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    2023 Citizenship Applications

    Every individual is aware of their BG and second that. Gross incompetence and lack of accountability of the institution & the people within the institution. Those stuck in BG/Security clearance for 2+ years know their background, where they come from & if there is a legitimate reason for the...
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    2023 Citizenship Applications

    So complete silence since BG got updated on June 19. I ended up filing application record on July 11 and was under impression that DOJ has 30 days to respond to AR. Its been almost 2 months and I am yet to get any response from DOJ/IRCC. My lawyer told me that FC has likely granted more time to...
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    2023 Citizenship Applications

    Not all mandamus cases are being approved. I filed the second stage of mandamus and awaiting. Clearly, IRCC is aware of the backlog in the Federal Court and that it could take months before any hearing is scheduled (if approved). Mandamus is not as effective at present at it may have been 12...
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    2023 Citizenship Applications

    Thanks but honestly I will keep my hopes in check for now. With IRCC, nothing is guaranteed. Dates: 30 April - 1st step of mandamus filed 2 June - no decision letter from IRCC 12 June - 2nd step of mandamus filed Awaiting to hear from DOJ 21 June - BG done
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    2023 Citizenship Applications

    So I had an update today. Background has turned green/complete on June 19. Prohibitions still pending. Is there another long waiting period… we shall find out :)
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    2023 Citizenship Applications

    All of the above comments make sense. Here is my mandamus story. I filed for the judicial review on my own at 16 month mark (Aug 2023 applicant stuck at BG/Security). Got the usual no decision letter. Spoke to a lawyer who advised to withdraw the review as 16 months is least likely to result...
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    August 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Honestly, i stopped caring