Fingerprint required and RQ to be filled

[Shano]

Hi,
Just joined the forum. Applied for citizenship in dec 2011. Processing started 10 th July 2012. And with start of processing they have sent RQ and asked for fingerprints. I have read that ppl get RQ at the time of test. Can someone tell me is this a good thing or a bad sign.

 

[look4d]

Hi Shano,

I am almost the same time line, applied Dec 2011,in process on June 27th , RQ July 18th

Good luck

 

[Shano]

Hey, so u also got RQ and fingerprint like me before the test. Any idea if it's good or bad sign?

 

[us2yow]

Thats interesting !

First time I seem to be reading about request for RQ AND Fingerprints at the same time. Any explanations why ?

 

[Shano]

No explanation, that's what I am looking for also. Why

 

[PMM]

Hi

No explanation, that's what I am looking for also. Why

The fingerprints are because a person with the same/similar name and age has a criminal record in Canada and CIC wants to see if it is you or someone else.

 

[Shano]

That I understand that they want to double check. But is it normal to get both RQ and prints before the test. And that to only after a day of start of processing

 

[via08]

That I understand that they want to double check. But is it normal to get both RQ and prints before the test. And that to only after a day of start of processing

Hi Shano,

I got RQ as soon as they started processing my application but I didn't get any finger printing request.. some got their RQ before test and after test... I'm still waiting for my test schedule...

 

[us2yow]

Overall, is it better to get RQ before OR after the test ? Do they have a procedure on who gets RQ before and who after test or is it a bit random ?

My guess is this is all an experimental phase where they are fine-tuning the process of speeding up processing ?

Also, it seems like Family class applications seem to get less RQs. Especially, if the spouse is Canadian and they are living here. With everybody else, it is a combination of personal circumstances and their specific case.

Well....this is my theory based on reading postings so far.

Anyway, any comments from people ?