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Live Application Status Tracker

Application Status Trackerby GovPrepare™

Track live timelines for IRCC, USCIS, Service Canada, SSA filings, and Canada & USA federal job applications. Monitor processing stages, deadlines, and next steps.

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Government Agency Timelines

Track Filings Across Agencies

Typical processing windows and stage breakdowns for the most common government applications. Your GovGuides™ map your exact case to the right stage.

IRCC

Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Typical
4 to 12 months

Express Entry, PR, work/study permits, citizenship, and spousal sponsorship timelines.

Processing Stages
  1. 1. Application Received
  2. 2. Under Review
  3. 3. Additional Info Requested
  4. 4. Decision Stage
  5. 5. Completed / Finalized
Official Portal

USCIS

USA

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Typical
3 to 18 months

Green Card (I-485), family petitions (I-130), N-400 naturalization, and EAD applications.

Processing Stages
  1. 1. Application Received
  2. 2. Under Review
  3. 3. Additional Info Requested
  4. 4. Decision Stage
  5. 5. Completed / Finalized
Official Portal

Service Canada

Canada

Employment and Social Development Canada

Typical
2 to 8 weeks

Employment Insurance (EI), CPP, OAS, GIS, Social Insurance Number (SIN), and passport renewals.

Processing Stages
  1. 1. Application Received
  2. 2. Under Review
  3. 3. Decision Stage
  4. 4. Completed / Finalized
Official Portal

SSA

USA

U.S. Social Security Administration

Typical
2 to 6 months

Retirement benefits, SSDI/SSI disability claims, Medicare enrollment, and replacement cards.

Processing Stages
  1. 1. Application Received
  2. 2. Under Review
  3. 3. Decision Stage
  4. 4. Completed / Finalized
Official Portal
Federal Job Application Timelines

Track Canada & USA Federal Job Applications

Separate timelines for GCJobs (Government of Canada) and USAJOBS (U.S. federal government). Your GovGuides™ map your application to the right stage and flags closing dates before they pass.

Canada Federal Jobs

Canada

GCJobs · Government of Canada Public Service Commission

Typical
4 to 16 weeks

Track applications submitted through GCJobs for the Government of Canada public service, from screening against Essential and Asset qualifications to placement in a hiring pool.

Application Stages
  1. 1. Application SubmittedProfile + résumé received on GCJobs
  2. 2. ScreeningEssential & Asset qualifications checked
  3. 3. AssessmentExams, interviews, and reference checks
  4. 4. Eligibility PoolQualified and placed on a hiring pool
  5. 5. Offer / PlacementFormal offer and security clearance
GCJobs Portal

USA Federal Jobs

USA

USAJOBS · U.S. Federal Government Hiring Portal

Typical
3 to 10 weeks

Track applications submitted through USAJOBS across federal agencies, from résumé review to referral, interview, and a Tentative Job Offer (TJO).

Application Stages
  1. 1. Application SubmittedApplication received on USAJOBS
  2. 2. Resume ReviewedHR reviews for minimum qualifications
  3. 3. ReferredReferred to the hiring manager
  4. 4. InterviewInterview and selection completed
  5. 5. Tentative Offer (TJO)Tentative offer + background check
  6. 6. Final Offer / EODFinal offer and entry on duty
USAJOBS Portal
1-on-1 Status Tracking Service

We Track Your Submissions For You

Stop refreshing portals and guessing where your file stands. A GovGuides™ advisor works with you 1-on-1 to log into your agency portal, read the live status of every submission, and send a polished update request to the agency for a faster response.

Live Status Check

Your GovGuides™ walk through your IRCC, USCIS, GCJobs, or USAJOBS account with you and read out exactly where each submission stands today.

Portal Login Help

Locked out, missing a reference number, or can't find the right page? We help you sign in, recover access, and locate the status screen step by step.

Agency Update Email

We draft and send a clear, professional status-request email to the agency on your behalf, referencing your file number and asking for a prompt reply.

How a Status Tracking Session Works

  1. Book a 1-on-1 status session
  2. We help you log into your agency portal together (if applicable)
  3. Together we locate and read the current status of your submission
  4. We draft a professional update-request email to the agency
  5. You send it and we'll follow up until you get a response
Sample Agency Update Email

Subject: Status Update Request: File #{fileNumber}

Dear {Agency} Officer,

I am writing to request a status update on my application (File #{fileNumber}, submitted {date}). I would be grateful for confirmation that my file is under review and any guidance on next steps or additional documents required.

Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your response at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely, {fullName}

Don't Let a Deadline Slip

A missed IRCC request or USCIS RFE can reset your entire timeline. Book a 1-on-1 status tracking session and your GovGuides™ will log into your portal, read your live status, and send a professional update request to the agency for a fast reply.

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