Applicants face long processing times for PRTD
12 posts in the last 60 days, all from r/ImmigrationCanada.
“Hi everyone, I’m an inland applicant under the Quebec Skilled Worker / PEQ stream (EP application number) and currently waiting for the next step after a status update on GCKey. Here is my timeline so far: - Application submitted: January 30, 2026 - Medical exam passed: August…”
“I applied my BOWP on 11th June 2026. There is no update yet. My PVO/SVO Is Vancouver/Sydney. Does anyone have a similar timeline and PVO/SVO?”
“PVO Ottawa SVO Sydney CEC general Inland Single Applicant Invite - Jan 7th, 2026 AOR- Feb 3rd BIL and Medical Passed- April 8th Background Verification - In progress Eligibility- In progress FD- Sept 10th, 2026 P1- Sept 11th, 2026 replied same day Waiting for P2 and Ecopr”
Several users express concern about the extended wait times for Permanent Resident Travel Documents (PRTD). One user notes a final decision date of August 2026, while others mention slow processing at Ottawa and Sydney offices. This delay causes anxiety and uncertainty among applicants.
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“Hi everyone, I’m an inland applicant under the Quebec Skilled Worker / PEQ stream (EP application number) and currently waiting for the next step after a status update on GCKey. Here is my timeline so far: - Application submitted: January 30, 2026 - Medical exam…”
“I applied my BOWP on 11th June 2026. There is no update yet. My PVO/SVO Is Vancouver/Sydney. Does anyone have a similar timeline and PVO/SVO? submitted by /u/Individual_Dot2565 [link] [comments]”
“PVO Ottawa SVO Sydney CEC general Inland Single Applicant Invite - Jan 7th, 2026 AOR- Feb 3rd BIL and Medical Passed- April 8th Background Verification - In progress Eligibility- In progress FD- Sept 10th, 2026 P1- Sept 11th, 2026 replied same day Waiting for P2 and Ecopr submitted by /u/Upper-Resident75 [link] [comments]”
“Called IRCC today to check on my application. Current status: • PVO: Ottawa • SVO: Sydney • Eligibility: Not started • Security: Not started • Background check: In progress • Information sharing: In progress • Criminality: Passed • Medical: Passed • Biometrics: Passed • Additional documents: None required I have already: Requested GCMS notes — no update yet Contacted my MP — waiting for a response Mailed IRCC regarding the application What should I do at this point? Any suggestions from anyone w”
“Hii, I got my ecopr on 31st August , and I m waiting for my PR card. Is there any way that I can track my PR card , or application status? If yes, plz share I watched and did research on the web but didn’t get anything clear. submitted by /u/Common-Ad-1547 [link] [comments]”
“Has anyone applied for PRTD recently while back home in Ireland to fly to Canada? I received eCoPR last week and have a planned trip home to Ireland 20th September for 2 weeks, returning 05th October. Non-flex flights and I highly doubt I will have my PR card in time to travel. Wondering if anyone has any recent experience on expediting PRTD timeline e.g. showing flights booked back, in order to fly back to Canada? submitted by /u/yastartinlove [link] [comments]”
“Hi everyone, I'm checking my IRCC GCKey, and under Final Decision , the field is completely blank. At the same time, my Eligibility and Background Verification both show as "Completed" . Has anyone had their Final Decision box show up completely blank like this? What does it usually mean, and what should I do or expect next? Thanks! submitted by /u/Over_Button2605 [link] [comments]”
“Just wondering if anyone who received their eCOPR between August 21 and August 30 has already received Final Decision (FD) on their PR card application. submitted by /u/Sad-Cycle-4262 [link] [comments]”
“I’ve already done my biometrics on Aug 11, 2026 and i can see in my GCkey portal that it’s been updated but my biometrics info below is still saying IRCC still needs my fingerprints. Is this a portal thing or should i send them a message? I also already have my Spousal eligibility and PA AIP letters. Just wanted to know if anyone here has experienced the same thing. submitted by /u/No_Butterscotch_4532 [link] [comments]”
“Hi, Applied for PR back in February 2026 and have not yet received the biometrics letter. Ordered GCMS notes and saw biometrics show : cancelled/error. Primary Office: CPC-Ottawa, Secondary Office: Centralized Intake Office. Called IRCC and the agent shouted on me when I told them to put a note on my file. Please suggest what should I do to get this resolved? Thank you! submitted by /u/analystgonewild [link] [comments]”
“Just wanted to know how long to wait for PPR since I have received Pre arrival letter on 16th July 2026. Submitted the application in January 2026. Biometrics and medical have been successfully completed and accepted. (March 2026) Note- the sponsored applicant is in India, and my spouse is in Canada. Appreciate any kind of support in advance. TIA submitted by /u/Moist_World_5095 [link] [comments]”
“i applied for PRTD on H & C grounds on non urgent basis through online pr portal on 30th june 2026 Today when i opened my Gckey account the status showed application status updated and when i clicked full application status it says this under Final decision heading Final decision- 25th August 2026 Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made I know it means that my application is in process but most of the people on facebook group are sayi”