Shorten PAL Approval Times

[StefanGreybeard]

Got my CFSC back on Monday (took 5 weeks). Filed my PAL application online the next day, and all my references were complete today. Now I wait.

[waldo54]

Well it takes a lot to impress this old guy these day's, my PAL expires in Sept so I thought I better get at it given that there are lot's of threads about it taking 4 - 6 months or more.

Mar 1 - Send via Canada Post Snail Mail
Mar 6 - Received and given Initial approval
Mar 15 - Credit Card charged renewal fee
Mar 23 - PAL issued and mailed - post marked Mar 24
Mar 28 - In my hand this morning.

Fastest turn around time in history for me:

In 2024 it took 27 days
In 2019 it took 94 days
In 2014 it took 108 days

Either they are getting more efficient or they are just taking pity on us old guy's, I'm impressed

[StefanGreybeard]

Fastest turn around time in history for me

Well that's potentially promising!

I did have to call the 1-800 number to edit some out-of-date info I had provided for one of my references. The gentleman I spoke with at the RCMP was really friendly and helpful, and I didn't have to wait at all to get ahold of someone.

[Sobeit94]

quick question, coming up on my 28 day waiting period. I filled the app online and my references did the approval online also. am I to expect a phone call or interview or will I just receive the pal in the mail?

[StefanGreybeard]

I assume there should be some info when looking at your application through the website, however I too would like to know.

You should now however, that the 28 days is a minimum.

[Sobeit94]

I assume there should be some info when looking at your application through the website, however I too would like to know.

You should now however, that the 28 days is a minimum.

Good news. I applied for my pal on March 5th. My 28 days was supposed to be April 16 due to the holidays( Easter and good Friday)
Logged into rcmp website today to check status and says my application has been approved and in the mail.
No phone calls, interviews or emails.