August 2014 Citizenship Applications
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I know.. Calgary and Edmonton are one of the slowest... I am in Calgary and hope to hear any news soon.canappli said:
Hey Congratulations.OP_POP said:
Which province and city you are in, in Western Canada. And what is your timeline. Thanks
I applied in September, I am in Edmonton, it is still in process.
I am waiting too, applied in September and in process so far. Couple of my friends applied in April and July and they are also in process.canappli said:
Kindly update when you get some news, as we all are waiting anxiously in Calgary and EdmontonHiCanadiano said:
citizenshipapplicant said:Kindly update when you get some news, as we all are waiting anxiously in Calgary and Edmonton
For sure. I am not expecting it soon though. One of my friends applied for it in 2011 had the test in the middle of December, 2014. No RQ requested and no outstanding issues..
Hello Everyone,
So I had my oath ceremony today at 8:30am. I got to Scarborough Town Centre at 8:15am and then stood in line for about ten minutes as the people that had come before me were being checked in. I was hoping to be early so that I could get a seat in the front of the room but you get numbers so your seat is already determined by the time you get there. They were most intrested in seeing your PR card and the landing document, but we had to have all the other requested documents with us (basically what you are told to brign to the test).
The judge was very nice and moved the ceremony along very fast. The appointment was at 8:30 and I was a citizen by 9:30. I think we were done with everying sometime after 10am.
There are two things I wish I had known:
1) That I would get emotional. This is pretty big. Getting citizenship after so many years, after worrying about immigration changes and whether I'd make the cut off... It was impossible for me to sit in my seat and not feel moved by what was going on. So, just in case, I recommend having some tissue/Kleenex available, just in case!
2) They will allow you to take photos with the judge and the flags/stage, so if you are like me and you come alone, don't worry about pictures. There is a great opportunity at the end of the ceremony - it's the last part of the procedure and those that want to can participate.
My caution to people with young children: make sure you bring someone that can help you with the child when they get fussy. You will be asked to leave the room if they get really aggitated so it's best to bring someone that can help you with them so that you can stay in the room.
Other than that, it was a great ceremony. I can't believe the journey to citizenship has finally come to an end. I am SO grateful to this site and the August thread especially. Thank you for answering my questions; the support has been great. Also, I am thankful to CIC for their hard work to make us citizens of this wonderful country.
Good luck to all my fellow Augustians! May your letters/tests and ceremonies be in the very near future! The VERY best of luck to you all!
sweetdreama
So I had my oath ceremony today at 8:30am. I got to Scarborough Town Centre at 8:15am and then stood in line for about ten minutes as the people that had come before me were being checked in. I was hoping to be early so that I could get a seat in the front of the room but you get numbers so your seat is already determined by the time you get there. They were most intrested in seeing your PR card and the landing document, but we had to have all the other requested documents with us (basically what you are told to brign to the test).
The judge was very nice and moved the ceremony along very fast. The appointment was at 8:30 and I was a citizen by 9:30. I think we were done with everying sometime after 10am.
There are two things I wish I had known:
1) That I would get emotional. This is pretty big. Getting citizenship after so many years, after worrying about immigration changes and whether I'd make the cut off... It was impossible for me to sit in my seat and not feel moved by what was going on. So, just in case, I recommend having some tissue/Kleenex available, just in case!
2) They will allow you to take photos with the judge and the flags/stage, so if you are like me and you come alone, don't worry about pictures. There is a great opportunity at the end of the ceremony - it's the last part of the procedure and those that want to can participate.
My caution to people with young children: make sure you bring someone that can help you with the child when they get fussy. You will be asked to leave the room if they get really aggitated so it's best to bring someone that can help you with them so that you can stay in the room.
Other than that, it was a great ceremony. I can't believe the journey to citizenship has finally come to an end. I am SO grateful to this site and the August thread especially. Thank you for answering my questions; the support has been great. Also, I am thankful to CIC for their hard work to make us citizens of this wonderful country.
Good luck to all my fellow Augustians! May your letters/tests and ceremonies be in the very near future! The VERY best of luck to you all!
sweetdreama
Many congrats sweetdreama! And thank you for sharing your experience too!
My husband got a letter stating that his test will be 3rd February in Montreal. Not yet received mine and called call centre - they say that I am still in process and no letter has been sent out! Any others who have had the same experience? Did any of you take your test on a different date from others in your family?
I have a gut feeling that my letter will come sometime next week and that the agent at a call centre do not have all information that is in local office, Montreal in my case. We'll see!
Daz
My husband got a letter stating that his test will be 3rd February in Montreal. Not yet received mine and called call centre - they say that I am still in process and no letter has been sent out! Any others who have had the same experience? Did any of you take your test on a different date from others in your family?
I have a gut feeling that my letter will come sometime next week and that the agent at a call centre do not have all information that is in local office, Montreal in my case. We'll see!
Daz
Congrats, if end is well, all is wellsweetdreama said:Hello Everyone,
So I had my oath ceremony today at 8:30am. I got to Scarborough Town Centre at 8:15am and then stood in line for about ten minutes as the people that had come before me were being checked in. I was hoping to be early so that I could get a seat in the front of the room but you get numbers so your seat is already determined by the time you get there. They were most intrested in seeing your PR card and the landing document, but we had to have all the other requested documents with us (basically what you are told to brign to the test).
The judge was very nice and moved the ceremony along very fast. The appointment was at 8:30 and I was a citizen by 9:30. I think we were done with everying sometime after 10am.
There are two things I wish I had known:
1) That I would get emotional. This is pretty big. Getting citizenship after so many years, after worrying about immigration changes and whether I'd make the cut off... It was impossible for me to sit in my seat and not feel moved by what was going on. So, just in case, I recommend having some tissue/Kleenex available, just in case!
2) They will allow you to take photos with the judge and the flags/stage, so if you are like me and you come alone, don't worry about pictures. There is a great opportunity at the end of the ceremony - it's the last part of the procedure and those that want to can participate.
My caution to people with young children: make sure you bring someone that can help you with the child when they get fussy. You will be asked to leave the room if they get really aggitated so it's best to bring someone that can help you with them so that you can stay in the room.
Other than that, it was a great ceremony. I can't believe the journey to citizenship has finally come to an end. I am SO grateful to this site and the August thread especially. Thank you for answering my questions; the support has been great. Also, I am thankful to CIC for their hard work to make us citizens of this wonderful country.
Good luck to all my fellow Augustians! May your letters/tests and ceremonies be in the very near future! The VERY best of luck to you all!
sweetdreama
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Sorry, I did not answer earlier.us2yow said:
My e-cas has still not been updated since October 27th.
I am having the test in Mississauga.
I join to congratulations and would like to say that I had the same experienced.sweetdreama said:
I have decided to take a photo with judge, so just asked men from line to take a photo (I was alone on ceremony as well).
I wish everyone to get their citizenship!
Hey Guys,
Just an update, my application has been transferred to local office Jan 15,2015 -
I am in Windsor - Application Received August 28, 2014, book sent Dec 05, 2014, started processing Dec 31st and file transferred Jan 15, 2015. Iwonder whats next?
Just an update, my application has been transferred to local office Jan 15,2015 -
I am in Windsor - Application Received August 28, 2014, book sent Dec 05, 2014, started processing Dec 31st and file transferred Jan 15, 2015. Iwonder whats next?