Select your application type to get information about
- how to check your application status
- All applicants from USA, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Italy must mandatorily observe the 14 days quarantine before you can gain entry into Canada. New
Immigration
This includes applications for the following:
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot
- Canadian experience class
- caregivers
- federal skilled workers
- federal skilled trades
- humanitarian and compassionate cases
- protected persons
- provincial nominees
- Quebec-selected skilled workers
- Quebec investors
- Quebec entrepreneurs
- self-employed people
- start-up visas
- temporary resident permits
Due to COVID-19
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donothave additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already available your online account or in the Client Application Status tool
Express Entry applications
Last updated: April 6, 2021
Canadian Experience Class applications
We’re working at full capacity to process applications.
You may experience delays because we have a backlog of applications due to COVID-19.
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
May 24 and 30, 2020 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
All other Express Entry applications
- We have limited capacity to process applications and you may experience a delay.
- If your application was approved on or before March 18, 2020, and your COPR has expired, you must follow these instructions.
Find more information about how COVID-19 affects your immigration application
Check your application status
Online applications
If you applied online, get the latest updates in your account:
- Sign in to your online account.
- Go to View my submitted applications or profiles.
- Click on Check status and messages.
Sign in to your account
Paper applications
There are 2 ways to check your application status online.
Option 1: Use the Client Application Status tool
This online tool is updated daily
Check application status
Option 2: Check your application status in your online account
You can create a secure IRCC online account and link your paper application.
See which applications you can link to an online account.
In your online account, you get
- status updates
- messages about your application online instead of by mail
Link your paper application to an online account
Find out more about how you can update or ask about an application in progress
Canadian Experience Class applications
In the past 3 months, the majority (80%) of the applications we finalized were received during this period.
Spouse, partner or dependent child: In Canada process
Last updated: March 24, 2021
We’re still accepting family sponsorship applications.
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
September 29 and October 5, 2019 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
Due to COVID-19
- we’re giving priority to Canadians trying to return to Canada
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donot have additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already in your online account or in the Client Application Status tool
Check your application status
If you’re the person being sponsored, you can
- create an online account and link your paper application to it. You’ll get
- a detailed application status in real time
- alerts and messages about your application by email and online instead of by mail
- use the online tool, which is updated daily
The person sponsoring you can check the status of your application by using our online tool.
Spouse, partner or dependent child: In Canada process
In the past 3 months, the majority (80%) of the applications we’re finalizing were received during this period.
Spouse, partner or dependent child: Outside Canada process
Last updated: April 6, 2021
We’re still accepting family sponsorship applications.
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
June 23 and 29, 2019 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
Due to COVID-19
- we’re giving priority to Canadians trying to return to Canada
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donot have additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already in your online account or in the Client Application Status tool
Check your application status
If you’re the person being sponsored, you can
- create an online account and link your paper application to it. You’ll get
- a detailed application status in real time
- alerts and messages about your application by email and online instead of by mail
- use the online tool, which is updated daily
The person sponsoring you can check the status of your application by using our online tool.
Spouse, partner or dependent child: Outside Canada process
In the past 3 months, the majority (80%) of the applications we’re finalizing were received during this period.
Parents and grandparents
Due to COVID-19
- we’re giving priority to Canadians trying to return to Canada
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents do not have additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already in your online account or in the Client Application Status tool
Check your application status
If you’re the person being sponsored, you can
- create an online account and link your paper application to it. You’ll get
- a detailed application status in real time
- alerts and messages about your application by email and online instead of by mail
- use the online tool, which is updated daily
The person sponsoring you can check the status of your application by using our online tool.
Adopted child or other relative
We’re still accepting family sponsorship applications.
Due to COVID-19
- we’re giving priority to Canadians trying to return to Canada
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donot have additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already in your online account or in the Client Application Status tool
Check your application status
If you’re the person being sponsored, you can
- create an online account and link your paper application to it. You’ll get
- a detailed application status in real time
- alerts and messages about your application by email and online instead of by mail
- use the online tool, which is updated daily
The person sponsoring you can check the status of your application by using our online tool.
Visitor visa
This includes:
- tourist visa
- super visa
- transit visa
- business visa
Online application
If you applied for your visa online, sign in to your account to check your application status. Click “check status and messages” under the “View my submitted applications or profiles” section.
Sign in to your account
Paper Application
If you applied for your visa on paper, you can link your application to an online account. In your account, you can see the status of your application and receive messages about your application.
Link your paper application to your online account
Find out more about how you can update or ask about an application in progress.
Work permit
This includes:
- work permit
- work permit extension
Online application
If you applied for your visa online, sign in to your account to check your application status. Click “check status and messages” under the “View my submitted applications or profiles” section.
Sign in to your account
Paper Application
If you applied for your visa on paper, you can link your application to an online account. In your account, you can see the status of your application and receive messages about your application.
Link your paper application to your online account
Find out more about how you can update or ask about an application in progress.
Study permit
This includes:
- study permit
- study permit extension
- work permit for student
Study permits: In Canada (initial and extension)
Last updated: April 6, 2021
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
December 27, 2020 and January 2, 2021 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
All study permit applications
Due to COVID-19
- We can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurateprocessing times for most types of applications.
- Our Client Support Centre agents donothave more information about your application than what’s inyour account.
- Travel restrictions and changes to our services may affect you.
Check your application status
Online applications
Sign in to your account to check your application status. Click “check status and messages” under the “View my submitted applications or profiles” section.
Sign in to your account
Paper applications
You can link your application to an online account. In your account, you can see the status of your application and receive messages about your application.
Link your paper application to your online account
Find out more about how you can update or ask about an application in progress.
Study permits: In Canada (initial and extension)
In the past 8 weeks, the majority (80%) of the applications we’re finalizing were received during this period
Permanent resident card (PR card)
This includes:
- initial PR card
- renewal
- replacement
Client application status Updated daily
The check application status tool allows you to securely view the status of your application online.
Before checking your application status you will need to:
- gather all the documents you have received regarding your application and
- have your identification numbers from these documents to log in.
Check application status
Processing times
If you cannot use the check application status tool, you can check processing times to see how long it takes to process your type of application.
Check processing times
Find out more about how you can update or ask about an application in progress.
Refugees
This includes:
- convention refugees
- humanitarian protected persons
- group of five
- sponsorship by agreement holders and constituent groups
- joint assistance program
- sponsorship agreement
- community sponsors
Client application status Updated daily
The check application status tool allows you to securely view the status of your application online.
Before checking your application status you will need to:
- gather all the documents you have received regarding your application and
- have your identification numbers from these documents to log in.
Check application status
Processing times
If you cannot use the check application status tool, you can check processing times to see how long it takes to process your type of application.
Check processing times
Find out more about how you can update or ask about an application in progress.
Verification of status (VOS) or request to amend
This includes:
- confirmation of permanent residence
- replacement of visitor record
- amendment of visitor record
- study permit
- work permit
Processing times
If you cannot use the check application status tool, you can check processing times to see how long it takes to process your type of application.
Check processing times
Find out more about how you can update or ask about an application in progress.
Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
You can get online updates on pending applications and the expiration date or status of existing eTAs.
Check your eTA status
Find out more about how you can update or ask about an application in progress.
Becoming a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship)
Last updated: April 6, 2021
We’re still accepting new applications for citizenship.
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
March 31 and April 6, 2019 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
Due to COVID-19
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents do not have additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already available in the Client Application Status tool
1. Check your application status
The Client Application Status tool is updated daily.
Before checking your application status, you’ll need to
- gather all the documents you have received regarding your application
- have your identification numbers from these documents to log in
If you can’t check your status online
- find out why you can’t see your status
- we’ll let you know as soon as there are updates to your application
Check application status
2. Final steps to become a Canadian citizen
We’re now doing tests and interviews for applicants who qualify for urgent processing.
Citizenship test
Since December 1, 2020, we’re inviting some applicants to take the citizenship test online.
- Wait for us to invite you.
- If you can’t or don’t want to do the online test, you may wait until in-person tests resume (date to be determined).
Retests, interviews and hearings (including videoconference hearings)
We cancelled most retests, interviews and hearings (including videoconference hearings).
- Wait for us to contact you.
- If you need to change your appointment, contact the office that sent the invitation.
- The contact information is in the letter we sent.
- We use Microsoft Teams to schedule urgent tests and interviews (if you qualify and apply for urgent processing).
Video oath ceremony (virtual citizenship ceremony)
Since April 1, 2020, we started inviting applicants to take the Oath of Citizenship through video calls.
Wait for us to invite you.
Contact us through the Web form if you
- had a ceremony scheduled on or before March 15, 2020, and
- haven’t received an invitation for a video oath ceremony.
Becoming a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship)
In the past 3 months, the majority (80%) of the applications we’re finalizing were received during this period.
Wait until you receive your AOR
Last updated: March 30, 2021
We’re now sending AOR letters or emails for applications received
the week of February 3, 2021
If you still haven’t received your AOR, your application may be
- taking longer for us review due to COVID-19
- incomplete and on its way back to you, or
- going through further review before we start processing it
Youcancheck your application status online only afteryou have received your AOR letter or email.
Due to COVID-19
- it’s taking us longer to
- check that your application is complete
- send you an AOR letter or email with your application number
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents do not have additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already available in the Client Application Status tool
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)
Client application status Updated daily
The Client Application Status tool allows you to securely view the status of your application online.
Before checking your application status, you will need to
- gather all the documents you have received regarding your application
- have your identification numbers from these documents to log in
Check application status
Processing times
If you cannot use the Client Application Status tool, you can check processing times to see how long it takes to process your type of application.
Check processing times
Resuming Canadian citizenship
Client application status Updated daily
The Client Application Status tool allows you to securely view the status of your application online.
Before checking your application status, you will need to
- gather all the documents you have received regarding your application
- have your identification numbers from these documents to log in
Check application status
Processing times
If you cannot use the Client Application Status tool, you can check processing times to see how long it takes to process your type of application.
Check processing times
Giving up Canadian citizenship (renunciation)
Client application status Updated daily
The Client Application Status tool allows you to securely view the status of your application online.
Before checking your application status, you will need to
- gather all the documents you have received regarding your application
- have your identification numbers from these documents to log in
Check application status
Processing times
If you cannot use the Client Application Status tool, you can check processing times to see how long it takes to process your type of application.
Check processing times
Search of citizenship records
If it’s been longer than the normal processing time (opens in a new tab) or you need more information
- contact theClient Support Centre if you’re inside Canada
- use theWeb formto contact us if you’re outside Canada
Global Skills Strategy work permit
Last updated: April 6, 2021
We’re still accepting new applications. We’re working at full capacity to process new GSS-eligible work permit applications.
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
December 6 and 12, 2020 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
Due to COVID-19,
- there’s a backlog and it may take longer than 2 weeks to process your application
- we can’t provide processing times
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents
- donot have additional information on processing times
- can’t tell you how much longer it will take to process your application
- can’t give you more information than what’s available in your account
- if we need to ask you for more documents, expect longer delays
- travel restrictions and changes to our services may affect you
Check your application status
Get the latest updates in your account:
- Sign in to your online account
- Go to “View my submitted application or profiles”
- Click “Check status and messages”
Sign in to your account
Work permit: Submitted online and outside Canada
We’re still accepting new applications.
Due to COVID-19,
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donot have additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already available in your account
- travel restrictions and changes to our services may affect you
Check your application status
Get the latest updates in your account:
- Sign in to your online account
- Go to “View my submitted application or profiles”
- Click “Check status and messages”
Sign in to your account
Work permit: Submitted on paper and outside Canada
Due to COVID-19,
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donot have additional information on processing times
- travel restrictions and changes to our services may affect you
You can link your application to an online account. In your account, you can see the status of your application and receive messages about your application.
Link your paper application to your online account
Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes): Submitted online
Last updated: April 6, 2021
We’re still accepting new applications, and we’re working at full capacity to process work permit extensions and condition changes.
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
January 10 and 16, 2021 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
Due to COVID-19,
- we’re prioritizing applications for
- asylum claimants
- clients who are eligible to work while we process their application
- to change jobs or employers
- to restore their employer-specific work permit
- for a work permit as a visitor
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donothave additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already available in your account
- travel restrictions and changes to our services may affect you
Check your application status
Get the latest updates in your account:
- Sign in to your online account
- Go to “View my submitted application or profiles”
- Click “Check status and messages”
Sign in to your account
Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes): Submitted online
In the past 8 weeks, the majority (80%) of the applications we’re finalizing were received during this period.
Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes): Submitted on paper
Last updated: April 6, 2021
We’re still accepting new applications, and we’re working at full capacity to process work permit extensions and condition changes.
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
January 10 and 16, 2021 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
Due to COVID-19,
- there’s a backlog of applications
- we’re prioritizing applications for
- asylum claimants
- clients who are eligible to work while we process their application
- to change jobs or employers
- to restore their employer-specific work permit
- for a work permit as a visitor
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donothave additional information on processing times
- travel restrictions and changes to our services may affect you
You can link your application to an online account. In your account, you can see the status of your application and receive messages about your application.
Link your paper application to your online account
Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes): Submitted on paper
In the past 8 weeks, the majority (80%) of the applications we’re finalizing were received during this period.
Work permit for asylum claimants: Submitted online
Last updated: April 6, 2021
We’re still accepting new applications, and we’re working at full capacity to process work permit extensions and condition changes.
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
January 10 and 16, 2021 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
Due to COVID-19,
- we’re prioritizing applications for
- asylum claimants
- clients who are eligible to work while we process their application
- to change jobs or employers
- to restore their employer-specific work permit
- for a work permit as a visitor
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donot have additional information on processing times
- we can’t give you more information than what is already available in your account
- travel restrictions and changes to our services may affect you
Check your application status
Get the latest updates in your account:
- Sign in to your online account
- Go to “View my submitted application or profiles”
- Click “Check status and messages”
Sign in to your account
Work permit for asylum claimants: Submitted online
In the past 8 weeks, the majority (80%) of the applications we’re finalizing were received during this period.
Work permit for asylum claimants: Submitted on paper
Last updated: April 6, 2021
We’re still accepting new applications, and we’re working at full capacity to process work permit extensions and condition changes.
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
January 10 and 16, 2020 ?
If your application is complex, it may take us longer to process it.
Due to COVID-19,
- there’s a backlog of applications
- we’re prioritizing applications for
- asylum claimants
- clients who are eligible to work while we process their application
- to change jobs or employers
- to restore their employer-specific work permit
- for a work permit as a visitor
- we can’t process applications normally and can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents donot have additional information on processing times
- travel restrictions and changes to our services may affect you
You can link your application to an online account. In your account, you can see the status of your application and receive messages about your application.
Link your paper application to your online account
Work permit for asylum claimants: Submitted on paper
In the past 8 weeks, the majority (80%) of the applications we’re finalizing were received during this period.
Global Skills Strategy work permit
In the past 8 weeks, the majority (80%) of the applications we finalized were received during this period.
