Outside-of-Canada families of Canadian victims of air disasters: After you apply

The deadline to apply was August 2, 2023

We are no longer accepting new applications.

If you submitted a complete application before or on August 2, 2023, we’ll continue to process it.

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How we process your application

We’ll review your application to check that it’s complete. If it’s complete, we’ll send you an acknowledgement of receipt that includes your application number.

We’ll return your application to you if

If your application is complete, we'll start checking your eligibility. After we confirm you’re eligible for the public policy, we’ll

Get your fingerprints and photo taken

You may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics) after you apply for a permanent resident visa if

We’ll contact you if you need to give biometrics.

Learn more about biometrics.

Things that may delay your application

In some cases, it may take us longer to process your application if

Check your application status

When you get your acknowledgement of receipt letter, you can check the status of your application online.

If you can’t view the status of your application, contact us to report a technical problem.

Keep your information updated

To avoid delays in processing, keep your personal information updated.

If we approve your application

If we approve your application, we’ll contact you to

If we refuse your application

We’ll send you a letter and tell you why we refused your application.

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