First let me clarify that I am as much eager to apply as you are! Secondly I've been refreshing the Citizenship forum page and boy is everybody freaking out! Cm'on guys! Let's not forget how much we waited for this day and now that it's finally here everybody is jumping into the first wagon like there is no tomorrow!
I am more amazed that seniors on this thread are doing it too, instead of calming people down. Let's face it, everybody knew there is going to be a huge rush of people applying for their citizenship today, honestly what did you expect? You thought CIC's website is going to function like butter? Of course there is going to be some time outs, occasional crashes and what not! And even if it did function well, would you still want to send your application with a rush to their office on the very first day? Logically speaking, the chances of getting your application lost or mixed is a tad bit higher compared to when you send it when there is no flood on the way. So relax, take a deep breath and just wait for couple of more days.
For those whom got timed out on payment page, relax, you have the receipt through your bank account. CIC obviously has it on their system too, so they will send you a receipt. Give it couple of more buffer days. Worst case scenario get a copy of your bank account and attach it into your application. We are dealing with humans not robatic monsters, they will understand.
For those whom are freaking out on the calculator, everybody is using it tonight, and I mean everybody, even people that are not eligible yet! The new rules are all over the internet on every major news outlet, so people want to try their luck even if they are not eligible, it's just curiosity. So again relax and give it couple of more days.
For those who think if they apply today they will win over the ones whom apply tomorrow, well guess what? I have news for you! Regardless of when you apply you will be batched into a group upon ceremony. And batching (depending on your location of residence) happens when they can gather up a targeted group of people not dependant on the time of their application but on other factors. This means you will probably get into a group that will have somebody whom applied weeks after you!
I, myself, am going to apply in couple of weeks, and trust me, I am way over the threshold right now, I have a year more than what they need. I even used my lunch break to take my photographs today. London Drugs in Coquitlam, the lady said she has shot over 10 Citizenship photos today, and guess what, that was the first strike for me. I will not apply today or in coming days, but I will stick to this forum and read all the comments to get it right when it's time. Heck even couple of more weeks wouldn't bother me either.
Relax, take a deep breath and let it go for tonight. Come back later and try when the website is not overwhelmed.
Cheers,
I am more amazed that seniors on this thread are doing it too, instead of calming people down. Let's face it, everybody knew there is going to be a huge rush of people applying for their citizenship today, honestly what did you expect? You thought CIC's website is going to function like butter? Of course there is going to be some time outs, occasional crashes and what not! And even if it did function well, would you still want to send your application with a rush to their office on the very first day? Logically speaking, the chances of getting your application lost or mixed is a tad bit higher compared to when you send it when there is no flood on the way. So relax, take a deep breath and just wait for couple of more days.
For those whom got timed out on payment page, relax, you have the receipt through your bank account. CIC obviously has it on their system too, so they will send you a receipt. Give it couple of more buffer days. Worst case scenario get a copy of your bank account and attach it into your application. We are dealing with humans not robatic monsters, they will understand.
For those whom are freaking out on the calculator, everybody is using it tonight, and I mean everybody, even people that are not eligible yet! The new rules are all over the internet on every major news outlet, so people want to try their luck even if they are not eligible, it's just curiosity. So again relax and give it couple of more days.
For those who think if they apply today they will win over the ones whom apply tomorrow, well guess what? I have news for you! Regardless of when you apply you will be batched into a group upon ceremony. And batching (depending on your location of residence) happens when they can gather up a targeted group of people not dependant on the time of their application but on other factors. This means you will probably get into a group that will have somebody whom applied weeks after you!
I, myself, am going to apply in couple of weeks, and trust me, I am way over the threshold right now, I have a year more than what they need. I even used my lunch break to take my photographs today. London Drugs in Coquitlam, the lady said she has shot over 10 Citizenship photos today, and guess what, that was the first strike for me. I will not apply today or in coming days, but I will stick to this forum and read all the comments to get it right when it's time. Heck even couple of more weeks wouldn't bother me either.
Relax, take a deep breath and let it go for tonight. Come back later and try when the website is not overwhelmed.
Cheers,
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