January 2022 - Citizenship Applications

[sivabukka]

Same here! I got Language & Physical Presence complete on the same day as you and Background Verification is back in progress. I think I read somewhere that the background verification is only valid for 1 year so that may the reason why they need to reopen it to verify again. But my background originally got verified on September 27th, so it's still a month away from it being invalid...who knows at this point

Mine will expire on Sep 9th still LPP in progress. Looks like i have to wait more.

 

[Pkg123]

Update:

I finally got my citizenship ceremony schedule for September 08.

Submission date: Jan 19 2022
AOR date: March 03 2022
Background verification completed: September 06, 2022
Scheduled for citizenship test : Nov 30, 2022
Citizenship test Completed: Dec 03, 2022
Language Skills: 24 August 2023
Prohibitions: 24 August 2023
Physical Presence: 24 August 2023
Citizenship Oath in Progress: August 29th, 2023
Citizenship Oath Date: September 8th, 2023
Case Processing Centre: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Office : Scarborough

 

[gurmeet85]

Update:

I finally got my citizenship ceremony schedule for September 08.

Submission date: Jan 19 2022
AOR date: March 03 2022
Background verification completed: September 06, 2022
Scheduled for citizenship test : Nov 30, 2022
Citizenship test Completed: Dec 03, 2022
Language Skills: 24 August 2023
Prohibitions: 24 August 2023
Physical Presence: 24 August 2023
Citizenship Oath in Progress: August 29th, 2023
Citizenship Oath Date: September 8th, 2023
Case Processing Centre: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Office : Scarborough

Lucky! I got my LPP updated on 21st Aug and was told that my file was transferred from Scarborough to Mississauga. From what I read online, they are schedule ceremonies really late.

Hoping to get an update soon.

 

[friendlyCanada]

I still have no updates at all. My MP said there is a scheduled update for me end of September. Didn't mention what exact update. In a very limbo situation. PR expires next month. Feels so helpless.
Talked to IRCC Agent 1 month ago. She told me they put a note that my application has crossed normal timeframe. She said it takes minimum 60 days for officers to read the notes and take action. She said everything looks fine in my application and I just need to wait. Submitted Webforms and ATIP request 30 days ago - got nothing yet. I know people who started application in 2023 and already got their citizenship. It's very sad that the system is not fair. It's a pure luck thing. My application should be straightforward. Been living in Canada since 2010 and never lived outside.

Office: Vancouver
Submitted: Jan 2022
AOR: March 2022
BG Completed: October 2022
Test Completed: November 2022
Ghost Update: August 3, 2023
LPP: All in-progress
Oath: Not started

 

[James1239]

I still have no updates at all. My MP said there is a scheduled update for me end of September. Didn't mention what exact update. In a very limbo situation. PR expires next month. Feels so helpless.
Talked to IRCC Agent 1 month ago. She told me they put a note that my application has crossed normal timeframe. She said it takes minimum 60 days for officers to read the notes and take action. She said everything looks fine in my application and I just need to wait. Submitted Webforms and ATIP request 30 days ago - got nothing yet. I know people who started application in 2023 and already got their citizenship. It's very sad that the system is not fair. It's a pure luck thing. My application should be straightforward. Been living in Canada since 2010 and never lived outside.

Office: Vancouver
Submitted: Jan 2022
AOR: March 2022
BG Completed: October 2022
Test Completed: November 2022
Ghost Update: August 3, 2023
LPP: All in-progress
Oath: Not started

Spoke to two friends today and they applied in Jan 23 and Feb 23 and already got it. This is so slow.

 

[Alex_co]

I still have no updates at all. My MP said there is a scheduled update for me end of September. Didn't mention what exact update. In a very limbo situation. PR expires next month. Feels so helpless.
Talked to IRCC Agent 1 month ago. She told me they put a note that my application has crossed normal timeframe. She said it takes minimum 60 days for officers to read the notes and take action. She said everything looks fine in my application and I just need to wait. Submitted Webforms and ATIP request 30 days ago - got nothing yet. I know people who started application in 2023 and already got their citizenship. It's very sad that the system is not fair. It's a pure luck thing. My application should be straightforward. Been living in Canada since 2010 and never lived outside.

Office: Vancouver
Submitted: Jan 2022
AOR: March 2022
BG Completed: October 2022
Test Completed: November 2022
Ghost Update: August 3, 2023
LPP: All in-progress
Oath: Not started

Wow, 60 days to read the notes...O_O this is a joke. For 2023 applicants they process half of application in 60 days

 

[chanakyashah]

Update:

I finally got my citizenship ceremony schedule for September 08.

Submission date: Jan 19 2022
AOR date: March 03 2022
Background verification completed: September 06, 2022
Scheduled for citizenship test : Nov 30, 2022
Citizenship test Completed: Dec 03, 2022
Language Skills: 24 August 2023
Prohibitions: 24 August 2023
Physical Presence: 24 August 2023
Citizenship Oath in Progress: August 29th, 2023
Citizenship Oath Date: September 8th, 2023
Case Processing Centre: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Office : Scarborough

Was the oath scheduled online?

 

[anigdikar]

A question to people who have reached out to their respective MPs:

did you visit their office or dropped an email asking for help to the email address mentioned on their Parliament profile page?

I dropped an email to the MP and she is asked me to meet her in her office.

 

[joolery]

A question to people who have reached out to their respective MPs:

did you visit their office or dropped an email asking for help to the email address mentioned on their Parliament profile page?

I dropped an email to the MP and she is asked me to meet her in her office.

That's unusual. I emailed, they had me fill out a consent form to inquire on my behalf... that was it.

 

[Pkg123]

Was the oath scheduled online?

Yes online

 

[caont]

Same here! I got Language & Physical Presence complete on the same day as you and Background Verification is back in progress. I think I read somewhere that the background verification is only valid for 1 year so that may the reason why they need to reopen it to verify again. But my background originally got verified on September 27th, so it's still a month away from it being invalid...who knows at this point

I just got all completed today and Oath is not started. I hope your background check will go back to complete soon.

 

[chanakyashah]

Just received another update for oath on 13th September. Will it be in person or virtual? I haven’t received any email yet.

 

[forw.jane]

Just received another update for oath on 13th September. Will it be in person or virtual? I haven’t received any email yet.

Oath email will have that info.

 

[chanakyashah]

Oath email will have that info.

Any idea if one can take it outside Canada?

 

[forw.jane]

Any idea if one can take it outside Canada?

Even if it's on zoom you won't be allowed. There would be details in the email on what to do if you outside Canada.