Permanent residents forced to wait months for proof of status

These immigrants sometimes waited more than two years to obtain their permanent residence, often after several years of working or studying on temporary permits. While they finally believed to see the outcome of their efforts, these permanent residents of the country now find themselves waiting for the card proving this status for months, in a blur on the deadline.

They also denounce a two-tier system, since their request would be processed after others, more recent. A new portal to confirm residency was put online at the end of May and ensures receipt of the card in just a few weeks.

Nearly twenty people confided in Le Devoir about their frustration and disappointment at having to wait for this permanent residence card for three to six months. Furthermore, they cannot obtain information on the progress of these procedures from the Federal Ministry of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC).
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