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January 2022 - Citizenship Applications

DamhaSirah

Hero Member
May 6, 2016
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Scarborough
Hi Guys,

I am about to become eligible for citizenship in first week of January. Let's connect here for tracking timelines and answering queries, those of you who are submitting the application in January 2022.
Just wanted to give update on my timeline:

Citizenship Application Submitted Online on Old Portal: 15 January 2022
AOR: 02 March 2022
In-Process ECAS: 03 March 2022
Application Filed in Mississauga, Address Changed to Scarborough in May 2022
Background Verifications Completed: 14 September 2022
Citizenship Test In-Progress: 22 September 2022
Citizenship Test Invitation Received: 28 September 2022
Citizenship Test Window (Online): 30 September - 20 October 2022
Citizenship Test Taken & Passed (Online): 09 October 2022
Citizenship test activity status updated to completed as per tracker11 October 2022
Citizenship test activity status updated to completed actually (and profile update date mentioned on top)12 October 2022
Ghost update (profile update date mentioned on top, yet no change in profile)13 October 2022
Ghost update (profile update date mentioned on top and stars against every field at bottom, yet no change in profile)16 December 2022
Email MP for 1st time for status update on application18 December 2022
MP replied asking for application details19 December 2022
I replied to MP with their requested details20 December 2022
MP replied with IRCC's response to our status update inquiry20 December 2022
Prohibitions status updated to completed as per tracker23 February 2023
Physical Presence status updated to completed as per tracker23 February 2023
Language Skills status updated to completed as per tracker23 February 2023
Raised webform24 February 2023
Email MP for 2nd time to expedite oath ceremony24 February 2023
Ghost update (profile update date mentioned on top and stars against every field at bottom)25 February 2023
MP replied that IRCC will reply to my request in 5 business days27 February 2023
Citizenship oath status has been updated to In progress28 February 2023
Oath invitation on tracker2 March 2023
Ghost update (profile update date mentioned on top and stars against every field at bottom)2 March 2023
Email MP for followup for IRCC response to request8 March 2023
MP replied that IRCC wants job offer letter for expediting11 March 2023
Oath invitation letter by email4 April 2023
Ghost update (profile update date mentioned on top but no change in profile)6 April 2023
Oath ceremony scheduled but postponed due to PSAC Labor Strike19 April 2023
IRCC useless reply to webform raised in February 202325 April 2023
Emailed IRCC Scarborough office to ask about rescheduled oath date4 May 2023
IRCC Scarborough office replied with rescheduled oath date4 May 2023
Email MP to ask about rescheduled oath date from IRCC4 May 2023
MP replied that IRCC does not have any timeline or dates yet8 May 2023
Oath re-invitation letter by email11 May 2023
Profile update with new rescheduled oath date13 May 2023
Oath ceremony rescheduled date23 May 2023
Citizenship application approved and closed on tracker25 May 2023
Successfully registered on Elections Canada as voter26 May 2023
Successfully registered on Toronto Elections as voter27 May 2023
Successfully registered on Elections Ontario as voter31 May 2023
Oath certificate received by post29/30 May 2023
Passport photo taken and guarantor signatures on passport application form7 June 2023
Passport application submitted8 June 2023
Passport application tracking status:
"We can't give you the application status right now
The status of your passport is not available because:
-the information you gave us doesn't match the information in our system or
-we received the application, but haven't started processing it yet"
8 June 2023
Passport application tracking status:
"We have received your application and are now processing it
If we need more information, we'll contact you by telephone, mail, or email. We will never use text or instant messages to contact you about your passport application.
If your application has been duly completed, your passport should be ready within our service standards.
Incomplete applications cannot be processed and will be returned to you as soon as possible."
9 June 2023
Passport date of issue13 June 2023
Passport application tracking status:
"Your passport has been printed and mailed

We're mailing it to you by Canada Post
Your tracking number is ******.

You can track the package online (https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/track-reperage/en#/details/******)

We may send your supporting documents back separately.

Contact us if you don't receive your documents within 4 weeks of receiving your passport."
17 June 2023
Received by Canada Post. Item accepted, Mississauga, ON. The item has been accepted and is now being processed.16 June 2023
Item processed by Canada Post, Mississauga, ON19 June 2023
Item processed by Canada Post, Scarborough, ON. The item has arrived at the destination facility for final sorting before delivery. Look for an "Out for Delivery" scan today or tomorrow to know when expected delivery will occur. Sign up for email notifications or text notifications to receive tracking updates for this item. 6:39am20 June 2023
Item out for delivery, Scarborough,ON. Delivery pending. 9:25 am20 June 2023
Passport received, delivered in post 12:45pm20 June 2023
 
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Pkg123

Full Member
Aug 18, 2022
24
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Finally Application Completed.

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
Citizenship certificate received: Online, September 8th, 2023 - 4PM
Application Update on the Portal: September 12, 2023
Case Processing Centre: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Office : Scarborough
 

chanakyashah

Hero Member
May 3, 2017
274
111
Received my certificate at the oath ceremony yesterday. I’m a Canadian as of yesterday!

I really appreciate the help that was extended throughout the application process. And though I will not be very active anymore but my DMs remain open should anyone need any help especially for those applying from outside of Canada like me.
 

user4566

Full Member
Sep 20, 2021
40
6
Hi guys, Just have a question regarding citizenship Application. I enrolled in early childhood education last year sept 2022 but I withdrawn from the program after one semester so I only completed 1 semester. Do I need to mention this on the background form? Do I need to put withdrawn under type of certificate or diploma issued?