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January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

OSHammat

Full Member
Mar 24, 2023
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Great news! I passed the background verification! Language, Physical Presence, and Prohibitions still In Progress.

Type: Online application
Location: Woodstock, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1222
Application: Single
Application submitted: Jan 15, 2023
AOR: Jan 30, 2023
Tracker active: Feb 1, 2023 (In Progress)
Ghost Update: Mar 2, 2023
Fingerprints Requested: Mar 3, 2023
Fingerprints Provided: Mar 4, 2023
Ghost Update: Mar 7, 2023
Test Invitation: Mar 8, 2023
Test window: March 10, 2023 and March 30, 2023
Ghost Update: Mar 9, 2023
Test taken: Mar 10, 2023
Test completed: Mar 13, 2023 (updated in tracker on Mar 15, 2023)
Background verification completed: Mar 20, 2023 (updated in tracker on Mar 22, 2023)
Hello, a quick question, my tracker was updated this morning with "Fingerprints required", yet to receive the instructions email, so, is it Service Canada where I will be submitting my fingerprints? Thanks for your help!
 

northern sunshine

Hero Member
Mar 22, 2017
672
714
USA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2112
App. Filed.......
12-06-2018
AOR Received.
12-06-2018
Med's Done....
02-06-2018
Passport Req..
26-07-2018
LANDED..........
23-02-2019
Hello, a quick question, my tracker was updated this morning with "Fingerprints required", yet to receive the instructions email, so, is it Service Canada where I will be submitting my fingerprints? Thanks for your help!
You should get your email soon! My instructions said to use either local police, RCMP, or one of the services approved by RCMP for fingerprinting. I chose one of the approved services, because I work during all working hours for the local police and RCMP, whereas I was able to do my fingerprints on a Saturday with the service I used. :)
 
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benali

Star Member
Sep 18, 2018
129
27
You should get your email soon! My instructions said to use either local police, RCMP, or one of the services approved by RCMP for fingerprinting. I chose one of the approved services, because I work during all working hours for the local police and RCMP, whereas I was able to do my fingerprints on a Saturday with the service I used. :)
I got the same update but I haven't received the instructions email. how long does it take to get the email?
 

Humitnrxjz

Star Member
Jun 8, 2020
82
14
You should get your email soon! My instructions said to use either local police, RCMP, or one of the services approved by RCMP for fingerprinting. I chose one of the approved services, because I work during all working hours for the local police and RCMP, whereas I was able to do my fingerprints on a Saturday with the service I used. :)
My status was updated today saying that they sent me email 22 march for fingerprint but never received the one?
 

Keyjoe23

Hero Member
Jul 31, 2015
501
122
Type: Online application
Location: Montreal
Physical Presence Days: 1111
Application: Single
Application submitted: 19 Jan, 2023
AOR: 01 Feb, 2023
Citizenship Test Invite: March 10 (Between 24 March and 13 April)
Citizenship Test Done: March 24 (Passed)

Note: BG still in progress.
Please update.
 

Ctv92

Hero Member
Jul 11, 2019
206
120
Type: Online
Location: Toronto, ON
Application: Single
Submitted: Jan 4, 2023
AOR: Jan 19, 2023 (was not able to register online tracker until Feb 28)
GU March 1, 2023
Background completed: March 1, 2023 (updated today, March 2)
Processing Office: Scarborough
Test invite: March 17, Updated on Tracker, March 21
Test window: March 24 to April 13
Test taken: March 24, 2023. 20/20

Over 3 days, I listened to Discover Canada 2x sped up while following along with book, did YT video with 414 Qs, apnatoronto, Toronto library and Richmond library practice questions. Probably overkill but Qs definitely helped me better with retention. The test is not hard or tricky as long as you prep
 
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li-kowa

Star Member
Jun 19, 2018
58
115
Did the test on 23 March at 9:30 PM (Pacific time) - 24th of March Eastern Time - 20 out of 20.
I was just thinking about you and the test, and I said let me check if you already did yours. I am glad passed the test with a 20. excellent! Congratulations!!!
 

Dr. Walden

Hero Member
Apr 27, 2020
399
703
Vancouver, BC
I was just thinking about you and the test, and I said let me check if you already did yours. I am glad passed the test with a 20. excellent! Congratulations!!!
Thanks! Honestly, there were a couple of questions when I was not sure and just went with my intuition. I was not expecting 20 out of 20. Actually, my biggest concern was the camera. I worry my ID image was a bit grainy (not blurry.) Will see, I guess. Overall, I am satisfied with the experience :)
 

li-kowa

Star Member
Jun 19, 2018
58
115
Thanks! Honestly, there were a couple of questions when I was not sure and just went with my intuition. I was not expecting 20 out of 20. Actually, my biggest concern was the camera. I worry my ID image was a bit grainy (not blurry.) Will see, I guess. Overall, I am satisfied with the experience :)
I am glad its over; from what I have read here, they may ask for a scanned copy of your ID if they have concerns, I also had a torrid time taking the picture of the ID. Mine was not sharp. but you have done it. That's what is important. One less thing to worry about
 
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rashi1101

Hero Member
Dec 4, 2019
282
47
Hello there,
I do have a question since I am going to create an account to apply online.
Do they ask you travel history for 5 years or 4 years? Secondly, do we have a time to submit the application once I create the account?