December 2024 - Citizenship Applications
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You got ATIP notes from CBSA or IRCC?
Look for the location status... And then a section on background verification where you can see RCMP etc. I am guessing you're stuck in security clearance that's why you are still pending from Dec 2024 AOR
Location Says: Grant Clearance Pending. There is a due date of April 26, not sure what that means. Office says CPC Sydney It also says prohibition snot started with a due date of December 2025. So i guess the due dates don't mean anything. It also mentions criminality is passed. Under security its says Type: Security clearance and then nothing else after that. I am not sure if this is from IRCC or CBSA. Nothing is redacted at all. Not sure what to make of any of this.
How long did it take? They ignored my last application (admittedly I forgot to include my citizenship app number) now the second one is taking 20 days
Grant clearance pending means it is pending clearance from security screening.... Its not in ircc hands but with CSIS.
Due date April 26 means that ircc will open the application on April 26. If they've received clearance from CSIS by that time you'll move forward otherwise a new date will be entered when ircc will check back.
Since you cannot see anything under security clearance the notes are from ircc which Redacts this information or keep it blank. Get notes from cbsa and you'll see the full picture.
*For CBSA GCMS Use this process*
https://atip-aiprp.tbs-sct.gc.ca/
In this make an account and select CBSA and then select the following options, chose *both* of these options
1. Immigration file – Security update
2. Immigration file – GCMS record
u can track the request on the dashboard ...
This is free
*For CBSA GCMS Use this process*
https://atip-aiprp.tbs-sct.gc.ca/
In this make an account and select CBSA and then select the following options, chose *both* of these options
1. Immigration file – Security update
2. Immigration file – GCMS record
u can track the request on the dashboard ...
This is free
Quick question for those who've sent web form inquiries for stalled citizenship apps:
When asking about a file stuck at "Background check and prohibition" with no updates for months:
→ Did a SHORT message (2-3 sentences) work better?
→ Or a MORE DETAILED message (bullet points, TIMELINE, specific questions)?
Context: Applied Sep 2024, last update Feb 10, 2025, now past 13-month processing time.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
When asking about a file stuck at "Background check and prohibition" with no updates for months:
→ Did a SHORT message (2-3 sentences) work better?
→ Or a MORE DETAILED message (bullet points, TIMELINE, specific questions)?
Context: Applied Sep 2024, last update Feb 10, 2025, now past 13-month processing time.
Thanks for sharing your experience!
You can do both. Nothing will work as it's with CSIS and not with IRCC. You'll get a generic reply anyways
Thanks! I've heard web form/ATIP can still help build a paper trail for potential mandamus down the line. Does that still hold true when CSIS is involved, or does it change the equation ( in terms of detailed vs short message)?
Thanks again!
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Hi friends,
I have started a common thread for all of us waiting for more than a year to get together and share our timelines and progress.
Please add and update your case in the table in that thread.
I have started a common thread for all of us waiting for more than a year to get together and share our timelines and progress.
Please add and update your case in the table in that thread.
It has been over 13 months since I last received any updates, and more than 18 months since I first applied. At this point, I’m unsure what steps to take next. The prolonged wait has become increasingly disheartening.
I’ve reviewed my ATIP notes, and like many others, my application appears to be stuck at “Grant Clearance Pending.” I can’t help but wonder how much longer this stage will take. The uncertainty is really starting to take a toll on my mental health.
Additionally, my PR card is nearing its expiry. I had hoped not to go through the renewal process before receiving my citizenship, but now I’m uncertain whether I should wait a bit longer or proceed with renewing it now.
For those who have recently renewed their PR cards, could you please share your experience? Specifically, how long did it take to receive the card after applying, and did you face any challenges during the process?
I’ve reviewed my ATIP notes, and like many others, my application appears to be stuck at “Grant Clearance Pending.” I can’t help but wonder how much longer this stage will take. The uncertainty is really starting to take a toll on my mental health.
Additionally, my PR card is nearing its expiry. I had hoped not to go through the renewal process before receiving my citizenship, but now I’m uncertain whether I should wait a bit longer or proceed with renewing it now.
For those who have recently renewed their PR cards, could you please share your experience? Specifically, how long did it take to receive the card after applying, and did you face any challenges during the process?
Go ahead and renew your PR card. Spouse did it, got the new card by mail in less than 60 days. Pretty quick for those with no issues and in-country (and if you applied for citizenship recently, your residency obligation should be good too). It's fairly easy and not that time consuming.
Citizenship: don't let it affect your health. There's usually nothing wrong, and just in a queue for security clearances.
Yes, that's easy to say, harder to do, but try not to worry about it. Waiting is the most likely to work.
You can consider speaking to a lawyer about mandamus, but it's going to cost money, and only you can decide if that's worth it.
