Can I call IRCC to check my application status?

Checking Your VOS Application Status by Phone In order to check your application status, you should call IRCC at 1-888-242-2100. Make sure you have your Unique Client Identifier (UCI, which you can find on any correspondence from IRCC), or your application number.

How long does IRCC background check take?

According to IRCC most applications are processed within 6 months or less. The 6 months processing time starts when your application meets the completeness check. You can use Case Specific Enquiry (CSE) / Webform to enquire about the status of your application if it exceeds 6 months.

How do I know IRCC has received my application?

If you apply online A confirmation message with a confirmation number will be in your account. Keep your confirmation number for your records. Please note that it may take a few hours for you to receive an email from IRCC after you’ve submitted your application.

Does IRCC send email?

For online applications, IRCC sends emails to applicants through their accounts. After you contact the IRCC Call Centre, the agent might send you an email with more information regarding your question.

Why is IRCC so slow?

All immigration and citizenship applications currently in progress at IRCC will continue to be processed but may experience delays. Due to the volume of cases, the International Network’s applications are being tracked by the Operations Planning and Performance Branch (OPPB).

How do I check my application status?

First, check the job listing, as well as any emails or other contacts you’ve had with the hiring manager or employer. See if any of that correspondence includes information on when you can expect to hear back from the company. If they give you a date, be sure to wait until after that date to follow up.

What IRCC check in background?

The Government of Canada requires all immigrants to undergo a background check. This involves a comprehensive examination of records. These records are those of applicants’ medical exams and security checks. An application for permanent residence succeeds with a positive result in a background check.

What background check does immigration do?

At the screening, an officer will collect your biometric information like your photograph, fingerprints, and signature. USCIS uses this biometric information to run a criminal background check on you in the FBI’s database.

Does IRCC check LinkedIn?

You should know that there is a very good chance that IRCC will be looking at your social media profile. Do you profess to have worked for a certain company? Your LinkedIn profile can confirm or contradict that claim. It can also substantiate whether you worked there for the dates you indicated in your application.

Is Canadian immigration still processing applications?

We’re still accepting most permanent residence applications. Unfortunately, our ability to review and process them is still being affected by COVID-19. We can’t currently estimate any processing times. If you apply, you still need to submit a complete application.