After you apply

We review your application

We check that you have

filled out your application for permanent residence completely and correctly
paid your processing fee
met all the requirements
included all required documents

We’ll contact you to

ask you to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics)
confirm that we reviewed your application
ask you for more documents, if necessary
set up an interview, if necessary
tell you what you need to do and what will happen next
ask you to pay your right of permanent residence fee (if you haven’t already)

Keep your information up to date

To avoid delays in processing, make sure your contact information and application details are up to date.

You should tell us about any changes to your information, such as

marriage, divorce or separation
birth or adoption of a child
death of an applicant or dependant
contact information updates, including
- email
- phone number
- mailing address

Contact us through the Web form to update your information.

If you change your contact information, make sure you check your old contact information until we update your application.

Get your fingerprints and photo taken

If you’re between 14 and 79 years old, you may need to give your fingerprints and photo (biometrics).

You must pay the biometric fee when you submit your application. Otherwise, you may experience delays.
Pay your biometric fee as soon as you get the letter from us that tells you to give your biometrics.
You have 30 days from the date on the letter to give your biometrics.

Find out who needs to give biometrics, how to give them and where to give them.

We process your application

After we get your biometrics, we start processing your application.

If we need more information, we’ll contact you.

Get your medical exam

You must have a medical exam before you settle in Canada. Your family members must also have one, even if they’re not coming with you. We’ll tell you when to submit these documents.

We won’t accept your application if your health

is a danger to Canada’s public health or safety
would cause too much demand on health or social services in Canada

We verify your information

If you’re not truthful in your application for permanent residence, we may

refuse your application
find you inadmissible
bar you from applying to come to Canada for any reason for 5 years

We make a decision on your application

We make a decision on your application based on

whether you meet the eligibility criteria for the program
whether you’re admissible to Canada, based on the results of your
- medical exam
- background checks

When a decision is made on your application, we’ll notify you.

If your application is refused, we send you a letter that tells you why. To be re-considered, you have to

fill out and submit a new application
meet the eligibility criteria
be found admissible to Canada

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