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Refugee case under file review process for less complex cases

philipe!!!

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Apr 4, 2023
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I received a letter saying that I was considered as less complex case in November 2020. I submitted all documents and the certificate of readiness. But now I receive a mail saying they no longer process my case under less complex. I must attend a regular hearing. What does this mean? Thanks.
So they told you that your case no longer under less complex or just they said you have to make hearing?
 

moref1988

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Feb 28, 2023
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hello there,

Is there a possibility that documents will be approved directly after submitting them to the file review process? Or should we wait for the short hearing notice first?

thanks advance
 

Mimikid

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Oct 24, 2024
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I received a letter from IRB it says RPD is no longer processing your claim under the instructions of governing the streaming of less complex claims at the refugee protection division, is there anyone who experienced same situation and explain to me what does it mean , because I'm really worried and frustrated.

Thanks
 

ayankhan

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Oct 6, 2024
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Hey it's been a month my case is less complex and I submitted my evidence and I didn't hear anything from IRB or else please tell me how much time it will take to get decision! Please
 

theclaimer

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Jul 29, 2022
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Hey it's been a month my case is less complex and I submitted my evidence and I didn't hear anything from IRB or else please tell me how much time it will take to get decision! Please
No one knows the time frame. My case was considered a less complex case. After submitting the document, I heard back from them after 8 months that my hearing would occur after more than 7 months. It was all about 15 months. It was a journey of 22 months. It all depends on case to case and country to country. I hope you hear an update soon. :)
 

ayankhan

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Oct 6, 2024
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No one knows the time frame. My case was considered a less complex case. After submitting the document, I heard back from them after 8 months that my hearing would occur after more than 7 months. It was all about 15 months. It was a journey of 22 months. It all depends on case to case and country to country. I hope you hear an update soon. :)
I'm from Pakistan
 

ayankhan

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Oct 6, 2024
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No one knows the time frame. My case was considered a less complex case. After submitting the document, I heard back from them after 8 months that my hearing would occur after more than 7 months. It was all about 15 months. It was a journey of 22 months. It all depends on case to case and country to country. I hope you hear an update soon. :)
What was decision bro? Got pr?
 

ayankhan

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Oct 6, 2024
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My hearing was on Oct 2023. Received a positive NOD after 7 days. Applied for PR and now waiting. :)
It's almost a year since U applied for PR ...u haven't check ur status or asked ur lawyer how much more time U need to wait for card ?? And where U from brother
 

theclaimer

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Jul 29, 2022
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It's almost a year since U applied for PR ...u haven't check ur status or asked ur lawyer how much more time U need to wait for card ?? And where U from brother
This process is all about having patience. It takes time to get everything. Right now the processing time for PR is around 2 years. I did my PR application by myself. I dont have any lawyer. I am from South Asia, not willing to disclose my country of origin and I am a sister. :) Thanks!
 

Mancini

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Sep 6, 2023
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I received a letter from IRB it says RPD is no longer processing your claim under the instructions of governing the streaming of less complex claims at the refugee protection division, is there anyone who experienced same situation and explain to me what does it mean , because I'm really worried and frustrated.

Thanks
It is quite normal.
So many refugee claimants receive a letter that their claim will be considered as "Less Complex"... However after reading the documents submitted by the claimant, IRB will change the process to a regular hearing.

In the "Less Complete" letter, it is clearly stated: This means that your claim may be accepted without a hearing (file-review process)..

and further:

If the RPD determines that a hearing of your claim is required, you will receive a notice to appear for a
hearing at which the RPD will decide to accept or reject your claim.

Please be advised that if your claim is decided under the file-review process, it does not necessarily mean
that your claim will be finalized sooner.

Here in this forum are so many claimants who first received this letter for less complex but then the process changed to a regular hearing..
 

ayankhan

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Oct 6, 2024
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This process is all about having patience. It takes time to get everything. Right now the processing time for PR is around 2 years. I did my PR application by myself. I dont have any lawyer. I am from South Asia, not willing to disclose my country of origin and I am a sister. :) Thanks!
Chalo phr to theak ha mein be south Asian hi hun Allah Apki madat kare sister!!!!! Dua krna mere liye bhe
 
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canuck78

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Jun 18, 2017
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No one knows the time frame. My case was considered a less complex case. After submitting the document, I heard back from them after 8 months that my hearing would occur after more than 7 months. It was all about 15 months. It was a journey of 22 months. It all depends on case to case and country to country. I hope you hear an update soon. :)
Many are expecting fast processing but the reality is that even if everything goes perfectly it will be years before someone becomes a PR. If you get denied and try to appeal, apply for JR, etc. that can easily take 3-5 years with no guarantees of approval.
 
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ayankhan

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Oct 6, 2024
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Scary
Many are expecting fast processing but the reality is that even if everything goes perfectly it will be years before someone becomes a PR. If you get denied and try to appeal, apply for JR, etc. that can easily take 3-5 years with no guarantees of approval.
You're scarring me I applied last year in October like 25 October and this year in September after 11 months I got letter that says you case is less complex submit evidence etc and I did submit now it's October and I'm waiting I got letter for less complex before a even full year ...
 

canuck78

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You're scarring me I applied last year in October like 25 October and this year in September after 11 months I got letter that says you case is less complex submit evidence etc and I did submit now it's October and I'm waiting I got letter for less complex before a even full year ...
Just the reality of a system which is extremely overwhelmed. IRB will review your documents and decide whether you need a hearing