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June 2020 - Citizenship Application

Jack2406

Star Member
May 16, 2017
88
29
Jus wanted to give you all some updates. in the past 30 days, my background check got completed, 7 days later test invite was sent, did the test the first day I was allowed to and on July 21st (almost three weeks after I did the test) all the items turned green but oath ceremony. This has been 26 months of wait so far and hoping the ceremony date gets updated soon.
@farzad1983 , Did you get any update after your test?
 

Jack2406

Star Member
May 16, 2017
88
29
Just to give some update on my application

Location (city): Mississauga
App type (single or # of people): Family (2)
App sent date: Jun 06, 2020
App delivered date: Jun 10, 2020
AOR: Nov 13, 2020
..........no movement till almost 26 months
Background completed: July 21, 2022
Test scheduled: Between 2-Aug-22 to 22-Aug-22
Test completed: 5-Aug-22 (20/20).. tracker update 9-Aug-2022
Other status are "in progress". finger crossed.. hope things move faster.

@sumitbajaj07 , Hope your file move quickly, as Mississauga office is wake up finally.
 

break0987

Star Member
May 3, 2013
50
10
Please update tracker
vancouver office
single applicant
test done oct 8 2021
oath on july 29 2022
received certificate on aug 10 2022

thanks all .all the best for those who all are waiting.
 

farzad1983

Star Member
Feb 23, 2015
64
18
Category........
Visa Office......
Paris
NOC Code......
5125
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-02-2016
Doc's Request.
14-04-2016/17-05-2016
AOR Received.
03-04-2016
Med's Done....
07-04-2016
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting

sttaq

Star Member
Aug 24, 2015
131
3
been waiting for two years :(

My ecas once showed Decision Made but then it switched back to In Progress. I guess it was same time as my Background check went back to In Progress.

Why is that my ecas show following:
  1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on June 8, 2020.
  2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on October 9, 2020
  3. We started processing your application on December 17, 2020
but nothing after that? I had FP request and my test was done last year.

Also the 27 month time, is it from the day they receive application or from the day they start processing?
UPDATE

Things appear to have moved for me.

My PR card renewal application has been processed. The new cards have been posted though I haven't got them so far. Here is what the ecas tracker shows:
  1. We received your application for a permanent resident card on June 15, 2022.
  2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on July 28, 2022.
  3. We started processing your application on July 28, 2022.
  4. Your Permanent Resident card was sent by mail on August 3, 2022.
and soon after they posted my PR cards I got my second FP request on the 8th of August. Just thinking if they noticed my application while doing the PR card renewal?

Any one had 2nd FP request? how long does it take?
 

sumitbajaj07

Hero Member
Nov 23, 2010
538
29
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Just to give some update on my application

Location (city): Mississauga
App type (single or # of people): Family (2)
App sent date: Jun 06, 2020
App delivered date: Jun 10, 2020
AOR: Nov 13, 2020
..........no movement till almost 26 months
Background completed: July 21, 2022
Test scheduled: Between 2-Aug-22 to 22-Aug-22
Test completed: 5-Aug-22 (20/20).. tracker update 9-Aug-2022
Other status are "in progress". finger crossed.. hope things move faster.

@sumitbajaj07 , Hope your file move quickly, as Mississauga office is wake up finally.

I am still waiting for any update on my file. Still last update July 6th 2021 and after that no updates :(. Waiting for movements on my file.
 

dibyapal

Star Member
Oct 5, 2018
52
65
Just an update to all my friends here. I completed my Oath last Thursday. Thanks for all the support!!:)

Below is my timeline:
Location (city): Toronto
App type (single or # of people): Single
Physical presence days: 1432
App sent date: Jun 02, 2020
App delivered date: Jun 06, 2020
AOR: Nov 03, 2020
Oct 15, 2021: Citizenship test status has been updated to 'In progress'.
Nov 1, 2021: Passed Test
Oath date - Aug 11
Waiting for citizenship certificate.

Best wishes to everyone, just hang in there.
Thanks,
Dibya
 

phresh

Star Member
Aug 12, 2012
153
23
Toronto
Visa Office......
CPC OTTAWA
NOC Code......
2282
App. Filed.......
22/07/2014
Doc's Request.
none
AOR Received.
9/10/2014
IELTS Request
sent with application
File Transfer...
Yes
Med's Request
29/04/2015
Med's Done....
5/05/2015
Interview........
none
Passport Req..
7/07/2015
VISA ISSUED...
23/07/2015
LANDED..........
8/12/2015
Please update tracker
vancouver office
single applicant
test done oct 8 2021
oath on july 29 2022
received certificate on aug 10 2022

thanks all .all the best for those who all are waiting.
did you have to say or do anything special to get your certificate that fast?
 

Raeisi

Star Member
Apr 26, 2022
68
35
For past 2 months, I've been trying to reach out to IRCC team and finally they responded to my email with their typical answer:

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Please note that this is in response to the enquiries received below.

We verified the information you provided and can confirm that your application to become a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship) is still in process.

At this time, all required documents and information have been received by the responsible office.

Due to COVID-19, IRCC is experiencing processing delays and we can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications. We’re currently prioritizing applications from people who are exempt from travel restrictions.

We understand that this may be a difficult time for you and we are here to assist you by providing you with the information we have available at this time.

If you’ve already submitted an application to become a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship), we invite you to visit our website to:

 

Dreamlad

Champion Member
Jan 11, 2016
1,267
469
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
AOR Received.
08-04-2017
Med's Done....
23-06-2017
For past 2 months, I've been trying to reach out to IRCC team and finally they responded to my email with their typical answer:

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

Please note that this is in response to the enquiries received below.

We verified the information you provided and can confirm that your application to become a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship) is still in process.

At this time, all required documents and information have been received by the responsible office.

Due to COVID-19, IRCC is experiencing processing delays and we can’t give accurate processing times for most types of applications. We’re currently prioritizing applications from people who are exempt from travel restrictions.

We understand that this may be a difficult time for you and we are here to assist you by providing you with the information we have available at this time.

If you’ve already submitted an application to become a Canadian citizen (grant of citizenship), we invite you to visit our website to:

Just a generic reply. Nothing really...
 

happy-go-lucky

Star Member
Jul 2, 2014
168
14
Visa Office......
NDVO (transferred to WVO)
NOC Code......
0112
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-10-2014
Nomination.....
28-01-2015
AOR Received.
24-02-2015 (Warsaw)
File Transfer...
ECAS 2nd line update: Started processing: 10-04-2015
Med's Request
09-05-2015
Med's Done....
23-05-2015
Interview........
PCC/RPRF Reciept/ Updated POF sent on 29 May 2015. Received on 1 June, 2015. Third line update in ECAS on 2nd June, 2015
Passport Req..
06-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
21-08-2015
LANDED..........
Feb 2015
Just an update to all the wonderful people here. I have been silently following this group but haven't contributed much.. I always felt motivated and positive while reading everyone's journey here.. all range of emotions.. happy when someone's application moved forward, sad when someone was struggling with no updates.. At last, this painful wait for my and my husband is over.. I completed my Oath on Aug 3rd and my husband finally received oath invite today for Aug 31. Thanks for all the support!!:)

Below is our timeline:
Location (city): Mississuage
App type (single or # of people): Family
App sent date: Jun 22, 2020
AOR: Oct, 2020
May 2021: Citizenship test completed
Oath date - Aug 3rd (myself), Aug 31 (husband)

Wish you all great luck with your process ahead. Honestly relieved and happy to finally be done with this 26 month long process :)

For those who are still stuck in the process, just hang in there! It only takes a day and an update to make you forget all the wait and frustration... your day will come soon too :)