How can I check the status of my application?

If you applied under the spouse, partner or dependent children sponsorship category

The sponsor, the person being sponsored (principal applicant), or a representative or designated person can

1. create an application status tracker account
2. sign in

If you applied for an Express Entry program

You can

1. create an application status tracker account
2. sign in

If you applied for an eTA

If you applied for an eTA, you can check your status online.

If you can’t use the eTA check status tool

In some cases, like if you lost your approval email, you won’t be able to use the eTA status tool. Instead, use the Web form and follow these steps:

• Under “Type of application”, select “Electronic travel authorization”.
• Then select “Case-specific enquiries”.
• Provide as many details as possible.
  

  It can take us several days to get back to you.

If you applied under any other category

1. sign in to your IRCC secure account. (If you don’t already have an account, you can create one)
2. under “View my submitted applications or profiles,” click on “Check status and messages”

If you applied under the spouse, partner or dependent children category

The sponsor, the person being sponsored (principal applicant), or a representative or designated person can

1. create an application status tracker account
2. sign in

If you applied for an Express Entry program

You can

1. create an application status tracker account
2. sign in

If you applied under any other category

There are 2 ways you can check the status of your paper application online.

Your status will only show once we start processing your application. It can take some time between the date we receive your application and the date we open it. See How can I check if my application has been received?

1. Use our online tool

You can use the online tool, which is updated daily.

2. Create an online account and link your paper application

There are 2 steps to this process:

• Create an IRCC secure online account.
• Link your paper application to your online account.
  • Not all applications can be linked. See which applications you can link to your online account.

By doing this, you’ll get

• your detailed application status in real time
• messages about your application online instead of by mail

Find out how to check the status of your citizenship application.