August 2023 - Citizenship Applications
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There are. I attended one for a family member of mine 3 weeks ago, in Montreal.
Hey @Seym, Congratulations bro. Thanks for your response. Do they provide you an option to select for in person vs virtual ? I am still waiting for mine. I wanted to attend in person with the whole family and friends as it really took long time and wanted to celebrate with everyone
Hey @Seym, Congratulations bro. Thanks for your response. Do they provide you an option to select for in person vs virtual ? I am still waiting for mine. I wanted to attend in person with the whole family and friends as it really took long time and wanted to celebrate with everyone
Thanks! I suppose you can always make the request by phone or webform, but dunno if you'll actually get your wish granted.
Also, "whole family and friends" may not be possible. In the invitation for the in person ceremony in Montreal, the invitation specified that there could be "one guest per candidate". Candidate here is a new citizen. They're not exactly enforcing it at the entrance, especially for spouses and kids of applicants, but the seating is absolutely limited, and guests may be refused entry if the room is full already. I waited outside for a bit myself before the security lady checked the empty seats and let me in...
Thank @Seym for the heads up. We are a family of 3 applied together for citizenship. Myself, my spouse and my kid. Hope they would allow us to have 3 guests
Finger crossed.I should think if it's three citizenship-candidates they are allowed one guest each.Thank @Seym for the heads up. We are a family of 3 applied together for citizenship. Myself, my spouse and my kid. Hope they would allow us to have 3 guests
Finally, my turn after nearly 28 months.
I sent multiple web forms, requested multiple GCMS notes, contacted MP almost a dozen times. I was stuck in the security check.
My details- Indian, Single application, became PR through CEC Express Entry. No mandamus filed. Just waited patiently.
It happens when it is supposed to happen.
Be patient everyone, your turn is coming right there. Don't lose hope. Good luck to you all.
Please find my timeline below-
Application Submitted- 27-Sept-2023
AOR- 28-Oct-2023
1st Fingerprint request- 15-Nov-2023
Fingerprints provided- 17-Nov-2023
Fingerprints received by IRCC- 11-Dec-2023
Citizenship Test Request- 12-Jan-2024
Citizenship Test completed- 15-Jan-2024
Language skills completed- 9-Apr-2024
Physical presence completed- 9-Apr-2024
2nd Fingerprint request- 7-Mar-2025
Fingerprints provided- 12-Mar-2025
Fingerprints received by IRCC- 16-Apr-2025
Background verifications completed- 7-Jan-2026
Prohibitions completed- 9-Jan-2026
Oath Invite updated in tracker- 12-Jan-2026
Oath scheduled for- 28-Jan-2026 (waiting for invite email)
I sent multiple web forms, requested multiple GCMS notes, contacted MP almost a dozen times. I was stuck in the security check.
My details- Indian, Single application, became PR through CEC Express Entry. No mandamus filed. Just waited patiently.
It happens when it is supposed to happen.
Be patient everyone, your turn is coming right there. Don't lose hope. Good luck to you all.
Please find my timeline below-
Application Submitted- 27-Sept-2023
AOR- 28-Oct-2023
1st Fingerprint request- 15-Nov-2023
Fingerprints provided- 17-Nov-2023
Fingerprints received by IRCC- 11-Dec-2023
Citizenship Test Request- 12-Jan-2024
Citizenship Test completed- 15-Jan-2024
Language skills completed- 9-Apr-2024
Physical presence completed- 9-Apr-2024
2nd Fingerprint request- 7-Mar-2025
Fingerprints provided- 12-Mar-2025
Fingerprints received by IRCC- 16-Apr-2025
Background verifications completed- 7-Jan-2026
Prohibitions completed- 9-Jan-2026
Oath Invite updated in tracker- 12-Jan-2026
Oath scheduled for- 28-Jan-2026 (waiting for invite email)
Congrats!!!
Just curious why you’re posting this in August 2023, if your AOR is October?
Thanks. Only reason as I have posted here cz I followed almost all month threads for 2023 which helped me to remain calm. And since i can see many pending here as well so if my timeline gives them some light/hope. Good luck to you.
FINALLY ! The wait is over after 29+ months... huge thanks to everyone who's supported me along the way Been tough, but worth it? I am sure it is.
Good luck to everyone awaiting... you are almost there too...
Here's my journey
Application Submitted - 30th Aug. 2023
AOR received - 19th Oct. 2023
Citizenship Test Invitation - 26th Oct. 2023
Test passed - 13th Nov. 2023
Test results updated on tracker - 16th Nov. 2023
Language - Completed - 20th Nov. 2024
Presence - Completed - 20th Nov. 2024
GU - 22nd Nov. 2024 (not sure what they updated)
FP request received - 08th Dec 2025
Background - Completed -2nd Dec, In Progress - 4th Dec, Completed - 20th Dec. 2025
Prohibitions - Completed - 23rd Dec 2026
Tracker updated - 10th Jan 2026
Oath - 28th Jan 2026 (awaiting invite email)
Good luck to everyone awaiting... you are almost there too...
Here's my journey
Application Submitted - 30th Aug. 2023
AOR received - 19th Oct. 2023
Citizenship Test Invitation - 26th Oct. 2023
Test passed - 13th Nov. 2023
Test results updated on tracker - 16th Nov. 2023
Language - Completed - 20th Nov. 2024
Presence - Completed - 20th Nov. 2024
GU - 22nd Nov. 2024 (not sure what they updated)
FP request received - 08th Dec 2025
Background - Completed -2nd Dec, In Progress - 4th Dec, Completed - 20th Dec. 2025
Prohibitions - Completed - 23rd Dec 2026
Tracker updated - 10th Jan 2026
Oath - 28th Jan 2026 (awaiting invite email)
