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September 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

Matt-NL

Hero Member
Oct 2, 2016
507
138
Newfoundland
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
AOR Received.
12-10-2016
Passport Req..
26 October 2017
VISA ISSUED...
21 November 2017
LANDED..........
Landed as a PR 13 December 2017 (In Canada since 2015)
Application sent end of August 2020.
Received on September 2nd, 2020.
Background completed (without fingerprint request) at the beginning of September 2021.
It is a family application (2 adults, 2 minor kids).
Still waiting for the fricking test invite.
Yesterday we called IRCC. Because our case is not one of the priorities listed on the phone, we were not able to talk to an agent.
I am sick and tired of this non-responsive, non-transparent processing system of IRCC. This is simply not acceptable. I am mad, frustrated, disappointed.
 

MaryC

Star Member
Jan 22, 2021
142
153
Application sent end of August 2020.
Received on September 2nd, 2020.
Background completed (without fingerprint request) at the beginning of September 2021.
It is a family application (2 adults, 2 minor kids).
Still waiting for the fricking test invite.
Yesterday we called IRCC. Because our case is not one of the priorities listed on the phone, we were not able to talk to an agent.
I am sick and tired of this non-responsive, non-transparent processing system of IRCC. This is simply not acceptable. I am mad, frustrated, disappointed.
We know the feeling! I hope you get news very soon!
 

jamezmoran

Star Member
Sep 28, 2016
182
62
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
15-11-2016
AOR Received.
15-11-2016
Med's Done....
16-11-2016
Passport Req..
21-12-2016
VISA ISSUED...
06-01-2017
LANDED..........
04-03-2017
To enter Canada as a citizen, you'll need a Canadian passport. In the absence of a Canadian passport, if you are a passport holder from a country that doesn't require a visa to enter Canada, you'll have to apply for a special authorization to enter Canada and AFAIK, you'll need your citizenship certificate to prove your status in Canada.
You definitely do not need your certificate to prove this. You apply online and tell them when you became a citizen and they look up your information, and then send you the authorization by email several days before hand.
 

usman_geo

Full Member
May 1, 2014
36
9
Application sent end of August 2020.
Received on September 2nd, 2020.
Background completed (without fingerprint request) at the beginning of September 2021.
It is a family application (2 adults, 2 minor kids).
Still waiting for the fricking test invite.
Yesterday we called IRCC. Because our case is not one of the priorities listed on the phone, we were not able to talk to an agent.
I am sick and tired of this non-responsive, non-transparent processing system of IRCC. This is simply not acceptable. I am mad, frustrated, disappointed.
I am in the same boat as you...extremely disappointing!!!
 

rajkamalmohanram

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2015
15,802
5,769
You definitely do not need your certificate to prove this. You apply online and tell them when you became a citizen and they look up your information, and then send you the authorization by email several days before hand.
Yes. I stand corrected about the need for citizenship certificate in order to obtain special authorization.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/dual-canadian-citizens-visit-canada.html#findOut

Find out if you are eligible for a special authorization to board your flight to Canada
You can apply for a special authorization if you:
  • have not been issued a Canadian passport that is valid on the day of your travel
  • have a flight to Canada that leaves in less than 10 days
  • have a valid passport from a visa-exempt country
  • are not a Canadian-American dual citizen
And one of the following:
  • have previously received a certificate of Canadian citizenship, or
  • held a Canadian passport in the past, or
  • were granted Canadian citizenship after having been a permanent resident of Canada.
Your information will be verified in our electronic systems to confirm that you are a Canadian citizen. This authorization will be valid for only 4 days from the date of travel you select on the form. If you don’t use it within this time, you will need to apply for a new authorization.
Thanks.
 

smilysmoke19

Star Member
Aug 15, 2020
113
87
Hi everyone
I got my official Oath letter in my email it came in junk folder but i see it rightaway.
Thank You everyone for your help and mental support.
I hope your turn will came soon .
Test pass on june 28
Decision made on sept 29
Oath update on Nov 24
Official email got on Nov 26
OATH DATE IS Dec 09 2021 on video link
Missisauga offics
 

rajkamalmohanram

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2015
15,802
5,769
My citizenship test invitation email came today for test window between December 1st and 21st.
Hi everyone
I got my official Oath letter in my email it came in junk folder but i see it rightaway.
Thank You everyone for your help and mental support.
I hope your turn will came soon .
Test pass on june 28
Decision made on sept 29
Oath update on Nov 24
Official email got on Nov 26
OATH DATE IS Dec 09 2021 on video link
Missisauga offics
Congrats. I have updated the spreadsheet!