+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

January 2019 - Citizenship Application

luanabs

Full Member
Apr 15, 2016
45
14
ECAS stands for Electronic Client Application Status.
Here's the link to check yours:
https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/authenticate.do?app=
As you already received your AOR email, it would be a good time to check it. You would need your Client ID (or some other options given in there), your last name, date of birth and place of birth.
It will show you the stages - Application Received, Under processing, Decision Made, etc.
Thank you for the info. Mine shows application received.
 
  • Like
Reactions: karthik.andhamil

ritunz_canada

Star Member
Jul 21, 2014
53
11
Location: Ontario
App type: Single
App sent: 17-October -2018
App delivered: 25-October-2018
App returned (form not filled completely):
25-December-2019
App sent again : 28-Dec-2018
App received: 01-Jan- 2019
File number issued: 01-Mar-2019
App started processing: 18-Mar-2019
How do you know file no has been issued?
 

ritunz_canada

Star Member
Jul 21, 2014
53
11
I think a few days is quite optimistic ;)

In other news, I ordered my Discover Canada (I like paper) last week, phoned the company today and they confirmed it takes 7-10 working days to post it. So if you applied with an email address listed and want a paper copy, order sooner rather than later just in case the test invite takes "weeks" as the website says.

Though I guess technically 6 months is still "(24-26) weeks".
Which company do you have to call?
 

jc94

Hero Member
Mar 14, 2016
830
163
I don't think you can update or even communicate to IRCC through ECAS. I think it's a read-only system.
We need to use web form (https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx) to inform them about any changes.
You can update your address from ECAS.
I could see edit under address. Status of my application is received
Yes I requested address change under ECAS https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do. It says it takes up to 15 days so I called my lawyers from my PR and they confirmed no post yet but they'd let me know if there was any. I had to complete the entire form (home address as well) despite only wanting to change mailing address to match home address.

Which company do you have to call?
For Discover Canada? It's Gilmore Global Logistics Services: https://smp.gilmore.ca/web/richsmp/layout/generica/UserMain.faces

The website is truly terrible, but you can order a copy for free and I rang them using the number provided by this page: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals.html#ordering

You don't seem able to track the order online; but I did get an email when I ordered it last week so am hoping they'll post it soon.
 

Abud83

Star Member
Apr 13, 2017
95
30
Location: Calgary
App type: Family (3)
App sent (First Time): 17-May-2018
App delivered: 22-May-2018
Total Physical Presence: 1095.5
App Returned (As per IRCC): 17-July-2018 - Never received it.
App sent (Second Time): 26-Jan-2019
App delivered: 30-Jan-2019
Total Physical Presence: 1284.5
 
Last edited:

Majito

Member
Jan 16, 2019
15
2
Location: Calgary
App type: Family
App sent (First Time): 17-May-2018
App delivered: 22-May-2018
Total Physical Presence: 1095.5
App Returned (As per IRCC): 17-July-2018 - Never received it.
App sent (Second Time): 26-Jan-2019
App delivered: 30-Jan-2019
Total Physical Presence: 1284.5
How did you know they returned the app if you never received it??
 
  • Like
Reactions: Abud83

Abud83

Star Member
Apr 13, 2017
95
30
How did you know they returned the app if you never received it??
I sent a letter questioning my application status on Nov 2018, and they replied by letter on Jan 2019 stating that they returned the application.
 

akil_f1

Hero Member
Jun 15, 2013
502
13
TORONTO
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
2**3
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-10-13
AOR Received.
10-01-2014
Received AOR for me and my wife on mar 21
Timelines below in my signature
 
  • Like
Reactions: pillow and GraceCan

pillow

Star Member
Apr 18, 2016
121
40
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
App. Filed.......
29-12-2015
Doc's Request.
14-03-2016
Nomination.....
30-01-2016
AOR Received.
02-03-2016
Med's Done....
upfront
Passport Req..
24-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
09-06-2016
LANDED..........
19-06-2016
  • Like
Reactions: ksleepwalker