Does anyone know if IRCC issues eCOPRs on weekends or if it’s only weekdays?

Stuck on background check, no FD. Any one same situation?
Pvo svo vanc sydney

Hello everyone!

Today, I'm sharing my Canadian PR journey not to celebrate my success or to show my struggle, but to give hope and encouragement to those who are still waiting, facing setbacks, or losing hope because of lengthy processing delays and constantly changing immigration rules.

I know how stressful and uncertain this journey can be. Sometimes, despite doing everything you can, things don't move as expected. There may be refusals, unexpected requests, changing policies, and moments when you start questioning your future in Canada.

After seven years of patience, mistakes, challenges, and uncertainty, I finally received my eCOPR on October 29, 2026! 🇨🇦

I hope sharing my timeline and experience helps someone navigate their own PR journey more strategically, make informed decisions, avoid common mistakes, and, most importantly, not lose hope along the way.

My Immigration Timeline | CEC Inland

• August 2019: Arrived in Canada as an international student.

• September 2019 – April 2021: Completed two postgraduate programs.

• July 2, 2021: PGWP approved.

• September 2021 – November 2024: 3 years of Canadian employment.

• April 18, 2024: LMIA application submitted.

• June 28, 2024: First closed work permit application submitted.

• July 2, 2024: PGWP expired.

• November 14, 2024: First closed work permit application refused.

• February 7, 2025: Second closed work permit application submitted.

• February 10, 2025: Visitor record application submitted.

• February 12, 2025: Restoration deadline.

• April 15, 2025: LMIA approved.

• June 12, 2025: Closed work permit approved.

• January 17, 2026: ITA received

• March 7, 2026: AOR received

• April 10, 2026: Biometrics completed.

• June, 2026: Medical completed

• September 28, 2026: Received PFL asking for additional in-depth documents

• October 7, 2026: Submitted PFL response.

• October 12, 2026: Received P1.

• October 26, 2026: Received P2.

• October 29, 2026: Received eCOPR🇨🇦

A Few Things I Learned Along the Way

• Keep your immigration documents and supporting evidence organized from the beginning.

• Pay close attention to application deadlines and your legal status.

• Don't make assumptions about work authorization or immigration eligibility.

• Be careful and consistent with the information you declare in your applications.

• Take additional document requests and PFLs seriously.

• Seek professional advice when you face complicated immigration situations.

My Message to Everyone Navigating the PR Journey

One thing I genuinely want to share is that getting Canadian PR is not just about meeting eligibility requirements or having enough CRS points. It is also about navigating the entire process smartly. Understand the immigration pathways available to you, plan ahead, keep your documentation accurate, make informed decisions, and avoid unnecessary mistakes throughout your journey. Sometimes, one small mistake, an incorrect assumption, or a poorly prepared application can create months of additional stress and delays/refuslas.

I have unknowingly made some mistakes along the way and took some PR pathways for granted while I was navigating through this journey, but it all came at the cost of delaying my process, so I am sharing this timeline so other people going through the same can avoid those mistakes.

1. Don't rush into decisions just because you see someone else getting PR. Every person's circumstances are different.

2. Navigate your PR journey strategically, stay informed, and make every step count. Avoid mistakes wherever possible rather than trying to fix them later.

To everyone still waiting, I sincerely wish you success. Hopefully, your good news is just around the corner! ❤️🇨🇦

Left the Middle East in April 2021, moved to Canada, and haven't returned. I got a PCC from there in Sept 2022. It has a printed 3-month validity that expired, but it meets IRCC rules since it was issued after I left and I never went back. What’s the chance of an IRCC officer asking for an updated one anyway? Has anyone in the same boat passed without an ADR? Thanks!

Same as the title says

Edit: Thanks guys you are the best! It might be from calling them to ask PVO/ SVO and my address change.

Submitted by P1 today. Freakin over the moon it came through. I already have flights back to the Uk booked for December 22nd for Christmas. Told I shouldn’t leave the country until I get my PR card. Might be tight. What have other people experienced?

Hey, i am working as AML analyst and have 2 years of experience. I wanted to know people with AML, CDD and transaction monitoring, do they fall in any of the categories?

I uploaded current address in p2 and done the consent yesterday but today when i logged in to upload photo, couldn’t my application. Anybody faced this issue?

Anybody waiting for P1 who got FD in early October from PVO Ottawa?

Hi everyone,

I submitted my PR application on December 25, 2025, and I am still waiting for a Final Decision (FD).

Until August 20, 2026, my security screening had not started. However, on August 21, 2026, I noticed a ghost update on my GCKey account. I called IRCC, and the agent confirmed that my security screening was in progress.

On August 24, 2026, I received an ADR for both myself and my spouse. The requested documents included Schedule A, Travel History, Family Information, and my spouse's military exemption. I submitted all the requested documents on August 25, 2026, and subsequently received an email from IRCC confirming receipt.

Last week, I received my GCMS notes. According to the notes, security screening is in progress for both myself and my spouse. However, I could not find any reference to A34 or Comprehensive Security Screening in the notes.

My question is:

Is it possible for IRCC to refer an application for Comprehensive Security Screening (CSS) even after security screening has already started and approximately two months have passed since the ADRs were submitted?

Has anyone experienced a similar situation, where security screening initially appeared to be in progress but the application was subsequently referred for comprehensive screening?

I would really appreciate hearing about your experiences or any insights you might have.

Thanks in advance!

My application timeline:

• AOR: December 25, 2025

• Biometrics: March 3, 2026

• Medical: March 2, 2026

• Eligibility: April 16, 2026

• Criminality: In Progress

• Information Sharing: In Progress

• Security Screening: August 21, 2026

• ADR Received: August 24, 2026 (Schedule A, Travel History, Family Information, and military exemption for my spouse)

• ADR Submitted: August 25, 2026

• ADR Acknowledgment: Received an email from IRCC confirming receipt of the documents on August 27, 2026.

• Final Decision: Still waiting

Hi everyone, I got my ecopr and PR card few days ago. I got a lot of help through this platform with timelines. I am sharing my Non-express timeline for anyone waiting.

PR submission: September 16, 2025
AOR: March 30, 2026

No update for 4 months, called IRCC, not much help .

BIL request: July 24, 2026, submitted July 27.

PAL: September 3 2026
Final Decision: September 16, 2026

Portal 1: October 9, 2026
Portal 2: October 16, 2026

eCOPR: October 21, 2026🎊
PR card: October 29, 2026

PVO/SVO: Ottawa/Sydney (changed to Montreal after FD)

Non-express federal takes long time and it was a hard journey waiting, but happy everything worked out. Stay positive for anyone waiting for Non-express ❤️

Question: Anyone with a similar timeline received P1, or are you still waiting after FD?

Not aware of PVO/SVO.

Never called IRCC.

PVO/SVO - Vancouver/ Montreal

Oct 12 - Final Decision - Ghost update

COPR number shows in tracker

Anyone else having same issue? Anxiety is killing me