Application for permanent residence in Canada: Convention refugees abroad and humanitarian-protected persons abroad (IMM 6000)

What happens next?

It is important that you notify the visa office of any changes to the information you submitted in your application such as a change of address, change in marital status or the birth of a child.

Letter of confirmation

When we begin processing your completed application, you will be assigned a case file number and your application will be reviewed to ensure that it is complete. A Letter of Confirmation will inform you of your case file number. Be sure to include your case file number in any correspondence with the visa office.

Interview

We will review your application and decide if an interview is necessary. If so, you will be informed of the time and place. You, your spouse or common-law partner and any dependent children may be asked to attend. At the interview, you will likely be asked why you consider yourself to be a refugee and the circumstances that caused you to fear persecution. You will also be asked questions about your work experience, job skills, education and any plans or preparation that you have made for life in Canada. You may also be asked questions about your health, financial situation, past or current difficulties with the law, and your ability to resettle successfully in Canada.

Bring to the interview any documentation that may assist us in establishing your identity, the relationship of your family members, and your refugee claim. If needed, the visa office may provide an interpreter to help you during the interview. If the visa office does not have an interpreter available who can speak your language, you will be asked to bring an interpreter with you to the interview.

Processing times

Processing times vary from one visa office to another. The visa office will not contact you about the progress of your application unless information or an interview is required. In order to protect your privacy, Canadian laws do not allow us to provide information about the process of cases over the telephone or by email. Inquiries can be made in writing only.

Checking your application status

You can find out the current status of your application by logging on to e-Client Application Status.

If you do not want your information available online, you can remove online information by logging on to e-Client Application Status.

Refused cases

If your case is refused, there will be no change of the decision unless you can provide evidence of a significant change of circumstances. If you submit a second or further application, you must provide evidence of all changes of circumstance that affect your situation. It is your responsibility to provide all available evidence in support of your application.

<< contents | previous | next >>