IRCC Outlines Citizenship Application Receipt Confirmation

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has published guidance for citizenship applicants to confirm whether their applications were successfully received. The guidance outlines different processes based on the submission method.

For online applications, applicants receive a confirmation page immediately after submission, followed by an email from IRCC confirming the application status. This email may take a few hours to arrive, and applicants are advised to retain their confirmation details.

Those who submitted applications by mail are encouraged to use a postal or courier service with tracking capabilities to ensure proof of delivery to IRCC. For applications submitted through a visa application centre (VAC), tracking services are available to notify applicants once their documents reach IRCC offices.

The guidance also explains when applicants can start checking the status of their applications, which varies depending on the type of citizenship application and submission method used.