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    March 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Admin please update tracker, thanks! Family application Type of application; Paper Scarborough office Applied on : March 20th AOR : May 5th BG spouse completed June 14th BG mine completed August 14th LPP: In progress
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    IRCC Scarborough Applicants - Online Test/Interview/DM/Oath

    Family application Paper Applied on : March 20th AOR : May 5th BG spouse completed June 14th BG mine completed August 14th LPP: In progress
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    March 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Hi guys! Our AOR was May 1st. My spouse BG completed June 15th. Mine has not. I have two questions please: 1- Is it common for one persons to be completed before the other? If yes, any idea how long I should wait for mine to be completed before calling IRCC? 2- After how long of BG...
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    March 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    I got my AOR just now Paper application Received 20th March AOR 5th May. Praying for the best for everyone Hi everyone! Just got my AOR. Could admin kindly update the tracker? Thank you! Type: Paper application Location: Toronto, ON Physical Presence Days: 1191 Application: Family of 2...
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    Application for Canadian Citizenship - A Comprehensive Guide

    Honestly, I was in the same dilemma. “Immigration” to me means either a resident visa or citizenship; not visit or work visas as they are under “non immigrant” class. So I only filled the countries I held a resident (PR, green card etc.) status in, not those that I have visited. Let’s see if...
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    March 2023 - Citizenship Applications

    Hi guys, adding my information here. All the best to everyone! Type: Paper application Location: Toronto, ON Physical Presence Days: 1191 Application: Family of 2 Application sent: 20 March 2023 AOR: Awaiting.
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    Nope. I was under the same impression but they are processing GCKey as well. Just got my parents visa from GCKey last week.
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    If I were you, I would add the documents that you think will support your application to the additional documents section.
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    Also, I wanted to add that while they may not have asked you for a proof of relationship, if you have one (your birth certificate e.g.) attach it in the additional documents any way. Same thing for proof of funds. They did ask for it for my parents. Just in case so your application is not...
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    This is standard, not a mistake. We just left the inapplicable fields blank (eg employer letter etc.). Attached most of the supporting documents/invitation letter in the additional information section. Hope this helps!
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    If the payment was declined for sure, then wait a while (maybe till tomorrow) and re-try. Sometimes the system crashes and takes time to recover.
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    Yes, provided the original and attested English translation of the marriage certificate. Regarding the funds, I think it was around 30-40K CAD.
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    The application was not approved last year. It was approved today. We applied through GCKey in December 2021 but then found out about the new portal specifically for expedited visas for family reunification purposes hence applied through it again in January at the advice of IRCC. (You can go...
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    Thanks! My parents applied from Pakistan.
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    1st application Nov 2020. GC key (portal wasn’t in service at the time). 2nd application Dec 2021. GC Key. That’s the one that was approved. 3rd application Jan 2022. IRCC portal. No decision on it.
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    Finally PPR request! First application submitted November 2020. No progress really. Second application submitted December 25th, 2021 (GC Key/Old portal) Biometrics linked from the old application so did not need to re-submit. The eligibility review started on Feb 1st, 2022. PPR request March...
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    Hoping that’s the case! Thanks!
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    Thanks for sharing! Hoping it’s around the corner. It’s so random to be honest. All the best to you!
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    So an update on the second and third applications applied through GCKey on December 25th, 2021 and IRCC portal on January 13th, 2022 respectively: The "Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start reviewing your eligibility" changed to "We are reviewing whether you...
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    Visit Visa Application (Using the new IRCC Portal)

    Hi guys! Curious if anyone who applied in December 2021 got some sort of response (may be a bit early). Visa processing times seems to have taken a hit again with the new year…