When Status is IN-PROCESS...........means the application has not been Approved or Rejected and been processed.
When Status is Decision Made..........means the application has been Approved or Rejected.
Check Status in ECAS with the Sponsor UCI #.......if you have the below.
https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do
(1)
Sponsored Person...............Sponsorship Application Status.........Permanent Residence Application Status
First Name Last Name......................In Process............................................In Process
Means the Sponsor eligibility to Sponsor has not been Approved and been processed.....,,,.....also, the PA application for PR is been processed.
(2)
Sponsored Person...............Sponsorship Application Status.........Permanent Residence Application Status
First Name Last Name......................Decision Made..................................In Process
Means the Sponsor eligibility to Sponsor has been Approved or Rejected..............also, the PA application for PR is been processed.