IRCC security checks stalled
Canada’s IRCC security screenings are reportedly delayed 30–80+ months versus a 110‑day standard, prompting protests on Parliament Hill and leaving families and permanent resident applicants effectively stranded reported reported reported.
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service recorded more than 538,000 immigration-related screening requests in 2024, a near‑80% jump from pre‑2023 volumes. visaverge.com IRCC’s published inventories showed roughly 2.2 million files in process with backlog counts approaching or exceeding one million as of November 2025. visahq.com A House of Commons e‑petition launched by Sixuan Zhang specifically alleges over 23,000 permanent‑residence applications were trapped in extended security referrals and cites an estimated 65‑month delay in filings posted November 2025. ourcommons.ca Lawyers point to the Federal Court’s Tousi decision, which has made mandamus challenges viable where delays exceed roughly 40 months, and hundreds of applicants and advocates staged rallies on Parliament Hill on January 10, 2026 to demand action and transparency. immigration.ca
