Recent content by Melchett

My gosh, what an ordeal. I have to say I'd probably have given up several times already. Your dedication is commendable!

I'm sorry to hear that, I really don't understand where these double standards come from. I just told them I was travelling, no further questions asked and no complications.

My experience of postponing the ceremony was not nearly as bad as that- where does this "3-6 months" figure come from? My initial ceremony was supposed to take place on April 26, but as I was travelling the following week I postponed it. I told them I would be back on June 28, and the new date...

A bit of a late reply, but maybe it helps someone else. I sent them an email, but I never received a response. However, I also joined into the first ceremony just to tell the officer that I'm travelling and couldn't attend the ceremony that day. She said it was a good idea that I did this...

In case anyone is thinking about postponing their citizenship ceremony, I can report that the process for me was very smooth. My initial ceremony was supposed to take place on April 26, but as I was travelling the following week I postponed it. I told them I would be back on June 28, and the new...

Hello everyone! I had my oath scheduled yesterday, but unfortunately I had to postpone it due to an out-of-country trip next week that for multiple reasons I did not wish to cancel. I did appear on the oath call and talked to the officer, she was really helpful and kind, and also told me it's...

I'm almost in the same situation, except I haven't received the oath invitation yet (all other steps have been completed). I'm supposed to fly to Croatia on May 2 and not return until late June. A delay of 3-6 months would be fine for me, but a whole year seems a bit too long to wait... What...

Processing time of 2 years and 3 months for citizenship?! How large is their backlog?

Some people have been waiting for their citizenships since 2020- how's that for intolerable wait?

If you have a valid BOWP and your PR application is rejected, you can keep working using the BOWP until it expires:

Can someone please update my tracker: Test invite: Jan 17, 2022 Test taken date: Jan 31, 2022

Got the exact same email, so you're not alone :)

Does this kind of coping mechanism actually help you deal with frustration? Cos reading your comments it seems like you (and many others in this thread) would benefit from a different focus in life, or at least some anger-management techniques. I understand that the situation is beyond...

AOR received today, wohoo! Please update: Type: Online application Location: Vancouver Physical Presence Days: 1102 Application: Single Application Sent: May 15, 2021 Delivered: May 15, 2021 AOR: Aug 30, 2021

Why then are you applying for citizenship in a country where Muslims get run over by trucks? Maybe move back to the UAE and enjoy the sunny climate. I also never heard a single Canadian say that Canada is the friendliest nation on the planet, but it's certainly not the unfriendliest either (for...