Are you planning to move to Canada and want the immigration process completed as soon as possible? If yes, this easy, before and after the guide is for you. It provides quick tips to avoid delays in application processing. All new immigrants to Canada intend for their immigration process to progress quickly, enabling them to enter Canada quickly. However, some applicants encounter application processing delays that may slow their path to Canada.

It’s not possible to guarantee delay-free application processing. However, IRCC has outlined various tips that newcomers to Canada can follow to improve their faster immigration processing. 

Top 8 Tips to Avoid Delays in Application Processing 

The following provides you with the top 8 tips by IRCC to expedite your application processing and prevent any delays. 

Before submitting your application 

Application form: Ensure you properly complete your application form with all the required details completed such as signature and details. It can ensure that your application is not delayed. This is because IRCC may return your application if you fail to provide the necessary details. 

Document checklist: IRCC requires some specific documents from immigrants to verify the application. If you fail to include all the documents marked necessary, the department may return your application. 

Be sure to cross-check all your documents to provide a complete application before submitting the application.

Fee payment and receipt: To avoid any delay, be sure that you pay all the required fees. Also, be sure to include the fee payment receipt to help IRCC verify the payment.

Right of Permanent Residency Fee (RPR): A candidate needs to pay the RPR fees not only when applying for PR but sometimes before they officially become a Canadian PR. IRCC suggests that individuals pay these fees beforehand or as quickly as possible after receiving a few request letters to avoid any delays.

Notably, the RPR fees and other Canada’s immigration fees have increased as of 30 April 2024.

After submitting application

Linking paper application to IRCC account:  Based on your application type, immigration applicants may be able to link your paper application to the IRCC account online. If eligible, you may get up-to-date information regarding your application status if you follow this. 

Updating contact information consistently: Contact information may change from time to time. If your contact information changes, ensure to update it. This will help IRCC to contact you timely whenever the department requires you to contact and get more information regarding your application process.

Reporting relevant changes to IRCC: If you immediately report any significant changes to IRCC, such as a birth, marriage, or change in job that may impact your application processing, it will help prevent any potential delays. You can contact IRCC for this via the IRCC’s webform. 

Clarify IRCC’s queries promptly: IRCC suggests you respond to the queries or necessary documents from the department as soon as possible. Additionally, ensure to follow all the instructions that are given to you. This will help you in preventing any delays and future delays in your application processing.