Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023

[project_canada]

Hi everyone,
My moms application's last update is July 19 Final decision. We are waiting for ppr. But my moms passport is valid until 25 Feb 2025 which will be 6 months from this Aug 25. Can anyone suggest what should we do in case ppr comes around 20-25 aug? Should we submit the passport or renew it first?

I would advise you to renew it first (pay for an expedited process if there is one in your country) then when the PPR comes and your Mom’s PP isn’t renewed yet, you can request IRCC for an extension of deadline to submit PP.

 

[sampri]

This email - Agent / Agent (IRCC) • IRCC.Agent-Agent.IRCC@cic.gc.ca

@cic.gc.ca is legit. If I were you, I’d call and make sure.

 

[Ami091]

I would advise you to renew it first (pay for an expedited process if there is one in your country) then when the PPR comes and your Mom’s PP isn’t renewed yet, you can request IRCC for an extension of deadline to submit PP.

Thanks.
I just found out you can renew your passport 1 year prior to expiry date in India. I was under the impression that it was 6 months. If I would have known, we must have renewed it. I will renew it in tatkal. Do you know how do they do police verification within three business days as thats the total processing time of tatkal?

 

[Tozohh]

Hello friend, congratulations. I also got a letter asking for passports. I have one question if you can help please - The letter is addresses to my mother who is primary applicant and my dad is accompanying dependent. When I am applying on VFS website for passport submission appointment in Jalandhar VAC, it is asking to upload the first page of passport request letter for both applicants. Should I upload the same letter even if it is not addressed to my dad and his name is not mentioned anywhere in that letter. However, this is what is mentioned in the letter:

a. If your passport is from a country whose citizens need a visa to travel to Canada, you will need to submit original passport(s) for you and each accompanying family member. Your passport(s) should be valid for at least 6 months and have at least two blank pages. If a child is included on your passport, you must have one blank page per accompanying child.

Do we get one passport request letter for multiple applicants or separate? Thanks a lot for the help.

Hi, can you point me in the direction aswell? Did you send both passports or just one? if you sent two, did you just put both of them in an envelope.

 

[feliznavidad]

Anyone here still yet to receive an AOR?

I submitted the PGP application end of October 2023. No AOR yet, but there was an additional documents request a month ago.

Am I the outlier? Or are there others in a similar situation?

Also would appreciate any advice on how to get things moving. I tried the MP route already, in it didn't help much. Everytime, I call IRCC they say 24 months processing timeline and nothing more.

 

[inder009]

Finally , my parents have received passport back with COPR letter. Hope your applications will be approved soon.

Timeline:
App Submitted Nov 13, 2023
Additional docs submitted March 04 2024
AOR April 04
Biometrics req June 13
PCC June 13
Medical request- June 14
Pre arrival June 14
Medical Passed July 07 2024
Decision made July 09
PPR July 12
Passport submitted at Chandigarh July 15
Passport received Aug 04 2024

 

[sampri]

Finally , my parents have received passport back with COPR letter. Hope your applications will be approved soon.

Timeline:
App Submitted Nov 13, 2023
Additional docs submitted March 04 2024
AOR April 04
Biometrics req June 13
PCC June 13
Medical request- June 14
Pre arrival June 14
Medical Passed July 07 2024
Decision made July 09
PPR July 12
Passport submitted at Chandigarh July 15
Passport received Aug 04 2024

Congratulations

could you please let me know the expiry date mentioned in the counterfoil as well as COPR? I would love to know if it is the same as medical expiry date or they have given only 6 months validity to land in Canada.

Appreciate your response in advance.

 

[Toon993]

Hi folks - quick question, is it possible for PGP to go through urgent processing?

 

[sampri]

Hi folks - quick question, is it possible for PGP to go through urgent processing?

I doubt if there is any urgent processing for any immigration stream.

 

[407 ETR]

Hi everyone, I submitted a request for an extension to complete the medical due to availability for an appointment in my country but have not received a response. Any advise?

 

[Glory@2019]

Pls can someone tell me how long does it take to hear from IRCC after submission of additional documents requested since May. Secondly, I tried linking the application with GCKEY with the temporary XF app number, but it won’t let me. Pls I need a response thanks. Application was submitted 2023 December, am the sponsor.

 

[Glory@2019]

Pls can you tell me how to link the application with GCKEY with XF number.

 

[Glory@2019]

Pls when linking app with GCKEy, do you fill out the sponsor information or the principal applicant?

 

[schingco]

Received Portal1 Email few hours back.

Timeline:
Application submitted:30 Oct 2023
Additional Doc: 26 Jan 2024
Document Submitted:05 Feb 2024
BIL:12 Jun 2024
PCC Letter: 13 Jun 2024
Prearrival letter:13 Jun 2024
Physical AOR Letter:14 Jun 2024
Medical Letter:19 Jun 2024
Medical Passed:28 Jun 2024
Eligibility Letter: 19 Jun 2024
Final decision - July 8, 2024:Your application is in progress.
Portal 1 Email: 02 August 2024

congratulations!

 

[Nikhil shah]

Pls can you tell me how to link the application with GCKEY with XF number.

XF is temporary number. it will change. also try linking through different option. another thing to look for is to put family member as 3 (2 for parents and 1 for you) or 4 (2 for parents and 2 for you and your spouse (if co-sponsor). do not add any kid. try different combination.