Parents & Grandparents Program (PGP) 2023

[xs2me]

Hi everyone, pls can somebody help me with the link to track my application status. I am sponsoring my mom, application submitted December 2023, just got the pre arrival letter after medical and pcc request .Pls I need to track the application status. Gckey not showing much. Thanks in advance.

How long did it take for you to get teh pre-arrival letter after medical and PCC request?

As for linking the application, please use:

• the Principal Applicant's family name
• the Principal Applicant's passport details (as submitted in the application)
• Count the sponsor when filling in the family count (basically, the number should be the same as you submitted in the application)

If you need help, feel free to DM me.

 

[Armoured95]

Hello, Sorry I did not provide timeline sooner but here is my timeline so far.
Application Submitted: December 19, 2024
ADR: April 23, 2024
Documents submitted: May 17,2024
AOR: June 5, 2024
Linked Application: June 18, 2024
Biometrics requested: October 23, 2024
Biometrics Completed: October 29,2024
Sponsorship Approval received: October 31, 2024
PCC Requested: October 25, 2024
PCC Submitted: November 11, 2024
Medical request: October 25, 2024
Medical Performed: November 5,2024
Pre-arrival checklist: October 29, 2024
Medical Passed: awaited
Final decision: awaited
Portal 1 Email: awaited
Portal 2 Email: awaited
eCOPR: awaited

Even though I have completed PCC, Medical and Biometric I have not seen any update on my application.

 

[GNPLC]

Hello, Sorry I did not provide timeline sooner but here is my timeline so far.
Application Submitted: December 19, 2024
ADR: April 23, 2024
Documents submitted: May 17,2024
AOR: June 5, 2024
Linked Application: June 18, 2024
Biometrics requested: October 23, 2024
Biometrics Completed: October 29,2024
Sponsorship Approval received: October 31, 2024
PCC Requested: October 25, 2024
PCC Submitted: November 11, 2024
Medical request: October 25, 2024
Medical Performed: November 5,2024
Pre-arrival checklist: October 29, 2024
Medical Passed: awaited
Final decision: awaited
Portal 1 Email: awaited
Portal 2 Email: awaited
eCOPR: awaited

Even though I have completed PCC, Medical and Biometric I have not seen any update on my application.

Which VO is processing your file?

 

[canuck78]

********Help Needed**********

Hello All.

I need everyone's Expert advise on my Parents file.

Invitation to apply : OCT 2023

File submitted: Dec 2023

AOR: Aug 01 2024

Biometrics request: Aug 06 2024

Insufficient Income letter : Aug 10 2024
Case forwarded by Visa Officer to RROC Ottawa

Reason for income revision letter from CPA and confirmation of Income eligibility Affidavit showing surplus income than required submitted : Aug 16 2024

No response or movement in file since August 16 2024.

I got my 2022 income reassessed in April 25 2023 and got the Notice of reassessment on May 05/2023.

Reason for income reassessment : My CPA accidentally miscalculated dividends and submitted wrong income for taxes on April 15 2023. When he realized the error we resubmitted correct income 77200 on April 25/2023. Notice of reassessment(77200) was issued on May 05 2023 way before the October 2023 draw.

I submitted both Notice of assessment (63300)and Notice of reassessment (77200) when submitting the file in Dec 2023.

Can anyone please suggest me anyway could get the file in movement.?

Thanks all in advance.

Really tough to say how this will be addressed. It is pretty clear that you suddenly reassessed your personal income, likely as someone who is self-employed, because you got selected for PGP. IRCC isn’t stupid. A CPA should not have made this basic error. This is why people should be meeting LICO every year if they plan on applying for PGP but especially if in the PGP pool. This is especially important for people who are self-employed.

 

[marrynated]

My mom received her PR in May 2023 and she needs to travel to Canada to finish the process, she flies here in April.

The PDF file says:
"You must travel to Canada and present your immigration documents at a Canadian Port of
Entry before they expire. The validity of the Permanent Resident documents cannot be
extended."

Now my question is: She doesn't speak English. Does this finalization process for her PR need to happen right when she first enters Canada? The reason I am asking is: Her flight is to Toronto and I live in Vancouver. What should she (and I) do?

Thank you!

 

[canuck78]

My mom received her PR in May 2023 and she needs to travel to Canada to finish the process, she flies here in April.

The PDF file says:
"You must travel to Canada and present your immigration documents at a Canadian Port of
Entry before they expire. The validity of the Permanent Resident documents cannot be
extended."

Now my question is: She doesn't speak English. Does this finalization process for her PR need to happen right when she first enters Canada? The reason I am asking is: Her flight is to Toronto and I live in Vancouver. What should she (and I) do?

Thank you!

Are you sure her COPR is still valid? Very unusual for it to be valid for 1.5+ years? Yes landing would be in Toronto. You couldn’t accompany her either way.

 

[Teamcill]

My parents got biometric request Nov 7,2024. Haven’t gotten anything since then.

 

[marrynated]

Are you sure her COPR is still valid? Very unusual for it to be valid for 1.5+ years? Yes landing would be in Toronto. You couldn’t accompany her either way.

Oh sorry I meant May 2024

How involved would her process of landing be? Would it be a big issue if she doesn't speak English?
I'm reading that they have translators in Toronto Airport. How can she articulate that she needs a translator? (I know this might be a stupid question: she is just a bit nervous about this whole process)

 

[YVR123]

Oh sorry I meant May 2024

How involved would her process of landing be? Would it be a big issue if she doesn't speak English?
I'm reading that they have translators in Toronto Airport. How can she articulate that she needs a translator? (I know this might be a stupid question: she is just a bit nervous about this whole process)

Many new immigrates do not speak English. CBSA and IRCC will have translation services. (either via a translator being there or a voice service)
Unless she speaks a very rare language, she should be OK.

 

[Shelby88]

@canuck78 @YVR123

Hi, I will very appreciate if one you senior members could please provide some insight on my situation. All assessments were completed and passed in July. The GCKey account had an update saying "Final Decision - 2024/07/31". Most people get the portal email on the same day, some with in few weeks of this update. For me it has been over 5 months. I called the Call Centre few times and I was told it is awaiting final decision. I have requested GCMS notes couple weeks ago, but have not received them yet. How come it is taking so long for the final approval if all assessments were passed in July? Is it normal, I have not seen any PGP applicant wait that long after the final decision update? Thanks!

 

[YVR123]

@canuck78 @YVR123

Hi, I will very appreciate if one you senior members could please provide some insight on my situation. All assessments were completed and passed in July. The GCKey account had an update saying "Final Decision - 2024/07/31". Most people get the portal email on the same day, some with in few weeks of this update. For me it has been over 5 months. I called the Call Centre few times and I was told it is awaiting final decision. I have requested GCMS notes couple weeks ago, but have not received them yet. How come it is taking so long for the final approval if all assessments were passed in July? Is it normal, I have not seen any PGP applicant wait that long after the final decision update? Thanks!

Sorry, I haven't been keeping track of PGP approval timeline.

 

[pr_s]

Hello everyone, I am the sponsor and our PGP application is in progress. I have recently got married. Do i need to inform IRCC and submit any revised forms and additional evidence?

Thanks

 

[ROBBEN]

Hi,
Im in the same Timeline, I had applied for my Parent in Dec 2023, We did not get any Medical request, But since she is already here on Super Visa, There was no Medical Exam for her. Biometrics done on Sept 12, 2024.
I think we must get Final Decision by March 2025. Hopefully.

Hello, Sorry I did not provide timeline sooner but here is my timeline so far.
Application Submitted: December 19, 2024
ADR: April 23, 2024
Documents submitted: May 17,2024
AOR: June 5, 2024
Linked Application: June 18, 2024
Biometrics requested: October 23, 2024
Biometrics Completed: October 29,2024
Sponsorship Approval received: October 31, 2024
PCC Requested: October 25, 2024
PCC Submitted: November 11, 2024
Medical request: October 25, 2024
Medical Performed: November 5,2024
Pre-arrival checklist: October 29, 2024
Medical Passed: awaited
Final decision: awaited
Portal 1 Email: awaited
Portal 2 Email: awaited
eCOPR: awaited

Even though I have completed PCC, Medical and Biometric I have not seen any update on my application.

 

[ali.tariq]

Hello everyone, I am the sponsor and our PGP application is in progress. I have recently got married. Do i need to inform IRCC and submit any revised forms and additional evidence?

Thanks

Congratulations on your marriage. I believe, yes, you have to inform them as your family size has now changed. I don't think you've to provide them with any evidence though.

 

[Silva0023]

Here is one for the ages and future reference:
So, my father received the passport request letter on December 16th, however he and his common-law partner were in Canada. My father was going to stay for a few weeks and the common-law partner was returning home after a few days of visit.
The letter with the PPR clearly says that the passports need to be submitted within 30 days, however, my dad would be here in Canada for those 30 days whereas his partner would be back in her home country.
IRCC offers the option of a virtual landing for those applicants inside the country. We opted for that option and emailed back with the instructions and the explanation that one person needs a virtual landing and the other needs to submit a passport due to the present situation. So in theory, it's an easy-to-solve thing.
So, fast forward almost a month and we're a few days away from the deadline and IRCC has not responded to do the virtual landing, they haven't even acknowledged the email we sent as per their request. We also sent a web form, but still, nothing from them, and even if they responded in the next couple of days then whatever process is needed will surely put us out of the deadline to submit the passport of the other person. In essence, we are in an impossible scenario. Our only option is for my dad to return and then go to the consulate with the passports the next day even though they are out of the 30 days that the latter mentions hoping for some understanding.
Does anyone have any advice for this situation?
Thanks