06/03/2026
Thousands of accepted refugees in Quebec are facing extreme delays in permanent residency processing, with wait times stretching up to 117 months. While applicants in other provinces may receive decisions in just over a year, more than 39,000 people in Quebec remain trapped in uncertainty. Many who applied in 2023 are still waiting, raising serious concerns over family separation, access to services, and long-term stability under the current immigration framework.