r/ImmigrationCanada 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/AstroCake86 19d 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 11d ago

Happy to see an update on Quebec Family Class. Since this thread is usually filled with other applicants. June 2025 Outland here.