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    Canadian Passport - Mail-In Application Timelines

    Hi all, I want to know if canadapost leaves the passport package in the mailbox or do they get signature and see ID also? Someone told me that they will always leave the notification and you have to go pick up from the canadapost office. Btw, my application delivered on 24th Oct and cc charged...
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    July 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

    So, we got oath date (19 Sep) 5 days ago in the tracker, but no email yet. I am a bit worried..Should I contact IRCC? Also do you know if the citizenship certificate can be sent to USA address after the oath? We will drive to Canada for the oath but will come back the next day. Thanks so much...
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    Travelling from Canada to USA (H1B) after PR card is cut (oath)?

    I think you are right; I was probably just giving it to them without them asking for it. Thanks for bringing this point!
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    Travelling from Canada to USA (H1B) after PR card is cut (oath)?

    I am in a really tricky situation. I am working in USA on H1B. I'll be driving to Canada for Citizenship oath ceremony. During the ceremony, the PR card with be cut to 2/4 pieces. Can I still drive back to USA with a cut PR card? I am asking because, in my experience, at border usually we have...
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    Still possible to go from Canada to USA (H1B) after PR card is cut (oath)?

    I am in a really tricky situation. I am working in USA on H1B. I'll be driving to Canada for Citizenship oath ceremony. During the ceremony, the PR card with be cut to 2/4 pieces. Can I still drive back to USA with a cut PR card? I am asking because, in my experience, at border usually we have...
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    July 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

    Hi all, how long does it take usually to update test result in tracker after the test? We did test today (family of 4, from outside Canada)
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    July 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

    Seems like everyone and their cats, are getting test invites but not us :D (family of 4, paper app, FPs received by CIC on Feb 22, no update since then)
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    July 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

    We got FP request on Jan 10. Got update from CIC that FP recieved on Feb 20. Wondering how long would it usually take from FP recieved to the next step...
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    July 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

    The ECAS tool here https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do does not work for me. It says application not found. I am sure I am putting the information correctly. However, I could make an account at https://cst-ssc.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/login and it shows my application is in progress...
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    July 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

    So We received AOR on Oct 5. I logged in now and I see the status as "In progress". At the bottom of the page, I see this: ________________________________ Application history Aug 23, 2021 Application filed We have received your application and have begun to process your application...
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    July 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

    Type: Paper Application Location: Toronto Application: Family of 4 Application delivered: 12 Jul 2021 AOR: 05 Oct 2021
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    July 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

    I didn't get it endorsed from Pak consulate for my PR application and there was no issue. My guess is that you don't need to get it endorsed. Just submit directly.
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    H1B visa appointment availability

    I noted that for single H1B applicants, the appointment booking system shows open slots in 2022. However, we are a family of 5 (two adults), and for us, system shows no appointments are available at all and we cant even pay the fees! Question#1: I already put "Toronto" in the DS-160. Can I...
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    WP Extension processing time

    Yeah. Took 34 days for me in total. Processing time at that time was about 28 days. I applied online.
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    Spouse Open Work Permit from PAKISTAN - Jan/Feb/Mar applicants

    Hi all, I am a research fellow in Canada and I have submitted application for spouse open work permit and visitors visa for my kids on 7th March (Online application). If you are also waiting for CIC response on your SOWP, please comment here and lets share timeline or any news from CIC to get a...