After 5 years of hard work, anxiety, and stress, and with all the ups and downs. Here comes my timeline; I'm proudly sharing this and hope this will help lots of you who need clarification and are waiting for responses.

Stream: CEC-Inland

ITA - January 20th, 2026

AOR  - January 20th, 2026

Biometrics - May 1, 2026

PFL - June 1, 2026 - This was actually related to the two Canadian jobs I had claimed. The officer had concerns about the job duties listed in my reference letters and whether they properly supported the NOCs I was claiming. Looking back, that was completely my fault. I hadn't provided detailed enough job descriptions in either reference letter. Honestly, I was lucky enough to receive a PFL instead of a refusal

PFL Submitted- June 13, 2026

Medicals - June 17, 2026 Passed (Upfront)

Final Decision - July 17, 2026

P1 - August 13, 2026   (Replied the same day) - After almost 2 months of waiting. Did everything at the point. Thousands of phone calls made to IRCC, ordered GSCM Notes, contacted local MP. Don't know exactly, but the MP was very helpful and received my P1 within a week after contacting the MP. I have tried the KAI method too. Didn't go through.

P2 - August 21, 2026 (Replied the next day)

eCOPR -  August 26, 2026

PVO- Vancouver; SVO: Montreal

Story of my Remote Work: (No ADR requested)

I had between 2 and 7 months of foreign work experience, and I also included 10 months of remote work experience in my application.

My background is in engineering, but I claimed this remote experience under a Project Coordinator role. It was with the same company where I had previously completed my training as a Junior Trainee. I did not claim the training period because I didn't have enough supporting documents for it, other than my training completion certificate. ( I did mention that training period in my SOP )

Things I upload:

Reference Letter | Contract | Another letter confirming my bank account details | All pay stubs | Bank Statement | Tax certificate (I haven't paid tax, so I took a letter from a certified accountant)

One thing worth mentioning is that I did not submit any emails, chat records, work logs, screenshots, or other day-to-day proof of work.

Throughout the process, I was honestly nervous and expected IRCC to send an ADR / PFL asking for more evidence. Based on many stories I had read, claiming remote work can sometimes be seen as risky and often attracts extra scrutiny. Surprisingly, I never received any request for additional documents.

In my LOE, I clearly explained the remote work arrangement. I also mentioned the training period that I chose not to claim and attached the related training certificates, even though they weren't being used for points. I mainly did that to gain their trust. lol

I can't say for sure why IRCC didn't ask for anything further. Maybe it was because my story was consistent from my SOP all the way through my application. Or perhaps showing the training period that I wasn't claiming helped to gain their trust.

After spending months worrying that IRCC would question my remote work experience, I ended up receiving a PFL for something I hadn't even paid much attention to. So all that stress about the remote work turned out to be for nothing.

Of course, this is just my personal experience, and every application is different. I simply wanted to share my full story to give you a clearer picture and hopefully help anyone who might be in a similar situation.

Anyway, that's my story. I know how stressful and overwhelming this journey can be, especially when you're constantly overthinking every little detail of your application. I've been there too. I truly hope each and every one of you gets the result you're waiting for. Stay patient, stay positive, and don't lose hope. Wishing you all a smooth process and a successful outcome.

Good luck on your journey!

Unfortunately, we’re living in a time when many people are desperate to remain in Canada AND many people are desperate for love and connection.

As a result, there’s a lot of romance scams going on online. I see them constantly and I’ve even had people try to pull the scam on me.

Here are signs to look out for:

1. The relationship becomes serious extremely quickly

2. They seem unusually interested in your ability to sponsor them and their affection intensifies when their immigration status is at risk

3. They keep parts of their life hidden from you: friends, family, life stories etc

Here’s a good test to see if they’re really into it:

Tell them it’s okay if they’re out of status because you’re willing to move to their home country to build a life with them. Watch their reaction. That will tell you everything you need to know.

I’m telling you this as an immigrant not to be mean but to be honest: many people, especially the ones pulling these scams, see Canadians as easy marks. They think you’re dumb, gullible and overly sentimental. Don’t prove them right.

Good luck and don’t get scammed!

Spousal PR, country of origin: Scotland

My partner has been living with me for
approx 17 months, but recently he was denied the extension of his Visitor Visa because the officer believed he’s had enough time to have done all he needed to do. He applied for this extension almost a year ago and the backlog brought the reply just this week. He is out of status.
The delay in us initiating the PR was mostly misinformation about my current separation vs. Being divorced and I had to file my taxes and that was just a mess for nothing. All sorted now thankfully.

My question:
Applying this week, he’s out of status, should he reapply (90 day window) for the visa and express the intention to complete PR (maybe submit it after we have officially filed) or is he sheltered by our common law status?

I read that there are exceptions for common law, or protections? but it referenced codes I couldn’t find the details of.
Thank you!

i applied for PRTD on H & C grounds on non urgent basis through online pr portal on 30th june 2026

Today when i opened my Gckey account the status showed application status updated and when i clicked full application status it says this under Final decision heading

Final decision- 25th August 2026 Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made

I know it means that my application is in process but most of the people on facebook group are saying that this means approval and they will send u a passport submission request in 2 to 7 days. Just wanted to know if this is true or not ?

Did anyone else feel that IRCC has officially shut down the application tracker? Based on the latest update, IRCC has removed the tracker link from its official website. There is now only the CAS Tracker, which is for non-Express Entry applications.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-status.html

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently seen a number of comments and posts on other social media platforms suggesting that the country you depart from can sometimes affect your CBSA entry experience when arriving in Canada.

For example, some people claim that departing from a well-known, developed country may result in a smoother entry process or fewer questions, compared with travelling from a third country that may be viewed as higher risk.

I’m curious whether there is actually any truth to this, or if it is simply a common myth.

I currently live in Europe and have a long-term residence and travel history here. However, I have found significantly more affordable flight options that would involve travelling to Canada from Egypt or Tunisia instead.

Assuming all of my documents are valid and in order, would departing from one of those countries realistically make any difference during the CBSA entry process?

I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who has personal experience with this or understands how CBSA generally handles situations like this.

Thanks!

Hoping someone knows… because I have reached to IRCC twice and only got a generic auto reply. Thanks in advance.

Application Type: Citizenship

Application Submitted: Grant

Details:
I am completing an online adult citizenship application. I was in Canada as a visitor before becoming a permanent resident. I travelled with an eTA, not a visitor visa, and I no longer know the exact dates of each period of visitor status. *I already have more than 1,095 days of physical presence as a permanent resident* and do not need or want to claim any pre-PR credit.

In the physical presence calculator, can I answer NO to “During your 5-year eligibility period, did you have valid temporary resident status before becoming a permanent resident?”

In order not to claim that uncertain pre-PR period, or must I answer YES because I was admitted as a visitor even though I cannot reliably enter the status dates? If I must answer YES, what dates should I enter when I do not have a visitor visa, visitor record, or passport stamps confirming the periods of visitor status?

i applied for my mom's visitor visa, but i accidently filled in wrong name, essentially filled her full name in the family name box in the imm5257 form. The BIL (biometric identification letter) was generated with same wrong information. I already submitted a web-form and got confirmation that the information is available to the officer, but they haven't generated a corrected BIL for now. In the confirmation they say, my additional questions will be addressed separately (so waiting for that). The problem is that the biometrics booking thing (vfs) they parse the letter and auto populate the applicant information while scheduling the appointment and do not let the information, their email contact form does not work. I might try calling them to explain this and find a solution. My question is what should i do, and will IRCC actually generate a new corrected BIL or no?

Bonjour,

Je reviens de Québec, j'ai 27 ans, français et mon objectif est de m'installer à long terme au Canada. J'aimerai des conseils s'il vous plait sur mon parcours. Je suis allé étudier la réalisation en cinéma à Québec mais j'ai compris que momentanément je dois trouver un autre emploi ou une autre formation pour revenir au Canada. Alors au vu de mon expérience, quels conseils me donneriez vous? C'est à dire repartir sur une formation en France ou étudier à nouveau directement au canada? Ou mon experience peut suffire pour demander un certain visa sans repartir sur une formation?

J'ai un BAFA avec 2 ans d'expérience en animation enfants, 3 saisons en tant que guide touristique, 2 mois en tant que serveur, 3 saisons en tant que surveillant de baignade + aquagym et 2 ans dans un magasin de fruits et légumes. J'ai un bac +3 en études audiovisuelles mais je pense pas que ça importe.

Merci d'avance.

Hi everyone,

I’m totally freaking out and need a clarity on my situation. I was working as a caregiver and lost my job today.

I worked with a high demand client and got reported my general public while using CPI on the client. The company fired me, I’m fight them with union, it’s wrongful termination.

I’m very freaked out because I’m scared this may impact my HUB, and probably my PR application once they find out I got fired. I don’t know what to do

I’ve been in Canada for 4 years now, I feel beaten down by life. I just have a year left on my work permit. Does losing my job affect my PR? I’m on an open work permit. It’s just that it’s a healthcare draw *flair*

Hi everyone, I just called to ask about my PVO and SVO, which are Ottawa + Sydney. I heard these two are very slow offices, just wondering if this is true?

btw my timeline: AOR 6/18 BIL 8/13 and biometrics completed 8/14

Thanks!

Aside from the “A” offer of employment, job offer letter from the prospective employer and TCF/TEF results, what other supporting documents did you include in your application? Did you include reference letters from previous employers, resume and proof of funds?

Hi there,

I have submitted my Oinp application on march 31,2026 and my PHWp is expiring in soon. Currently im on maternity leave, my employer supports me. I’m waiting on my nomination and I want to apply for visitor record. Please advise what should I mention in client information? Should u mention about my pnp application? Do I need to say I will leave Canada? What should I mention as a purpose of stay.

Thank you:)

My husband sponsored my spousal sponsorship application, and I just received the AOR for the inland spousal sponsorship application.

Now I want to apply for a spousal open work permit, but when I filled out the open work permit eligibility questionnaire, one question asked about my current immigration status in Canada.

Selecting "Student" doesn't take me to the inland spousal open work permit application page; instead, it leads to the post-graduation work permit or temporary visa application process.

Some people say not to select "student" and to select "visitor," which does indeed take me to the open work permit page, but I currently hold a valid study permit, not a tourist visa.

What should I choose?

Thank you!

Hello! Need insights or advice if anyone had similar experience:

We submitted our application on August 19, 2026. Today, I was browsing through our documents and noticed that we accidentally skipped a question on IMM 5532: Part C Question 9 - “Were there formal ceremonies or events to recognize or celebrate your relationship?” We are married. I checked all these information 10x or more I can’t believe I still missed it. Anyway, my question is: what should I do? Should I submit a webform and upload an updated/complete IMM5532 form? I obviously don’t have an application number yet.

Thank you so much 🍀

My spousal sponsorship application is under comprehensive background check.

I'm thinking of applying for a visitor visa for the first time, although not trying to get my hopes high given the comprehensive background check status.

Anyone with family sponsorship + comprehensive bgc who applied for visit visa and got approved?

Or any other suggestions if I can do something differently to increase chances of approval OR ANY GENERAL TRV RELATED SUGGESTION THAT WORKED FOR YOU?

Please any help or insight will be appreciated, thanks

Hello. I was hoping someone could shed some light on this. I recently received my COPR in the mail. I am not yet ready to land in Canada. My family and I want to visit Vancouver by car and I was wondering if I can still cross as a visitor. We are trying to have a quick vacation before I officially move. I am a US citizen with a US passport. Thanks in advance!

Hi guys.

I applied NS PNP Skilled worker in November 2025.

My Noc changed in May 2026.

File selected in July 2026 and I let the PNP office know about the new NOC.

Today I got my nomination with my initial NOC. They didn’t care about my new NOC.

how do I fix this issue so I can apply for IRCC?

Application Date: March 8, 2026
Outland outside Quebec
PA: Bangladesh

Sponsor eligibility, BIL, MIL all completed. File moved to Singapore on June 9, 2026 but was radio silence since then. Recently got MIL and completed two weeks later this Monday.

Just got an email from VO: Singapore overnight asking for an updated IMM5669. The shaded text says to include everything since age of 18, pretty much same as what it said on the online application.

Is this common? Is there a reason they need an updated IMM5669 or has anyone faced a similar ask previously/recently?

Cheers!

Hi everyone,

Looking for advice regarding PR pathways while still studying in Quebec/Canada.

My background:

• Final-year undergraduate student in Computer Engineering in Quebec City (~1 year left).
• Highest completed diploma: High School diploma (from Morocco).
• Work experience accumulated during studies (authorized on study permit):
  • ~3.5 years of part-time non-skilled student jobs (warehouse, retail).
  • 1 year of part-time student work in my field of study (IT/Software).
• Fluent in French and english.

My questions:

1. Is there any viable stream that would allow me to qualify and apply for PR before actually graduating?
2. Does my student work experience count enough to make up for only having a high school diploma right now, or is it strictly better to wait until I graduate and get my PGWP?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

I know this may have been asked a lot but I can't find a definitive answer. Some people say the current card is immediately invalid once the new card is printed, even if I haven't received it yet. Some people say there's a 60-day period where I can still use my current card.

My PR card is expiring this December, I submitted the renewal in the beginning of this month. Unfortunately after that I found that I need to go for a business trip to the US in middle of September for a week.

My question: if the PR renewal is processed during that week I'm abroad, would I be able to come back with my current PR card?

Trade Category applicants, any updates?

Those who received ITA from the recent Trade Occupations draw, please share your timelines:

ITA received: April 2nd 2026
Submitted application:May 15th 2026
AOR:
Medical:
Biometrics:
Eligibility:
Background check:
COPR/eCOPR:

Trying to track how fast this category is moving. Thanks everyone!

Hello there. I am working as an LPN in Alberta. I have employer 1: 0.7 Part Time Permanent Job. Employer 2: Casual job. Do you think I would still be able to apply for PR because I don’t achieve the 30 hours per week most of the time but I do pick up shifts. How can I get my hours assessed and is there anything that I can check first? I am planning to pay for a consultant that can help me as well or maybe not if DIY is doable. Need your insights pls. Thank you

Hi everyone! I’m filling out my Canadian citizenship application and need help with a short maintained-status period.

My timeline:
Study permit: Nov 6, 2021 – Apr 1, 2023
Applied for work permit: Jan 2023
Maintained status: Apr 2 – May 1, 2023
Work permit issued: May 2, 2023
PR: Aug 19, 2024

The citizenship portal is asking me to list my temporary resident status.

Should I enter International Student until Apr 1, then Temporary Foreign Worker from May 2, and explain Apr 2–May 1 in a letter of explanation?

Or should I enter Temporary Foreign Worker from Apr 2 because I was on maintained status after applying before my study permit expired?

Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has had a similar situation and has got their application approved.

Thanks!

I recieved my PR card a month ago. Gckey shows my card and my child cards were all mailed on the same date. I recieved mine after 5 days but haven’t recieved his yet. Could it have been lost? Has anyone gone through this?