Once Immigration and Citizenship Canada has started processing your application, they will give you an acknowledgment of receipt letter or email, along with an application number. They do not, however, send an acknowledgment of receipt until they have opened and reviewed your application. Your Application will be returned to you if its incomplete, It’s missing fees, or it’s received after a programme has been halted, closed, or a cap has been reached. Given the possibility of a delay between the time Immigration gets your application and the time they open it, there are alternative ways to determine whether your application has been received. These techniques differ depending on whether you applied using:
If you sent your application by Mail
It is recommended that you choose a courier service that needs a signature upon delivery when mailing in your application. This will provide you with a delivery confirmation as well as the ability to track your goods.You can access comprehensive application status and communications online for some paper applications by linking the paper application to an online account.
To link an application, follow these steps:
Use one of the following methods to access your online account:
If you make your application at a visa application center (VAC)
VACs provide tracking systems that let you know when Immigration Canada has received your application.
If you submitted an online application
After submitting your application online, you will be directed to a confirmation page. You’ll also get an email requesting that you check your account. Your account will receive a confirmation message with a confirmation number. Keep a record of your confirmation number. Please keep in mind that receiving an email from IRCC after you’ve completed your application may take a few hours.