Feb 2026 Citizenship Applicants

[kpadm3]

Finally received the email from IRCC - Edmonton Citizenship Ceremony - Signature for full timeline.

Citizenship Oath Email: Oct-1-2026 (10:35 AM MST)
Citizenship Ceremony: Oct-20-2026

 

[Pdm_ca]

Feb 16 submission
AOR may 2
Did oath on Oct 1, Vancouver applicant
Good luck everyone !

 

[haihttran]

Feb 16 submission

AOR may 2
Did oath on Oct 1, Vancouver applicant
Good luck everyone !

Congrats! Mine will be tomorrow. The fact that I won't have to deal with IRCC in the future is a huge relief!!

 

[kpadm3]

Feb 16 submission
AOR may 2
Did oath on Oct 1, Vancouver applicant
Good luck everyone !

Hey Congratulations!!

Were you able to access the tracker afterwards?

 

[Pdm_ca]

Hey Congratulations!!

Were you able to access the tracker afterwards?

Thanks. I could never access my tracker. The one time passcodes never came to my email. I used to call ircc for updates once in 2-3 weeks after getting the AOR.

 

[kpadm3]

Thanks. I could never access my tracker. The one time passcodes never came to my email. I used to call ircc for updates once in 2-3 weeks after getting the AOR.

That's crazy that you were never able to access.

 

[kpadm3]

Tracker has been fully updated!!!!

 

[Ken24]

I received my Canadian passport today! It’s been a 4-year and 9-month journey from international student to citizen, and I finally have the passport in hand. Here’s my complete timeline:

Provincial Nomination
BC PNP application (International Post Graduate): April 09, 2023
BC PNP nomination: June 05, 2023
Permanent Residence
ITA: June 08, 2023
AOR: June 26, 2023
Medical review: July 13, 2023
Biometrics: July 31, 2023
Background check: August 01, 2023
Final decision: August 22, 2023
Portal 1 email: November 27, 2023 (Montreal VO)
Portal 2 email: December 29, 2023
eCOPR: January 02, 2024 (Calgary VO)
GU 1 (Final Decision): March 15, 2024
GU 2 (PR card mailed): March 18, 2024
PR Card received: March 25, 2024
Citizenship
Citizenship application: February 02, 2026 (1096 physical presence days)
AOR: April 15, 2026 (Sydney Processing Centre)
Background verification: April 17, 2026
Test invitation: May 25, 2026 (Team 2)
Test taken: May 30, 2026
Test marked completed: June 8, 2026
LPP: July 27, 2026
Ceremony invitation: August 27, 2026
Ceremony date: September 21, 2026 (Virtual)
Passport
Passport application: September 24, 2026
Passport received: October 8, 2026

 

[kpadm3]

I received my Canadian passport today! It’s been a 4-year and 9-month journey from international student to citizen, and I finally have the passport in hand. Here’s my complete timeline:

Provincial Nomination
BC PNP application (International Post Graduate): April 09, 2023
BC PNP nomination: June 05, 2023
Permanent Residence
ITA: June 08, 2023
AOR: June 26, 2023
Medical review: July 13, 2023
Biometrics: July 31, 2023
Background check: August 01, 2023
Final decision: August 22, 2023
Portal 1 email: November 27, 2023 (Montreal VO)
Portal 2 email: December 29, 2023
eCOPR: January 02, 2024 (Calgary VO)
GU 1 (Final Decision): March 15, 2024
GU 2 (PR card mailed): March 18, 2024
PR Card received: March 25, 2024
Citizenship
Citizenship application: February 02, 2026 (1096 physical presence days)
AOR: April 15, 2026 (Sydney Processing Centre)
Background verification: April 17, 2026
Test invitation: May 25, 2026 (Team 2)
Test taken: May 30, 2026
Test marked completed: June 8, 2026
LPP: July 27, 2026
Ceremony invitation: August 27, 2026
Ceremony date: September 21, 2026 (Virtual)
Passport
Passport application: September 24, 2026
Passport received: October 8, 2026

Congratulations !!!

 

[MVRAO1]

Today I got citizenship interview letter (virtual interview on OCT 9th) - (applied on Feb 8, test completed on Jun 20, LPP is in progress in tracker) - for the verification of identity and original documents, check language skills if applicable, and ask about any concerns in your application.

physical presence is met and in fact it is more than 3 months than the requirements and we are in abroad now (for last 3 months) - is it ok to attend this interview outside Canada - any other concerns, experiences? Thanks very much in advance !!

Citizenship interview just got over, it was smooth, they asked me about our IDs, English scores, passport stamp pages, current life situation etc. and said she will take the application forward and she said she has got some review to be done from her side and she also mentioned to watch email for oath ceremony

 

[Lord_Tony]

Today I got citizenship interview letter (virtual interview on OCT 9th) - (applied on Feb 8, test completed on Jun 20, LPP is in progress in tracker) - for the verification of identity and original documents, check language skills if applicable, and ask about any concerns in your application.

physical presence is met and in fact it is more than 3 months than the requirements and we are in abroad now (for last 3 months) - is it ok to attend this interview outside Canada - any other concerns, experiences? Thanks very much in advance !!

Is there a reason for the Interview? Do they pick those to be interviewed rendomly or is it for those who travel outside Canada very often, do you know?

 

[MVRAO1]

Is there a reason for the Interview? Do they pick those to be interviewed rendomly or is it for those who travel outside Canada very often, do you know?

I was told when someone makes frequent international travel (my case), or when someone traveled outside after applying (my case), then they may call for interview as I understand. They may interview for other circumstances also

 

[Andre11S]

Application Date: Feb 5, 2026 (2 Adults + 1 Minor) - Sarnia, ON
AOR: April 27, 2026
Background: 1 May 2026
Citizenship Test Invite: May 26 2026 (Window May 29 - June 27)
Citizenship Test Taken (Adult 1): 6 June 2026
Citizenship Test Completed (Adult 1): 10 June 2026 (updated on tracker on June 12)
Citizenship Test Taken (Adult 2): 16 June 2026
Citizenship Test Completed (Adult 2): Pending
LPP: July 30 - Tracker update on Aug 1.
Oath invitation received: Oct 9, 2026 - Tracker update on Oct 9, 2026
Oath ceremony: Virtual October 24, 2024
Primary office: Vancouver
Ceremony Office: London

 

[russ6970]

My GCMS notes, said my primary was Vancouver, so hopefully that's a good sign that things are finally moving now.

 

[Kapibara]

Does anyone know if I have to be in Canada for an interview? Have one scheduled (virtual) and I am deciding on whether to cancel my flight. The interview is right in the middle of my trip.