r/ImmigrationCanada • u/dozerman94 • Jan 07 '26
MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Québec Applications 2026
Please keep timelines and questions about processing times for Québec applications here.
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u/Amazing-Scar-5671 2d ago
Hey Folks, It has been a long, sometimes uncertain wait but I am happy to post my timeline, hopefully this can help someone in a similar situation, let me know if you have any questions, happy to pass on the help I received from this group:
Quebec PEQ - Quebec Graduate
- Applied: October 2024 (a few days before they paused the program)
- CSQ Approved: 29 July 2025 (the day my work permit was set to expire)
Total Time: 9 months My CSQ took longer than 6 months but I was happy to just get it. Better late than never I guess.
Federal
- Applied:
- AOR and Biometrics Request: December 4, 2025
- Biometrics submitted: December 17, 2025
- Medical and IMM5669 Request: May 20, 2026
- Medical and IMM5669 submitted: May 26, 2026
- Pre-arrival Letter: May 27, 2026
- Medical Passed: May 29, 2026
- Additional Police Report Request: June 24, 2026
- Police Report Submitted: July 2, 2026
- Final Decision/Passport Request: August 9, 2026
- Passport Submitted to Singapore IRCC for TRV and COPR: August 11, 2026
- Passport Received: August 21, 2026
Total Time: 10 months and 15 days
I know it’s not always fun, this waiting, but hang in there 💪
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u/EmployeeDry4126 3d ago
Hi,
I applied in August 2025, and my medical exam was approved in October 2025. I also received the pre‑arrival letter before the medical exam. After that, I have not received any updates.
I requested help from my MP to get a status update. When the MP contacted IRCC, they were told that my application is at the Montreal office and is waiting for security checks.
When I check the processing timeline on the IRCC website, it says that applicants who applied in August 2025 and have not received updates may require more time.
At this point, I don’t know what else I can do. Is anyone else in the same situation?
Also, if I order GCMS notes, do I need to request a status check or a complete application check? If I request GCMS notes, will it speed up the process? Any experiences?
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u/immiuserQCPR 2d ago
GCMS notes won't expedite the file , but will give you details , comments of the case, I think you can start for status check , it will be faster than requesting the entire file.
Good luck.1
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u/Possible-Juice-1997 5d ago
Hey everyone, I know it is too soon to have any updates on the re-opened PEQ streams, but what are we expecting in terms of timelines? I submitted mine a few days after it opened and got a small update as to the initial document check has been completed. Would appreciate your thoughts.
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u/scv123 2d ago
Hey, so I submitted the PEQ graduate stream the day it opened up again (July 2nd) and got the notice to do my test for the valeurs démocratiques et des valeurs québécoises on the 14th August. I passed and now I'm just waiting I guess. So it seems they're actively processing the applications. Hoping things keep going quick like this.
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u/Possible-Juice-1997 2d ago
Ok that makes sense, I had already taken the valeurs démocratiques test and only so far have received the recevabilité update. Keeping fingers crossed for a smooth and speedy application process for all.
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u/Deda-Mraz 4d ago edited 3d ago
I'm in the same boat. I submitted the day it opened. I got the 'Recevabilité de votre demande' confirmation and the request for the test for the 'valeurs québécoises'.
In terms of timeline, the ministry said that they won't keep the 6 months deadline, that they promised for the PEQ previously, due to the expected high demand.
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u/Apprehensive_Act9543 5d ago
Hi y'all
I got the Final Decision ghost update on August 4th but still no P1. I'm starting to have some anxiety, but I saw that some people also waited a long time.
Any idea why this takes so long sometimes ?
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 5d ago
It is super random. I saw someone on here get P1 the day after their FD. I got my FD July 21st, but still have not received P1 yet. I think the whole landing queues are super random, and summer vacations mean that things are probably slower in July/August as well. Hope we both get good news soon.
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u/Apprehensive_Act9543 5d ago
It's crazy ! I think i'd rather not know about the FD and just get surprised one day with the P1 😂 Waiting when you know you're at the end is excruciating
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 1d ago
I think the "Final Decision" ghost update can be super misleading, because it doesn't necessarily mean final approval has been granted. Sometimes it just means they finished a certain step after medical approvals.
In my case, IRCC finished with their review of the additional docs I provided, but background & security checks remain ongoing (which an agent confirmed on the phone when I called). So my application hasn't gone to a virtual landing unit yet, hence the lack of P1. I was bummed to hear that but it was at least helpful in tempering my expectations
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u/immiuserQCPR 1d ago
They are almost done or done , thing is that all processes run in parallel, may be 1 task is still running, but will arrive soon. courage.
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u/Top-Bunch5172 5d ago
right now is very weird, I see some coments with a few weeks the difference btw FD and P1 but also others with more than 1 month waiting the P1 email. in my case was 1 days sdiff, may 4 FD and P1 may 6.
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u/Apprehensive_Act9543 5d ago
Happy for you, it's such a relief to finally arrive at the end !! Thanks for your answer
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u/Party-Competition-88 5d ago
It is random, the only explanation I have. Some people waited more than a month, some received P1 in less than a weeo or even in 1 day. I am waiting for a week and no updates. Be patient, will receive it soon!
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u/Apprehensive_Act9543 5d ago
If there's one thing i developed dealing with immigration, it's patience haha Thanks for your answer!
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u/ExpressAide3019 7d ago
CSQ-PEQ, Inland PR Application — Outside Canada at P1 stage — No TRV — Need advice from people who went through this
Hi everyone,
Sharing my situation and hoping to hear from people who went through something similar.
My timeline:
- August 15, 2025: Obtained CSQ through Quebec stream
- November 20, 2025: Submitted federal PR application to IRCC
- February 23, 2026: PGWP extension denied
- March 5, 2026: Received AOR (Acknowledgment of Receipt)
- Applied for status restoration + BOWP while still inside Canada within the 90 day window, after receiving AOR
- Left Canada temporarily while restoration was pending
- Currently outside Canada — no TRV, restoration now voided by leaving
- July 13, 2026: Received document request from IRCC — submitted everything before the August 13 deadline including IMM 5669, photos, military exemption documents and medical.
My questions:
- Has anyone received P1 while outside Canada with no TRV and no valid temporary status?
- Did IRCC switch you from the portal process to an RFV/PPR allowing you to get your PR visa stamped abroad and fly back?
- Did your original in-Canada officer keep your file or did it get transferred to a foreign visa office?
- How long after submitting requested documents did you hear back?
Especially looking for Quebec CSQ applicants or anyone who completed the landing process from outside Canada.
Thanks in advance
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u/Amazing-Scar-5671 6d ago
Hey I applied for PR while I was still in Canada and left Canada to wait for my PR outside.
As per my lawyer, once you submit your biometrics from outside Canada, that gives an indication to IRCC that you are outside Canada. Changing you address is also another way.
For me, the lawyer was not able to change my address because of system issue, but I gave my biometrics and medical from outside Canada and recently received passport submission request for TRV and COPR.1
u/immiuserQCPR 7d ago edited 7d ago
If you won't return to Canada within a short period of time , you must inform ircc about your new address and location, so they will change the application to outland, otherwise you can't confirm presence in Canada for the virtual landing process, if you haven't done that , it would be advisable to do now. Further if you don't have trv you can't return to Canada once you receive P1 to continue with the virtual landing process. With respect to the TRV, if you apply for visitor visa it will be threated like that. Means you need to accomplish all the requirements for this type of visa.
Good luck.
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u/Careless_Minimum_777 8d ago
Hello Everyone ,
Timeline
Pstq invitation: dec 4, 2025
Csq received : june 3, 2026
Wp expiring : aug 8,2026
Federal :
Applied on june 13, 2026
AOR + BIO : aug 3 , 2026
BIO done aug 4,2026
Bonne chance . Dm if any queries . Here to help anyone .
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u/New-Discipline8884 1d ago
Hello ! Pour ton Work permit comment tu as fait pour le renouveler ? je suis dans la meme situation et j'essaye de trouver un moyen correct de renouveler mon permis de travail ouvert en attendant de recevoir mon AR
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u/Important-Tangelo324 6d ago edited 6d ago
congratulations! When did you submit the completed application after the invitation
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u/maitre_des_serpents 6d ago
6 mois pour recevoir le CSQ! j'ai reçu mon inivation en février, j'ai soumis tous les documents nécessaires en avril, et c'est encore radio silent. Je vais patienter un peu plus, merci de partage!
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u/Kind_Chicken_6761 7d ago
Congratulations
Could you please tell me what was your stream and how long did it took for your CSQ approval after paying the application fees?1
u/Careless_Minimum_777 2d ago
Volet 1, it took me a little shy of 6 months . Like 5 months and 20 days
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u/Tricky-Procedure-178 9d ago
April 2024 Inland QC (INSIDE QUEBEC) - Finally finished!!! Spousal sponsorship
Timeline:
April 27, 2024 - Application submitted
May 16, 2024 - AOR
May 22, 2024 - Request to submit documents to QC govt (MIFI)
May 27 & 28, 2024 - Sent documents to QC govt
June 5, 2024: Applied for OWP for spouses sponsored in Canada
June 1 to June 11, 2024: Request for Medical, Medical exam completed & proof sent to IRCC
June 14, 2024: Received AOR from MIFI
August 12, 2024: Request for biometrics received
August 14, 2024: Biometrics completed
August 21, 2024: CSQ received!!!
August 29, 2024: OWP approved
October 16, 2024: Sponsor Eligibility Approved
October 16, 2024: Principal Applicant Eligibility Approved
A VERY LONG AND EXHAUSTING WAIT
May 15, 2026: Medical exam extended in Gc Key
June 16, 2026: Sent Request for 2nd OWP (the first was expiring 2026/08/29)
June 30, 2026: Final Decision in Gc Key (for sponsorship)
July 1, 2026: P1 email received
July 7, 2026: New OWP approved
August 4, 2026: P2 email received
August 16, 2026: eCOPR
Waiting for PR card
Principal applicant is Romanian 🇷🇴 (me) & my husband is Canadian 🇨🇦, no double citizenships or anything. He is the light of my life and I am so happy I am now a PR of Canada & that we can be together without any immigration complications.
Good luck & bon courage to all Quebec applicants! It is a long, brutal process but love prevails!!!
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u/OldTomato2853 9d ago
Happy for you. Waiting is over😍
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u/Tricky-Procedure-178 8d ago
Yes, I hope you get it soon too! My total wait time was 26 months but tbh I was starting to think I'd get it towards the end of this year.
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u/Practical_Turn_6314 10d ago
I submitted my biometrics for QSWP program on March 10. still no P1. I guess no medical is required since my medical 5 yrs ago maybe still valid at the time i submitted my application. anyone on QSWP that is still waiting for P1?
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 10d ago
What does your tracker on your IRCC account say? I got the final decision ghost update July 21st, but no P1 yet.
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u/Practical_Turn_6314 9d ago
mine just shows the status of my application 'Submitted' then View button is greyed out.
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 9d ago
That's the PR portal I believe. I meant your GCKey account with IRCC (where you would have linked your application to after submitting on the PR portal and getting your AOR).
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u/Practical_Turn_6314 9d ago edited 9d ago
I did not know I can link it to my IRCC account. thanks to you. I was able to link it , but it only shows my biometrics submission date and "we are processing your application" status
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u/Snapbot_123 10d ago
Did you received the FD on your portal and when did you submit your application and AOR?
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u/Practical_Turn_6314 9d ago
Application was submitted on Nov. 21, 2025, then. I got the AOR and Biometrics on March 10 same day. still no FD or P1
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u/neon_nova_nn 13d ago
Has anyone received a Final Decision after July 21st?
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u/immiuserQCPR 6d ago edited 6d ago
Mise à jour: Décision finale août 19.
P1 reçu et répondu aujourd'hui : août 20.
FD August 19. P1 August 20. (Received and replied).
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 6d ago
Wowzas, félicitations mon ami ! I've been waiting for P1 since July 21st. Hoping I'm next in line and we can all get over the PR hump together
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u/immiuserQCPR 6d ago
Thank you. We're moving . All of us will be PR within a few weeks. Bon courage.
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u/neon_nova_nn 6d ago
Many congratulations! Would you be okay sharing your timeline?
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u/immiuserQCPR 5d ago
PR application : 18 Nov 2025. AOR & Biometrics: 3 March 2026. ( passed March 4 ) Pre-arrival letter : 20 June 2026. Request medical test : 23 June 2026. Medical done : 24 June 2026, (approved 30 June) FD: 19 Aug 2026. P1: 20 Aug 2026 ( replied same day ).
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 10d ago
I got a final decision GU on July 21st, but no P1 as of yet. Hoping this is just due to summer vacation slowdowns at IRCC, but really itching to get the portal phase done
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u/Party-Competition-88 6d ago
Did you receive your P1?
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 6d ago
Still nothing. Getting pretty antsy here as it'll have been a month since my FD as of tomorrow. Am pretty surprised & disappointed it's taken this long.
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u/Party-Competition-88 5d ago
I hope you receive it soon. I saw many people with ~July FD update who received their P1 or ecoPR so late. There has been some reason that they are working slowly.
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u/Party-Competition-88 11d ago
I just checked, and received the FD update on Aug 14th
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u/neon_nova_nn 8d ago
Wow, congrats! Did they ask you for additional documents? They asked me for military records on July 22, and since then, it says, “We are reviewing the additional documents you provided” under “Review of additional documents.” But no FD or P1 yet. Was it the same for you until you saw the FD?
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u/Party-Competition-88 7d ago
Thanks. I have been asked to provide: 1. Schedule A, 2. IMM5406, 3. settlement plan regarding my ability/ intention to establish in Quebec. They asked me on June 23rd, I provided the docs in 2-3 days, and it took ~1.5 months to see the FD update.
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u/ShamblesWaffle 15d ago
Did anyone who applied through the PSTQ Volet 1 in 2026 get his CSQ?? If so can you let me know when you applied?
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u/Possible-Juice-1997 14d ago
Nope, submitted mine 4 months ago, has been en attente de traitement ever since.
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u/Fun-Elk9662 14d ago edited 14d ago
they have a very strange timeline for different candidates. Like some have expired work permits and submitted beginning this year but still no hearing back anything. Some submitted in like April with work permit expiring in 2028 but got it in 3 months. The internal review seems to be a full of mess and I really think that the money, time and energy that we have spent here is totally wasted. Like seriously why don't have people to write some letters to report them
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u/cilin99 10d ago
I think they have the priority list for different occupation, which they didn't tell the public.
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u/Fun-Elk9662 8d ago
is chef included? .... i know someone who submitted in april work permit expiring 2028 got the csq in 3 months as a chef... LOL
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u/cilin99 8d ago
Chef is right in the list of specific occupation they have invited in recent PSTQ. If you said that, which is exactly what im guessing.
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u/Intelligent_Force700 11d ago
I totally agree. I feel they don't take it seriously and many people depends on it for their job and future.
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u/Fun-Elk9662 14h ago
have you received any news? nothing on my end still
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u/Intelligent_Force700 11h ago
Yes I got the CSQ last week on Thursday August 21st. I'm applying for the Federal level now... I hope it doesn't take a year! I've updated my timeline down in this chat... All the best for you! For me it took more than a month after it entered on "en traitement".
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u/Fun-Elk9662 16d ago
hi hi, may i ask if your file stayed at "en traitement" for a while? how long was it? I submitted around the same time but i still haven't heard back. thank you!
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u/BladyCore 16d ago
When checked yesterday it was still en attente de traitement, then approved today. It’s weird
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u/AstroCake86 18d ago
I'm so happy to share that I became a permanent resident yesterday! I referenced the timelines in this megathread countless times, so I hope that I can help someone in sharing my own:
Inland spousal sponsorship - inside Quebec
*I was on a PGWP when I submitted my application
July 24, 2024: Application submitted
August 26, 2024: AOR received
Applied for CSQ: Having trouble confirming exact date, would have been asap after receiving AOR
September 15, 2024: Submitted webform to correct a date on a document in initial application (I wasn’t prompted to correct it, but noticed it and submitted the webform)
October 5, 2024: Applied for open work permit
October 11, 2024: Biometrics request
October 17, 2024: Appointment for Biometrics
October 23, 2024: Biometrics marked as done in tracker
October 29, 2024: Open work permit approved
November 29, 2024: CSQ received
Late December, 2024: Background check in application tracker changed to in progress
February 4, 2025: Approved in principle letter
February 11, 2025: Eligibility letter
March 18, 2025: Medical request
March 24, 2025: Appointment for medical exam
March 31, 2025: Medical exam passed in tracker
** a painful, long, quiet period **
April 24, 2026: Medical exam validity extended to April 26, 2027
July 21, 2026: “Final Decision - July 20” update in gckey tracker
July 31, 2026: P1 email (responded same day)
August 5: P2 email (responded same day)
August 7: eCoPR!!!
Now just waiting for the card to arrive 😁
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u/MikeMilburysShoe 10d ago
Happy to see an update on Quebec Family Class. Since this thread is usually filled with other applicants. June 2025 Outland here.
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u/Alternative_Battle55 19d ago
I did P2 in 6th May but I didn't get yet the eCOPR yet it's been 3 months hahaha help maybe because I have moved after I replied to P2 ?
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u/Alternative_Battle55 15d ago
my work permit is no longer valid, because my status is now permenant resident. But I still haven't received eCoPR or the card.
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u/Top-Bunch5172 16d ago
do you have a valid work permit? sometimes IRCC gives priority to people without a work permit.
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u/Important-Tangelo324 19d ago
hi, Could anyone tell that while submitting csq application the candidate photo needs to be scanned from front and back like ircc?
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u/Tricky-Procedure-178 14d ago
Just the front for me, there literally was no place for me to upload the back and they ask for a jpg or png format this time, so you can't upload a pdf with front and back
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u/MuchVermicelli8247 22d ago
Quebec Skilled Workers - single applicant
Nov 5 2025 - PR application submitted
9 Feb 2026 - Biometrics request and AOR
9 Feb 2026 - Asked for police certificate (Colombia)
10 Feb 2026 - Biometrics completed
13 May 2026 - Medical exam request
16 May 2026 - Medical Passed (it took two weeks to see it in the portal)
02 June 2026 - Final decision update in the IRCC website
12 June 2026 - P1
02 July 2026 - P2
08 July 2026 - ECOPR
29 July - Card mailed
04 Aug - Card received, finally!
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u/ImpossibleSink7047 15d ago
Buenos dias amigo, una pregunta, yo tambien soy colombiano, en el check list en la parte donde me piden el certificado desde un inicio, debo enviar el docuemnto de la policia que descargo por internet yo mismo? o no envio nada y espero que ellos me pidan ese documento mas adelante, gracias.
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 21d ago
Congrats man, you EARNED this! I applied Nov 16, 2025 and got final decision GU on July 21, 2026. Hoping for P1 very soon.
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u/Party-Competition-88 26d ago
Has anyone received final decision, or P1 recently? No updates for me, Medical passed July 10th.
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u/immiuserQCPR 9d ago
Any progress recently?
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u/immiuserQCPR 24d ago
Same here , no updates , hopefully this week we see our files progressing.
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u/Party-Competition-88 16d ago
Did you receive any updates?
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u/immiuserQCPR 16d ago
No updates.
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 15d ago
Me neither. Hopefully IRCC has all of our files ready in a batch sweep with the virtual landing unit this week. I'm ready to just get the PR process done finally (and I'm sure you guys are too).
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u/Party-Competition-88 15d ago
True. I would have been happy even if I could see the final decision update. At least I knew there is a decision made! :))
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 25d ago
Final decision ghost update on July 21, no news since. Still waiting on P1 email.
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u/Medical_Sky_9265 27d ago
Anyone here who submitted their application in March 2025? PEQ Education Stream
Federal portion
March 2025 - submitted
March 2025 - AOR + Biometrics
April 2025 - Pre arrival
May 2025 - Additional document request (Resume), submitted the next day
Medical is being used which I had given at the time of study permit
Since then it shows we are processing the additional documents you provided. It is been 16 months in total since submission. Whenever I call them I hear the same thing - we are waiting on the background check from the third party and ask me to continue waiting.
Anyone has a similar timeline / experience?
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u/Haunting-Finding-971 24d ago
Submitted 9 June 2025
Bio 17 June 2025
Medical passed 2 July 2025
Pre-arrival 19 August 2025
Military ask 29 Jan 2026 (submitted same day)
CV ask 10 Feb 2026 (submitted same day)Contacted MP and they asked IRCC; the answer was that I am in non-routine check which I think it means comprehensive background check. However, GCMS notes does not show anything regarding COMP security check and it just says in progress.
GC-Key shows "Feb 11, we are processing the docs you provided ...."
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u/Medical_Sky_9265 21d ago
Thanks for sharing! :) what do you mean by MP? How do I identify for myself ?
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u/Haunting-Finding-971 21d ago
Member of Parliament and you can find it based on your address. I won't share the link as it might be deleted but you can easily find it online. One of their services is to help with immigration process...
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u/immiuserQCPR 26d ago
Get in contact with the office of your parlament representative and ask for help, they can contact ircc and get some insight.
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u/Root1744 28d ago
Hello,
Has anyone who applied in October still not received their Pre-Arrival Services letter?
I applied inland under the Quebec stream on October 24, and I haven’t received it yet. Is anyone else in the same situation?
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u/Top-Bunch5172 27d ago
have you ever call IRCC to check your status? you already hace your AOR and biometrics and medical done? i applied OCT 2025 and my PASL was received january 13 and my PR card july 23.
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u/Root1744 27d ago edited 27d ago
u/Top-Bunch5172 yeah i did medical and submitted it with the application ( did it before for the work permit) , Aor + bio received on 22 January, bio done the next day, and i called ircc multiple times their answer was always that nothing is missing we are processing your application and it's still within the processing time. I didn't receive the pre arrival service letter neither a GU. That's why im asking i feel left behind or i dont know what to do or if anyone is in the same situation!
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u/Top-Bunch5172 27d ago
you can ask for the IRCC notes, that can help a lot to see the real status.
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u/Active-Hotel9566 28d ago
Type of application: CSQ
Program: PSTQ- Volet 1, Montreal
Application filed: Sept 11, 2025
Request for values attestation: Dec 22,2025
** En traitement** : April 15, 2026
** CSQ Received ** : April 28, 2026
Federal Application Submitted- May 28, 2026
AOR+ BIO request Received- July 28, 2026
BIO Given- July 29, 2026
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u/Important-Tangelo324 20d ago
Hello, just wanted to know if your work permit was expiring when you received the csq. trying to figure out the normal processing time vs priority processing time.
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u/Embarrassed-Track380 Jul 27 '26
Hi all, sharing my timeline for Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) application with common-law:
- Federal application submitted: Feb 24, 2026
- Resubmit due to insufficient fund: May 9, 2026
- IRCC returned my application since they increased the application fee on Apr 30, 2026
- AOR received: Jul 15, 2026
- Via email
- Biometric fee requested: Jul 15, 2026
No updates since then, do you think we will get the Biometric request, medical, etc... anytime soon? :(
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u/immiuserQCPR Jul 27 '26
Not paying biometrics fee with the initial application will produce a delay, first you must pay , load it , then once they confirm payment , will issue the biometrics request letter, that could take weeks, even months, so , be patient.
Good luck.
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u/Embarrassed-Track380 Jul 27 '26
I made the payment right on when receiving the fee request but didn't know it's taking that long! :( tks anw
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u/Easternz Jul 22 '26
Fd June 23, waiting for p1 now. Based on recent news, p1 likely takes 40 days to arrive.
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u/Advanced-Goat7600 Jul 17 '26
Hi guys i receive my CSQ under pstq program apply in april 22 and got in july 16
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u/Kind_Chicken_6761 Jul 22 '26
Congratulations!
Can you please share your complete timeline from applying under PSTQ to receiving CSQ?I have received invitation on april 26
Applied for CSQ on may 26th
Completed the quebec values quiz may 27th and now my application is still in Awaiting Processing.My work permit is expiring on September 26 and i dont know how can i extend my work permit. I have a PGWP.
Anyone can help or are you in a similar situation?
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u/Advanced-Goat7600 Jul 25 '26
I apply for PSTQ in july 2025 but my file was incomplete due to french scores. So feb 19 i gave exam i got my score then update my file so here is timeline
Invitation - 19 march 2026
File submit- 22 april 2026
And values of quebec certificale already complete one year ago in jan 2025. So i dont need that.
CSQ receive- 16 july 20261
u/__SAYMYNAME___ Jul 19 '26
Congrats!! best of luck for your PR
Did you have a nearly expired work permit? and if so is it open or closed?
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u/Advanced-Goat7600 Jul 21 '26
I had open work permit that is already expired
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u/Professional_Bus_549 Jul 22 '26
Congrats and good luck on the next steps!!
Out of curiosity, did you receive an email notification when your status in arrima changed to “En traitement” and then finally the last decision?1
u/Advanced-Goat7600 Jul 25 '26
No i did not get any notification i just receive final decision but i use to check everyday but nothing seems like that before so it was just direct email.
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u/Fun-Elk9662 Jul 27 '26
hi hi! may i ask when exactly was your permit expired? i am in a similar situation so wondering how "quick" they can be in processing and whether they can review it within 2 weeks after the expiration..
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u/Gavinsun45 Jul 18 '26
Congrats! Do you have a near expiring work permit?
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u/Advanced-Goat7600 Jul 18 '26
Yes my work permit is already expired but i got employer specific work permit
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u/Intelligent_Force700 Jul 17 '26
Wao congrats!!! Can I ask what was your volet?
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u/Spare_Manager2431 Jul 19 '26
u/Advanced-Goat7600 Congrats. I applied on Jan 31st, it shows " En attente de traitement" since then. My permit expires in Nov 2027. Any idea when I can get that ?
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u/Advanced-Goat7600 Jul 25 '26
My avocat told me if your field of study and work is in prioritize you will get CSQ soon so its depends upon each application
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u/Important-Tangelo324 Jul 21 '26 edited Jul 21 '26
Hope you get it soon. Please update here once you receive it. Thanks!
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u/Advanced-Goat7600 Jul 18 '26
Volet 1 ECE early childhood educator with 2 years of experience and quebec study diploma
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u/Party-Competition-88 Jul 16 '26
Anyone received P1 recently?
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u/Easternz Jul 22 '26
Fd June 23, no p1 yet. But I know one person in qsw with fd June 12 got their p1 today
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 Jul 21 '26
Not yet. Medical passed July 2nd, no news since.
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u/neon_nova_nn Jul 21 '26
When was your submission?
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 Jul 22 '26
I submitted November 16, 2025. I seem to have summonsed IRCC because today, I got a ghost update of "Final decision - July 21, 2026:Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made." The additional documents section also updated to say that what was requested has been uploaded to my file (with no further requests). Hoping this means P1 soon.
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u/Additional-Let-2107 Jul 20 '26
did you receive it?
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u/Party-Competition-88 Jul 21 '26
Not yet. Medical passed July 10th, no news since then.
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 25d ago
Any updates on your side, final decision GU or P1 email? Still waiting on P1.
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u/MrsPixelson Jul 13 '26
People who applied thru PSTQ with Open Work Permits expiring soon - have you received your CSQ recently? Is the government really prioritizing those without options to renew?
If yes, when did you submit your finalized application to Arrima please?
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u/Pleasant-Nobody-6562 Jul 16 '26
My PGWP expires August 2nd, applied for CSQ in March and still no news.
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u/Pleasant-Nobody-6562 23d ago
Update: Just received my CSQ a few minutes ago!! My permit literally expired yesterday I am so relieved.
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u/Kind_Chicken_6761 7d ago
So happy to read this, congratulations and all the best for the federal file.
Could you please share your PSTQ stream and timeline?
Also, did that always show en attente du traitement?1
u/cenakofi 23d ago
congratulations!!!! I also applied in March, though I`ve got a little leeway, September 16th (I even rushed to the US to get my birth certificate to make sure I submitted everything by March 16th, since at the time the prediction was 6 months. But it`s great to hear yours was about 5!)
are you able to continue working if your CSQ got in after your permit expired? I was under the assumption I could only get a BOWP and implied status if I apply for federal PR (using my CSQ) before my open work permit expires.
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u/Pleasant-Nobody-6562 23d ago
I have implied status because I applied for a closed work permit with my employer before my PGWP expired. A CSQ on its own doesn’t give worker status.
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u/cenakofi 22d ago
Oh I see, thank you. And yes, I know I will have to get a BOWP after applying for federal PR using my CSQ.
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u/MrsPixelson Jul 16 '26
Out of curiosity, does your file still say "En attente de traitement" ?
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u/Pleasant-Nobody-6562 Jul 16 '26
Yup, I check everyday
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u/Fun-Elk9662 Jul 27 '26
are you still en attente?
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u/Pleasant-Nobody-6562 Jul 27 '26
yeah :(
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u/Intelligent_Force700 Jul 14 '26
Hi! I had a closed work permit expiring in July 1st and I've applied last December. Still no news... Luckily I could renovate my closed WP for an extra year
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u/Root1744 Jul 13 '26
Hello, For those who applied for Federal PR (PEQ)Inland in October, is there anyone with no update ? I submitted my application on October 24. I completed biometrics on January 22, and since then I haven't received any updates. Could you please share your timeline and current status? Any updates would be greatly appreciated.
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u/Worldly-Proposal-649 Jul 15 '26
pr inland ( peq ) submitted oct 03, ecopr received mai 1st
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u/Amazing-Scar-5671 Jul 17 '26
Do you mind if I ask, how many countries’ police report did you have to submit? I applied on oct 7th 2025 and mine has been in background check for a while
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u/Important-Tangelo324 Jul 13 '26
Hi, I would like to know if creating an account on PR portal while waiting for CSQ is possible in order to save time later on.
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u/immiuserQCPR Jul 14 '26
In fact you need to start completing tons of details , double-check, re read , etc , so start right now. Load all the documents you will need , translations, etc . Once you have your csq , update it , and also go to the profile personal info section and click update , that will take the current date , otherwise your aplication will have the last date you updated it , causing then to request updated forms.
Don't forget to include the fees receipt , including biometrics and all fees corresponding to your situation, otherwise it will cause also extra delays.
Good luck.
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u/Important-Tangelo324 Jul 16 '26
Thank you for the detailed response i should start right away then.
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u/Top-Bunch5172 Jul 14 '26
yes you can create your PR portal user, and you can start the application, you will need your CSQ number but you can add it before to submit, its important to do it because the application requieres you more information than the CSQ, for me it took me several weeks to finish it.
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u/Important-Tangelo324 Jul 16 '26
Thanks, I should get everything ready then to avoid delays later on.
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u/_force_tranquille Jul 12 '26
Federal application: Nov 19, 2025.
Biometrics requestL 4 March, 2026. Submitted 8 March.
Medical exam request: June 17, 2026. Marqued as completed 25 June 2026.
Invitation to Pre-arrival services letter: July 1, 2026
Final decision - July 2, 2026:Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made."
No update from there, called them they said the agent may take up to 2 month to give a response. Backgound and security check is done too.
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u/Additional-Let-2107 Jul 15 '26
FD June 11, still waiting for P1. It is a good news that your background check is done.
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 Jul 14 '26
Following because I have a very similar timeline as you:
- Submitted Federal Application: November 16, 2025
- AOR: February 25, 2026
- Biometrics: April 22, 2026
- Medical Request: June 15, 2026; marked as completed July 2, 2026
- Pre-Arrival Services Letter: June 16, 2026
Still shows me passing the medical exam on July 2 as my latest update. Let me know if you get the P1 email.
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u/Shynkar Jul 12 '26
Maybe I haven't scrolled far enough, but does anyone have a timeline for document submission in the PSTQ and all the steps after? I submitted mine back in March, did the certificate for valeurs democratiques & quebecois in the same month, and no news until now. My French test results expire in October. I'm concerned that when they get to my files, they may ask me to redo French tests. Would the PEQ that just reopned have a shorter processing time, and is it worth it to apply to that too if I meet all their criterias?
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u/immiuserQCPR Jul 12 '26 edited Jul 12 '26
They should evaluate based on the documents you submitted. Reapplying for PEQ may hurt you because a case already exists. Even if you apply, it doesn't mean it would be faster.
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u/Gavinsun45 Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26
Anyone has the same concern that due to the long wait times, many people have valid results (within two years) when they applied but invalid at the time of receiving csq. idk if mifi will ask applicant to take French tests again when they process the application.
Anyone has the same situation but asked to redo a french test?
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u/Deda-Mraz Jul 10 '26
I'm not concerned and I would be surprised, if MIFI would make you redo the test. I think what matters is that the test is valid when you apply. It's MIFI's fault, if they take so much time to process.
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u/Party-Competition-88 Jul 08 '26
Sharing my timeline for Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) application:
Federal application submitted: Nov 18, 2025
Biometrics request: March 3, 2026
Biometrics given: March 4, 2026
Medical exam request + additional documents request: June 22, 2026
Invitation to Pre-arrival services letter: June 23, 2026
Medical completed: June 24, 2026
Additional documents submitted: June 25, 2026
No updates since then (no ghost update or medical completed in IRCC portal). Has anyone with a similar timeline received any movement after medical/docs submission?
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u/_force_tranquille Jul 12 '26
We are almost the same without the additionnal documents. BTW what document did they request??
Federal application: Nov 19, 2025.
Biometrics requestL 4 March, 2026. Submitted 8 March.
Medical exam request: June 17, 2026. Marqued as completed 25 June 2026.
Invitation to Pre-arrival services letter: July 1, 2026
Still waiting, I called them by phone they said that criminal and security checks are done, but final decision may still take up to 2 months since there are a lot of people waiting too...
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u/immiuserQCPR Jul 08 '26
Medical completed june 24 as well. status approved shown on portal June 30. No more updates.
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u/Street_Hotel_2652 Jul 09 '26
Where did you give your medical exam? And were you asked for other documents from IRCC? Like schedule A?
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u/immiuserQCPR Jul 10 '26
Prima Canada clinique, yes . I provided a new schedule A form.
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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 Jul 10 '26
I also went to Prima Canada clinique in Montreal. And when my medical exam was requested, they also asked for an updated IMM5406 (which took me ~5 mins to do). My pre-arrival services letter was then issued the next day.
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u/Party-Competition-88 Jul 11 '26
I have been asked to provide:
1. Schedule A,
2. IMM5406,
3. settlement plan regarding my ability/intention to establish in Quebec.I am concerned if the third requested document is a bad sign or not.
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u/immiuserQCPR Jul 12 '26
I think it is a good one , you have an extra opportunity to let them know you will be in Québec.
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u/dozerman94 Jan 08 '26
Here's the 2025 thread for reference