▼ Permanent resident applications
To process permanent resident applications, CIC will:
•review your application to make sure it’s complete(UCI)
•determine if you are eligible to apply to become a permanent resident of Canada, (PER)
•tell you when your application has been put into processing, (Second Line)
•send you instructions on how to complete a medical exam, if you did not get your medical before sending in your application,
•perform a security screening, to make sure all applicants do not pose a risk to the safety and security of Canadians,
•determine if you need to attend an interview, and
•inform you of the decision made on your application
Got the above at the CIC official site when you choose "What happens after I send in my application?" in Help Center