Citizenship Application Timeline & Current Status (Toronto)
I’ve been waiting
22 months for my Canadian citizenship application, and it’s becoming very discouraging. Despite multiple follow-ups with
IRCC, my
MP, and even filing an
ATIP request, I haven’t received any proper explanation or updates.
My
background check and
prohibition are
still in process.
I’m still waiting for my
ATIP results, which I filed
4 months ago — since there’s been no response, I recently had to submit a
complaint to the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC).
For context, I’ve been a
permanent resident for 5 years and have lived in
Canada for 8 years.
Here’s my application history for reference:
- Jan 23, 2024: We have received your application and have begun processing it.
- Feb 23, 2024: Citizenship test status updated to In progress.
- Mar 1, 2024: Scheduled for online citizenship test (Mar 1–30).
- Mar 4, 2024: Fingerprints required.
- Mar 19, 2024: Citizenship test status updated to Completed.
- Apr 7, 2024: Fingerprint information received and under review.
- Aug 28, 2024: Language skills status updated to Completed.
- Aug 28, 2024: Physical presence status updated to Completed.
Next step: I’m considering filing a
mandamus application, but I’m unsure whether to do it myself or hire a lawyer.