Search results

So, in a foreign country, you have to find a locally accredited forensics unit or agency or police station that can verify your identity and take your ink fingerprints using the standard English/French fingerprint card. Fingerprints must be of high definition, high quality. The fingerprint card...

Well, this was a pleasant surprise - less than 48 hours after my contact with the MPs office, they sent me this update: "Below is the update we received from IRCC: We can provide you with the following details about the status of application for a Citizenship Adult Grant for .......: · The...

Hello people! Congrats to all who have completed this journey of becoming Canadian citizens. I'd like to share with the rest of you who may be facing the last-minute delays or complications my own experience of the same. I passed the test (together with my spouse) back in April of 2019 - 8...

Well... God willing, you and I will both see the speedy and positive resolution of this situation. Wish you good luck! It is strange though that your background check is going on AFTER having passed the test. I have never heard of that - the background check is the very first thing they usually...

Hi. Which city are you in? No, they said that by us having taken and passed the tests, all "case processing" steps have been completed. Now, the immigration officer has to "get around" finalizing the decision and fitting us in with one of the oath ceremonies. However, the weird thing is that a...

Halifax.

Many thanks for replying. Last time I spoke with them on the helpline (November 2019), they didn't tell me anything of value - they said it was still "In Process (I do see that myself :) ) and that 12 month processing time is "just an average" and individual times may vary. So, I just sent them...

Hi Everyone, My family's application was received by the IRCC in August of 2018. We passed the test in April of 2019. After 17 months of filing the application and 9 months since passing the test, the status still shows "In Process". Does anyone know if getting a lawyer involved can speed up the...

Hello. We passed the test in April of 2019. Our initial application was received by IRCC in August 2018 and they starting processing in October 2018. So, 12-months have definitely passed as well. Do you know if there is any way (besides calling or email inquiry) that an immigration...

Thank you, friend! Just having someone comment makes it easier. Oh, yes, one year did pass and I called them a couple of weeks ago. They said one year was not guaranteed and that it is just an "average" processing time and that they can confirm that the application is "In Process". That's all...

Hello friends! Is anyone still following this group? Seems like most everyone who filed the application in August of 2018 has taken an oath. I am just checking if anyone has experienced such a long wait between passing the exam and seeing "Decision Made". My spouse and I passed the test on April...

Make sure you have all passports - old and new, that cover the period since you became a permanent resident. And, don't forget to print the invitation letter to the test. Good luck!

Hi @purplenyc22 - If you have not done so, inquire with the IRCC about the reasons for the delay as soon as you can. Use their online platform: https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx Good luck!

Hi there @k300k3 - no I have not received an oath ceremony invite. where did you read that? :) I wish! :) I just passed the citizenship test only few days ago on April 16th. I don't even see the "Decision Made" on ECAS yet. Since there is no telling when the oath ceremony will take place and...

Yes, the address change just lets the IRCC know where to send the correspondence. For instance, my spouse received the request for RCMP/fingerprint report from Vancouver IRCC office both - via email and via Canadapost at our Halifax, NS, address. I asked the same question as to why my request...

Correct. I myself learned this in a hard way. I changed my address in October and thought they’d transfer the file automatically based on the new address in the system. We kept receiving communication from the original IRCC office. I finally called IRCC customer service number and was told to...

I just submitted my PR card renewal application yesterday. Current processing time is 27 days, as per IRCC site. All PR card renewal applications go to Sydney NovaScotia.

Please, add/update our case in the spreadsheet - Thank you (see also additional info for experience-sharing): >August 13th, 2018 - Our family's application for citizenship (my spouse, our son and I) was received by IRCC (applied from Nanaimo, BC) >October 29th, 2018 - We received AOR >November...

Hello everyone, I thought I'd share our experience with the citizenship application for the benefit of those going through similar circumstances. Our case is an interesting one in terms of four things (1)It shows that long trips of even several months-long are not an issue when your citizenship...

What does "wise" mean to you? Are you more concerned about the cost or time? You requesting the file transfer (you have to do this by mail, not by online/email or address change - see my note above) and a new test date won't jeopardize your case, if that's what you are asking. It is a trade-off...