Shorten PAL Approval Times

[old_man]

^^^

That is impressive. I hope mine goes as quick. I am kicking myself for not having done this years ago.

[JAYron93]

Have NR pal, did the restricted course, mailed in beginning of sept with money order

received sept 10 in miramachi “initial processing”

called day 62 (dec 4) it’s been sent to manitoba cfo for final approval, no references or spouse have been called

asked if my references can call in, “no we don’t do that, only if there’s an issue will the cfo call”

was hoping to have rpal by Black Friday, I’ll be lucky if it’s here by boxing day.

little disappointed since my NR pal took about 2 months from mailing in application to card in hand.

[AzK1ck3r]

I know your pain... Mine arrived in Miramichi July 30th and is with the Quebec CFO since August 29th and my references still didn't receive the call. I called the CFO yesterday just to be sure everything was fine on their side and the lady said yes, I'm on the final step. So it's more like 4 to 6 months for the Quebec CFO to conduct the interviews.

4 to 6 months for the Qc CFO part is crazy!

[Meredius]

4 to 6 months for the Qc CFO part is crazy!

Yep! I know... I'll probably won't be called before the end of January.

[Canadiangunnerz]

Called the RCMP on Friday regarding my faxed cfsc report and they said it may take another week for them to put in their system (Sent the report 26th of November). The wait is killing me lol. Just missed the black Friday sales, so I gotta shoot for the Christmas sales next. I just hope to get approved before the holidays come around.

[DeeWayne]

Thanks! This is helpful!

[vildric]

Wow I hope the Quebec CFO long waiting period is for RPAL only.

Anyone know the phone number to quebec cfo? I dont find it anywhere online.

[Johny1]

Quebec CFO: 1-800-731-4000 x7005

[vildric]

Thanks Johny.

Called today but no answer, but I called RCMP today, so my timeline so far:


october 22th 2018 : application sent

october 25th 2018 : application received by rcmp

november 22th 2018 : application show up online

november 29th 2018 : call rcmp, told no informations are missing, and to call back "in a few weeks" if i dont receive my pal.

december 11th 2018 : call rcmp, told my application is in final process, with quebec cfo, shouldnt take too long at this point and to call back in two or three weeks if i dont have my pal.

[Meredius]

My final update for PAL to RPAL upgrade with the Quebec CFO:

Application received in Miramichi : 2018/07/30
CC billed: 2018/08/29 (+30 days/22 workdays)
First follow up call: 2018/10/05 File complete, with provincial CFO
Second call: 2018/11/02: Still not moved from QC CFO
Interviews with references and me: 2018/12/17 (+140days/98 workdays)
Your application has been processed and your licence has been issued: 2018/12/17 (+140days/98 workdays)