March 2015 Citizenship Applicants

[rc1]

Hello All,

I received a request for finger prints on Aug 31st and got it done electronically on Sep 07th. I still haven't received any update on my case, so started to worry a little especially since majority from Edmonton have moved on.

The thing that worries me now is if my application will be treated as non-routine and will have an average processing time of 36 months. The request was only for finger prints and nothing but. Would really appreciate if you could share your knowledge/experience on this subject.

Time line below:

We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on March 13, 2015.
We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on March 27, 2015.
We started processing your application on June 9, 2015.
Your file was transferred to the office responsible for your area on June 22, 2015. The office responsible for your area will contact you.
We sent you correspondence on August 31, 2015. 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.

Thanks!

 

[mazarin]

i just did my test today at scarborough town centre. here are my timelines. they said 2-4 months wait for oath. My ecas is not updated yet but i had my test Oct 16, 2015. They mailed me a letter 2 weeks ago to show up for the test.


We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on March 5, 2015.
We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on March 26, 2015.
We started processing your application on June 29, 2015.

 

[turboracer]

i just did my test today at scarborough town centre. here are my timelines. they said 2-4 months wait for oath. My ecas is not updated yet but i had my test Oct 16, 2015. They mailed me a letter 2 weeks ago to show up for the test.


We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on March 5, 2015.
We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on March 26, 2015.
We started processing your application on June 29, 2015.

u applied from where?

 

[godisgreat]

Hello All,

I received a request for finger prints on Aug 31st and got it done electronically on Sep 07th. I still haven't received any update on my case, so started to worry a little especially since majority from Edmonton have moved on.

The thing that worries me now is if my application will be treated as non-routine and will have an average processing time of 36 months. The request was only for finger prints and nothing but. Would really appreciate if you could share your knowledge/experience on this subject.

Time line below:

We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on March 13, 2015.
We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on March 27, 2015.
We started processing your application on June 9, 2015.
Your file was transferred to the office responsible for your area on June 22, 2015. The office responsible for your area will contact you.
We sent you correspondence on August 31, 2015. 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.

Thanks!

Hello please don't worry and read this. That's why they just want to make sure you are the same person.

What will happen to my fingerprints and photograph after they are collected for biometrics?

After you give your biometrics, your fingerprints and photograph will be encrypted and sent electronically to a secure Government of Canada database. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will check your fingerprints against the fingerprint records of:

criminals,
refugee claimants,
deportees, and
temporary resident applicants.

Any matches to existing RCMP records will be analyzed by the visa officer, who will use the information to make a final decision on your application.

When you arrive in Canada, a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) border services officer will use your biometrics to verify that you are the same person the visa was given to.

 

[andrew7007]

Yes

Hello Andrew thank you very much.

You mean select client ID

Then Identification number ( Which is my PR card number ) ( Example 0000-0000 )???

Surname/Family Name:

Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD):

Place of Birth:

 

[godisgreat]

Yes

It not showing any thing yet. Maybe they didn't start my process since they sent me AOR.

 

[rc1]

Hello please don't worry and read this. That's why they just want to make sure you are the same person.

What will happen to my fingerprints and photograph after they are collected for biometrics?

After you give your biometrics, your fingerprints and photograph will be encrypted and sent electronically to a secure Government of Canada database. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) will check your fingerprints against the fingerprint records of:

criminals,
refugee claimants,
deportees, and
temporary resident applicants.

Any matches to existing RCMP records will be analyzed by the visa officer, who will use the information to make a final decision on your application.

When you arrive in Canada, a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) border services officer will use your biometrics to verify that you are the same person the visa was given to.

Thanks for the prompt response.

Just wondering if this puts my file in a different bucket where the cases are processed at a slower pace than the routine applications.

Does anyone have information in regards to timelines following finger prints that are given before the test?

 

[godisgreat]

Thanks for the prompt response.

Just wondering if this puts my file in a different bucket where the cases are processed at a slower pace than the routine applications.

Does anyone have information in regards to timelines following finger prints that are given before the test?

I don't think so. They will complete your case on time.

 

[rc1]

I don't think so. They will complete your case on time.

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!

 

[Simp]

Hi Andrew,

same is the situation with me.Though they did not ask me for any document at the interview time and am not sure how likely to request any document after ?
where did u take ur test.Mine was in Ottawa.
kEPP ME POSTED WITH ANY UPDATE

S

Simp My wife and I did our tests and interviews on Aug 31. I was told to send my colored passport copies by post. My wife's status shows DM where as our kids and my ecas still in process. Hope we get DM and the oath letter soon.

 

[mazarin]

u applied from where?

applied from Toronto.

 

[andrew7007]

Edmonton. Sure will keep you posted.

Hi Andrew,

same is the situation with me.Though they did not ask me for any document at the interview time and am not sure how likely to request any document after ?
where did u take ur test.Mine was in Ottawa.
kEPP ME POSTED WITH ANY UPDATE

S

 

[rc1]

Got my test invite, eCas was updated on 15th Oct... relieved!

 

[andrew7007]

Congrats! Better late than never eh? All the best for the test.

Got my test invite, eCas was updated on 15th Oct... relieved!

 

[rc1]

Congrats! Better late than never eh? All the best for the test.

For sure, thanks Andrew!