April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

[Numwa]

Today I took the citizenship oath. The ceremony was really special and it felt so nice to become a new Canadian alongside others in my community. It was especially cool to see families with kids becoming citizens!

Wishing for a speedy end of your applications for those of you in the end stages. Thank you to everyone here for keeping me sane and also keeping me company in the wait. Might be back when I apply for a passport (not imminent - no travel plans yet) but for now - cheers and bonne chance

(PS, do practice the French* oath and bilingual anthem for predominantly English ceremonies! You might be asked to do the oath in both languages if you can)

Congratulations!! Were you able to bring all your family and friends to the ceremony?

 

[Noor_an13]

Got an email this morning for a virtual citizenship ceremony scheduled for Oct 16th. It says the ceremony can be 1 hour and 30 minutes long approximately. Does anyone know long do these generally last? I have an important work meeting that day so I need to advise my manager about how long I'll be stepping away for.

 

[klubsoda]

Congratulations!! Were you able to bring all your family and friends to the ceremony?

Thank you! And yes I was!! My local office finally replied to my email a day before the ceremony confirming that there was no limit on attendees, but seating was limited. I'm glad because I was able to get some pics with the judge and everyone who came to witness the oath, which was such a special moment to share with them

 

[bahubali02]

Hello guys I have a question that today I got an email that how to download citizenship e-certificate but there is no update about the oath on tracker and no email about it. Last update was at 17th September and since then it says citizenship Oath not started . Is there anyone who is having the same kind of timeline or process. Should I need to raise a webform about oath update?

Application sent: 10 April 2025
AOR: 09 May
Test: 30 May
Test update completed: 19 June
Background check: 28 August
Language: 15 September
Physical presence: 15 September
Probations: 15 September
Last update: 17 September
Citizenship Oath: not started
E-CERTIFICATE download email: 01 October
No email about citizenship Oath yet

Got new update
Application sent: 10 April 2025
AOR: 09 May
Test: 30 May
Test update completed: 19 June
Background check: 28 August
Language: 15 September
Physical presence: 15 September
Probations: 15 September
Last update: 17 September
Citizenship Oath: not started
E-CERTIFICATE download email: 01 October
Update 03 October Oath in Progress
Citizenship Oath scheduled 17 November

 

[ahm756]

My citizenship ceremony is scheduled for October 19 but I haven't received the instructions email yet. It's been 2 weeks now. Is this normal, or who do I contact to get the email?

 

[Preetihunjan]

Hi Everyone, I have been scheduled for my oath on October 22, it shows on the tracker. Does anyone know when will I get the instructions?

 

[armoured]

My citizenship ceremony is scheduled for October 17 but I haven't received the instructions email yet. It's been 2 weeks now. Is this normal, or who do I contact to get the email?

Hi Everyone, I have been scheduled for my oath on October 22, it shows on the tracker. Does anyone know when will I get the instructions?

As tue tracker page says, you'll get it up to six days before the ceremony. If you haven't by five days before, then call them

 

[MysticSage]

Any idea how soon people receive ceremony instructions emails after everything is completed on the tracker?

Received ceremony instructions email today.

 

[Numwa]

Took my citizenship oath yesterday with 108 other people from 34 different nationalities! Such a special day - I especially loved the end where we all sang the national anthem together! We were all off key but we made up for it with enthusiasm haha

Good luck to everyone with your application and here's wishing it all gets processed fast

 

[jiaxuanz]

Tracker May 29
Test Invite June 30
Test Window 7/4 - 8/2

Test Passed - July 19
Test Completed - July 21
Background Completed - July 28
Language / Prohibitions / Physical Presence - Sep 24
Pending Oath Invite now.

 

[Rongel]

God update Oct 8 LPP completed oct 6 after aug 13 background and test completed. Waiting for Oath taking date. May 30 Aor . Check yours.

 

[Sepid68]

Finally got my ceremony scheduled for Nov 18.

 

[SINCLAR]

Type: Online application
Location: Calgary, AB
Physical Presence Days: 1158
Application: Self with minor
Application sent: 21-April-2025
Delivered: Online
AOR: 23-May-2025
Test: Pending

Tracker updated this morning to Oath ceremony scheduled for November 14.
LPP, Prohibition etc. were completed on September 22.

 

[rasping8749]

LPP marked complete on tracker as 7 October, with a 9 October update to the tracker. Full timeline update:

Type: Online application
Location: Toronto, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1568
Application: Myself (adult)
Application sent: 7 April 2025
Delivered: Online
AOR: 9 May 2025
Background check: 13 May 2025
Test Invite Email: 20 June 2025
Test Passed: 27 June 2025
Test Marked as Completed on ECAS: 13 August 2025
Language skills: 7 October
Physical presence: 7 October
Prohibitions: 7 October
Oath: Not started/not scheduled.

 

[iceboat]

Today I took the citizenship oath. The ceremony was really special and it felt so nice to become a new Canadian alongside others in my community. It was especially cool to see families with kids becoming citizens!

Wishing for a speedy end of your applications for those of you in the end stages. Thank you to everyone here for keeping me sane and also keeping me company in the wait. Might be back when I apply for a passport (not imminent - no travel plans yet) but for now - cheers and bonne chance

(PS, do practice the French* oath and bilingual anthem for predominantly English ceremonies! You might be asked to do the oath in both languages if you can)

I echo this! Just took my oath and definitely should have practiced the French oath and the bilingual anthem. By the way, how soon did you receive your e-certificate? I am traveling soon so will need to apply for my passport ASAP.