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Today received a mail to submit my fingerprints. I already booked my appointment for submitting same. I am assuming, this will delay my application by few weeks in best case scenario.
 
Type: Online application
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Physical Presence Days: 1100
Application Type: Online
Application sent: 18 May 2026
Delivered: 18 May 2026
AOR: 18 August 2026
Tracker activated:
Test invitation email received:
Test in progress on tracker:
Test window:
Background complete:
Background complete shown on tracker:
Test taken:
Test complete:
Test complete in tracker:
LPP complete:
LPP complete shown on tracker:
Ceremony in progress:
Instructions to download e-certificate email:
Oath Ceremony scheduled:
 
Shoppers should normally be fine, but the store name alone doesn’t guarantee that every photo will meet the citizenship requirements. Citizenship photos have specific dimensions and are not exactly the same as passport photos. If the digital file meets IRCC’s current specifications and the photographer’s information and date were properly provided, I wouldn’t worry too much. Many applicants have successfully used Shoppers, but it’s always worth checking the file dimensions and requirements yourself for peace of mind.
 
The August 6 date appears to be the date of the status update, not your actual test date. Your test window is the period shown in the tracker, from August 7 to September 5. I would first check the spam and junk folders for an email ending in @cic.gc.ca or @canada.ca. If nothing arrives shortly after the test window opens, I would contact the office or IRCC rather than waiting until the deadline gets too close.
 
Type: Single
Location: Calgary
Physical Presence Days: 1099
Application Type: Online
Application sent: 2026 May 02
Delivered: 2026 May 02
AOR: 2026 Aug 06
Invitation to take test: 2026 Aug 18