Is there letter before the UCI number? Can you post the email without any identifying information.
No letter just email
Uci #12345678
Application#12345678
Please reference these numbers when corresponding with IRCC.
This is an automated message. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this message.
Dear xxxx:
This letter confirms that your application to sponsor member(s) of the family class, was received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) on date xxxx on behalf of the following member(s): xxxx
Next step:
If your sponsored family members and their accompanying dependents were between the ages of 14 and 79 years of old (when the application was submitted) they will need to give their biometrics (fingerprints and photograph). At this time, we ask that you submit the biometric fee, if you did not include it with your application submission. Once the biometric fee has been paid, the applicant will receive a Biometrics Instruction Letter (BIL) providing additional information on how to provide their biometrics.
For additional information on biometrics, please visit the IRCC at:
When should I contact IRCC?
You must notify Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) of any changes to your application. Examples of changes include:
· Change in status in Canada: you must submit a written statement to IRCC and include evidence to indicate the status in Canada of all persons listed in your application for permanent residence;
· Changes in your personal circumstances, including birth or adoption of a child, death of a family member, a marriage or a divorce;
Ø If you have a child, you must specify whether or not they are to be added to this application. If that child is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please provide a copy of their document, which indicates their status in Canada (i.e. Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian permanent resident card, etc.).
· Change of contact information (e-mail, mailing address, telephone number);
· Appointment or change of immigration representative or designated individual; and/or
· A written statement outlining your decision to
withdraw your application.
Status of my application:
Your Unique Client Identifier (UCI) number is located in the top left of this letter. This number is required to check the status of your application on the IRCC website. Please visit and select “My application”.
Please review and pay all required fees for your sponsorship application. This will ensure that there are no delays in processing your application due to outstanding fees.
Please visit the IRCC website for the Fee List at:
Please visit the IRCC website for instructions on how to pay any outstanding fees at:
You have the option to withdraw your application at any point during the process. You may be eligible for a refund of the sponsorship fee or the permanent resident application fee if the processing of your file has not yet begun.
Changes to your address may be made through our online service at:
How long will it take to process my application?
Processing times vary. You can consult the processing times by visiting the IRCC website at
Please Note: Your sponsorship application is in queue for processing. Please be advised that IRCC will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
