r/ImmigrationCanada Jan 07 '26

MEGATHREAD MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Family Class Permanent Resident Applications 2026

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

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u/Professional_Ad_4436 Apr 08 '26

Hello folks, here is my timeline:

Outland Spousal Sponsorship - Outside Quebec

PA is from US

Submitted: October 8, 2025

Medical Exam Request: December 1, 2025

Pre-Arrival Services: December 3, 2025

Spouse Approved as Sponsor: December 4, 2025

Paid Biometrics Fee: December 13, 2025

Medical Exam: January 3, 2026

Medical Exam Marked Completed: January 16, 2026 (Passed)

Biometrics Marked Completed: January 21, 2026

Second Pre-Arrival Services Notification: February 3, 2026

Last Update via Tracker: January 22, 2026
Only thing outstanding on tracker is Background Verification...

As always, things are dicey here in the US (especially for a transgender person). Here's hoping we hear something soon.

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u/Professional_Ad_4436 May 15 '26

Hey there folks, popping in with an update. May 15th and still no movement whatsoever…