How to 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.

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 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

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 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

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

unique client identifier (UCI)
application number

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 View my submitted applications or profiles.

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.

Link your paper application to your 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

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

unique client identifier (UCI)
application number

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.

Link your paper application to your 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

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 what your application status means (opens in a new tab)

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.

Adult or minor applicant has an AOR and a PR tracker account: 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.

Check your application status

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.

Sign in to check your status

If this is your first time checking a citizenship application status, you can sign in with the same PR tracker information, such as your

unique client identifier (UCI) (opens in a new tab) (applicants) or
party ID (opens in a new tab) (representatives)

Have an existing citizenship tracker account? You may continue to sign in.

We updated the tracker on October 13, 2022. If this is your first time signing in since that date, you must reset your password (opens in a new tab) if you

have an existing citizenship tracker account or
sign in with your PR tracker information

Create an account

If you can’t use your PR tracker information (for example, your UCI or party ID is now different), you must create a citizenship tracker account.

If you’re an applicant

In addition to your UCI, you’ll 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

You need a party ID to create an account. If you don’t have a party ID, find out how to get one (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 Updated weekly

Adult or minor applicant has an AOR, but no PR tracker account: 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.

Check your application status

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

If you’re an applicant

You need the following to create an account:

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

If you’re a representative

To create an account, you need a party ID (opens in a new tab) .

Sign in to check your status

We updated the tracker on October 13, 2022. You must reset your password (opens in a new tab) if

you have an existing citizenship tracker account and
this is your first time signing in since October 13

You can sign in only after you’ve created your account (whether you’re an applicant or a representative).

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: October 30, 2023

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 September 9, 2023

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: October 30, 2023

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 September 9, 2023

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

Check the Client Application Status 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

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

Last updated: October 30, 2023

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

the week of September 9, 2023

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 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.

Link your paper application to your online account

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

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

unique client identifier (UCI)
application number

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.

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

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

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.

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.