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What should I do if I want my spouse, family member or friend to check on my application for me?

If you want your spouse, a family member or a friend to be able to check your immigration application status for you, you must tell CIC you want this person to be your representative. Do so by including a completed Use of a Representative form (IMM 5476) with your application. Note that for the Citizenship application process, CIC must have a letter from the applicant, giving their written consent for information regarding their file/application to be shared with another person or representative.

If you want your spouse, a family member or a friend to be able to check your citizenship application status for you, you must provide your written consent by sending a letter to CIC to allow the department to share information regarding your file/application with another person or representative.

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