Just wait it out basically. Wait for them to call your phone or your reference if they ever do. Me and my ref have never received a call from them. Around month 5-6 start spamming the log in everyday to see if it gets approved.
PAL Wait Time
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Just wait it out basically. Wait for them to call your phone or your reference if they ever do. Me and my ref have never received a call from them. Around month 5-6 start spamming the log in everyday to see if it gets approved.
Received FSESO stamped paperwork today 1 month after taking the course. Still lots of waiting to go for the application itself 
but at least it's something.
Aug 21-23, 2020 - CFSC/CRFSC combo course
Aug 24, 2020 - Shipped application package to RCMP
Aug 26, 2020 - Package received by RCMP
Sept 21, 2020 - Received CFSC/CRFSC course report from FSESO (stamped Sept 16, 2020)
but at least it's something.Aug 21-23, 2020 - CFSC/CRFSC combo course
Aug 24, 2020 - Shipped application package to RCMP
Aug 26, 2020 - Package received by RCMP
Sept 21, 2020 - Received CFSC/CRFSC course report from FSESO (stamped Sept 16, 2020)
honestly I hope so but you never know. It's nice to see that there's quite a few people in recent posts that were issued ~30 days after it showed up online so the biggest hurdle seems to just be the huge backlog at this point.
It'll be a sad day when we miss both black friday & boxing day sales
I think we hit the right time before the huge flood of Ontario applications hit the pile right about now (assuming the first waves are getting FSESO paperwork now like me). Every single course around here seems to be booked solid up to December+ with waitlists even with instructors taking on way more courses than usual, it's insane! I count myself lucky enough to have gotten into an early course here.
honestly I hope so but you never know. It's nice to see that there's quite a few people in recent posts that were issued ~30 days after it showed up online so the biggest hurdle seems to just be the huge backlog at this point.
It'll be a sad day when we miss both black friday & boxing day sales
I think we hit the right time before the huge flood of Ontario applications hit the pile right about now (assuming the first waves are getting FSESO paperwork now like me). Every single course around here seems to be booked solid up to December+ with waitlists even with instructors taking on way more courses than usual, it's insane! I count myself lucky enough to have gotten into an early course here.
that is what i thought, we submitted right before a huge wave of new applicants, we are looking at at least 2 month of new backlog created due to the halt of delivery of those cfsc/crfsc courses
but what worries me is that sometimes there is no specific order of which applications are to be opened first by the miramichi, does not seem to be on a first come first serve basis
btw i mailed from ottawa too, but i did my courses several years ago, and only now i am submitting it at(arguably) the worst time possible
When i sent mine in march it was opened in order. They have i assume stacks in their mail room with the dates of when letters were received. There is no conspiracy here. Now some applications will for sure take longer than others but that's to be expected. One thing that I will note is that during my 5 month wait due to their shutdown i was able to get far better information from the Ontario CFO then the unfortunate souls that have to answer the phones in Miramichi.
Took my non-restricted PAL course in May 2020.
Timeline since then:
June 2, 2020 mailed paperwork to Maramichi
June 8, 2020 paperwork arrived
Sept 18, 2020 credit card charged
The RCMP website states: “My application has passed initial processing and is in progress”
Does anybody have an idea when my PAL should arrive in the mail? It’s hunting season and I really want to get out there!
Timeline since then:
June 2, 2020 mailed paperwork to Maramichi
June 8, 2020 paperwork arrived
Sept 18, 2020 credit card charged
The RCMP website states: “My application has passed initial processing and is in progress”
Does anybody have an idea when my PAL should arrive in the mail? It’s hunting season and I really want to get out there!
The question we all want answered. Assuming your application isn't put aside and you don't have problems/issues, you are looking another 1-2 months. You can call them periodically and see where things are at. Be polite and don't be annoying. You can always say, "is there anything I can do or provide to help my application move forward?" If they need an interview they may transfer you to someone who will do it for you. That will speed things up considerably. Lots of luck involved though and every application is different.
took my pal/rpal in Alberta April 28 - sent in the application the following day.
May 4 my application was received
Sept 3 my CC was charged (thanks COVID)
~called to inquire why i could not see my application online. they spelt my last name wrong... the lady said it was flagged and will be fixed. My application is with the CFO, there was no issues with my application and my picture was being processed.
Sept 19 status online read "application has passed initial processing and is in progress" My last name is still spelt wrong but i can log in to review my status using it. (only one letter off..) Im hoping this doesn't add significantly more time to my application.
as of today sept 23 it still says processing, Ill be calling friday if it hasn't changed for another update.
May 4 my application was received
Sept 3 my CC was charged (thanks COVID)
~called to inquire why i could not see my application online. they spelt my last name wrong... the lady said it was flagged and will be fixed. My application is with the CFO, there was no issues with my application and my picture was being processed.
Sept 19 status online read "application has passed initial processing and is in progress" My last name is still spelt wrong but i can log in to review my status using it. (only one letter off..) Im hoping this doesn't add significantly more time to my application.
as of today sept 23 it still says processing, Ill be calling friday if it hasn't changed for another update.
Ill be watching for your updates. I'm alberta as well. Received may 25, cc charged on Sept 11, showed up online for first time on Sept 11. Says initial processing complete and in progress. The last time I called the rcmp on the phone, the gentleman told me my application is in the works and to call back sometime in the first week of October if it doesn't change online. I applied for pal/rpal at the same time.
For anyone waiting for their course dates / paperwork, you are able to send in your pal application to get a head start, just attach a letter saying the course paperwork will be sent at a later date, should save about 4 weeks based on current Course paperwork time.
For those in the “initial processing completed” stage, depending on your history, the rcmp/cfo may be waiting for checks done by local metro police departments, if you can find out from your cfo who (Police department) is dealing with your application, you may be able to follow up with them to see where you currently stand.
For those in the “initial processing completed” stage, depending on your history, the rcmp/cfo may be waiting for checks done by local metro police departments, if you can find out from your cfo who (Police department) is dealing with your application, you may be able to follow up with them to see where you currently stand.
I phoned today regarding the status of my application. Last week I was told 2-4 weeks. However, today I was told to expect a 3-4 MONTH wait for processing to be completed. I politely asked if there was any way for me to assist in speeding up the process. I was told that the only thing I can do is to wait. The inefficiency of the CFP is absolutely beyond comprehension at this point. This is just another demonstration of big government making life difficult for law-abiding Canadians. The sad news is that we can expect nothing but more government, as our drama teacher for a PM seizes more power everyday.
