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March 2021 - Citizenship applications

lildor10

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May 20, 2021
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I just checked the application status link and it says they have filed my application on April 23rd with an additional note saying "We have received your application and have begun to process your application. Information about next steps and required action items will be coming soon." The page last updated on April 26th. Does it mean it is in Progress?
 

Strongfaith42

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Mar 24, 2015
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I just checked the application status link and it says they have filed my application on April 23rd with an additional note saying "We have received your application and have begun to process your application. Information about next steps and required action items will be coming soon." The page last updated on April 26th. Does it mean it is in Progress?
Are you able to check your status in ECAS? https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/introduction.do?app=ecas

The spreadsheet was built on status in ECAS not the new tracker, it takes around 2 to 3 months to change from Application received to In Process, I have noticed that in the new tracker background completed is kind of the equivalent to the In Process in ECAS.

Thanks
 

lildor10

Full Member
May 20, 2021
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Are you able to check your status in ECAS? https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/introduction.do?app=ecas

The spreadsheet was built on status in ECAS not the new tracker, it takes around 2 to 3 months to change from Application received to In Process, I have noticed that in the new tracker background completed is kind of the equivalent to the In Process in ECAS.

Thanks
In the old version, it is not in progress but just as application received.
 

softwaretesting

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Apr 7, 2013
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Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I have noticed that in the new tracker background completed is kind of the equivalent to the In Process in ECAS.

Thanks
I think this is not correct. Mine is In Process since 24-March in eCAS, however BG is not completed yet.
 

jackbauer

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Guys I’ve put up a web form with urgent grant of citizenship. IRCC responded that they’re carefully looking into the information. Does/Would this mean my urgent grant for citizenship is accepted?

if its accepted, what would the next steps look like

I submitted online application on March 22 2021, no AOR so far. 1100 days of residency since 2017.

TIA
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,149
1,660
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
@harirajmohan @citizenship.enthusiast
Guys I’ve put up a web form with urgent grant of citizenship. IRCC responded that they’re carefully looking into the information. Does/Would this mean my urgent grant for citizenship is accepted?

if its accepted, what would the next steps look like

I submitted online application on March 22 2021, no AOR so far. 1100 days of residency since 2017.

TIA
CIC doesnt confirm on urgent request acceptance rather they would send you test/interview/document request sooner than other applicants.
Not sure if they can search and update your application as urgent since your application is not yet in the system. So wait till AOR and then submit another urgent request.
 
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@harirajmohan @citizenship.enthusiast
Guys I’ve put up a web form with urgent grant of citizenship. IRCC responded that they’re carefully looking into the information. Does/Would this mean my urgent grant for citizenship is accepted?

if its accepted, what would the next steps look like

I submitted online application on March 22 2021, no AOR so far. 1100 days of residency since 2017.

TIA
Here's the flow on Urgent Processing request.
You submit the webform, within 7 days the contact center forwards your urgent request to processing office, processing office agent acknowledges the request and sends to supervisor for approval, supervisor rejects/approves within 2-3 days.

So of you call CIC about 10-12 days from day you submitted urgent processing request, the contact center agent will see the information and can confirm if your request was approved or denied.
 
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CIC doesnt confirm on urgent request acceptance rather they would send you test/interview/document request sooner than other applicants.
Not sure if they can search and update your application as urgent since your application is not yet in the system. So wait till AOR and then submit another urgent request.
This is not correct.
 

Strongfaith42

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Mar 24, 2015
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I think this is not correct. Mine is In Process since 24-March in eCAS, however BG is not completed yet.
Well in my case and some others I think in the January or February thread have shared that the application changed to In Process in ECAS one day and a couple of days later the new tracker was showing up with an update and background completed, every application is different.
 

softwaretesting

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Apr 7, 2013
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Category........
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Well in my case and some others I think in the January or February thread have shared that the application changed to In Process in ECAS one day and a couple of days later the new tracker was showing up with an update and background completed, every application is different.
Yes, in some cases (I am told that in cases where name is not common) BG is completed within few days after application is In Process.

So, background completed is not equivalent to In Process in ECAS. It will always be after In Process. In some cases it will be within a week, in other cases after long time.
 

ics6600

Star Member
Jan 14, 2015
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Montreal
Category........
QSW
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
Jan 24 , 2017
AOR Received.
March 5 , 2017
Med's Request
25-07-2017
Med's Done....
05-08-2017
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
20-03-2018
LANDED..........
28-03-2018
I got my AOR today ; June 18th .

submitted my file on March 19th , received on March 22nd
 
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ics6600

Star Member
Jan 14, 2015
96
39
Montreal
Category........
QSW
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
Jan 24 , 2017
AOR Received.
March 5 , 2017
Med's Request
25-07-2017
Med's Done....
05-08-2017
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
20-03-2018
LANDED..........
28-03-2018

harsha6269

Star Member
Oct 13, 2018
68
26
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
sydney
NOC Code......
0621
App. Filed.......
june 1 2018
AOR Received.
02-06-2018
Med's Done....
13 june 2018
Hi, Received my AOR on june 18th. please update the sheet. Thanks