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Application for Permanent Residence In Canada

This diagram explains each step in the application process. Please contact us for more information about Application Processing Times.

Application for Permanent Residence In Canada

Status of your application

Explanation

IN
PROCESS

(A decision has not been made yet.)

Application Received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
We have received your application and will review it in order of receipt. We will send you an acknowledgement letter.

Documentation Verified by IRCC
We are reviewing your application to make sure it is complete and that no documents are missing. We will return incomplete applications for resubmission.

Medical Results Received by IRCC
We have received your medical results. We will contact you only if additional tests are needed.

WITHDRAWN

(An application can only be withdrawn when your application is IN PROCESS.)

Application Withdrawn
You may only withdraw your application before the In-Canada Application for Permanent Resident Status decision has been made. There are no refunds after processing has started.

DECISION
MADE

(A decision has been made at this point.)

An Interview May be Required
We will review the application and decide if an interview is necessary. If so, we will inform you in writing of the date, time and location of the interview.

Sponsorship / In-Canada Application for Permanent Resident Status Determined
The sponsorship applications and In-Canada Application for Permanent Resident Status will be either approved or rejected. We will inform you in writing in either case.

Permanent Residence Status Determined
If your application is approved, we will send you your permanent resident documentation and a letter saying what we need to finalize your permanent residence.

COMPLETE

(This is the last step in the processing of your application.)

Applicant Arrives in Canada and is Granted
Permanent Residence

You will need to meet with an Immigration Officer who will verify your documents and grant you permanent residence if all is in order.

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