Canadian Experience Class:
After applying

Once CIC has made a decision on your application, you will be sent a letter explaining the steps to take.

CIC’s Call Centre cannot answer questions about applications under the Canadian Experience Class. You must wait for an initial confirmation from CIC that your application has been received. This may take up to three months after applying.

The initial confirmation will explain the next steps.

If accepted, you will be sent a letter explaining your options to gain permanent residence, the final step. This means meeting with an immigration officer. You will need to make sure you have:

• your valid passport or travel documents. Your passport must be a regular, private passport. You cannot immigrate to Canada with a diplomatic, government service or public affairs passport.
• your valid permanent resident visa, and your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR). The officer will make sure you complete this final step before or on the expiry date on your permanent resident visa. Please note that this document cannot be extended. Make sure you use it before it expires.

The officer will ask you a few questions to make sure you still meet the requirements to immigrate to Canada. The questions will be similar to the ones you answered on your Application for Permanent Residence in Canada. This should only take a few minutes.

Your application will be denied if you give false or incomplete information, or if you do not satisfy the officer that you meet the requirements to become a permanent resident of Canada.

If there are no problems during this final step, the officer will grant you permanent resident status. The officer will also confirm your Canadian mailing address. Your permanent resident card will be mailed to you at this address.

Related Links

• Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
• Frequently asked questions