Check your application status

Find out which applications you can link to an online account.

Option 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.

In your online account, you get

status updates
messages about your application online instead of by mail

Link your existing application to an online account

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 Updated weekly

Spouse, partner or dependent child: In Canada process

We’re still accepting family sponsorship applications.

Check your application status

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

There’s a new way for you to check the status of your sponsorship and permanent residence applications if you’re a sponsor(opens in a new tab) , principal applicant(opens in a new tab) (the person being sponsored), representative(opens in a new tab) or designated person(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 Updated weekly

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

Check your application status

To 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

To check your status

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 Updated weekly

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 Updated weekly

Parents and grandparents

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 Updated weekly

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 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 Updated weekly

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.
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 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 Updated weekly

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.

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)

We’re still accepting new applications for citizenship.

We can’t give you more information than what is already available in the Citizenship Application Tracker.

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

Sign in to check your status

You can sign in only after you’ve created your account.

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.

had a ceremony scheduled on or before March 15, 2020, and
haven’t received an invitation for a video oath ceremony.

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 Updated weekly

Wait until you receive your AOR

Last updated: August 8, 2022

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 July 28, 2022

If you still haven’t received your AOR, your application may be

taking longer for us to review due to COVID-19
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: August 8, 2022

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 28, 2022

If you still haven’t received your AOR, your application may be

taking longer for us to review due to COVID-19
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.

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 the Client Application Status tool

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.

had a ceremony scheduled on or before March 15, 2020, and
haven’t received an invitation for a video oath ceremony.

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 Updated weekly

Wait until you receive your AOR (Canadian Armed Forces member)

Last updated: August 8, 2022

We’re now sending AOR letters or emails for applications received

the week of July 28, 2022

If you still haven’t received your AOR, your application may be

taking longer for us to 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.

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 Updated weekly

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 Updated weekly

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 inside Canada
use the Web form to contact us if you’re outside Canada

Global Skills Strategy work permit

We’re still accepting new applications. We’re working at full capacity to process new GSS-eligible work permit applications.

Due to COVID-19,

there’s a backlog and it may take longer than 2 weeks to process your application
- if you contact us, our Client Support Centre agents
  - 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.

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”

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 Updated weekly

Work permit: Submitted on paper and outside Canada

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.

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 Updated weekly

Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes): Submitted online

We’re still accepting new applications, and we’re working at full capacity to process work permit extensions and condition changes.

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”

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 Updated weekly

Work permit inside Canada (initial, extensions and changes): Submitted on paper

We’re still accepting new applications, and we’re working at full capacity to process work permit extensions and condition changes.

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.

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 Updated weekly

Work permit for asylum claimants: Submitted online

We’re still accepting new applications, and we’re working at full capacity to process work permit extensions and condition changes.

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”

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 Updated weekly

Work permit for asylum claimants: Submitted on paper

We’re still accepting new applications, and we’re working at full capacity to process work permit extensions and condition changes.

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.

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 Updated weekly

Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship): Submitted online

Check your application status

Under View my submitted applications or profiles, click Check status and messages.

Find out

how we process your citizenship certificate application
how to check our processing times to see how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days Updated weekly

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.

You can also see

how we process your citizenship certificate application
our processing times to learn how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days Updated weekly

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

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.

You can also see

how we process your citizenship certificate application
our processing times to learn how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days Updated weekly

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

taking longer for us to review due to COVID-19
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.

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

taking longer for us to review due to COVID-19
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.

You can also see

how we process your citizenship certificate application
our processing times to learn how quickly we’re processing your type of application these days Updated weekly

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.