Guide: IRCC Online PR Application Portal for 13 Immigration Categories
Personal information may also be used for other purposes including research, statistics, program and policy evaluation, internal audit, risk management, subsequent program eligibility, quality assurance, strategy development and reporting.
Failure to complete the form in full may result in a delay or the application not being processed. The Privacy Act gives individuals the right of access to, protection, and correction of their personal information. If you are not satisfied with the manner in which IRCC handles your personal information, you may exercise your right to file a complaint to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. The collection, use, disclosure and retention of your personal information is further described in IRCC’s Personal Information Bank – IRCC PPU 042.
Where biometrics are provided as part of an application, the fingerprints collected will be stored and shared with the RCMP. The fingerprint record may also be disclosed to law enforcement agencies in Canada in accordance with subsection 13.11(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations. The information may be used to establish or verify the identity of a person in order to prevent, investigate or prosecute an offence under any law of Canada or a province. This information may also be used to establish or verify the identity of an individual whose identity cannot reasonably be otherwise established or verified because of physical or mental condition. Canada may also share immigration information related to biometric records with foreign governments with whom Canada has an Agreement or Arrangement.
Depending on the type of application made, the information you provided will be stored in one or more Personal Information Banks (PIB) pursuant to section 10(1) of Canada’s Privacy Act. Individuals also have a right to protection and access to their personal information stored in each corresponding PIB under the Access to Information Act. Further details on the PIBs pertaining to IRCC) line of business and services and the Government of Canada’s access to information and privacy programs are available at the Infosource website(opens in a new browser tab) and through the IRCC Call Centre. Infosource is also available at public libraries across Canada.
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8. To enable the “Submit your application” button, you must have
- completed all mandatory forms
- included proof you paid your fees
- completed the consent and declaration
Clicking “Submit” will send your application to IRCC for review. You have not finished applying until you submit it. Once your application is submitted, you will no longer be able to make any changes.
We will contact you once the status of your application changes, or if we need any more information.
By clicking “Submit” your application will be submitted to IRCC and can no longer be changed.
