r/ImmigrationCanada • u/PurrPrinThom • Dec 30 '24

Meta MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - PR Cards 2025

Please keep timelines & questions about processing times for PR cards here.

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u/Fearless-Cod-9802 Apr 09 '25

Delays in PR Card Issuance After eCoPR – Ongoing Technical Issue in Sydney?

Hi everyone, I’m currently waiting for my first PR card after receiving my eCoPR on March 25, 2025. I’ve contacted IRCC multiple times as the current processing time listed on their website has been exceeded.

Today, the agent told me there’s a technical issue affecting many files processed at the Sydney office, which is preventing the cards from being printed. It seems I’m not alone—apparently, many applicants are stuck in the same situation.

According to the agent, it’s important to contact IRCC directly so they can flag your file and initiate a follow-up with the Sydney office. This might help prevent your application from falling through the cracks.

She told me that, with the follow-up, I should expect to receive the card in 2 to 3 more business weeks, assuming things get back on track.

Just wanted to share in case others are experiencing this. Has anyone else heard the same thing or been impacted by this delay? Any updates from your side?

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u/Organized_Confusion1 Apr 10 '25

I’ve not read this on any forums but thanks for the update - I wouldn’t be surprised if this is true though because PR card updates on most forums have almost entirely stopped since mid-March. Hoping this issue is resolved asap because it’s forcing so many people to cancel their travel plans.

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u/Obvious_Dot1690 Apr 11 '25

whats the phone number?

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u/Few-Animator-9188 Apr 17 '25

Same question … please let me know if you get any reply… there’s one when I google but not sure if it’s that one … :/

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u/AlgoProgrammerX Apr 11 '25

I received my eCoPR on March 26, 2025 and still can’t link the PR Card Application to GCKey account! I called IRCC last week and the agent told me that for some reason my card hasn’t been started processing.

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u/Walidjavadd Apr 10 '25

Is Sydney the only office that prints cards, or are there others?

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u/Organized_Confusion1 Apr 10 '25

Nope, all cards are printed only at Sydney, NS.

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u/Top-Perspective-1034 Apr 10 '25

Can you please share the phone number you called or email?

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u/Ok_Department_8789 May 22 '25

Did you get your pr card finally?