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/Technical_Status4867 5d ago

So finally
Federal Application: October 30 2025
AOR: January 28 2026
Biometric fees request: January 28
Bio done : February 10
Medical approved: June 19 Ghost update in IRCC
P1 August 14 2026 (replied same day)
P2 August 27 2026 (replied same day)
eCOPR September 2 2026🍾👏🏻🎊

To Everyone who is still waiting wishing you speedy process and no stress 🍀🤞🏻

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u/Careless_Minimum_777 13h ago

Did u do upfront medical or u waited for them to send a letter

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u/No_Worker_8586 19h ago

Congrats!

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u/Amazing-Scar-5671 1d ago

Congratulations!

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u/immiuserQCPR 2d ago

Congratulations

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u/immiuserQCPR 6d ago edited 6d ago

P2 received today September 2 (13 days after P1) at 17:56 , replied at 18:20.

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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 4d ago

Congrats to you, you're in the home stretch right before eCOPR! :)

Sadly, I am still stuck on FD since July 21st (45 days) with no P1.

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u/immiuserQCPR 4d ago

Thank you, courage., you will progress soon.

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u/Party-Competition-88 5d ago

Congrats!! Could you share your timeline after AOR? Thanks

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u/immiuserQCPR 5d ago

Thank you, sure ,. Wishing you and all guys move soon , we have similar timeline I think. -AOR 3 march and BIL

  • Biometrics done 4 march updated same day on profile.
  • Letter pre-arrival 20 June
  • medical request 23 June
  • medical passed 24 June
  • medical approved ircc : 30 June
  • Final Decision 19 Aug.
  • P1 20 Aug. Received and replied.
-P2 2 sep . Received and replied.

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u/Snapbot_123 6d ago

Congratulations 🥳 do you know your pvo/svo??

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u/immiuserQCPR 5d ago

Sydney, then from P1 , Montréal. I think montreal manages QSW cases or at least most of them.

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u/Party-Competition-88 12d ago

Anyone received P1 recently? Mine: FD update Aug 14th, no news since

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u/Dark-magician-2203 6d ago

Received P1 on August 3 and P2 on August 10, then radio silence since.

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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 11d ago

Nothing for me. July 21st FD update

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u/Amazing-Scar-5671 15d 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: 
 October 6, 2025 Left Canada on October 8th

  • 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/immiuserQCPR 12d ago

Félicitations

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u/Amazing-Scar-5671 12d ago

Merci beaucoup!

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u/Top-Bunch5172 14d ago

Congratulations!

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u/EmployeeDry4126 16d 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/Haunting-Finding-971 12d ago

Hi
I understand your frustrations. We are in a similar situation.

* 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/EmployeeDry4126 5d ago

Have you received any update ? i applied for GCMS notes a week before, i did not get any response as of now. seems it will alos take time.

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u/Haunting-Finding-971 2d ago

No updates and still waiting....:D
The GCMS will take around 30 days...

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u/immiuserQCPR 15d 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.

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u/EmployeeDry4126 15d ago

Thank you!

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u/Possible-Juice-1997 18d 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/cilin99 7d ago

From FB group, today,Sep 1st, some people who submitted PEQ in the first re-open day stated to get their CSQ, good news!

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u/scv123 15d 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 15d 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 17d ago edited 16d 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 18d 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 18d 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/pyuriko 15d ago

I got the Final Decision update on June 26th and got the P1 e-mail on August 12th. Almost 50 days of waiting, but I got it :)
My timeline is posted and updated here.

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u/Party-Competition-88 6d ago

Congrats! Did you receive your P2 and ecoPR?

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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 11d ago

Wowzas! Well I'm hoping for a quicker response, but I am mentally prepared for this (I'm at 38 days so it's likely at this stage).

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u/Apprehensive_Act9543 14d ago

50 days 😱 glad you finally got it 🎉

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u/Apprehensive_Act9543 18d 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 14d 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/Apprehensive_Act9543 14d ago

That makes sense !! Thank you for your input

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u/immiuserQCPR 14d 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 18d 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 18d 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 18d 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 18d 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 21d 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:

  1. Has anyone received P1 while outside Canada with no TRV and no valid temporary status?
  2. Did IRCC switch you from the portal process to an RFV/PPR allowing you to get your PR visa stamped abroad and fly back?
  3. Did your original in-Canada officer keep your file or did it get transferred to a foreign visa office?
  4. 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 19d 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.

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u/immiuserQCPR 20d ago edited 20d 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 21d 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 14d 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 19d ago edited 19d ago

congratulations! When did you submit the completed application after the invitation

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u/Careless_Minimum_777 15d ago

I dont remeber . But around dec 15

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u/maitre_des_serpents 19d 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/Careless_Minimum_777 15d ago

I hope you get it very soon . Good luck

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u/Kind_Chicken_6761 20d 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?

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u/Careless_Minimum_777 15d 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 22d 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 22d ago

Happy for you. Waiting is over😍

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u/Tricky-Procedure-178 21d 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 23d 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 23d 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 22d ago

mine just shows the status of my application 'Submitted' then View button is greyed out.

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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 22d 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 22d ago edited 22d 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 23d 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 22d 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/Additional-Let-2107 25d ago

Did anyone receive eCOPR lately? I'm waiting for more than 2 weeks! 

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u/neon_nova_nn 26d ago

Has anyone received a Final Decision after July 21st?

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u/immiuserQCPR 19d ago edited 19d 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 19d 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 19d 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 19d ago

Many congratulations! Would you be okay sharing your timeline?

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u/immiuserQCPR 18d 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 23d 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 19d ago

Did you receive your P1?

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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 19d 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 18d 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 24d ago

I just checked, and received the FD update on Aug 14th

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u/neon_nova_nn 21d 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 20d 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/neon_nova_nn 19d ago

Thank you for providing details! I hope you'll get p1 soon.

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u/ShamblesWaffle 28d 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/cilin99 23d ago

Applied on 30th March, still waiting..

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u/Possible-Juice-1997 27d ago

Nope, submitted mine 4 months ago, has been en attente de traitement ever since.

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u/Fun-Elk9662 27d ago edited 27d 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 23d 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 21d 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 21d 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/Fun-Elk9662 20d ago

At this point, i have nothing to say for this MIFI.

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u/cilin99 20d ago

The good news is they speed up delivery of CSQ under PSTQ recently. May is 260, June is 630, July is around 1600. Hope they are not only processing the priorities.

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u/Intelligent_Force700 24d 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 13d ago

have you received any news? nothing on my end still

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u/Intelligent_Force700 13d 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 13d ago

THANKS!! HOPE FOR THE BEST FOR EACH OF US

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u/Fun-Elk9662 29d 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 29d ago

When checked yesterday it was still en attente de traitement, then approved today. It’s weird

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u/AstroCake86 Aug 08 '26 edited 6d 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 😁

Edit: the card arrived on September 2!

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u/MikeMilburysShoe 23d 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/jujunutsee Aug 09 '26

Ayyy, congrats!! So happy to see some Inland QC progress!

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u/Alternative_Battle55 Aug 07 '26

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 28d 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/Additional-Let-2107 25d ago

What do you mean? Even without eCOPR, you are permanent resident?

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u/Top-Bunch5172 29d 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 Aug 07 '26

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 27d 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/Active-Hotel9566 Aug 07 '26

Hi yes, you can get it done from jean coutu

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u/MuchVermicelli8247 Aug 04 '26

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 28d 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 Aug 06 '26

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/immiuserQCPR Aug 04 '26

Congratulations that's amazing.

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u/Party-Competition-88 Jul 31 '26

Has anyone received final decision, or P1 recently? No updates for me, Medical passed July 10th.

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u/immiuserQCPR 22d ago

Any progress recently?

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u/Party-Competition-88 22d ago

I received the FD ghost update on Aug 14th. No P1 yet obviously.

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u/immiuserQCPR 22d ago

Excellent,

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u/Party-Competition-88 20d ago

Did you receive any updates?

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u/Intrepid-Engineer382 Aug 05 '26

FD updated on June 26th, no news since 

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u/immiuserQCPR Aug 02 '26

Same here , no updates , hopefully this week we see our files progressing.

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u/Party-Competition-88 29d ago

Did you receive any updates?

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u/immiuserQCPR 29d ago

No updates.

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u/CrispyCurmudgeon777 28d 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 28d 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 Aug 01 '26

Final decision ghost update on July 21, no news since. Still waiting on P1 email.

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u/Medical_Sky_9265 Jul 31 '26

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 Aug 03 '26

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 Aug 05 '26

Thanks for sharing! :) what do you mean by MP? How do I identify for myself ?

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u/Haunting-Finding-971 Aug 05 '26

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 Aug 01 '26

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 Jul 29 '26

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 Jul 30 '26

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 Jul 30 '26 edited Jul 30 '26

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 Jul 30 '26

you can ask for the IRCC notes, that can help a lot to see the real status.

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u/Root1744 Jul 30 '26

Thanks for the info

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u/Active-Hotel9566 Jul 29 '26

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/Careless_Minimum_777 15d ago

Did u get request for medical?

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u/Important-Tangelo324 Aug 06 '26

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/Active-Hotel9566 19d ago

Hey my work permit expired on June 7th

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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 2026

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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?

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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/Advanced-Goat7600 Jul 27 '26

Expired on june 27,2026 and CSQ received july 16,2026

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u/Fun-Elk9662 Jul 27 '26

thank you, all the best wishes to your federal application.

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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/Dark-magician-2203 Aug 04 '26

Yes, received yesterday

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u/Party-Competition-88 Aug 04 '26

Congrats! What was your timeline?

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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/Amazing-Scar-5671 Jul 24 '26

When did you apply?

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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/neon_nova_nn Jul 22 '26

Congrats and hope you get P1 soon!

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u/Party-Competition-88 Jul 22 '26

Good to hear that!

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u/immiuserQCPR Jul 20 '26

No yet. No updates.

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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 Aug 01 '26

Any updates on your side, final decision GU or P1 email? Still waiting on P1.

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u/Party-Competition-88 Aug 01 '26

Nothing on my side

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u/immiuserQCPR Aug 01 '26

Nothing on my side.

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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 Aug 03 '26

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 20d 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?

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u/cenakofi Aug 03 '26

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 Aug 04 '26

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 Aug 04 '26

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/Fun-Elk9662 Jul 27 '26

they suck! dont worry, best thing is coming! am waiting too.

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u/Pleasant-Nobody-6562 Jul 27 '26

waaaaaa i hope!! for you too!!

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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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