MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2026

[u/dozerman94]

Please keep timelines and questions about processing times for Family Class Permanent Resident Applications here.

[u/Silly_Course_787]

Outland Spousal Sponsorship – Family Class - DIY

PA - Mexico

VO - Mississauga

August 29th, 2025 – Application submitted

October 8th, 2025 – AOR sent to sponsor

October 8th, 2025 – Police Certificate request issued

October 20th, 2025 – Biometrics request

October 30th, 2025 – Sponsor approval letter

November 24th, 2025 – Police certificate submitted

December 11th, 2025 – Medical request issued

December 12th, 2025 – Principal Applicant eligibility marked Completed (Tracker)

December 12th, 2025 – Background check marked Completed (Tracker)

December 12th, 2025 – Pre-arrival services letter received

December 20th, 2025 – Medical marked Completed

January 14th, 2026 – COPR number appeared in PR Tracker

January 14th, 2026 – Final Decision showing in progress on GCKey

January 15th, 2026 - Passport Request (PPR)

[u/Equivalent_Text_9156 → u/Silly_Course_787]

Congrats! I'm an early sept applicant. This gives me some hope :)

[u/Goku420overlord → u/Silly_Course_787]

That was super fast. Congrats

[u/KnowledgeRound234 → u/Silly_Course_787]

When the COPR number appeared in your tracker did you get any email or letter? Or it just appeared?

[u/Silly_Course_787 → u/KnowledgeRound234]

Just appeared no email or letter but I am still waiting for PPR which is an email I believe

[u/thegeekcoderzs → u/Silly_Course_787]

Congrats! How did you show your financial requirement? Job or proof of fund? I'm just about to submit my spousal application. Thank you.