I sent my application to the CIO by post canada on June/2, and the successful delivery notification by post canada was on June/8. After that i was trying to find out anyway to check with the centralized intake office without any results since i don't have a file number yet because my application is sent for the first time and not transfered by any local visa office.
Am an international student in canada with a valid study permit.
Anyway, i was trying today to find any way to check my application status online, finally, i opend the webpage for the online service i put my client ID number which is written on my study permit (people who have a work permit have a client ID number on their work permit too), then the new page was opend with the following information: my full name, my mailing address, and under sentence,
(Permanent Residence Application Status), written as a link : application recieved ,when i click on that link i find , We received your application for permanent residence on June 8, 2009. (exactly same as the successfull delivery conformation date from post canada).
This is the link : https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/authenticate.do?app=ecas#
At the end of the page i found the following information and links :
The following tables will help you understand the status of your application, Application for Permanent Residence - Federal Skilled Worker submitted to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) Sydney, Nova Scotia , when i click on that link, i find the following information:
This diagram explains each step in the application process: Status of your application Explanation
APPLICATION RECEIVED
Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)We have received your application. After checking for completeness, a file has been created and the information from the application form was entered.
Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) - Eligibility Review CompleteThe review at the CIO-Sydney has been completed. A letter with additional information has been mailed.
RECEIVED BY VISA OFFICE
Received by Visa Office
The application and documents have been received by the visa office.
VISA OFFICE ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Visa Office - Eligibility Review Complete
The review of the application and supporting documents has been completed at the visa office. A letter with additional information has been mailed.
WITHDRAWN
Application Withdrawn
We withdrew your application and your file has been closed.
IN PROCESS
In Process
Based on review of your complete application package, it has been determined that your application is eligible for processing.
Processing has begun.
DECISION MADE
(A decision has been made at this point.) Medical Results Received by CIC
We have received your medical results. We will contact you only if additional tests are needed.
Approval Status Determined
Your application will be either approved or rejected. We will inform you of the decision in writing.
Permanent Residence Status Determined
If your application is approved, we will send you your permanent resident documentation and a letter saying what we need to finalize your permanent residence.
COMPLETE
(This is the last step in the processing of your application.) Applicant Arrives in Canada and is Granted Permanent Residence
You will need to meet with an Immigration Officer who will verify your documents and grant you permanent residence if all is in order.
Every one now who has a study or work permit in canada can check the status of his application for the permanent residence online even if he doesn't have a file number yet.
Hope it is helpful and best of luck for you all.
Am an international student in canada with a valid study permit.
Anyway, i was trying today to find any way to check my application status online, finally, i opend the webpage for the online service i put my client ID number which is written on my study permit (people who have a work permit have a client ID number on their work permit too), then the new page was opend with the following information: my full name, my mailing address, and under sentence,
(Permanent Residence Application Status), written as a link : application recieved ,when i click on that link i find , We received your application for permanent residence on June 8, 2009. (exactly same as the successfull delivery conformation date from post canada).
This is the link : https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/authenticate.do?app=ecas#
At the end of the page i found the following information and links :
The following tables will help you understand the status of your application, Application for Permanent Residence - Federal Skilled Worker submitted to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) Sydney, Nova Scotia , when i click on that link, i find the following information:
This diagram explains each step in the application process: Status of your application Explanation
APPLICATION RECEIVED
Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)We have received your application. After checking for completeness, a file has been created and the information from the application form was entered.
Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) - Eligibility Review CompleteThe review at the CIO-Sydney has been completed. A letter with additional information has been mailed.
RECEIVED BY VISA OFFICE
Received by Visa Office
The application and documents have been received by the visa office.
VISA OFFICE ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Visa Office - Eligibility Review Complete
The review of the application and supporting documents has been completed at the visa office. A letter with additional information has been mailed.
WITHDRAWN
Application Withdrawn
We withdrew your application and your file has been closed.
IN PROCESS
In Process
Based on review of your complete application package, it has been determined that your application is eligible for processing.
Processing has begun.
DECISION MADE
(A decision has been made at this point.) Medical Results Received by CIC
We have received your medical results. We will contact you only if additional tests are needed.
Approval Status Determined
Your application will be either approved or rejected. We will inform you of the decision in writing.
Permanent Residence Status Determined
If your application is approved, we will send you your permanent resident documentation and a letter saying what we need to finalize your permanent residence.
COMPLETE
(This is the last step in the processing of your application.) Applicant Arrives in Canada and is Granted Permanent Residence
You will need to meet with an Immigration Officer who will verify your documents and grant you permanent residence if all is in order.
Every one now who has a study or work permit in canada can check the status of his application for the permanent residence online even if he doesn't have a file number yet.
Hope it is helpful and best of luck for you all.