After you apply, we will verify that you have:

filled out your online application for permanent residence correctly,
paid your processing fee,
met all the requirements,
included all documents.
If you are not truthful in your Express Entry profile or application for permanent residence:

your application could be refused,
you could be found inadmissible, and
you could be barred for five years from applying to come to Canada for any reason.
We will contact you through your account when we have reviewed your application. You can get updates on the status of your application through your account. We will tell you what you need to do and what will happen next.

Processing times
We expect to process most applications for permanent residence through the Express Entry system in six months or less, after we get a complete application.

You may be able to avoid delays by updating your account if there are any changes to your personal information, such as your address, telephone number or email, or if there are changes to your family structure.

Your application may be delayed if:

there are criminal or security problems,
we need to do more background checks,
your family situation is not clear – reasons could include a divorce or an adoption that is not yet complete, or child custody issues that have not been resolved,
we need to verify information, or
you need to submit more documents or go to an interview with us.
You can check the status of your application online using your account.

Login to your account.
Once on the “Welcome” page, scroll to the bottom.
Under “View my submitted applications or profiles,” there is a table.
Under “Application type” it will say “Express Entry.” Choose the “Check status and messages” button.
The “Application Details” table shows the status of each stage.