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Citizenship Test From Outside Canada

im2kool

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Dec 29, 2020
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I did it from outside Canada. I sent an email to the office that sent me the test invitation and they responded in 30 minutes saying that it was okay.
Thanks! Quick question, did you mention why you are out from Canada, like the reason? Or was it just like simple that "I am out of canada and would like to write my test and here are the details etc. "
 

Nevine.Kassem

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Jul 17, 2014
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Thanks! Quick question, did you mention why you are out from Canada, like the reason? Or was it just like simple that "I am out of canada and would like to write my test and here are the details etc. "
It was simple. I didn't mention reasons. Just my name, UCI, Application number and the test start and end dates. and the fact that I am outside Canada and would like to take the online test from outside canada. They don't need reasons.
 

theurn15

Star Member
Feb 3, 2016
196
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Hi Guys, please help!

My citizenship application is at Montreal office. I am Outside Canada

Test Invitation: 1/Sep/2021

Test Window: 3/Sep/2021 to 23/Sep/2021

As explained by the invitation, I sent a message to ask for the test Outside Canada: 1/Sep/2021

I also sent a reminder at: 2/Sep/2021

No answer yet!!!!!!!!!!!!

What to do? Go for the test or wait them to reply………….
 

alex the king

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Jun 24, 2017
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Canada
Category........
QSW
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
3112
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
07-07-2016
AOR Received.
14-11-2016
Med's Request
22-12-2016
Med's Done....
11-01-2017
Passport Req..
27-10-2017
VISA ISSUED...
07-11-2017
LANDED..........
24-12-2017
Hi Guys, please help!

My citizenship application is at Montreal office. I am Outside Canada

Test Invitation: 1/Sep/2021

Test Window: 3/Sep/2021 to 23/Sep/2021

As explained by the invitation, I sent a message to ask for the test Outside Canada: 1/Sep/2021

I also sent a reminder at: 2/Sep/2021

No answer yet!!!!!!!!!!!!

What to do? Go for the test or wait them to reply………….
Montreal Office is little bit late compared to other visa offices, so you can wait for them to respond back or send 3rd reminder as well. There are people waiting for every step delay from Montreal visa office ,Look for the thread ( https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/anyone-from-montreal-got-online-test-invite-and-or-oath-ceremony.721977/page-21#post-9669558 ). Thank you
 

theurn15

Star Member
Feb 3, 2016
196
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Montreal Office is little bit late compared to other visa offices, so you can wait for them to respond back or send 3rd reminder as well. There are people waiting for every step delay from Montreal visa office ,Look for the thread ( https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/anyone-from-montreal-got-online-test-invite-and-or-oath-ceremony.721977/page-21#post-9669558 ). Thank you
Hi
they replied with the following:
An absence of Canada has been added to your file. Please send us proof of your departure from Canada at your earliest convenience.

Please send us a copy of your plane ticket, boarding pass and passport entry stamp after your return to Canada.
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,157
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Category........
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Sydney, NS
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
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Hi
they replied with the following:
An absence of Canada has been added to your file. Please send us proof of your departure from Canada at your earliest convenience.

Please send us a copy of your plane ticket, boarding pass and passport entry stamp after your return to Canada.
Now they are using this trick to add absence and now wont process till you come back i think.
damn... ircc is doing everything it can to avoid processing the files.

Give the test. Apply for gcms after 4 weeks to see if your file is on hold. if so then you should return back to get your file activated.
 

theurn15

Star Member
Feb 3, 2016
196
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Now they are using this trick to add absence and now wont process till you come back i think.
damn... ircc is doing everything it can to avoid processing the files.

Give the test. Apply for gcms after 4 weeks to see if your file is on hold. if so then you should return back to get your file activated.
Hi,
they also replied with : "
To proceed with the online test from your location outside Canada you can access the link in the test invitation that was previously emailed to you within the specified time period."

you mean they want "Please send us proof of your departure from Canada at your earliest convenience. " after I get back? oh my god!
 

harirajmohan

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Mar 3, 2015
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Sydney, NS
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App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
Hi,
they also replied with : "
1. To proceed with the online test from your location outside Canada you can access the link in the test invitation that was previously emailed to you within the specified time period."

2. you mean they want "Please send us proof of your departure from Canada at your earliest convenience. " after I get back? oh my god!
Its same link for all. Prepare for test for some days. Give test within 21 days https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/citizenship-test/access.html

2. Yes, no idea how its going to turn out. Possibly your stay abroad is cut short. Dont know yet.
 

theurn15

Star Member
Feb 3, 2016
196
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Its same link for all. Prepare for test for some days. Give test within 21 days https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/citizenship-test/access.html

2. Yes, no idea how its going to turn out. Possibly your stay abroad is cut short. Dont know yet.

Thankyou harirajmohan.

I mean do every one receive the following message when they ask for "Outside Canada" or it differs?

the full message is:
"An absence of Canada has been added to your file. Please send us proof of your departure from Canada at your earliest convenience.

Please send us a copy of your plane ticket, boarding pass and passport entry stamp after your return to Canada.

To proceed with the online test from your location outside Canada you can access the link in the test invitation that was previously emailed to you within the specified time period. "
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,157
1,663
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Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
Thankyou harirajmohan.

I mean do every one receive the following message when they ask for "Outside Canada" or it differs?

the full message is:
"An absence of Canada has been added to your file. Please send us proof of your departure from Canada at your earliest convenience.

1. Please send us a copy of your plane ticket, boarding pass and passport entry stamp after your return to Canada.

2. To proceed with the online test from your location outside Canada you can access the link in the test invitation that was previously emailed to you within the specified time period. "
Its open to all. No prequalification required. Thats why they mentioned at #2.
Just prepare for the test.
2. Its only after you return since they already added absence to your file.
 

theurn15

Star Member
Feb 3, 2016
196
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Its open to all. No prequalification required. Thats why they mentioned at #2.
Just prepare for the test.
2. Its only after you return since they already added absence to your file.
Hi harirajmohan,
I just want to ask how an absence from Canada is added to my file! the rule says : "you must have been physically in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the 5 years before the date you sign your application."

I left Canada after I signed and mailed my application!!! Oddly, the citizenship application asks for mentioning periods in the five years period!
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,157
1,663
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
Hi harirajmohan,
I just want to ask how an absence from Canada is added to my file! the rule says : "you must have been physically in Canada for at least 1,095 days (3 years) during the 5 years before the date you sign your application."

I left Canada after I signed and mailed my application!!! Oddly, the citizenship application asks for mentioning periods in the five years period!
Absence in your application file for the processing related. Not for your eligibility.
Lets not get confused right now.

Prepare for your test.
Give the test.

Later we can deal with this after you give the test.

In your application they have fields to enter data like
"Unavailability From:
Unavailability To:
"
You wont see these information in your application as this is just for their internal processing policy related.
 

acs123

Full Member
Oct 17, 2017
24
21
Hi all,
I took my test on 5th Aug from outside Canada. Got passport pages request on 10th which I submitted on 15th. No update after that. Test status is still in progress. They mentioned nothing about adding absence. Just wandering if they are still working on my file or not. Please let me know if anyone has any idea. Thanks