How to check your application status
Select your application type to find out how to get your application status.
Express Entry
This includes applications for
- Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
- Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
- Federal Skilled Workers
- Federal Skilled Trades
How to check your application status
You can check the status of your application in the Application status tracker(opens in a new tab) .
You must create a new account if
- this is your first time checking your application status in the application status tracker
- you’ve been using the Client Application Status (CAS) tool(opens in a new tab) to check your application status
- You can’t use your CAS username and password.
To register, you need your
- unique client identifier (UCI) or client ID (opens in a new tab)
- application number
- first and last name
- date of birth
- place of birth
If you’re a representative or designated person, you also need your
- party ID(opens in a new tab)
- first and last name
Status updates will only show up after you get an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter or email.
Until then, you may be able to see
- the date we got your application
- the name of the sponsor
- your contact information
If you applied on paper, you can
You’ll see any updates to your application status there.
Other immigration programs
This includes applications for the following:
- Agri-Food Pilot
- Atlantic Immigration Program
- caregivers
- Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
- health-care workers permanent residence pathway
- humanitarian and compassionate cases
- out-of-status construction workers in the Greater Toronto Area
- protected persons
- Quebec-selected skilled workers
- Quebec investors
- Quebec entrepreneurs
- Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot
- self-employed persons
- start-up visas
- temporary resident permit holders
How to check your application status
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 how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Spouse, partner or dependent child: In Canada process
We’re still accepting family sponsorship applications.
Let us contact you online or by email
If you’re the person being sponsored, you can create an online account and link your paper application to it. Through this account, we will
- send you alerts and messages about your application
- ask you for other documents or information we need to process your application
Check your application status
You can check the status of your application through the application status tracker(opens in a new tab) .
You must create a new account if
- this is your first time checking your application status
- you’ve been using the Client Application Status (CAS) tool to check your application status
- you cannot reuse your CAS username and password
To register, you’ll need your
- unique client identifier (UCI) or client ID(opens in a new tab)
- application number
- first and last name
- date of birth
- place of birth
If you’re a representative or designated person, you’ll also need your
- party ID(opens in a new tab)
- first and last name
Status updates will only show up after you get an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter or email.
- Until then, you may be able to see
- the date we got your application
- the name of the sponsor
- your contact information
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
Sign in to check your status
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Spouse, partner or dependent child: Outside Canada process
We’re still accepting family sponsorship applications.
If you’re an Afghan national or someone looking to sponsor one, learn about
Let us contact you online or by email
If you’re the person being sponsored, you can create an online account and link your paper application to it. Through this account, we will
- send you alerts and messages about your application
- ask you for other documents or information we need to process your application
Check your status
You can check the status of your application through the application status tracker(opens in a new tab) .
You must create a new account if
- this is your first time checking your application status
- you’ve been using the Client Application Status (CAS) tool to check your application status
- you cannot reuse your CAS username and password
To register, you’ll need your
- unique client identifier (UCI) or client ID(opens in a new tab)
- application number
- first and last name
- date of birth
- place of birth
If you’re a representative or designated person, you’ll also need your
- party ID(opens in a new tab)
- first and last name
Status updates will only show up after you get an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) letter or email.
- Until then, you may be able to see
- the date we got your application
- the name of the sponsor
- your contact information
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
Sign in to check your status
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
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
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.
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Parents and grandparents: The sponsor
Use the Client application status tool Updated daily
This tool lets you securely view the status of your application online.
You’ll need to
- gather all the documents about the application
- have the identification numbers from them ready
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Parents and grandparents: The person being sponsored
There are 2 ways to get your application status online.
Get your application status in an IRCC secure account
You can create an online account and link it to your existing application.
In the IRCC secure account, you’ll get
- status updates
- messages about your application, instead of by mail
If you applied online, this is a different account than the one you used to apply.
Link your existing application to an online accountUse the Client application status tool
This lets you to securely view the status of your application online.
You’ll need to
- gather all the documents about your application that you’ve received
- have the identification numbers from them ready
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Visitor visa
This includes
- temporary resident visas
- super visas
- transit visas
- business visas
There are a couple of ways to check your application status. The one you use depends on how you applied.
I applied using the IRCC secure account
Click “Check status and messages” under View my submitted applications or profiles.
You may be able to get more information in the Application status tracker
You can get a timeline of events in your application that may include more details than what’s shown in your main account. You need to create another account to use it. You need your
Use the application status tracker(opens in a new tab) .
I applied using the IRCC portal
Sign in to your account to get your application status.
You may be able to get more information in the Application status tracker
You can get a timeline of events in your application that may include more details than what’s shown in your main account. You need to create another account to use it. You need your
Use the application status tracker(opens in a new tab) .
If you’re not sure which account you used to apply, try signing in to both or check your email.
I applied on paper
Link your paper application to an IRCC secure account
You need to
- gather all the emails about your application you’ve received
- have the identification numbers from them ready
Your status is updated in real time.
In your account, you will get
- your application status
- messages about your application, instead of by mail
- requests from us for other documents or info we may need to process your application
You may be able to get more information in the Application status tracker
You can get a timeline of events in your application that may include more details than what’s shown in your main account. You need to create another account to use it. You need your
Use the application status tracker(opens in a new tab) .
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Study permit
This includes:
- study permit
- study permit extension
- work permit for student
Study permits
Our Client Support Centre agents do not have more information about your application than what’s in your account.
How to check your application status
There’s a new way to check your application status
Use the application status tracker(opens in a new tab) to get updates about your application. To create an account you need your
Online applications
If you’re applying to extend or change the conditions of your study permit, you can’t use the application status tracker. Sign in to your account to check your application status. Click “Check status and messages” under 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 how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
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
There are 2 ways to check your application status online.
Check your application status in an IRCC secure account
You can create an online account and link it to your existing application.
In the IRCC secure account, you’ll get
- status updates
- messages about your application, instead of by mail
If you applied online, this is a different account than the one you used to apply.
Link your existing application to an online accountUse the Client application status tool
This lets you securely view the status of your application online.
You’ll need to
- gather all the documents about your application that you’ve received
- have the identification numbers from them ready
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Electronic travel authorization (eTA)
You can get online updates on pending applications and the expiration date or status of existing eTAs.
You need to use our web form if you got your eTA with a work or study permit.
We’re working to update the eTA status tool.
Find out more about how you can update or
ask about an application in progress.
Adult or minor applicant that has an AOR and is checking their status for the first time: Becoming a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship)
You can get your application status in the citizenship application tracker.
If you’ve used the application status tracker(opens in a new tab) before, you may be able to use the same information to sign in to the citizenship application tracker.
If not, you’ll need to create a citizenship tracker account.
You may have used the application status tracker if you applied for any of the following:
- Express Entry
- sponsorship of a spouse or common-law partner or a dependent child
- a visitor visa, study permit or work permit
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 sign in to your account.
Sign in
You need your
- unique client identifier (UCI) (opens in a new tab) (for applicants) or
- party ID (opens in a new tab) (for representatives)
Sign in to your citizenship tracker account (opens in a new tab)
We can’t give you more information than what’s already available in the tracker.
Create an account
You need to create a citizenship tracker account if you either
- have never used the application status tracker before, or
- can’t use your application status tracker login information
- For example, your UCI or party ID is now different.
If you’re an applicant
In addition to your UCI, you also need the following to create an account:
- your application number (opens in a new tab) (in your AOR letter or email)
- the email address in your application
If you’re a representative
Find out how to get a party ID (opens in a new tab) if you don’t have one.
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Adult or minor applicant who has an AOR and an existing citizenship tracker account: Becoming a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship)
You can sign in to your account to check your application status.
Sign in to your citizenship tracker account (opens in a new tab)
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Wait until you receive your AOR
Last updated: November 04, 2024
You can only check your application status after you receive your AOR letter or email.
We’re now sending AOR letters or emails for paper and online applications received
the week of October 20, 2024 .
If you still haven’t received your AOR, your application may be
- incomplete and on its way back to you, or
- going through further review before we start processing it
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.
- 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: November 04, 2024
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 October 20, 2024 .
If you still haven’t received your AOR, your application may be
- incomplete and on its way back to you, or
- going through further review before we start processing it
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)
We’re still accepting new applications for citizenship.
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
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Wait until you receive your AOR (Canadian Armed Forces member)
Last updated: November 04, 2024
We’re now sending AOR letters or emails for applications received
the week of October 20, 2024 .
If you still haven’t received your AOR, your application may be
- 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.
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship)
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
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Becoming a Canadian citizen (Adoption)
We’re still accepting new applications for citizenship.
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
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Wait until you receive your AOR (Adoption)
You can check your application status online only after you have received your AOR letter or email.
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 in Canada
- contact us using our web form to contact us if you’re outside Canada
Work permit
This includes work permit applications:
- submitted inside or outside Canada
- for asylum claimants
- submitted through the Global Skills Strategy (GSS)
How to check your application status
There’s a new way to check your application status
Use the application status tracker(opens in a new tab) to get updates about your application. To create an account you need your
If you applied to extend or change the conditions of your work permit, you can’t use the application status tracker. Use one of the methods below to check your status.
Online applications
Sign in to your account to check your application status. Click “Check status and messages” under View my submitted applications or profiles.
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.
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.
Find out more about what happens after you submit your application.
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship): Submitted online
Check your application status
Sign in to your account to check your application status.
Under View my submitted applications or profiles, click Check status and messages.
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Wait until you get your AOR
You can only check your application status after you get your AOR.
After you apply online, you immediately get an email that confirms you’ve successfully submitted your application. This email is not your AOR.
We need time to check that your application is complete. If it is, you’ll get your AOR.
Our Client Support Centre agents do not have more information on processing times or how long it will take for you to receive your AOR.
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) in Canada or the United States: Submitted by mail
Check your application status
You can use the client application status tool to check the status of your application online. It’s updated daily. To sign in to the client application status tool, you need your
- unique client identifier (UCI) or
- application number
You can find your UCI and application number in your AOR.
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Applied on paper for a citizenship certificate from outside Canada and the United States: Wait until you get your AOR
You can only check your application status after you get your AOR. You’ll get your AOR after we
- receive your application
- make sure your application is complete
If you haven’t received your AOR, your application may be
- incomplete and on its way back to you or
- going through further review before we start processing it
Our Client Support Centre agents do not have more information on processing times or how long it will take for you to receive your AOR.
Applied on paper for a citizenship certificate from within Canada or the United States: Wait until you get your AOR
You can only check your application status after you get your AOR. You’ll get your AOR after we
- receive your application
- If you have a tracking number with a courier or postal service, you can check if they delivered your application to us.
- make sure your application is complete
If you haven’t received your AOR, your application may be
- incomplete and on its way back to you or
- going through further review before we start processing it
Our Client Support Centre agents do not have more information on processing times or how long it will take for you to receive your AOR.
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) outside Canada and the United States: Submitted by mail
Check your application status
You can use the client application status tool to check the status of your application online. It’s updated daily. To sign in to the client application status tool, you need your
- unique client identifier (UCI) or
- application number
You can find your UCI and application number in your AOR.
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) outside Canada and the United States: Submitted by mail
Check your application status
You can use the client application status tool to check the status of your application online. It’s updated daily. To sign in to the client application status tool, you need your
- unique client identifier (UCI) or
- application number
To get your UCI and application number, contact the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate(opens in a new tab) where you sent your application.
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Contact us to get your application number or unique client identifier (UCI)
When we receive your application, we won’t automatically send you a confirmation.
Contact the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate where you submitted your application to
- confirm that we received your application
- get your unique client identifier (UCI) (opens in a new tab)
Our Client Support Centre agents do not have additional information on processing times or how long it will take for you to receive your AOR.
Search of citizenship records: Submitted online
Check your application status
Sign in to your account to check your application status. Under View my submitted applications or profiles, click Check status and messages.
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Search of citizenship records in Canada or the United States: Submitted by mail
Check your application status
You can contact our Client Support Centre to get an update on your application status. Our Client Support Centre agents
- can give you information about your application status
- do not have more information on processing times and can’t tell you how much longer it will take to process your application
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
Search of citizenship records outside Canada and the United States: Submitted by mail
Check your application status
To get an update on your application, you can either
- contact us using our web form or
- contact the Canadian embassy, high commission or consulate where you submitted your application
Our agents
- can give you information about your application status
- do not have more information on processing times and can’t tell you how much longer it will take us to process your application
Find out how to
- update or ask about an application in progress
- check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days
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