Québec PR Timelines

[Here4help]

Same goes for GCMS notes. Yes they take around 30 days but also pointless to order frequently because it often shows the same thing and there are long periods where nothing happens. At the end of the year most PR programs have met their quotas and there is minimal processing and work during the holidays.

With due respect, Canuck, I have been following this forum for a long time and have observed that your responses often discourage people rather than providing the guidance they seek. It seems that, despite being a senior member, you rarely offer the answers or support that many members expect.

This forum is meant to foster mutual assistance and understanding, especially for those going through difficult situations. For instance, many of us have been waiting for our PR for over 43 months, while others completed the process in avg 24 months. It’s a challenging and emotional journey, and it feels disheartening.

I kindly urge you to consider the struggles of those seeking help here and to approach your responses with empathy and understanding. Your knowledge and experience could make a significant positive impact on many of us.

 

[Here4help]

Good Morning everyone and Happy New Year

Q: When will IRCC add this year Quebec quota for 2025?

 

[Sysnco]

I friend of mine just got his P1 even though he’s not from Quebec ( applied in Ontario February 2022 ) he waited 35 months before a final decision
That’s better news than nothing

 

[Sysnco]

Bad news : the waiting time just increased BY 3 MONTHS for Quebec applicants I hate whoever is the reason for this I’m not gonna forget this, making life harder on families just cuz you get the chance to do so

IDK why is this happening to us for real

 

[Here4help]

The recent update on Quebec’s processing times now totalling 46 months compared to 19 months when I applied I was highly stressed all day and after careful consideration I have made the difficult decision to leave Quebec.

Despite raising three children who have grown up immersed in Quebec’s culture and language, and who have pursued their education in French but the increasingly restrictive policies of the Quebec government have made it clear that our future here is not sustainable.

It is unfortunate to feel compelled to make this choice but we must prioritize opportunities where we feel welcomed and supported.

Bad news : the waiting time just increased BY 3 MONTHS for Quebec applicants I hate whoever is the reason for this I’m not gonna forget this, making life harder on families just cuz you get the chance to do so

IDK why is this happening to us for real

 

[Sysnco]

The recent update on Quebec’s processing times now totalling 46 months compared to 19 months when I applied I was highly stressed all day and after careful consideration I have made the difficult decision to leave Quebec.

Despite raising three children who have grown up immersed in Quebec’s culture and language, and who have pursued their education in French but the increasingly restrictive policies of the Quebec government have made it clear that our future here is not sustainable.

It is unfortunate to feel compelled to make this choice but we must prioritize opportunities where we feel welcomed and supported.

Good for you

You actually made me consider this choice

I’m gonna gather information and prepare to leave too please tell me when you’re gonna leave and if you receive Portal some time after I’m gonna leave ASAP

I’ve actually never thought about leaving so I don’t know much can you or anyone else guide me a little bit or just give me a brief idea on how it works

I want to call IRCC and ask but I don’t trust these phone agents anymore

 

[Québécois.]

The recent update on Quebec’s processing times now totalling 46 months compared to 19 months when I applied I was highly stressed all day and after careful consideration I have made the difficult decision to leave Quebec.

Despite raising three children who have grown up immersed in Quebec’s culture and language, and who have pursued their education in French but the increasingly restrictive policies of the Quebec government have made it clear that our future here is not sustainable.

It is unfortunate to feel compelled to make this choice but we must prioritize opportunities where we feel welcomed and supported.

I have started considering this option as well and am exploring opportunities in different provinces. Some of my friends, along with their families, have already moved to Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia

 

[Kerr88]

The recent update on Quebec’s processing times now totalling 46 months compared to 19 months when I applied I was highly stressed all day and after careful consideration I have made the difficult decision to leave Quebec.

Despite raising three children who have grown up immersed in Quebec’s culture and language, and who have pursued their education in French but the increasingly restrictive policies of the Quebec government have made it clear that our future here is not sustainable.

It is unfortunate to feel compelled to make this choice but we must prioritize opportunities where we feel welcomed and supported.

Good Decision. I am actually in the process of moving too. A friend with whom i applied in May 2022 moved to Ontario in June 2024 and updated his address. He sent webforms asking them to transfer his file to Ontario. It took a couple of months but in December, he received both his Portal 1 and 2. That is significant progress. It is unfortunate but i feel like we may never get the PR if we remain in Quebec. Good luck to all!

 

[Québécois.]

@scylla @canuck78 @legalfalcon @Naturgrl
As senior and experienced members of this forum, could you please let us know if there is any place where we can track the number of people who receive their PR as protected persons in Quebec, either monthly or quarterly? It’s incredibly frustrating that there is no information or clarity on this topic available on federal or provincial government websites. With the processing times in Quebec getting worse and worse, the lack of transparency is making the situation even more difficult.

 

[scylla]

@scylla @canuck78 @legalfalcon @Naturgrl
As senior and experienced members of this forum, could you please let us know if there is any place where we can track the number of people who receive their PR as protected persons in Quebec, either monthly or quarterly? It’s incredibly frustrating that there is no information or clarity on this topic available on federal or provincial government websites. With the processing times in Quebec getting worse and worse, the lack of transparency is making the situation even more difficult.

I'm not aware of one.

 

[Sysnco]

@scylla @canuck78 @legalfalcon @Naturgrl
As senior and experienced members of this forum, could you please let us know if there is any place where we can track the number of people who receive their PR as protected persons in Quebec, either monthly or quarterly? It’s incredibly frustrating that there is no information or clarity on this topic available on federal or provincial government websites. With the processing times in Quebec getting worse and worse, the lack of transparency is making the situation even more difficult.

I don’t think Quebec shares these informations the only resources that I’ve seen being able to get the right numbers are newspapers

I contacted them on my side about the processing time issu and you can do so as well

 

[nzkko]

@scylla @canuck78 @legalfalcon @Naturgrl
As senior and experienced members of this forum, could you please let us know if there is any place where we can track the number of people who receive their PR as protected persons in Quebec, either monthly or quarterly? It’s incredibly frustrating that there is no information or clarity on this topic available on federal or provincial government websites. With the processing times in Quebec getting worse and worse, the lack of transparency is making the situation even more difficult.

No monthly or quarterly data is released. Here is annual data: https://statistique.quebec.ca/fr/fichier/bilan-demographique-quebec-edition-2024.pdf

Québec has about 5-7 thousand PR slots for refugees per year and there about 180 thousand asylum seekers currently in Québec

 

[Sysnco]

No monthly or quarterly data is released. Here is annual data: https://statistique.quebec.ca/fr/fichier/bilan-demographique-quebec-edition-2024.pdf

Québec has about 5-7 thousand PR slots for refugees per year and there about 180 thousand asylum seekers currently in Québec

It doesn’t add up for me at all cuz I know people from Quebec that’s have received PR in 42 months as protected person that applied early 2021

The problem is there are 38k protected person in Quebec ( as of 2024) and 3.5 k get PR every year that makes it 10 years before everyone gets PR how does this make sense ? Why is the processing time 46 months if it’s not real

 

[Sysnco]

Any news Quebec applicants ?

 

[canuck78]

With due respect, Canuck, I have been following this forum for a long time and have observed that your responses often discourage people rather than providing the guidance they seek. It seems that, despite being a senior member, you rarely offer the answers or support that many members expect.

This forum is meant to foster mutual assistance and understanding, especially for those going through difficult situations. For instance, many of us have been waiting for our PR for over 43 months, while others completed the process in avg 24 months. It’s a challenging and emotional journey, and it feels disheartening.

I kindly urge you to consider the struggles of those seeking help here and to approach your responses with empathy and understanding. Your knowledge and experience could make a significant positive impact on many of us.

There is a known difference in processing times between Quebec and the rest of Canada. This was not a secret. Discouraging people from calling or emailing IRCC frequently does not help your file and yes it is a resource drain which could be redeployed since it isn’t one person contacting them it thousands per day. I’m sure waiting is difficult but IRCC publishes processing times so that people have a realistic view of how long processing may take. They also publish quotas and you are able to see processing information online.