April 2025 - Citizenship Applications

[M.K.H]

Yep, same here.

Earlier in the thread some of us were speculating that if we had connections or trips to the US, the shutdown there might have caused a bunch of delays....

Hi, thanks for replying. No, I never travelled to the US. I did give a police certificate but my background has been clear since May. From all the info online it seems LPP is v quick and seamless once BG is done .To add to the confusion, the agents invariably tell you that it hasn't started.

 

[Masjuy]

Yes, I am waiting too, prohibitions are in progress, since Oct 10

 

[abff08f4813c]

Hi, thanks for replying. No, I never travelled to the US. I did give a police certificate but my background has been clear since May. From all the info online it seems LPP is v quick and seamless once BG is done .To add to the confusion, the agents invariably tell you that it hasn't started.

Thanks, this is good to know.

I suppose that there's a remote chance that you have a matching name + birth date to someone with a record in the US and they need the US authorities to confirm that you're a different person.

Mostly likely though, the delay is not US related in your case.

 

[M.K.H]

Yes, I am waiting too, prohibitions are in progress, since Oct 10

That's great. My LLP hasn't even started according to the agents, the tracker shows in progress since June.

 

[airwb01]

Yep, same here.

Earlier in the thread some of us were speculating that if we had connections or trips to the US, the shutdown there might have caused a bunch of delays....

Me too, submitted my application on April 21st. My background verification is complete and the latest was a ghost update on Sept 25th. But nothing else since then, it just shows "in progress".

 

[M.K.H]

Me too, submitted my application on April 21st. My background verification is complete and the latest was a ghost update on Sept 25th. But nothing else since then, it just shows "in progress".

Good to know I'm not the only April applicant left out..I really appreciate your and everyone else's replies .Goodluck

 

[sai_chaitanya2001]

Delayed oath after changing from online to in-person ( Vancouver )


Citizenship Application - For just myself / (Spouse still did not complete 3 years)

Timeline
Application - Filed on Apr-30,2025
Background - Complete on May 13,2025
Citizenship - Received email on May 20,2025
Citizenship Test - Complete on May 22,2025
Citizenship Test - Status updated to Complete - Jul 9,2025
Language Skills - Status updated to Complete - Sep 10,2025
Physical Presence - Status updated to Complete - Sep 10,2025
Prohibitions- Status updated to Complete - Sep 10,2025
Scheduled for Oath - Sep 17,2025

Appointment : Received online Oath Ceremony ( Vancouver, BC ) - Oct 21,2025
( rescheduled to in-person Oath )

In-Person Oath (at Surrey, BC) - Pending

Anyone in the same boat ?

Also, I got an email for passport pilot application on Oct-16, which I submitted on Nov-30.

 

[ChanchalArora]

Hi everyone, Since July I did not get any update and it is really frustrating. I just called IRCC and they said Background verification is still in progress, and everything else is not yet started. Anyone in the same situation? Or am I the only one stuck here?

 

[abff08f4813c]

Hi everyone, Since July I did not get any update and it is really frustrating. I just called IRCC and they said Background verification is still in progress, and everything else is not yet started. Anyone in the same situation? Or am I the only one stuck here?

I have a ghost update around August (which corresponds to when I answered my FP request). Otherwise we're in the same boat - last official update was July for me as well.

Alas I have too many ties to that terrible country down south, so I expect my process to have been delayed significantly by the shutdown that happened there. (I did notice that this thread starting picking up with good news around October, shortly after the shutdown started - so really bad timing for me!)

 

[onward28332]

Hi everyone, Since July I did not get any update and it is really frustrating. I just called IRCC and they said Background verification is still in progress, and everything else is not yet started. Anyone in the same situation? Or am I the only one stuck here?

You are not alone. Struck on Background & Prohibition.

 

[M.K.H]

Hi everyone, Since July I did not get any update and it is really frustrating. I just called IRCC and they said Background verification is still in progress, and everything else is not yet started. Anyone in the same situation? Or am I the only one stuck here?

My last update was June. All of us are stuck somewhere. Really hope things speed up for all.

 

[Masjuy]

I got everything green today. Applied April 12. Oath is not started, waiting on invitation now

 

[afaisalnwo]

I got IRCC GCMS Notes today. On the tracker everything is in Progress except Test.

GCMS Notes says:
Location: Grant Review Ready PM01
Primary Office: Vancouver
Language: Not Started
Residence: Not Started
Prohibition: Not Started
Criminality: Passed

This was requested on 10 Nov.

God knows where is this stuck! Praying for the best.

 

[Masjuy]

I got IRCC GCMS Notes today. On the tracker everything is in Progress except Test.

GCMS Notes says:
Location: Grant Review Ready PM01
Primary Office: Vancouver
Language: Not Started
Residence: Not Started
Prohibition: Not Started
Criminality: Passed

This was requested on 10 Nov.

God knows where is this stuck! Praying for the best.

Do you have dependants ? Mine had delays because of fingerprints of my youngest son, once they received it, all turned to green.

 

[Sherine K]

I received my oath in person ceremony for Dec 12th and understand that we have to hand over our PR cards at the ceremony. However, I am traveling on Dec 14th. Can anyone tell me what document I can use to re-enter Canada when I return? Thanks