Hi ,
Anyone has got any authentic info about CIC's presentation at Central Library on 3rd Oct ?
thanks
Anyone has got any authentic info about CIC's presentation at Central Library on 3rd Oct ?
thanks
Normal Processing Times from Calgary office?
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I just called CPC - (403) 260-2600 and the representatvie told me that yes there is a info session from CIC betn 12-1.30pm on Oct3rd, 2nd floor-theatre at Central CPC.informatics said:
Speaker: CJ-May Way
thanks
Sorry, I mean CPL not CPC - Calgary public Library at City Hall downtown.
SuperCitizen said:
Great piece of info ! Thanks for sharing .
Please spread the word ! This is a great opportunity to get some first hand info !
FYI
Here's my sister application status:
We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on May 20, 2014.
We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on May 20, 2014. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
We started processing your application on July 21, 2014.
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Mine- it's been 5 weeks since the application was received. Keep checking mailbox but nothing.
Here's my sister application status:
We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on May 20, 2014.
We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on May 20, 2014. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
We started processing your application on July 21, 2014.
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Mine- it's been 5 weeks since the application was received. Keep checking mailbox but nothing.
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SuperCitizen said:
If anyone can be there, please ask her why CIC Calgary is so falling behind and appears the slowest office among major cities now. Even Vancouver is surpassing us. What is the plan and timeline for improvement for those who applied under new decision making process and fee? Thanks
abidcro said:
Anyone going to the event , please share the details . I really want to go however have an important class at the same time
I appreciate replies .Yes , i want to take break and join my professional job .As , i emailed them and no reply and i mentioned them to take my oath in MAY .Yes , my brother is here to take my letter for oath and once i get at anytime so i will fly and take my oath .I will not write email again and let s wait as in my understanding wait and when they call ,come here and do formalities .This is my current thought.Tc
I attended the seminar today,
it was about new changes coming in citizenship , I think in this forum all of us are very well informed about all these changes & there was nothing that we are not aware of ,
2 things which I learn in that is
intend of living in Canada is still unclear
date of new changes in citizenship is not fixed but it will be applicable around June 2015
it was about new changes coming in citizenship , I think in this forum all of us are very well informed about all these changes & there was nothing that we are not aware of ,
2 things which I learn in that is
intend of living in Canada is still unclear
date of new changes in citizenship is not fixed but it will be applicable around June 2015
Some feedback from the CJ session:
1. Impressive theater and ideal for oath ceremonies.
2. 30-40 attendees.
3. Most of the session was about eligibility and the application process including changes in Bill C24 - these are well known already.
4. Intent to reside issue not resolved - how to define intention, what changes it, how it changes etc. IMHO case law will be the definitive answer to this.
5. Physical presence clause will kick in Summer 2015 - no actual date. 2 school of thoughts is my view - one a high profile cut off date of July 1 or go with the timeline to recent change to a 1 stop process of August 1.
6. No actual YYC citizenship inventory numbers, CIC staff numbers and output target provided so no definitive clarity on when processing times will decrease. CJ did state there was a significant increase in staffing in the last year. Logical that its linked to the fee increase. Also that target remains 1 year processing timeline by next year - this is driven by politics to a great extent as Feds are committed to this (read pre-elections).
7. RQ processing timelines still an issue - no max given but as per forum the WOM route and case law indicates the 36 month timeline a benchmark.
8. CJ confirmed focus is clearing out/completing 'routine applicants' so RQ average timeline I expect not to change much until the total citizenship inventory drops...obvious point is when 4 yr physical presence clause commences. Message is you don't want to get an RQ but the latest version of the application form helps with this by requesting more documentary evidence of residence.
9. A significant number of hearing referrals are due to a shortfall in days - she suggested applying with a buffer to account for 'forgetting' days.
10. Hearings can be difficult - CJ must follow the law. Often the applicant will beg, plead to be passed but following the law especially for language competency is core to the CJ and integrity of the office.
11. Frequency of testing has increased
12. Frequency of oaths set to increase
The set up really did not allow quality questioning. Ideally each person asking a question should have got 1 or max 2 questions. Many came to ask multiple questions related to their file. Each file specific to circumstances. Not entirely unexpected as this was more of an information session as opposed to a moderated forum.
1. Impressive theater and ideal for oath ceremonies.
2. 30-40 attendees.
3. Most of the session was about eligibility and the application process including changes in Bill C24 - these are well known already.
4. Intent to reside issue not resolved - how to define intention, what changes it, how it changes etc. IMHO case law will be the definitive answer to this.
5. Physical presence clause will kick in Summer 2015 - no actual date. 2 school of thoughts is my view - one a high profile cut off date of July 1 or go with the timeline to recent change to a 1 stop process of August 1.
6. No actual YYC citizenship inventory numbers, CIC staff numbers and output target provided so no definitive clarity on when processing times will decrease. CJ did state there was a significant increase in staffing in the last year. Logical that its linked to the fee increase. Also that target remains 1 year processing timeline by next year - this is driven by politics to a great extent as Feds are committed to this (read pre-elections).
7. RQ processing timelines still an issue - no max given but as per forum the WOM route and case law indicates the 36 month timeline a benchmark.
8. CJ confirmed focus is clearing out/completing 'routine applicants' so RQ average timeline I expect not to change much until the total citizenship inventory drops...obvious point is when 4 yr physical presence clause commences. Message is you don't want to get an RQ but the latest version of the application form helps with this by requesting more documentary evidence of residence.
9. A significant number of hearing referrals are due to a shortfall in days - she suggested applying with a buffer to account for 'forgetting' days.
10. Hearings can be difficult - CJ must follow the law. Often the applicant will beg, plead to be passed but following the law especially for language competency is core to the CJ and integrity of the office.
11. Frequency of testing has increased
12. Frequency of oaths set to increase
The set up really did not allow quality questioning. Ideally each person asking a question should have got 1 or max 2 questions. Many came to ask multiple questions related to their file. Each file specific to circumstances. Not entirely unexpected as this was more of an information session as opposed to a moderated forum.
