December 2019 - Citizenship Application
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Today, tracker has updated the status of "Citizenship ceremony" to "In progress". Finger crossed until we receive email invitation
sent the below e-mail to the Minister of IRCC (sean.fraser@parl.gc.ca), and Cc: justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca, erin.otoole@parl.gc.ca, JasrajSingh.Hallan@parl.gc.ca and local MP.
Although, it is just another e-mail, hopefully it grabs the curiosity and attention of any of the recipients. Fingers crossed
Sorry folks, I was very frustrated with these long wait when I wrote this and sent it. Just wanted to share it with y'all.
THE HONOURABLE SEAN FRASER
MINISTER OF IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND CITIZENSHIP CANADA
HOUSE OF COMMONS
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA K1A 0A6
Subject: Escalation of delays in processing Applications for Canadian Citizenship from 2019 by the IRCC Scarborough office
Dear H. Sean Fraser,
This e-mail is to address and escalate the massive backlog and huge delay in processing of Applications for Canadian Citizenship received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in 2019.
Thousands of of 2019 applicants are still waiting for IRCC Scarborough Office to star assessing and processing their applications for Canadian citizenship, and to hear a clear answer from your department on when these applications will be finalized. Browsing on the internet, we have founds several social media groups where applications submitted to IRCC in 2020 and 2021 are being processed and finalized in a faster way than the ones received by IRCC in 2019.
What is causing this delay? The COVID-19 outbreak should no longer be an excuse as this situation has become our new reality and normal for the past three calendar years. In the same way as the workforce in the private sector has evolved and adapted to this global pandemic, I assume that this government department has put in place similar tactics to keep processing applications of any kind during these challenging times. How much longer applicants need to wait to get a final decision on these applications? The wait has been over two years. Is IRCC not processing applications on a “First come, First served basis”? Please clarify.
Please keep in mind that applicants are taxpayers and contributors to the Canadian economy, too. Although, grant of Canadian citizenship is a privilege, taxpayers have the right of freedom of speech, and to make sure that their applications are processed with fairness, equality and in timely manner by government departments and agencies.
According to IRCC's last update for grant of citizenship posted on their website, IRCC offices across Canada are finalizing most applications received between September 15 and 21, 2019. If so, what is holding the remainder of the applications submitted to IRCC in early and mid 2019? Why is IRCC Scarborough office not processing any of these, yet? IRCC already charged for a service that as of today is still not being delivered to the taxpayers.
A detailed answer with a committed deadline would be greatly appreciated to provide peace of mind and to improve the mental health of the applicants.
Respectfully,
YOUR NAME HERE
YOUR ADDRESS HERE
Cc:
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada,
The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Leader of the Official Opposition,
Jasraj Singh Hallan, Member of Parliment and Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Although, it is just another e-mail, hopefully it grabs the curiosity and attention of any of the recipients. Fingers crossed
Sorry folks, I was very frustrated with these long wait when I wrote this and sent it. Just wanted to share it with y'all.
THE HONOURABLE SEAN FRASER
MINISTER OF IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND CITIZENSHIP CANADA
HOUSE OF COMMONS
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA K1A 0A6
Subject: Escalation of delays in processing Applications for Canadian Citizenship from 2019 by the IRCC Scarborough office
Dear H. Sean Fraser,
This e-mail is to address and escalate the massive backlog and huge delay in processing of Applications for Canadian Citizenship received by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada in 2019.
Thousands of of 2019 applicants are still waiting for IRCC Scarborough Office to star assessing and processing their applications for Canadian citizenship, and to hear a clear answer from your department on when these applications will be finalized. Browsing on the internet, we have founds several social media groups where applications submitted to IRCC in 2020 and 2021 are being processed and finalized in a faster way than the ones received by IRCC in 2019.
What is causing this delay? The COVID-19 outbreak should no longer be an excuse as this situation has become our new reality and normal for the past three calendar years. In the same way as the workforce in the private sector has evolved and adapted to this global pandemic, I assume that this government department has put in place similar tactics to keep processing applications of any kind during these challenging times. How much longer applicants need to wait to get a final decision on these applications? The wait has been over two years. Is IRCC not processing applications on a “First come, First served basis”? Please clarify.
Please keep in mind that applicants are taxpayers and contributors to the Canadian economy, too. Although, grant of Canadian citizenship is a privilege, taxpayers have the right of freedom of speech, and to make sure that their applications are processed with fairness, equality and in timely manner by government departments and agencies.
According to IRCC's last update for grant of citizenship posted on their website, IRCC offices across Canada are finalizing most applications received between September 15 and 21, 2019. If so, what is holding the remainder of the applications submitted to IRCC in early and mid 2019? Why is IRCC Scarborough office not processing any of these, yet? IRCC already charged for a service that as of today is still not being delivered to the taxpayers.
A detailed answer with a committed deadline would be greatly appreciated to provide peace of mind and to improve the mental health of the applicants.
Respectfully,
YOUR NAME HERE
YOUR ADDRESS HERE
Cc:
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada,
The Honourable Erin O'Toole, Leader of the Official Opposition,
Jasraj Singh Hallan, Member of Parliment and Shadow Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Today, Jan 17 2022 we received our email invitation
justhope
Star Member
- Apr 14, 2015
- 18
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- Ottawa
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 26-01-2017
- Doc's Request.
- 12-01-2017
- AOR Received.
- 26-01-2017
- Med's Done....
- 18-01-2017
- Passport Req..
- 16-03-2017
- VISA ISSUED...
- 20-03-2017
- LANDED..........
- 22-03-2017
Manyyy. I applied in Oct, 2019. AOR in Dec, 2019. PR expiring in 3 months. Still waiting for Oath.
Seems like I missed the bus for the oath right after DM similar to Tokyo H's progress, no status change after 1 week 
, anyone knows how many applicants from Surrey office are waiting for oath ceremony? for some reason I don't see many people talking about Surrey office.
, anyone knows how many applicants from Surrey office are waiting for oath ceremony? for some reason I don't see many people talking about Surrey office.
EPP
Star Member
- Jan 31, 2014
- 17
- Visa Office......
- CPC - Ottawa
- NOC Code......
- 4163
- App. Filed.......
- 01-04-2014
- Doc's Request.
- 01-10-2015
- AOR Received.
- 29-04-2014
- IELTS Request
- Celpip sent with application
- Med's Request
- 23-10-2014
- Med's Done....
- 03-11-2014
- Passport Req..
- 14-01-2016
- VISA ISSUED...
- 25-01-2016
- LANDED..........
- 16-02-2016
Hi,
Finally, I got my oath ceremony date. It will be on January 26th. I applied the last week of December 2019 and I passed the exam on April 2021.
It's crazy because for example my parents that applied the same day that me, and passed the citizenship exam months before me, haven't received any notice since March 2021.
Finally, I got my oath ceremony date. It will be on January 26th. I applied the last week of December 2019 and I passed the exam on April 2021.
It's crazy because for example my parents that applied the same day that me, and passed the citizenship exam months before me, haven't received any notice since March 2021.
justhope
Star Member
- Apr 14, 2015
- 18
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- Ottawa
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 26-01-2017
- Doc's Request.
- 12-01-2017
- AOR Received.
- 26-01-2017
- Med's Done....
- 18-01-2017
- Passport Req..
- 16-03-2017
- VISA ISSUED...
- 20-03-2017
- LANDED..........
- 22-03-2017
Finally got my Oath invitation today. It's scheduled for Feb, 2nd.
Hoping to have a predictable timeline of tasks from now onwards and no further last minute surprises or delays by IRCC.
Hoping to have a predictable timeline of tasks from now onwards and no further last minute surprises or delays by IRCC.
Expired PR card is still a valid official document, there is no need to renew it just to destroy it during the oath ceremony. Just keep the expired card with you to show them.
Does anyone know if family can access the Oath ceremony using the zoom link sent by IRCC? I have family members that want to watch the ceremony, but won't be in the room with me, so was hoping to just send them the link, but not sure if they're allowed. I know when they were in person you could bring family to the ceremony. Thanks!