2021-2022 Online Applicants

[degm]

Hello all,

I've created this thread as a gathering point for all 2021-22 online applicants whose applications are still in process.

Currently there is a deliberate intent by IRCC to prioritize paper applications over online, and I've personally found that the month-based threads are not helpful to track the status of online applications, especially after August 2021. I believe it'd be useful to have a space for online applicants to exchange questions and provide updates on their applications.

My information:
App sent: December 3, 2021
AOR: February 11, 2022
In process: February 14, 2022
No updates since.

Is anybody out there considering submitting a paper application?

 

[dj0]

I'll join you here.

App sent: December 30, 2021
AOR: February 23, 2022
In process: February 24, 2022

Strongly considering sending a paper app at this point. My application has made no progress and is still at CPC-Sydney. I am curious to see what wksj's ATIP request around plans for online applications in 2022 comes up with.

 

[thuong]

My info:
App sent: Sep 21, 2021
AOR: Dec 8, 2021
BG completed: May 18, 2022
Test completed: May 26, 2022
Office: Niagara Fall

 

[Neha_shah]

My information:
App sent: November 7,2021
AOR: February 2, 2022
In process: February 2, 2022
No updates since.

 

[americanidiot]

My timeline is in my signature. I'm not considering sending a paper application at the moment since I am expecting to see some movement on my app by the end of July. Even if that doesn't happen, I am in no rush to get citizenship. I applied for a PR card renewal

 

[degm]

I'll join you here.

App sent: December 30, 2021
AOR: February 23, 2022
In process: February 24, 2022

Strongly considering sending a paper app at this point. My application has made no progress and is still at CPC-Sydney. I am curious to see what wksj's ATIP request around plans for online applications in 2022 comes up with.

How do you know it's still at CPC-Sydney? I imagine through GCMS notes?

 

[degm]

My timeline is in my signature. I'm not considering sending a paper application at the moment since I am expecting to see some movement on my app by the end of July. Even if that doesn't happen, I am in no rush to get citizenship. I applied for a PR card renewal

I'm not in a hurry either, but for me it is more about the principle. It's just so unfair.

 

[dj0]

How do you know it's still at CPC-Sydney? I imagine through GCMS notes?

I've only recently ordered GCMS notes, haven't received it yet.
I had my MP look into it and they gave me this info.

 

[dungle87]

My information:
App sent: November 30, 2021
AOR: February 09, 2022
In process: February 10, 2022
No updates since.

 

[IND_CAD]

Applied on June 5th online application - CPC SYDNEY.
Received AOR today.

 

[americanidiot]

I'm not in a hurry either, but for me it is more about the principle. It's just so unfair.

You're right but this shouldn't be an emotional decision. My mental model is that if there is movement on my app by the end of July then it's fine to continue as is.

 

[8494193]

Timeline in signature. Recently ordered GCMS notes out of curiosity, should be in hand in a few weeks. I expect some movement by August.

 

[Neha_shah]

Check this out may be things might get better soon
https://www.cicnews.com/2022/06/canada-aiming-to-open-online-citizenship-applications-for-multiple-adults-in-fall-2022-0626139.html

 

[trumprefugee]

June 2021 online applicant, timeline in my signature. Residing in Ottawa but processed by Niagara Falls. Out of frustration by the lack of updates, I ordered GCMS notes for the first time on May 28 and haven't even received those.

 

[Acorn450]

My timeline:
Online application submitted Aug 15, 2021
AOR- Oct 25
Background Complete- Mar 21, 2022
Test in Progress- Mar 23
Test- Apr 2
Test marked completed - Apr 5
Processing office- Montreal

I am not considering a paper application at this point. The Montreal office is notoriously slow and I am not sure a paper app would move any faster. But how IRCC is handling the backlog is very frustrating.