Another step towards faster processing....re-writing cit. test option

[newcomer]

Another step towards faster processing not only for future but for present applicants as well.

Applicants who have/will fail the citizenship test will have the option of re-schedule it for another test within 4-8 weeks of taking the first test.This option will become available to the current applicants as well who have failed the test & waiting for a CJ for a hearing.I believe,it will have a positive effect on backlog reduction and shortening the wait times.

Read the whole story here:

http://news.nationalpost.com/2013/06/02/new-rules-will-allow-free-do-over-for-applicants-who-fail-canadian-citizenship-test/

 

[jeleni]

Newcomer, thanks for the link. This is good news for us. I believe, we deserve a second chance. Hopefully, it will be implemented sooner than the schedule we are waiting for with the judge

 

[ScubaC]

Is there going to be anything posted on CIC website? Or is this the official release?

 

[wishtobesoon]

Thank you for sharing Especially, my family has gone though that case and it is really horrible. One of my family member failed the test and it affects the whole family application. I really hope that other people won't go through this nightmare experience!!!!

 

[jeleni]

Is there going to be anything posted on CIC website? Or is this the official release?

It says, "Kenney will officially announce the changes on Monday". Must be today.

 

[edmonton2011]

Official News Release:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2013/2013-06-03a.asp

 

[newcomer]

Another good thing is that it will come into effect right from today.No more waiting !

 

[polarbear]

But,

what about the Citizenship application fees increase.?

Until they don't increase the fees, backlog won't improve.

:-X

 

[rajmalhotra7]

But,

what about the Citizenship application fees increase.?

Until they don't increase the fees, backlog won't improve.

:-X

True...

CIC intends to increase Citizenship fee to $400, but no one know when this increase will come into effect. Maybe from July 01....