How to check your LMIA application status
Select your application type to find out how to get your LMIA application status.
* What did you apply for? (required)
Unique Client Identifier (UCI)
You can get online updates on pending applications and the expiration date or status of existing UCI.
Clients with a valid work permit or study permit
You won't be able to check the status of your UCI at this time. We're working to update the tool as quickly as possible.
Check your UCI statusWork permit
This includes work permit applications:
- submitted inside or outside Canada
- for asylum claimants
- submitted through the Global Skills Strategy (GSS)
How to check your application status
There’s a new way to check your application status
Use the application status tracker to get updates about your application. To create an account you need your
- unique client identifier (UCI)
- application number
If you applied to extend or change the conditions of your work permit, you can’t use the application status tracker. Use one of the methods below to check your status.
Visitor visa
This includes
- temporary resident visas
- super visas
- transit visas
- business visas
There are a couple of ways to check your application status. The one you use depends on how you applied.
Study Permit
This includes
- study permit
- study permit extension
- work permit for student
Study permits
Our Client Support Centre agents do not have more information about your application than what’s in your account.
How to check your application status
There’s a new way to check your application status
Use the application status tracker to get updates about your application. To create an account you need your
- unique client identifier (UCI)
- application number
Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship): Submitted online
Check your application status
Sign in to your account to check your application status.
Under View my submitted applications or profiles, Check status and messages.
Sign in to your accountRefugees
This includes
- convention refugees
- humanitarian protected persons
- group of five
- sponsorship by agreement holders and constituent groups
- joint assistance program
- sponsorship agreement
- community sponsors
