Ya Shawn it was by email, but i think they changed the format. have a look
Dear XXX XXXXX:
This is to confirm that we have received your application for permanent residence in Canada.
Your application has been assigned the file number indicated on the above. Permanent residence file numbers begin with the letter B followed by nine numbers. If you need to communicate with our office, please indicate this file number and your Unique Client Identifier number (UCI) which will appear on future correspondence from our office.
At any time throughout the processing of your application, you may receive a letter or an email from our office asking for additional documents/information. Please note that all documents sent to this office written in a language other than English or French must be accompanied by certified English OR French translation.
The current average processing time for Family Class: Spouses/partners and dependent children is 6 to 12 months. We do not respond to status enquiries for cases being processed within the above standards.
Once the Visa Officer has assessed your application, he/she will determine if an interview is required. If required, a letter will be sent to you which will specify the date, time and location of the interview, who must attend and what documents you must bring with you.
If a positive selection decision is made, and if your medical results have or will expire before your application can be finalized, we will send you medical forms with the instructions. You must undergo the medical examination within 90 days from the date we sent you the new medical forms. If there are no complications with your medical exam, we should receive the medical result within 4 weeks.
Please note that all immigrant applicants are subject to background checks. Most of these checks are conducted within a few months but in some cases the process is much longer.
The overall processing time can vary for several reasons such as how quickly you provide us with the information or documents requested, whether an interview is required, various internal verification procedures and/or the number of applications we have to process.
Your sponsor will have to pay the Right of Permanent Resident Fee (RPRF), if it applies to your application, and if it has not already been paid. The RPRF must be paid by your sponsor in Canada, not to our office. Your sponsor may choose to pay the RPRF at any time during the processing but it must be paid prior to visa issuance.
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Useful Information
You will find of useful information to help plan your move to Canada, including information on such topics as customs and duties, income tax, health, education and employment, on the following website: www.canadainternational.gc.ca
To obtain more information on what can be brought into Canada, please consult http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/noncan-eng.html
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Thank you,
Immigration and Visa Section
Embassy of Canada
