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July 2013 Applications

muzmil

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DanEd said:
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Application Sent- July 16, 2013 by Xpresspost
Application received - July 19, 2013
Processing begun- September 30, 2013
Test notification sent- December 17, 2013
Test held - January 06, 2014
Oath Ceremony- Waiting
Congrats !!! Can you share a bit about your profile like did you travel during the 4 yr period ?
 

DanEd

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muzmil said:
Congrats !!! Can you share a bit about your profile like did you travel during the 4 yr period ?
I've been in this country well over 7 yrs as a permanent resident and yet to travel outside it.

Before sending my application, I read various forums and anticipated what could go wrong

The only glaring possibility was my biographic page and that, it had expired.

So, I called CIC and was advised to include a letter explaining why I've not renewed my passport and if I held any other passports.

I did as told and that was about it.

But I think in general the pace at the Montreal office has increased considerably,

because the guy sitting besides me while waiting for the test, sent his in June.
 

farrous13

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Hey EasyRider. Happy new year :)

Nothing from my sister's side. If I recall correctly, I saw a thread mentioning that Montreal is almost done scheduling oaths for applicants who attempted and passed the test in October. I am not sure how valid this point is.

I realized that some previous applicants are skipped over. I believe that the CIC processing time is dependant on the month applied in. For example, if someone applied in Jan 2012 and the test scheduling time was 10 to 12 months, then that applicant will get the test in 10-12 months regardless if the test scheduling time changes later on.

The CIC in Montreal has been scheduling test in 6 to 8 months for applicants who applied in May, June, & July. But for some reason my application has been skipped. No dates scheduled and no update. If I am getting an RQ why wait to get the letter. The CIC should send it to me asap so I can prepare and save a month or two.

EasyRider said:
Crazy fast for some people. I have a sense lots of people from 2012/2013 were skipped over and fell through cracks and now will get slower timing.

Looking at the number of oaths there's increase in new citizens in Montreal, but not to such extent that would suggest waiting times dropped from 20 months to 7 in such a short period for everybody.

Any updates from your sister?

adame posted experience in his thread, just look up his posts.
 

Mapleleaves

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Here is a big update for Julyers and others as well

Today I became a proud Canadian citizen. :)

the process was very smooth and easy. test was on January 8th and oath is 14th.

Please accept all my best wishes for each one of you and I feel that your test and oath letters are just at the corner.Just be patient guys
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rajmalhotra7

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July 2013 application timelines at a glance:
Applicant Receipt_Date In-Process App_Type Days Local_Office LOT_Date RQ_Date Test_Date Oath_Date
wadelmaki05-July-201316-Sep-2013Single1116-----
basharar05-July-201309-Oct-2013Family------
micky_7305-July-201321-Oct-2013Family------
Mapleleaves09-July-201319-Sep-2013Family1124Mississauga, ONEarly Nov. :)08-Jan-201414-Jan-2014
msvadi11-July-201318-Oct-2013Family------
Halifax11-July-201327-Sep-2013-------
Lei_F12-July-201302-Oct-2013Single1097Winnipeg, MB----
citque15-July-201330-Sep-2013-------
Amado16-July-201321-Oct-2013-------
rajmalhotra717-July-201330-Sep-2013Single1125-----
Boogy17-July-201302-Oct-2013--Toronto, ONMid Dec.---
andresp19-July-201301-Oct-2013-------
DanEd19-July-201330-Sep-2013--Montreal, QC--06-Jan-2014-
tstarks22-July-201309-Oct-2013Family1095-----
Kw8Un0NK23-July-201324-Oct-2013Family-Mississauga, ON----
adame31-July-201311-Oct-2013Single-Montreal, QC--06-Jan-2014-

  • Days = Approximate number of days of physical presence
  • LOT = Local Office Transfer
  • RQ = Residence Questionnaire
 

rajmalhotra7

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Mapleleaves said:
[size=10pt]
Here is a big update for Julyers and others as well

Today I became a proud Canadian citizen. :)

the process was very smooth and easy. test was on January 8th and oath is 14th.

Please accept all my best wishes for each one of you and I feel that your test and oath letters are just at the corner.Just be patient guys
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Congratulations Mapleleaves... what a nice & charming surprise.... Did you have any absences from Canada during last 4 years...
 

Mapleleaves

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Thanks rajmalhotra7 for your wishes and for modifying the table which I tried but didn't work.

I think that good news will be very close. Keep hopes high.

Actually I have no absences from Canada ever.

rajmalhotra7 said:
Congratulations Mapleleaves... what a nice & charming surprise.... Did you have any absences from Canada during last 4 years...
 

rocky272727

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Mapleleaves said:
[size=10pt]
Here is a big update for Julyers and others as well

Today I became a proud Canadian citizen. :)

the process was very smooth and easy. test was on January 8th and oath is 14th.

Please accept all my best wishes for each one of you and I feel that your test and oath letters are just at the corner.Just be patient guys
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That is a great way to update this thread :). Congratulation to you.
 

rocky272727

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rajmalhotra7 said:
July 2013 application timelines at a glance:
Applicant Receipt_Date In-Process App_Type Days Local_Office LOT_Date RQ_Date Test_Date Oath_Date
wadelmaki05-July-201316-Sep-2013Single1116-----
basharar05-July-201309-Oct-2013Family------
micky_7305-July-201321-Oct-2013Family------
Mapleleaves09-July-201319-Sep-2013Family1124Mississauga, ONEarly Nov. :)08-Jan-201414-Jan-2014
msvadi11-July-201318-Oct-2013Family------
Halifax11-July-201327-Sep-2013-------
Lei_F12-July-201302-Oct-2013Single1097Winnipeg, MB----
citque15-July-201330-Sep-2013-------
Amado16-July-201321-Oct-2013-------
rajmalhotra717-July-201330-Sep-2013Single1125-----
Boogy17-July-201302-Oct-2013--Toronto, ONMid Dec.---
andresp19-July-201301-Oct-2013-------
DanEd19-July-201330-Sep-2013--Montreal, QC--06-Jan-2014-
tstarks22-July-201309-Oct-2013Family1095-----
Kw8Un0NK23-July-201324-Oct-2013Family-Mississauga, ON----
adame31-July-201311-Oct-2013Single-Montreal, QC--06-Jan-2014-

  • Days = Approximate number of days of physical presence
  • LOT = Local Office Transfer
  • RQ = Residence Questionnaire
Thank you Raj for updating the table periodically.
 

rocky272727

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Hi,

Checked my online status update and got my test scheduled in Feb 2014.

Local office Mississauga.
App Sent July 5th
In Process Sep 23
Test Invite Feb 3rd
Local Office Miss
Single
Multiple trips to US
 

zzsfx

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Mapleleaves said:
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Here is a big update for Julyers and others as well

Today I became a proud Canadian citizen. :)

the process was very smooth and easy. test was on January 8th and oath is 14th.

Please accept all my best wishes for each one of you and I feel that your test and oath letters are just at the corner.Just be patient guys
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congrats!!
 

rajmalhotra7

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July 2013 application timelines at a glance:
Applicant Receipt_Date In-Process App_Type Days Local_Office LOT_Date RQ_Date Test_Date Oath_Date
wadelmaki05-July-201316-Sep-2013Single1116-----
basharar05-July-201309-Oct-2013Family------
micky_7305-July-201321-Oct-2013Family------
rocky27272705-July-201323-Sep-2013Single-Mississauga, ON--03-Feb-2014-
Mapleleaves09-July-201319-Sep-2013Family1124Mississauga, ONEarly Nov. :)08-Jan-201414-Jan-2014
msvadi11-July-201318-Oct-2013Family------
Halifax11-July-201327-Sep-2013-------
Lei_F12-July-201302-Oct-2013Single1097Winnipeg, MB----
citque15-July-201330-Sep-2013-------
Amado16-July-201321-Oct-2013-------
rajmalhotra717-July-201330-Sep-2013Single1125-----
Boogy17-July-201302-Oct-2013--Toronto, ONMid Dec.---
andresp19-July-201301-Oct-2013-------
DanEd19-July-201330-Sep-2013--Montreal, QC--06-Jan-2014-
tstarks22-July-201309-Oct-2013Family1095-----
Kw8Un0NK23-July-201324-Oct-2013Family-Mississauga, ON----
adame31-July-201311-Oct-2013Single-Montreal, QC--06-Jan-2014-

  • Days = Approximate number of days of physical presence
  • LOT = Local Office Transfer
  • RQ = Residence Questionnaire
 

rajmalhotra7

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rocky272727 said:
Hi,

Checked my online status update and got my test scheduled in Feb 2014.

Local office Mississauga.
App Sent July 5th
In Process Sep 23
Test Invite Feb 3rd
Local Office Miss
Single
Multiple trips to US
Hi Rocky - Added you in the timeline table.

We all want smiley :) in the RQ_Date column