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I echo this! Just took my oath and definitely should have practiced the French oath and the bilingual anthem. By the way, how soon did you receive your e-certificate? I am traveling soon so will need to apply for my passport ASAP.
Congratulations
You should receive e-certificate within 5-6 days just keep checking the portal and for the passport they might send you an email which is new program for the new Canadians where you don't need the certificate or guarantor. But the if you are not getting that email then you have to wait for the certificate and be careful with sending documents as Canada post is on strike so call the office first try to another parcel company which can be fast and reliable.
 
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Got an email this morning for a virtual citizenship ceremony scheduled for Oct 16th. It says the ceremony can be 1 hour and 30 minutes long approximately. Does anyone know long do these generally last? I have an important work meeting that day so I need to advise my manager about how long I'll be stepping away for.
I just did mine today at 1:30pm. I actually had an important work meeting that ran long so I logged on late. But they didn’t let us in the Zoom meeting until approx. 1:45pm so it worked out well for me. The actual ceremony took just a little over an hour. Everything wrapped up around 2:50pm. Hope this helps!
 
Is there anyone with Test done, Language and Presence done, background half done (ie criminality passed) but still security part in progress? How long would that take to see BG fully turn green so Prohibitions follow thereafter?
 
Is there anyone with Test done, Language and Presence done, background half done (ie criminality passed) but still security part in progress? How long would that take to see BG fully turn green so Prohibitions follow thereafter?
Here. my wife was asked for fingerprints back in june, submitted them next day. Her L&P turned green mid July with no updates since then. Her background and prohibitions are still pending.
 
Here. my wife was asked for fingerprints back in june, submitted them next day. Her L&P turned green mid July with no updates since then. Her background and prohibitions are still pending.
Thank you for the reply. I was not asked for fingerprints. It was the test, then L and P turned green. The last update was September 24th when the L and P updated. Perhaps it could update in the next big update to take place for all :)
 
Thank you for the reply. I was not asked for fingerprints. It was the test, then L and P turned green. The last update was September 24th when the L and P updated. Perhaps it could update in the next big update to take place for all :)
In my case, I had my background turn green in June, and mid July i got L&P green. I am still only waiting for prohibitions but it has been 3 dry months with no single update. I am not sure I am being held by my wife's application (we are a group submission), but in either case, the wait is frustrating - hopefully soon for everyone waiting!
 
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In my case, I had my background turn green in June, and mid July i got L&P green. I am still only waiting for prohibitions but it has been 3 dry months with no single update. I am not sure I am being held by my wife's application (we are a group submission), but in either case, the wait is frustrating - hopefully soon for everyone waiting!
Yes, I understand totally what you mean. Since you and your wife have files together then this could be a possible scenario for your delay as well. It is surprising that there are others that have their BG done and later in 2 or 3 weeks get an update on all 3 LPP's! It is frustrating to wait that is for sure. I hope you and your wife all the best.
 
Is there anyone with Test done, Language and Presence done, background half done (ie criminality passed) but still security part in progress? How long would that take to see BG fully turn green so Prohibitions follow thereafter?
How do you know that it's half down or that criminality is passed?

On the tracker itself I just see this,

Background verification​

In progress
Background verification

What does Background verification mean?
We're checking your background to make sure you can become a Canadian citizen.
 
How do you know that it's half down or that criminality is passed?

On the tracker itself I just see this,

Background verification​

In progress
Background verification

What does Background verification mean?
We're checking your background to make sure you can become a Canadian citizen.
I called 888-242-2100. Enter UCI, press 1 to confirm and then 3-4-0. This way you get connected to an agent. I asked the agent about BG and LPP's they said BG is two parts. First is criminality and second is security. This is how I knew my criminality part was passed as he informed me this part was finalized. He said it is currently in the security stage. Usually prohibitions do not start unless BG clears totally. Hope this helps.
 
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