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April 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

Josh2857

Full Member
Jun 9, 2016
27
8
Hi all I'm wondering about the ID part of the online test. My wife used her PR card as a ID, but it mentions about having to have a signature on the card. Can someone tell me if the name under the photo is considered a signature. Thanks
 

nathaniel_d

Star Member
Jul 29, 2020
168
101
Hi all I'm wondering about the ID part of the online test. My wife used her PR card as a ID, but it mentions about having to have a signature on the card. Can someone tell me if the name under the photo is considered a signature. Thanks
I used PR card for test. I do not find any issues. All the best
 

harpreet470

Hero Member
Jul 3, 2012
498
16
App. Filed.......
08-04-2020
Interview........
Waived
VISA ISSUED...
01-12-2014
LANDED..........
14-12-2014
Hello,

Application status checker updated to Test invitation on June 7th.

Need to take test between June 14th and July 5th.

Application received: April 08th, 2020.

Thank you.
 

rajkamalmohanram

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2015
15,803
5,786
Hello,

Application status checker updated to Test invitation on June 7th.

Need to take test between June 14th and July 5th.

Application received: April 08th, 2020.

Thank you.
Please update me once you've received the email invitation and once after taking the test.

Thanks. All the best.

Prepare using the following:

Notes from Discover Canada and Sample tests.

Good luck.
 
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supercake

Star Member
Aug 24, 2017
118
98
VANCOUVER
Got my fingerprints taken today. The lady said the wait time for Vancouver seemed to be between 3-5 business days for processing if you had no criminal record (I don't) right now.
 

t_Addy.

Star Member
Nov 22, 2016
156
86
Got my test invite today, it says I have from June 14 - July 4 to write the test. I'm currently in the US and I plan on making a quick trip to Canada to write the test. Anyone knows the covid rules concerning travelling to Canada? Can I enter Canada and leave within 24 hours?
I'll appreciate your responses... thanks.
 

supercake

Star Member
Aug 24, 2017
118
98
VANCOUVER
Got my test invite today, it says I have from June 14 - July 4 to write the test. I'm currently in the US and I plan on making a quick trip to Canada to write the test. Anyone knows the covid rules concerning travelling to Canada? Can I enter Canada and leave within 24 hours?
I'll appreciate your responses... thanks.
You are required to quarantine upon entering Canada for 14 days as of right now. So you would be breaking quarantine by then returning to the border same day, flagpoling has been banned since the border closed and this is essentially what you'd be doing so I wouldn't attempt it under the current rules. BUT it looks like there may be an announcement this Friday that would benefit you so hang tight 'til the end of the week for more info! Good luck!
 
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Mexontario

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2020
529
311
Windsor, ON
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
02-05-2014
Doc's Request.
23-06-2014
AOR Received.
04-06-2014
File Transfer...
23-06-2014
Med's Request
23-06-2014
Med's Done....
07-08-2014
Passport Req..
26-09-2014
VISA ISSUED...
18-11-2014
LANDED..........
04-04-2015
Got my test invite today, it says I have from June 14 - July 4 to write the test. I'm currently in the US and I plan on making a quick trip to Canada to write the test. Anyone knows the covid rules concerning travelling to Canada? Can I enter Canada and leave within 24 hours?
I'll appreciate your responses... thanks.

You are required to quarantine upon entering Canada for 14 days as of right now. So you would be breaking quarantine by then returning to the border same day, flagpoling has been banned since the border closed and this is essentially what you'd be doing so I wouldn't attempt it under the current rules. BUT it looks like there may be an announcement this Friday that would benefit you so hang tight 'til the end of the week for more info! Good luck!
FALSE. You can return before the 14 day quarantine period if you are coming by car. Only catch is you would have to go directly to the place of quarantine and not travel to any other place. You should be fine as long as you quarantine for your entire stay in Canada. You are a PR obviously, so no one can deny you entry citing non-essential reasons!!

I know ppl who did flagpoling in recent times.
 

t_Addy.

Star Member
Nov 22, 2016
156
86
You are required to quarantine upon entering Canada for 14 days as of right now. So you would be breaking quarantine by then returning to the border same day, flagpoling has been banned since the border closed and this is essentially what you'd be doing so I wouldn't attempt it under the current rules. BUT it looks like there may be an announcement this Friday that would benefit you so hang tight 'til the end of the week for more info! Good luck!
Thank you. I spoke to a CBSA officer about an hour ago. He mentioned that it is not considered "breaking my quarantine" if the purpose of breaking it is to leave the country, therefore, I can break my 14- day quarantine to leave Canada. He also mentioned I will be required to stay in a government-mandated hotel for 3 days if I fly into the country, so my best option is to drive into Canada, do my test and maybe return the following day.
Like you said, I will hold on till the weekend before I make any decision regarding my travel
 
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t_Addy.

Star Member
Nov 22, 2016
156
86
FALSE. You can return before the 14 day quarantine period if you are coming by car. Only catch is you would have to go directly to the place of quarantine and not travel to any other place. You should be fine as long as you quarantine for your entire stay in Canada. You are a PR obviously, so no one can deny you entry citing non-essential reasons!!

I know ppl who did flagpoling in recent times.
Thank you for this. A CBSA officer just confirmed it as well. Driving into Canada is the best way to go. It's not considered a breech of the quarantine rule if you are breeching it by leaving the country. I can rest easy now.
 
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srusht

Star Member
Apr 6, 2020
114
23
Hi everybody can any one gives me the link to the spreadsheet for citizenship applicants ?
Am I only one frustrated with the delay of knowledge test? Kindly share your opinions with me
 

michael_vu

Star Member
Jul 4, 2017
157
85
Inland
Category........
QSW
Visa Office......
Sydney
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
05-12-2016
AOR Received.
25-02-2017
Med's Request
05-04-2017
Med's Done....
15-04-2017

andrews.juchem

Star Member
Oct 16, 2020
102
71
Hi everybody,

1. Does anyone know how long it is taking, on average, to be invited for the Oath Ceremony after you take the Online Citizenship Test?
2. I've seen some notes on the tracker spreadsheet about being called for Interviews. Is that an additional step between the test and the Oath Ceremony? I wonder if there is any other step where I'd have to be physically in Canada other than the Citizenship test and the Oath Ceremony.

Thank you.
 

latestbot

Hero Member
Jan 4, 2015
309
142
Toronto, ON, Canada
Category........
CEC
Hi everybody,

1. Does anyone know how long it is taking, on average, to be invited for the Oath Ceremony after you take the Online Citizenship Test?
2. I've seen some notes on the tracker spreadsheet about being called for Interviews. Is that an additional step between the test and the Oath Ceremony? I wonder if there is any other step where I'd have to be physically in Canada other than the Citizenship test and the Oath Ceremony.

Thank you.
1. No body knows, it probably depends on the case & the office handing it.
2. Again, it depends on the office / officer, they may or may not call you for an interview. You have to be present in Canada for interview as well.
 
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