their own application.

CEC Inland with spouse
CRS: 520

Timeline:

ITA: Dec 10
AOR: Feb 8
BIL: Apr 14
Fd: Aug 11
P1: Aug 12
P2: Aug 14
eCOPR: Aug 18

Original PVO: Ottawa
Note: Processing office changed to Montreal later.

To everyone still waiting, hang in there! Your day is coming too. All the best! 🇨🇦

Important question:
I currently have a BOWP application in progress, but it has not been processed yet, and I’m planning to withdraw/cancel it now that I have received my eCOPR.

Can I withdraw my BOWP before receiving my new SIN, and continue working using my eCOPR/PR status? Or should I wait until my SIN is updated before cancelling the BOWP?

Any advice or personal experience would be greatly appreciated!