Check your application status
Due to COVID-19, we’re experiencing processing delays. We’re prioritizing applications from people who are exempt from travel restrictions.
Select your application type to get information about
- how to check your application status
- where we’re at with processing during the pandemic Updated weekly
Immigration
This includes applications for the following:
- Agri-Food Pilot
- Atlantic Immigration Pilot
- Canadian experience class
- caregivers
- federal skilled workers
- federal skilled trades
- health-care workers permanent residence pathway
- humanitarian and compassionate cases
- out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area
- protected persons
- provincial nominees
- Quebec-selected skilled workers
- Quebec investors
- Quebec entrepreneurs
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
- self-employed persons
- start-up visas
- temporary resident permit holders
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 your online account or in the Client Application Status tool
Express Entry applications
Last updated: October 12, 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.
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
How to check your application status
Express Entry online applications
If you applied for Express Entry 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.
Paper applications and non-Express Entry online 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 statusOption 2: Check your application status in your online account
You can create a secure IRCC online account and link it to your existing application. If you applied online, this is a different account to the one you used when you applied.
Find out 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
Find out more about how you can update or
ask about an application in progress.
Spouse, partner or dependent child: In Canada process
Last updated: October 12, 2021
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 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.
Spouse, partner or dependent child: Outside Canada process
Last updated: October 12, 2021
We’re still accepting family sponsorship applications.
If you’re an Afghan national or someone looking to sponsor one, learn about
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.
If you’re an Afghan national or someone looking to sponsor one, learn about
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: October 12, 2021
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
July 25 and 31, 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 accurate processing
times for most types of applications.
- Our Client Support Centre agents do not have more information about your application than what’s in your account.
- Travel restrictions and changes to our services may affect you.
How to 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.
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.
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
If you’re an Afghan national or someone looking to sponsor one, learn about
How to check your application status
The Client Application Status tool allows you to securely view the status of your application online. It’s updated daily.
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
Processing times
If you cannot use the check application status tool, you can check processing times to see how long it normally takes to process your type of application.
Find out more about how you can update or
ask about an application in progress.
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.
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.
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.
Find out more about how you can update or
ask about an application in progress.
Becoming a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship)
Last updated: October 12, 2021
We’re still accepting new applications for citizenship.
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
There’s a new way for you to check the status of your application to become a Canadian citizen.
You must create a new account if
- this is your first time checking the status of your citizenship application
- you’ve been using the Client Application Status (CAS) tool to check your application status
- You cannot re-use your CAS username and password.
Find out what your application status means (opens in a new tab)
You need a Chrome (opens in a new tab), Safari (opens in a new tab) or Firefox (opens in a new tab) web browser to access your account.
Create an account
To register, you’ll need
- your application number (opens in a new tab) (in your AOR letter or email)
- your unique client identifier (UCI) or client ID (opens in a new tab)
- the email address in your application
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.
Wait until you receive your AOR
Last updated: October 12, 2021
You can only check your application status after you receive your AOR letter or email.
We’re now sending AOR letters or emails for applications received
the week of July 14, 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
Due to COVID-19
- we can’t provide processing times, or
- tell you how much longer it will take us to process your application
Our Client Support Centre agents do not have additional information on processing times.
When we’ll receive your application
Paper application
- You have to wait for us to receive your application by mail.
- If you have a tracking number with a courier or postal service, you can check if they delivered your application to us.
- After we check that your application is complete, we’ll send you the AOR.
Online application
We’re currently testing a new online citizenship application with some applicants (randomly selected).
- If you’ve already applied on paper, do not apply online.
- We’re working to make sure that more people can apply online in the future.
We receive your application right after you submit it.
- You immediately get an email that confirms you’ve successfully submitted your application.
- This email is not an AOR.
- We need time to check that your application is complete.
- You’ll get an AOR after we check that your application is complete.
Wait until you receive your AOR (Minor)
Last updated: October 12, 2021
You can only check your application status after you receive your AOR letter or email.
We’re now sending AOR letters or emails for applications received
the week of July 14, 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
Due to COVID-19
- we can’t provide processing times, or
- tell you how much longer it will take us to process your application
Our Client Support Centre agents do not have additional information on processing times.
When we’ll receive your application
- You have to wait for us to receive your application by mail.
- If you have a tracking number with a courier or postal service, you can check if they delivered your application to us.
- After we check that your application is complete, we’ll send you the AOR.
Becoming a Canadian citizen (Canadian Armed Forces member)
Last updated: October 12, 2021
We’re still accepting new applications for citizenship.
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
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.
Wait until you receive your AOR (Canadian Armed Forces member)
Last updated: October 12, 2021
We’re now sending AOR letters or emails for applications received
the week of July 14, 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
You can check your application status online only after you 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)
Last updated: October 12, 2021
We’re currently finalizing most applications we received between
March 8 and 14, 2020 ?
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
How to check your application status
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
Becoming a Canadian citizen (Adoption)
We’re still accepting new applications for citizenship.
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
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
Wait until you receive your AOR (Adoption)
You can check your application status online only after you 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
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
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.
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
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.
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 the Client Support Centre if you’re inside Canada
- use the Web form to contact us if you’re outside Canada
Global Skills Strategy work permit
Last updated: October 12, 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
June 27 and July 3, 2021 ?
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
- do not 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”
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 do not 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”
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 do not 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.
Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes): Submitted online
Last updated: October 12, 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
May 23 and 29, 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
- 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 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”
Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes): Submitted on paper
Last updated: October 12, 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
May 23 and 29, 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
- 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
- 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.
Work permit for asylum claimants: Submitted online
Last updated: October 12, 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
June 27 and July 3, 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
- 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 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”
Work permit for asylum claimants: Submitted on paper
Last updated: October 12, 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
June 27 and July 3, 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
- 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
- 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.
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