Frequently asked questions:
Sponsoring your family

Priority processing for family members in Iraq

How long will it take for my application to be processed?

If you have applied or plan to apply for sponsorship in Canada to the Case Processing Centre, you can expect to have your application processed in about one week, as long as it is complete and the application fee has been paid.

If your application is being processed at the visa office in Damascus, processing times will vary depending on your circumstances. The visa office has already begun priority processing on eligible applications and will start to process new applications right away. To keep from delaying the process, applicants and sponsors should respond quickly to any request from the visa office.

Applicants and sponsors can check the progress of their applications online by using the E-Client Application Status service.