1. In most cases CIO only completes the R10 (completeness check), medicals and criminality based on PCCs. The eligibility in most cases is initiated and done at CPC.
2. This means that when an application is marked as complete, i.e. the regulation 10 completeness check is done, which indicates that the application is complete and all supporting documents are on record, the application is sent for further processing at CPC. If an application is incomplete it is rejected at the R10 stages.
Requirement to submit a complete electronic application
In Express Entry, applicants are required to submit a complete electronic application for permanent residence (e-APR) within 90 calendar days of being issued an invitation to apply (ITA). The application and all supporting documents must be submitted electronically through the applicant’s online account.
Applications are assessed for completeness up front. An application found to be incomplete should be rejected as per
section 10 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, and all fees associated with the application should be refunded to the applicant.
The Express Entry 6-month processing standard begins when the application is submitted. This is based on the application received date in the Global Case Management System (GCMS). It ends when Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) makes a final decision on the application.
A complete application includes the following:
R10 refers to the
regulation 10 of the IRP regulations, which states:
Form and content of application
- 10(1) Subject to paragraphs 28(b) to (d) and 139(1)(b), an application under these Regulations shall
- (a) be made in writing using the form, if any, provided by the Department or, in the case of an application for a declaration of relief under subsection 42.1(1) of the Act, by the Canada Border Services Agency;
- (b) be signed by the applicant;
- (c) include all information and documents required by these Regulations, as well as any other evidence required by the Act;
- (d) be accompanied by evidence of payment of the applicable fee, if any, set out in these Regulations; and
- (e) if there is an accompanying spouse or common-law partner, identify who is the principal applicant and who is the accompanying spouse or common-law partner.
(2) The application shall, unless otherwise provided by these Regulations,- (a) contain the name, birth date, address, nationality and immigration status of the applicant and of all family members of the applicant, whether accompanying or not, and a statement whether the applicant or any of the family members is the spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner of another person;
- (b) indicate whether they are applying for a visa, permit or authorization;
- (c) indicate the class prescribed by these Regulations for which the application is made;
- (c.1) if the applicant is represented in connection with the application, include the name, postal address and telephone number, and fax number and electronic mail address, if any, of any person or entity — or a person acting on its behalf — representing the applicant;
- (c.2) if the applicant is represented, for consideration in connection with the application, by a person referred to in any of paragraphs 91(2)(a) to (c) of the Act, include the name of the body of which the person is a member and their membership identification number;
- (c.3) if the applicant has been advised, for consideration in connection with the application, by a person referred to in any of paragraphs 91(2)(a) to (c) of the Act, include the information referred to in paragraphs (c.1) and (c.2) with respect to that person;
- (c.4) if the applicant has been advised, for consideration in connection with the application, by an entity — or a person acting on its behalf — referred to in subsection 91(4) of the Act, include the information referred to in paragraph (c.1) with respect to that entity or person; and
- (d) include a declaration that the information provided is complete and accurate.
