aor meaning at ircc: what it is and what happens after
Acknowledgement of Receipt (AOR) is a letter or email sent by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to confirm that they have received an application and that it is complete. This confirmation is a crucial step in the immigration process, as it indicates that the application has been successfully submitted and is being reviewed. I've seen many applicants breathe a sigh of relief when they receive their AOR, knowing that their application is in the system.
understanding the aor process
The AOR letter or email typically includes the application number, the type of application submitted, and the date it was received by IRCC. It's essential to keep this document safe, as it may be required for future reference or to track the status of the application. Applicants can check the status of their application on the IRCC website using their application number. For instance, if an applicant has submitted a Permanent Residence (PR) application through Express Entry, they can expect to receive AOR within a few weeks.
The stage-by-stage process for PR, sponsorship, and citizenship applications after receiving AOR can be broken down as follows: after receiving AOR, PR applications undergo background and security checks, which can take several months. If the application is successful, the applicant will be invited to an interview or medical exam. Sponsorship applications, on the other hand, involve a sponsorship evaluation after AOR, followed by an interview or medical exam. Citizenship applications typically involve a citizenship test after AOR, followed by the oath of citizenship.
distinguishing between aor and application number
It's worth noting that the AOR is different from the application number. The application number is a unique identifier assigned to each application, while the AOR is a confirmation that the application has been received and is being processed. Applicants can use their application number to track the status of their application on the IRCC website. They can also use the IRCC web form to inquire about the status of their application if they have not received AOR or if their application is delayed.
Applicants can check the processing times for their specific application type to get an estimate of how long it may take to process. This information can be helpful in planning and preparing for the next steps in the immigration process. For more information on immigration processing times, visit our processing times page or check out our guide on how to read IRCC processing times.
Official current rules are at canada.ca/immigration; this guide is independent reference content. canada.ca is the official Government of Canada website for immigration, refugees and citizenship.