@immigraciacanada: One of the most frustrating experiences for applicants is watching months — sometimes years — go by with no updates on their immigration application. While delays are unfortunately common, here’s a clear step-by-step path you can follow to troubleshoot before considering legal action: ⸻ 📝 Steps to Take When Your IRCC Application is Delayed 1️⃣ Check Current Processing Times • Confirm whether your application is truly delayed. • 🔗 IRCC Processing Times: https://lnkd.in/gBUjQHpB 2️⃣ Submit a Webform Inquiry • A direct way to ask IRCC for an update or add new information to your file. • 🔗 IRCC Webform: https://lnkd.in/gY9SWSAQ 3️⃣ Call the IRCC Call Centre (If in Canada) • Dial 1-888-242-2100 to speak with an agent. • Agents cannot make decisions or speed up processing, but they can confirm the status and next steps. 4️⃣ Request GCMS Notes (ATIP Request) • These internal notes reveal what’s happening behind the scenes on your file. • 🔗 Request GCMS Notes: https://lnkd.in/g_9iUjVw 5️⃣ Contact Your Member of Parliament (MP) • MPs can submit inquiries to IRCC, especially if there are hardship factors. • 🔗 Find Your MP: https://lnkd.in/gvENpuMr 6️⃣ Consult a Lawyer for a Mandamus Application • If there has been an unreasonable delay and all other steps have failed, some applicants choose to consult a lawyer about filing a mandamus application in Federal Court. • This legal remedy compels IRCC to make a decision — it does not guarantee an approval. ⸻ ✨ Pro Tip: Keep a record of every step you take — including dates, screenshots of the webform, and communications — in case you need to escalate further. ⸻ Remember: Delays are difficult, but you are not powerless. Taking systematic steps helps you understand what’s happening with your application and ensures you have options if things remain stuck. #CanadianImmigration #IRCCUpdates #Mandamus #ImmigrationDelay #ImmigrationCanada

Ankita Goyal, RCIC-IRB

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