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Update your application. If we need more information to process your application, we’ll contact you by mail, email or through your account. If you have a question about our request, you can. send us your question through our web form, or; ask your question through your online account (if you have one). Upload a document with your question in ...
- After you apply - Canada.ca
Inform us of changes in your application. Use the...
- Understanding the status of your citizenship application - Canada
While your application is in process, we’ll invite you to...
- After you apply - Canada.ca
we begin processing your application; Once you have your application number, you can check the status of your application. There are a few ways you can do that, depending on if you applied online or on paper. Update your application. If we need more information to process your application, we’ll contact you by mail, email or through your account.
Before you reach out to us, check your application status online. This is the fastest way to find outwhat stage your application is at. If you have an application in process, you must tell us if you change your address. You can likely update your address online, if you’re in Canada. If you’re outside of Canada, you’ll most likely need to ...
When you send your application back, make sure you. add any document or information that was missing the first time and include the letter and checklist we sent you. write a letter that explains why you’re changing or updating your information, or why you can’t get the document we requested. If you applied on paper and we returned your ...
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- How we process your application
- What may delay your application
- Check your application status
- Once we make a decision on your application
•How we process your application
•Keep your information up to date
•What may delay your application
•Check your application status
Once we receive your application, we'll check that
•you submitted all required information
•you meet the eligibiliy criteria for the public policy
We'll review your application and send you an acknowledgement of receipt letter that includes your application number.
If you're eligible, we will
•ask you for more documents, if needed
In some cases, it may take us longer to process your application if
•your family situation is complex (for example, divorce, adoption or unresolved child custody issues)
•our processing office has to contact other offices in Canada or abroad to verify the information in your application
•the contact information on file (address, telephone, email) is outdated, and we can't contact you or a member of your family
Once you receive your acknowledgement of receipt letter with your application number, you can check your application by using the online tool, which is updated daily
If you can't view the status of your application, you can contact us using our web form.
If we approve your application
We'll contact you and give you instructions about your permanent residence. Confirm your permanent resident status You'll get emails from a mailbox ending in cic.gc.ca asking you to confirm your email address asking you to confirm you're physically in Canada giving you information about the Permanent Residence Portal (and options if you can't use it) The portal is separate from your Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada secure account. Don't create your own account in the Permanent Residence Portal, as this can delay the process. We'll create an account for you. Follow the instructions in the email we send you. Learn more about the Permanent Residence Portal. You must tell us if you leave Canada before we grant you permanent resident status. Permanent resident cards If we approve your application, we'll make an electronic confirmation of permanent residence (e-COPR) available to you in the Permanent Residence Portal to provide proof of your new status in Canada. In this portal, we'll also ask you to provide a photo so we can start issuing your first PR card. You don't need to apply for your first PR card. While you wait for your PR card, you can use your signed e-COPR to prove that you're a permanent resident in Canada apply for the government benefits and services that you're eligible for (for example, to apply for your social insurance number, so you can work).
While your application is in process, we’ll invite you to the citizenship test, if you need to take it, interview, and hearing if you need one. If we need more information from you before we make a decision, we’ll contact you. Decision made “Decision made” means we either approved or refused your application.
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filled out your application for permanent residence completely and correctly. paid your processing fee. met all the requirements. included all the documents. We’ll contact you through your online account to. confirm that we have reviewed your application. tell you to give your biometrics. send you updates on the status of your application.
