Refugee/Asylum Claimants 2023 Timeline

[Mancini]

Any person applied in december 2023 got their hearing ?

The rule is that there is is no rule

If someone will reply to you that they applied in December 2023 and got a hearing or got accepted, so what? Are you going to feel depressed? anxious?

Again.. the rule is that there is no rule..

I applied in August 2023, my file was transferred to IRB in October 2023... I am still waiting.. maybe I will wait for months to come..

On the other hand, I know someone who came to Canada in November 2023, then applied for refugee later in November, and he received a positive decision without a hearing in June 2024. It took him only 7 month from the time he applied until the decision was made...

Hard to believe? Yes, especially in light of the huge backlog... but this is what happened.. I met in person with this guy and he showed me the whole process.. He was not telling any fancy things.. just the plain truth..

At the time I felt happy for him.. but then shortly I felt sad for myself.. I felt really anxious.. depressed.. worried.. why am I stuck? is there anything wrong with my case? will I still take months and months? Should I change my lawyer? was it because of the lawyer? because of my nationality? because of my story? the officers handling my file?

Frankly, until now I don't know any answer..

However, I try to stay positive.
I keep my self busy at work.. In my free time I try to develop my skills.. learn new things..
I try to keep myself occupied.. because I know myself very well.. I know that If I have some free time.. I will start to think about what I've done to myself,... how I miss my family and how they miss me....

I used to come to this forum on daily basis, several times a day, but for months now I visit this forum maybe once a week or even less interval.. This forum is great in general, there are people who really want to help others.. volunteering their time and experience.. in this sense this forum is really helpful to find a certain piece of information about a certain process...

But if the posts here makes you worried.. and think negatively.. then you better re-consider reading or visiting here everyday..

Get yourself busy.. do something useful... develop yourself.. your skills.. try to integrate with the new life here.. learn.

Don't compare your case with others.. don't blame yourself.. Stay positive.

Good luck.

 

[StandFree]

The rule is that there is is no rule

If someone will reply to you that they applied in December 2023 and got a hearing or got accepted, so what? Are you going to feel depressed? anxious?

Again.. the rule is that there is no rule..

I applied in August 2023, my file was transferred to IRB in October 2023... I am still waiting.. maybe I will wait for months to come..

On the other hand, I know someone who came to Canada in November 2023, then applied for refugee later in November, and he received a positive decision without a hearing in June 2024. It took him only 7 month from the time he applied until the decision was made...

Hard to believe? Yes, especially in light of the huge backlog... but this is what happened.. I met in person with this guy and he showed me the whole process.. He was not telling any fancy things.. just the plain truth..

At the time I felt happy for him.. but then shortly I felt sad for myself.. I felt really anxious.. depressed.. worried.. why am I stuck? is there anything wrong with my case? will I still take months and months? Should I change my lawyer? was it because of the lawyer? because of my nationality? because of my story? the officers handling my file?

Frankly, until now I don't know any answer..

However, I try to stay positive.
I keep my self busy at work.. In my free time I try to develop my skills.. learn new things..
I try to keep myself occupied.. because I know myself very well.. I know that If I have some free time.. I will start to think about what I've done to myself,... how I miss my family and how they miss me....

I used to come to this forum on daily basis, several times a day, but for months now I visit this forum maybe once a week or even less interval.. This forum is great in general, there are people who really want to help others.. volunteering their time and experience.. in this sense this forum is really helpful to find a certain piece of information about a certain process...

But if the posts here makes you worried.. and think negatively.. then you better re-consider reading or visiting here everyday..

Get yourself busy.. do something useful... develop yourself.. your skills.. try to integrate with the new life here.. learn.

Don't compare your case with others.. don't blame yourself.. Stay positive.

Good luck.

I have been following this forum for the past many months but never thought I would post anything here. Reading your comment today, however, has really moved me and compelled me to respond. I must say that your words are incredibly meaningful, and it’s wonderful to see how positively you are moving ahead despite the uncertainty and challenges.

You’re absolutely right—there’s no fixed rule to this process. Each case unfolds differently, and comparing timelines can often lead to unnecessary stress. The story you shared about your friend who received a decision within seven months shows just how unpredictable it all is, and while that can be frustrating, it’s also a reminder to stay hopeful.

Your approach to keeping busy, developing new skills, and integrating into life here is inspiring. It’s clear that focusing on self-improvement and staying occupied is helping you manage your feelings, and your perspective about visiting the forum less frequently to avoid negativity is so wise. Sometimes, stepping back and focusing on ourselves is the best thing we can do.

Thank you for sharing this, as your message is a reminder to focus on what we can control and to stay positive. I hope your journey leads to good news soon, and I wish you all the best in this process. Keep moving forward—your resilience is truly admirable.

 

[helpme1]

Hi everyone. Based on everyones observations and experiences here, what's the current wait time from basis of claim acknowledgement to hearing date ? i know there's a huge backlog but what's a general expectation. Thx.

 

[niques_bah]

My Timeline (Claimed Inland)

Claim submitted: Feb. 2024
Acknowledge of claim: Feb. 2024
Medical Completed: Apr. 2024
Biometrics, Doc. Seizure, Interview: Apr. 2024
Received Brown Paper & Other Doc. : Apr. 2024
Confirmation of referral: Apr. 2024

Work permit received on: May 2024
Hearing Date: December 2024

 

[wkmptk]

My Timeline (Claimed Inland)

Claim submitted: Feb. 2024
Acknowledge of claim: Feb. 2024
Medical Completed: Apr. 2024
Biometrics, Doc. Seizure, Interview: Apr. 2024
Received Brown Paper & Other Doc. : Apr. 2024
Confirmation of referral: Apr. 2024

Work permit received on: May 2024
Hearing Date: December 2024

All the best with your hearing. May I check which province did you submit it? Thanks.

 

[niques_bah]

All the best with your hearing. May I check which province did you submit it? Thanks.

Thank you, Hamilton Ontario

 

[helpme1]

My Timeline (Claimed Inland)

Claim submitted: Feb. 2024
Acknowledge of claim: Feb. 2024
Medical Completed: Apr. 2024
Biometrics, Doc. Seizure, Interview: Apr. 2024
Received Brown Paper & Other Doc. : Apr. 2024
Confirmation of referral: Apr. 2024

Work permit received on: May 2024
Hearing Date: December 2024

Wow ! so fast. I know they process some country citizens faster than others. All the best !

 

[Metallicwings]

Any person applied in december 2023 got their hearing ?

Applied in June 2023, still no hearing. Initially 31 Oct 24 was given but later cancelled. File under review, less complex

 

[Metallicwings]

Arrived in july 2023 , i seek for asylum at the aitport montreal Quebec, the refugee claimant document was giving to me and of course they seized my passport, i did medicals the same week i arrived and got my work permit with 2weeks , i filed and submitted BOC in august of 2024. my counsel called irb to schedule my hearing we were giving couple of options but i we decided to go with October of 2024. Please pray for me so i get a positive decision

How was it ? Are you done with hearing ?

 

[waseememirates1]

Applied in June 2023, still no hearing. Initially 31 Oct 24 was given but later cancelled. File under review, less complex

same my position , hearing postpone in 22 October , waiting new dates

 

[astron]

Is there any difference (advantage/disadvantage) between the two options in making asylum claim in Canada: making a claim at airport of entry with Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) compared to the inland (online via IRCC portal) option, as of 2023?

pls can someone explain more on this as in claiming protection at d airports and applying for asylum online

 

[Morale]

Hello everyone.

On the IRCC website, under the processing times for the Protected Persons and Refugees (in Canada) program, it indicates a processing time of 25 months outside Quebec and 41 months within Quebec.

Is this accurate? Should those in Quebec expect their applications to take up to 41 months? Since the system updates weekly, this information should be reliable.

 

[tasase]

pls can someone explain more on this as in claiming protection at d airports and applying for asylum online

If you do it at the airport, you will be rushed, stressed under the pressures of your CBSA officer. It's also faster to get your brown paper and get case referred to the IRB. So if you can, do it online and can get a lawyer to help you.

 

[astron]

If you do it at the airport, you will be rushed, stressed under the pressures of your CBSA officer. It's also faster to get your brown paper and get case referred to the IRB. So if you can, do it online and can get a lawyer to help you.

Ok pls direct me on how to start... Cult killing on the increase in my place

 

[tasase]

Ok pls direct me on how to start... Cult killing on the increase in my place

Once you get to Canada, you find a good lawyer and tell them your story...but be prepared in case you get to Canada in case you have to give it at the airport...