PR confirmation portal timelines

[Andres0]

I don't think it has anything to do with verifying presence in Canada. They just accept the declaration.

eCOPR issuance used to be quick in the summer, everyone got it in two weeks max, most within days. The reason for the slowdown is probably as they say: there's a high volume of files at the moment. They probably have thousands of eCOPRs to issue and they can only handle so much a day. Probably a lot of applications reach the approval stage at the same time towards the end of the year.

As for how the queue works and why some seemingly skip ahead, I have no idea.

 

[Mayhum]

It was a bad day for eCOPR’s. No new eCOPR, let’s hope the Thursday brings some good news.

 

[lilmsfoodie]

I don't think it has anything to do with verifying presence in Canada. They just accept the declaration.

eCOPR issuance used to be quick in the summer, everyone got it in two weeks max, most within days. The reason for the slowdown is probably as they say: there's a high volume of files at the moment. They probably have thousands of eCOPRs to issue and they can only handle so much a day. Probably a lot of applications reach the approval stage at the same time towards the end of the year.

As for how the queue works and why some seemingly skip ahead, I have no idea.

I mean if that's the case then there should just be an autogenerated eCOPR once we declare our presence here. I mean if they have nothing else to do, right?

Yea I noticed that as well. It used to be quick even for Montreal. But it's just weird that it's just happening in Montreal and Etibicoke (sort of). I know someone who had P1 and P2 in 1 day then got eCOPR the following day. They seem to not track. It's just sad and frustrating especially if they "seem" to be skipping queues.

 

[Andres0]

I mean if that's the case then there should just be an autogenerated eCOPR once we declare our presence here. I mean if they have nothing else to do, right?

The eCOPR is not in its final form. An officer still has to take the info we sent as portal 1 reply, put it on the eCOPR and add a signature. It could be automated, but then they should get that info in some other way, not from an email reply. If they just made it part of the portal, they could easily automate it. Then you just enter the info in the portal and submit it together with the in-Canada declaration and would get the eCOPR autogenerated immediately. But they might not be able to do that due to a legal reason too.

 

[stressedobviously]

If they need to verify we are physically in Canada why not have us report to a Service Canada office with our passport. Gotta be easier than whatever method they are using. If they actually need to verify our presence beyond the declaration that is.

They have easy access to this with CBSA, it’s all in the system…really don’t get it why one person needs to go in and accept the declaration that you are in Canada

 

[yardman876]

I got Portal 1 email today!!

 

[Mystogan]

October 26 - just received PR Portal (PR confirmation) email

 

[Dutchie1]

Here's my theory;

PR Card processing times have been up like crazy. Especially in the Montreal office in the past month/2months. Would they just put issuing eCOPRs on hold so they can try to bring down the processing times of the PR Cards? Because when i am reading the recent PR Card timelines it seems that a lot of people with an October eCOPR have already had the 2 GU's on their card processing so it seems like they are trying to play 'catch up' on PR card processing? I mean i don't know but it would make sense in a way? As eCOPR issuance doesn't contribute to normal processing time anymore but there is a seperate 'processing time calculator' for PR cards

 

[stressedobviously]

Finally this part of the journey is done!

NS PNP Express Entry - Inland with one dependent

Portal 1: Aug 22 2023 (Etobicoke)
Portal 2: Aug 25 2023
Portal 1: Sep 13 2023 (again and from Montreal)
eCOPR: Oct 5 2023 (Montreal)

PR Card Mailed: Oct 19 2023
PR Card Main App received: Oct 23 2023
PR Card Dependent received: Oct 25 2023

When I linked the cards the status was that they were reviewing it as of Oct 6th. I didn’t check everyday.

I really, really hope everyone that has been waiting for over 2 months can get it soon. It just doesn’t make sense this whole circus they put us up to.

 

[lilmsfoodie]

Finally this part of the journey is done!

NS PNP Express Entry - Inland with one dependent

Portal 1: Aug 22 2023 (Etobicoke)
Portal 2: Aug 25 2023
Portal 1: Sep 13 2023 (again and from Montreal)
eCOPR: Oct 5 2023 (Montreal)

PR Card Mailed: Oct 19 2023
PR Card Main App received: Oct 23 2023
PR Card Dependent received: Oct 25 2023

When I linked the cards the status was that they were reviewing it as of Oct 6th. I didn’t check everyday.

I really, really hope everyone that has been waiting for over 2 months can get it soon. It just doesn’t make sense this whole circus they put us up to.

Can I now have your username? Haha just kidding. Congratulations!

 

[Mystogan]

Portal email mentions if i am the representative then i must forward email to applicant.
Im the sponsor and representative, will i be able to reply back? or does this only apply for a paid representative?

 

[dvdmrn]

The eCOPR is not in its final form. An officer still has to take the info we sent as portal 1 reply, put it on the eCOPR and add a signature. It could be automated, but then they should get that info in some other way, not from an email reply. If they just made it part of the portal, they could easily automate it. Then you just enter the info in the portal and submit it together with the in-Canada declaration and would get the eCOPR autogenerated immediately. But they might not be able to do that due to a legal reason too.

Not really. The VLU doesn't even ask for hair color and height. They already have all of the info, which makes all of this just more depressing

 

[jadoontahir]

Finally this part of the journey is done!

NS PNP Express Entry - Inland with one dependent

Portal 1: Aug 22 2023 (Etobicoke)
Portal 2: Aug 25 2023
Portal 1: Sep 13 2023 (again and from Montreal)
eCOPR: Oct 5 2023 (Montreal)

PR Card Mailed: Oct 19 2023
PR Card Main App received: Oct 23 2023
PR Card Dependent received: Oct 25 2023

When I linked the cards the status was that they were reviewing it as of Oct 6th. I didn’t check everyday.

I really, really hope everyone that has been waiting for over 2 months can get it soon. It just doesn’t make sense this whole circus they put us up to.

Waow man congrats . I have same eCOPR date as you but nothing till now at PR card front

 

[Andres0]

Not really. The VLU doesn't even ask for hair color and height. They already have all of the info, which makes all of this just more depressing

Yeah, all the info was already included in the application anyway. Guess they just want to double-check if you've grown taller in the meantime or your eye color has changed.

They do say this in the portal 1 PDF though:

IRCC requires this information in order for us to create a Confirmation of Permanent Residence document for you

 

[geraldolvn]

Here's my theory;

PR Card processing times have been up like crazy. Especially in the Montreal office in the past month/2months. Would they just put issuing eCOPRs on hold so they can try to bring down the processing times of the PR Cards? Because when i am reading the recent PR Card timelines it seems that a lot of people with an October eCOPR have already had the 2 GU's on their card processing so it seems like they are trying to play 'catch up' on PR card processing? I mean i don't know but it would make sense in a way? As eCOPR issuance doesn't contribute to normal processing time anymore but there is a seperate 'processing time calculator' for PR cards

My eCOPR is from August 29. I am still waiting on my PR Card.