A Quick Guide on How to Check Canada Visa Status

“How to check Canada visa status?” is a common question among Canada visa applicants. In this article, Thao & Co. shares with you practical ways to check your visa status, allowing you to quickly get updates and make your next move with confidence.

How to check Canada visa status?

There are many ways to check your Canada visa status:

1. • Log into your IRCC account
2. • Check results via Email or SMS
3. • Contact the Visa Application Center (VAC)
4. • Track it via Canada Consulate/Embassy’s website
5. • Follow up with your visa agency

Your Canada visa status could be:

1. • Received: Your visa application has been received by the Canadian government.
2. • In Progress: Your application is being processed. It could take several weeks or even months to finish, depending on your visa type.
3. • Approved: Your application has been approved. You will receive a letter of introduction detailing your permitted duration of stay, requirements, and other information.
4. • Refused: You will receive a full written explanation of why your application was denied. You can either make an appeal or revise your application and reapply.

How to check Canada visa status online

It takes just a few steps to check your visa status online, regardless of how you submitted your application.

1. ⚠️ Note: Applicants can only check the visa status online once they’ve received an acknowledgment of receipt letter via email or post.

Here is the 4-step process to check your Canada visa status online using IRCC’s Application Status Tracker:

Step 1: Get access the Tracker

1. Access https://ircc-tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/

Step 2: Register your account

1. Select “Create your account” if it is your first time. Provide required information:
   1. + Unique client identifier (UCI): The 8-10 digit number found in the acknowledgment email or in your pre-issued visa by IRCC.
   2. + Application number: Your visa application code, often starting with a letter.
   3. + Personal information: Your full name, date of birth, and nationality (as shown in your passport).
2. Click on “Next step” and set up your account:
   1. + Username
   2. + Password
   3. + Security questions
3. Check your mailbox and click on the account activation link in the confirmation email.

Step 3: Check your visa status

1. Return to the website from Step 1 and click “Sign In“. Sign in to your newly created account and view your Canada visa status.

How long does it take to process a Canada visa application?

Canadian visas take much longer to process compared to those of other countries. The average time is around 1 – 4 months or longer, depending on the visa type:

1. + Canadian student visa: 9 weeks
2. + Canadian family sponsorship visa: 109 days
3. + Canadian visitor visa: 51 days
4. + Canadian work visa: 2 months

ℹ️ For more detailed information, visit the Check Processing Times section at IRCC

The processing time begins once your application officially receives the “received” status. Besides, there are many other factors that can affect the actual processing time; therefore, you should submit your application as soon as possible to avoid complications.

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