July 2019 - Citizenship Applicants

[bukeluke]

Hi, all

Anyone from Vancouver? I have not received any update since they started processing my application Oct 2019. The next steps would be knowledge test and oath, correct?

They may ask more info depends on cases. Next step should be test then oath

 

[billcheng]

Citizenship

1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on July 3, 2019.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on September 9, 2019.
3. We started processing your application on October 30, 2019.
4. We sent you correspondence on November 25, 2019. If you have not yet provided the information or the requested documents, please do so as soon as possible. Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required.
5. We sent you a notice on January 22, 2020 to appear and write the citizenship test on February 6, 2020 at 9:00 AM. The notice you will receive by mail will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.

Still no update since Feb, I transferred my case from NS to ON June 2020, now with Mississauga office. Any movement in Mississauga office???

 

[my_yute]

Hi All,

It seems like things are now moving at the Surrey office. We got our email invitation today for our virtual oath ceremony.

Admin - please update!

Test date : March 5, 2020
DM: March 9, 2020
Invitation date: Sept 10, 2020
Virtual Ceremony date : Sept 16, 2020
Office: Surrey, BC

Best wishes to everyone still waiting!!!

 

[junaidwpk]

Hi Admin,
Good day!

We completed our virtual oath ceremony on September 11, 2020 via Zoom.

Sent the signed Oath form and awaiting for Citizenship Certificate

All the best to all the brothers & sisters out there.

 

[billcheng]

Hi All,

It seems like things are now moving at the Surrey office. We got our email invitation today for our virtual oath ceremony.

Admin - please update!

Test date : March 5, 2020
DM: March 9, 2020
Invitation date: Sept 10, 2020
Virtual Ceremony date : Sept 16, 2020
Office: Surrey, BC

Best wishes to everyone still waiting!!!

Congrats

 

[parvisingh]

Please update my information. Row 98 on July sheet.. Decision Made: March 12, 2020 Oath Letter: September 4, 2020 Oath Ceremony: September 10, 2020

 

[buzztreat]

Congrats

Hi All,

It seems like things are now moving at the Surrey office. We got our email invitation today for our virtual oath ceremony.

Admin - please update!

Test date : March 5, 2020
DM: March 9, 2020
Invitation date: Sept 10, 2020
Virtual Ceremony date : Sept 16, 2020
Office: Surrey, BC

Best wishes to everyone still waiting!!!

How would one know whether they are in the Vancouver office or Surrey office? For instance - I live in Vancouver & gave my test in Surrey. My test was on Feb 19th. So earlier than yours. No oath invite as yet. A bit eager as my PR card expired this week. So would have to apply for that as well now. I see the processing time for a new PR card is 6 months which is another dilemma.

Congratulations to you though, so happy for you

 

[hans42]

Hello everyone. Did anyone apply for passport as of yet? How much time is it taking for the passport to be issued. I had applied for it last week.

 

[Sarim]

Hello everyone. Did anyone apply for passport as of yet? How much time is it taking for the passport to be issued. I had applied for it last week.

Did you apply in person or by mail? If by mail do we have to send original citizenship certificate with the application form?

 

[bukeluke]

How would one know whether they are in the Vancouver office or Surrey office? For instance - I live in Vancouver & gave my test in Surrey. My test was on Feb 19th. So earlier than yours. No oath invite as yet. A bit eager as my PR card expired this week. So would have to apply for that as well now. I see the processing time for a new PR card is 6 months which is another dilemma.

Congratulations to you though, so happy for you

I got test at the end of Feb in Vancouver, and the oath ceremony scheduled at the end of March but got cancelled. Recently got the virtual oath invite. I think after cleaning up the backlog of those cancelled oath, you will be next turn. Good luck!

 

[my_yute]

How would one know whether they are in the Vancouver office or Surrey office? For instance - I live in Vancouver & gave my test in Surrey. My test was on Feb 19th. So earlier than yours. No oath invite as yet. A bit eager as my PR card expired this week. So would have to apply for that as well now. I see the processing time for a new PR card is 6 months which is another dilemma.

Congratulations to you though, so happy for you

@buzztreat - Thank you!
The office where you gave the test is usually your processing office. I think in your case the Vancouver office had high volume so your file was transferred to the Surrey office. Also, you can call IRCC to confirm your processing office.

At this point it's hard to predict when anyone will get their oath invite. I had DM from March and didn't get an invite until now and I'm sure that they're others who are waiting much longer than you, if you read other threads on this forum. But at least it seems like the backlog is being reduced at the Surrey office now. I guess it all comes down to the speed and efficiency of your case officer. Best wishes, hope you get your turn soon. Cheers!

 

[TARTAR]

Did you apply in person or by mail? If by mail do we have to send original citizenship certificate with the application form?

Yes the instructions clearly states to send original certificate. Only supporting IDs (driver license & health card) can be photocopied but has to be verified by your guarantor.

 

[TARTAR]

Did you apply in person or by mail? If by mail do we have to send original citizenship certificate with the application form?

In person application is only by appointment for special travel e.g. emergency or job related. It is all online

 

[TheJim]

Finger prints requested - September 2nd
Fingerprints taken - September 14th

CIC should receive them within 10 business days

 

[Sarim]

Yes the instructions clearly states to send original certificate. Only supporting IDs (driver license & health card) can be photocopied but has to be verified by your guarantor.

noted thank you.