Originally Posted by
aaronrobb
I applied for renewal April 24. Still no word.
What i think the issue is, is that people hear that it takes so long that they're all applying early, gumming up the system.
A lady I know has hers expiring in November and she's already applied, which then pushes back anyone who may apply now hoping to get it in even just two months.
What is really annoying too is the Canadian government site that tells you of the 'estimated wait times' still says 20 days, and hasn't been updated since April....so they have no idea.
Hopefully its only another week for me. My card expires this coming Sunday.
I did read that you can use an expired card for 6 months if your application is pending though.
This seems to be right on the 6 months after expiring if you renewed prior to expiration.
see
https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/det...YnBqVlk1UW4%3D
On renewal you may or may not be selected for an interview. If you submit a renewal application before expiration of your current membership, then you can continue to use your benefits until the renewal is finalized (up to 6 months after your expiration date).