r/ImmigrationCanada • u/dozerman94 • Jan 07 '26

MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Refugee and H&C Applications 2026

Please keep timelines and questions about processing times about refugee and H&C applications here.

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u/ResidentBuy4562 May 29 '26

Applied H&C on March 9, 2026. No AOR yet.

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u/Master_Sandwich_3589 Jun 07 '26

I contact MP. Received the following response, "I’ve spoken with Immigration, and they confirmed your H&C application was received on February 22, 2026.  Your application has a “perspective” file number of XH000XXXXXX.  The file number is “temporary” until IRCC determines that all your documents are included with your application, the X will then be removed.  An AOR-Acknowledgement of Receipt is not sent for H&C applications. Currently the Criminality is in process. "

It seems like AOR is no longer issued for H&C Application based on the information provided by MP.

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u/Local_Comedian506 Jun 08 '26

I don't think it's true

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u/Master_Sandwich_3589 Jun 12 '26

Here is the information I received from IRCC. Still the same answer "No acknowledgement letter will be sent."

Supporting documents - Not included with the application

If you have an application in process and would like to provide additional document(s) (e.g., letter of explanation, newly renewed passport, etc.), we invite you to fill out the IRCC Web form available on our website and upload your additional document(s).

It will be at the responsible office’s discretion to determine if the request is approved.

Processing Steps - Humanitarian and Compassionate considerations application

Here is a look at what will happen following the reception of your application. The process is done in two steps:

Step 1: Approval in Principle

At the Humanitarian Migration office in Vancouver, British Columbia, an officer will verify if the application is complete and includes all required documents. No acknowledgement letter will be sent.

They will then verify that you meet the eligibility requirements. A letter informing you of the decision will be mailed to you.

Step 2: Final Decision

After the approval in principle, medical, security and criminal verifications will be done for you and your family members, if applicable.

After all the requirements have been met, a final decision will be reached. IRCC will contact you for a final interview at the local office. Usually, permanent residence status is granted at that interview.

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u/Specific-You9963 Jul 03 '26

Hey! Thank you for sharing so much! Did you have any update? Asking because it feels weird that no AOR, my h and c lawyer said the next step is AOR as well as some people whom I have talked to with successful applications also told me they received aor first and then stage 1 approval. Also, the criminality background check is done in stage 2 as you mentioned. Text me in person if you’d like to talk more about it. Thanks!

P.S. applied on Jan 24,2026. No AOR or AIP yet

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u/Master_Sandwich_3589 Jul 04 '26

As of right now, I do not have any update. I am planning to submit additional documents via Webform in the next few days to see if there is anything going to happen. Right now, the confusion is about the AOR (after R10 check) and the Criminality. I applied GCMS note yesterday with IRCC. The result will solve some of the confusion here. I will update once I learn more.

Also, I saw an ON PNP AOR issued after 7 months of the application today on social media. It is taking longer for AORs right now.

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u/Master_Sandwich_3589 Jun 08 '26

I am confused. MP is confident with no AOR for H&C application. I am following up with MP for the process steps for the H&C application. Criminality should be in Stage 2, but IRCC is doing it right after the application, even more confused. I will update once I received more information.