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July 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

YYZexplorer

Newbie
Oct 28, 2020
3
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Hi All! I wanted to check if you have come across a scenario like this or have any inputs on how the applications are processed.

- My spouse & I submitted application in mid July2021 as a family (same application package) and both of us received an AOR on same day: 14Sep2021.
- In Nov2021 only I received a request for fingerprints, following which my background verification was marked Complete in the end of Nov2021.

When I just checked the status of our applications today, seems like I am scheduled to receive a test invite in last week of Jan (no emails yet, I just see it on the tracker online)

All this while, my spouse's application is still showing 'Application Filed' and absolutely no movement at all.

Have you seen/read a scenario like this? Is this normal how family applications are processed?

Note: We do not have any complex scenarios like passport renewals or additional information requested/sent or anything like that and even exact same travel history after we landed as a PR back in 2017 and have not lived in multiple countries earlier that may need any extra background check.
 
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andulka

Star Member
Jul 2, 2021
96
45
Got test invite dating January 14th


Type: Paper application
Location: Toronto ON
Physical Presence Days: 1098 days
Application: Family (2)
Application sent: July 29, 2021
Sent using: Canada post Xpress
Delivered: August 3,2021
AOR: October 27,2021
BG: Dec 3,2021
Test invite: Jan 14,2021
Test window: Jan 21,2021-Feb 10,2021
Test passed on January 21st.
Waiting to be completed on the tracker
 

amit.r

Hero Member
Feb 23, 2017
272
72
Canada
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
20-07-2016
AOR Received.
20-11-2016
Med's Request
11-12-2016
Med's Done....
05-01-2017
Passport Req..
14-06-2017
VISA ISSUED...
06-07-2017
LANDED..........
08-26-2017..
My wife finished the test on 01/22 and passed it.
 

a303

Star Member
Jan 7, 2022
61
21
I cannot get through on the Immigration phone line.
Can someone please help me? Every time I call they say they are experiencing a high volume of calls and then they just hang up on me.
 

andulka

Star Member
Jul 2, 2021
96
45
Update: Test marked completed on the tracker Jan 24,2022

Type: Paper application
Location: Toronto ON
Physical Presence Days: 1098 days
Application: Family (2)
Application sent: July 29, 2021
Sent using: Canada post Xpress
Delivered: August 3,2021
AOR: October 27,2021
BG: Dec 3,2021
Test invite: Jan 14,2022
Test window: Jan 21,2022-Feb 10,2022
Test passed: Jan 21,2022
Test completed on the tracker: Jan 24,2022
 

babsizkil

Hero Member
Dec 18, 2016
522
98
My citizenship test turned completed Monday, January 10. This was the next business day after completing the test on January 7th.
This seems in line with other people's timelines in this forum (the test "completes" in the first few business days after actually doing the test).
Almost the same stage with mine. Do you have idea what or when is likely to get update for next step?
 

babsizkil

Hero Member
Dec 18, 2016
522
98
I think they have waved the majority of interviews due to COVID-19, especially for "non-complex" applications. You may get an interview request, but I am not expecting to receive one based on what I understand.

The next steps are waiting for a decision on the application before the oath ceremony for most people, I believe.
Any idea of how long that could take? I'm at this stage. I sent UP request but got a reply that it can't be guaranteed due to Afgans refugees processing. Last week, i got another email saying if I meet the requirement I should apply for UP. Do I need again since I've passed the test Jan 18th?