The following table provides a summary of age lock-in dates by immigration program or category. This table provides details for:
- New applications submitted on or after August 01, 2014, where a transitional provision does not apply
- New applications submitted on or after August 01, 2014, where a transitional provision applies and,
- Applications received prior to August 01, 2014
Table 1: Table for Age Lock-in Dates for Children by Immigration Program or Category (for Single-step Application Processes)
The Program or Category for Principal Applicant |
Applications Received Prior to August 01, 2014 OR Subject to a Transitional Provision |
Applications Received On or After August 01, 2014 AND Not Subject to a Transitional Provision |
The Federal Economic Class |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
The Family Class |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant
Note: Refer to the Parents and Grandparents applications submitted prior to November 05, 2011 (see the Multiple-step application processes listed below) |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
Refugees Selected Abroad: Privately sponsored refugees |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) along with a complete sponsorship undertaking
Note: Refer to privately sponsored refugees for whom the CIC receives a sponsorship application on or before October 18, 2012 (see the Multiple-step application processes listed below) |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) along with a complete sponsorship undertaking
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Public Policy (A25.2) |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant, unless specified otherwise in the public policy
Individuals would need to check the specific public policy for details |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant, unless specified otherwise in the public policy
Individuals would need to check the specific public policy for details |
Table 1 Continued: Table for Age Lock-in Dates for Children by Immigration Program or Category (for Multiple-step Application Processes)
The Program or Category for Principal Applicant |
Applications Received Prior to August 01, 2014 (Transitional provisions apply)
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Applications Received On or After August 01, 2014
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Provincial Nominee Program |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
The date on which the applicable provincial or territorial authority receives a complete application for provincial nomination from the principal applicant |
Quebec Economic Categories |
The date on which Quebec receives a complete application for a CSQ from the principal applicant |
The date on which Quebec receives a complete application for a CSQ from the principal applicant |
Quebec Distressful Situations |
The date on which Quebec receives a complete application for a CSQ from the principal applicant |
The date on which Quebec receives a complete application for a CSQ from the principal applicant |
Quebec Collective Refugee Sponsorships |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete undertaking application from the sponsors |
The Live-in Caregiver Program |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete initial Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP) work permit application from the principal applicant abroad |
Refugees Selected Abroad; Government assisted Refugees |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
The date on which the CIC receives the referral of the principal applicant from the refugee referral organisation |
Protected Persons (in-Canada Refugee Claimants) |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant |
The date on which the CIC or CBSA receives the refugee claim from the principal applicant |
Family Members who do not Accompany Protected Persons (One Year Window) |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant accepted as a refugee abroad
The family member can apply within one year of the date the principal applicant becomes a permanent resident as a protected person |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete Application for Permanent Residence (APR) from the principal applicant accepted as a refugee abroad
The family member can apply within one year of the date the principal applicant becomes a permanent resident as a protected person |
Parents and Grandparents Applications Submitted prior to November 05, 2011 |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete sponsorship application from the sponsor
Prior to November 05, 2011, applicants could submit Parents and Grandparents (PGP) sponsorship applications in advance of submitting the Application for Permanent Residence (APR) |
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Privately Sponsored Refugees for whom a Sponsorship Application was Received on or before October 18, 2012 |
The date on which the CIC receives a complete sponsorship application from the sponsors
Prior to October 18, 2012, applicants could submit Privately Sponsored Refugee (PSR) sponsorship applications in advance of the Application for Permanent Residence (APR)
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Source: Citizenship and Immigration