The information on this page has been reviewed by International Student Advisors on September 18th, 2023.

Immigration

I received an email from IRCC saying there is an update in my account. How can I tell if this is really from IRCC or if it is a scam?

If you receive an email from a source claiming to be IRCC, it is important that you identify whether it is a legitimate request. If the email requests additional documents and you are in doubt, you can login to your IRCC account to check your messages. If IRCC has sent you a request for more information/documents, the request should appear in your online account

  • Visit this IRCC FAQ for more information about how IRCC communicates with applicants, and how to identify a potentially fraudulent email.

If you receive a suspicious email, do not reply to it or share personal information. If you are unsure, contact an International Student Advisor, Immigration Specialist for help