How to Check IRCC Processing Times, Application Status, and Use the IRCC Web Form

A guide to three official IRCC tools every applicant should know: the processing times calculator, the Client Application Status (CAS) tool, and the IRCC Web Form for contacting IRCC about a specific file.

This resource explains how to use the three primary official tools for tracking Canadian immigration applications: (1) the IRCC processing times tool, which shows current average processing times by application type; (2) the Client Application Status (CAS) tool, which lets applicants check the status of a specific application; and (3) the IRCC Web Form, which is the official channel for contacting IRCC about an application that has exceeded published processing times.

Many applicants spend months checking unofficial sources for processing time information or calling IRCC without knowing the correct process. Using official tools correctly saves time and provides the most accurate, current information available. Knowing when and how to contact IRCC — and through which channel — also avoids common mistakes that can delay files further.