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Processing times may increase

The Immigration Levels Plan sets the number of newcomers that Canada plans to welcome each year. If there are more people applying than available spaces, processing times may increase.

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Applications outside Canada and the US may take longer

Add 3 to 4 months to account for mailing time if you:

  • live outside Canada and the US and
  • are applying through a Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate

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Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

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You should hear from us soon about your application.

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

Processing times may increase

The Immigration Levels Plan sets the number of newcomers that Canada plans to welcome each year. If there are more people applying than available spaces, processing times may increase.

People ahead of you:

Total number of people waiting for a decision:

People applying now should be processed in:

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All applications from this month have been processed. Because of this, there’s no time left to estimate.

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We might not be able to give you an estimate because:

  • your application is complex
  • we need to check more things on your application for security reasons

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

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We stopped accepting applications for this program on April 30, 2024.

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We stopped accepting applications for this program on April 30, 2024.

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You should hear from us soon about your application.

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

Processing times may increase

The Immigration Levels Plan sets the number of newcomers that Canada plans to welcome each year. If there are more people applying than available spaces, processing times may increase.

People ahead of you:

Total number of people waiting for a decision:

 Get your application status online

Depending on what you applied for, there may be more than one way for you to get the status of your application.

Check your application status

We stopped accepting applications for this program on April 30, 2024.

Learn more about this pause.

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We might not be able to give you an estimate because:

  • your application is complex
  • we need to check more things on your application for security reasons

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

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As of January 1, 2026, the Start-up visa program is paused

If you have a valid 2025 commitment certificate, you must apply by June 30, 2026.

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As of January 1, 2026, the Start-up visa program is paused

If you have a valid 2025 commitment certificate, you must apply by June 30, 2026.

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We might not be able to give you an estimate because:

  • your application is complex
  • we need to check more things on your application for security reasons

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

People ahead of you:

Total number of people waiting for a decision:

People applying now should be processed in:

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Depending on what you applied for, there may be more than one way for you to get the status of your application.

Check your application status

As of January 1, 2026, the Start-up visa program is paused

If you have a valid 2025 commitment certificate, you must apply by June 30, 2026.

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You should hear from us soon about your application.

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

People ahead of you:

Total number of people waiting for a decision:

People applying now should be processed in:

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List of programs included in this time
  • Home Care Worker Immigration pilots
  • Home Child Care Provider Pilot
  • Home Support Worker Pilot
  • Interim Pathway for Caregivers
  • Caring for Children Pilot
  • Live-in Caregiver Program

This time doesn’t include you if you:

  • applied under the Gaining experience category for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot and
  • have not received an occupation-restricted open work permit

Processing times may increase

The Immigration Levels Plan sets the number of newcomers that Canada plans to welcome each year. If there are more people applying than available spaces, processing times may increase.

People ahead of you:

Total number of people waiting for a decision:

 Get your application status online

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you. Our agents don’t have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

Depending on what you applied for, there may be more than one way for you to get the status of your application.

Check your application status

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List of programs included in this time
  • Home Care Worker Immigration pilots
  • Home Child Care Provider Pilot
  • Home Support Worker Pilot
  • Interim Pathway for Caregivers
  • Caring for Children Pilot
  • Live-in Caregiver Program

This time doesn’t include you if you:

  • applied under the Gaining experience category for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot and
  • have not received an occupation-restricted open work permit

You should hear from us soon about your application.

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

People ahead of you:

Total number of people waiting for a decision:

 Get your application status online

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you. Our agents don’t have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

Depending on what you applied for, there may be more than one way for you to get the status of your application.

Check your application status

Estimated time left

Last updated:   Updated

List of programs included in this time
  • Home Care Worker Immigration pilots
  • Home Child Care Provider Pilot
  • Home Support Worker Pilot
  • Interim Pathway for Caregivers
  • Caring for Children Pilot
  • Live-in Caregiver Program

This time doesn’t include you if you:

  • applied under the Gaining experience category for the Home Child Care Provider Pilot or Home Support Worker Pilot and
  • have not received an occupation-restricted open work permit

We might not be able to give you an estimate because:

  • your application is complex
  • we need to check more things on your application for security reasons

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Our agents do not have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

People ahead of you:

Total number of people waiting for a decision:

 Get your application status online

Even if you haven’t heard from us recently, we’re still processing your application. If we need more information, we’ll contact you. Our agents don’t have more information about your application status or processing time than what’s available online.

Depending on what you applied for, there may be more than one way for you to get the status of your application.

Check your application status

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