If you're diving into the world of Canadian immigration, you can breathe easier now! The Canadian government has ramped up transparency with a brand new update on their application processing tool.

No more vague timelines! You can now find out exactly where your permanent residence or citizenship application stands. All you need to do is answer two simple questions: have you applied yet, and when did you submit your application?

Here’s the scoop: if you’ve already submitted your application, you’ll see how many people are ahead of you in line and how long you might still be waiting for a decision. For example, if Sally submitted her application last May, she can check and find out she’s got about 26 months left to wait and there are around 9,500 people ahead of her. Sounds much clearer, right?

And if you haven’t applied yet, no worries! You can still find out how long the wait would be if you did. So you can make an informed decision right from the get-go. Isn’t that helpful?

This update applies to various application types including economic immigration programs, family sponsorship, and citizenship grants, but note that some categories are still under the old rules.

If you’re considering applying or if you have questions about the process, don’t hesitate to schedule a free consultation with the Cohen Immigration Law Firm. They’ll help you navigate through it all!