November 2014 Applicants

[Masrawy]

Hello November applicants,
Quick update here on Ecase

File In process on 20-03-2015
File Transferred to Local office Montreal on 30-03-2015

Now waiting time, do you guys know what is the average time between file Transferred to local office and test invitation ?

 

[yr97]

For me it was about 2 months, montreal office

 

[Masrawy]

For me it was about 2 months, Montreal office

Thanks for the fast Reply, I guess I have time to study , hope you get your Oath invitation soon.

 

[Messi]

Hi Guys,

My ecas status has been stuck for almost a month now as below:

3- We started processing your application on February 19.

Is this normal that it hasn't been transferred to my local office for almost more than a month since the processing started?

 

[readytofly]

My application has also been in process since Feb. 13th with no further update. I live in Ottawa.

 

[OrangeCup]

My application has also been in process since Feb. 13th with no further update. I live in Ottawa.

I am also in Ottawa and my e-cas only updated last week to TLO. I am sure yours will update shortly too. Unfortunately from what I saw on excel spreadsheets stats - Ottawa isn't the fastest office...

 

[RajevSantik]

Hi Guys,

My ecas status has been stuck for almost a month now as below:

3- We started processing your application on February 19.

Is this normal that it hasn't been transferred to my local office for almost more than a month since the processing started?

same here

 

[Messi]

I am in Ottawa too, I think it is because of the local office, whenever they are done with the applications they have, they will get more from Sydney.

This is my theory

 

[us2yow]

Ottawa seems slow. I have seen some people from May 2014 saying they had the test. Maybe June 2014. But, definitely May 2014. ...so a while before the other months' applicants get considered. And also looks like March was busy with many oath ceremonies in Ottawa. So, I guess they will get to the next batch soon ( they better ! ).

It's annoying when the "vote bank" greater Toronto area is moving really fast with applicants from July / Aug / Sep 2014 already having tests etc. Very annoying in fact !

But, some time back GTA was horrible ! Lots of angry applicants and scandalous backlogs..... the ones from 2011/2012 still waiting.

Bottom line - With bureaucracies EVERYWHERE, especially with budget and staff cuts, including where we come from, you just have to grit your teeth (knowing it is a bureaucracy) and just wait.... frustrating I know...but no other way ! Guess we try our best focusing our mind on other things meanwhile so that the mind is not obsessed with the process...

 

[emanoN]

Hey,

I'm new to this forum. Here is my status :
Citizenship
We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on November 12, 2014.

We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on February 9, 2015. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

We started processing your application on February 24, 2015.

Your file was transferred to the Montréal office on February 27, 2015. The Montréal office will contact you.

I added my info to the shared document. I hope I did it right...

 

[wilbur]

Just got a fingerprint request from CIC for me and my wife...

Hope it does not delay my application too much

 

[OrangeCup]

Hey,

I'm new to this forum. Here is my status :
Citizenship
We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on November 12, 2014.

We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on February 9, 2015. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

We started processing your application on February 24, 2015.

Your file was transferred to the Montréal office on February 27, 2015. The Montréal office will contact you.

I added my info to the shared document. I hope I did it right...

You did right! Welcome to the group!

 

[pegasusyt]

Hey guys,

Took the test in Scarborough today.

There was maybe about 40 people there. Before you start they brief you on how to fill out the answer sheet, etc. They don't take away your purse/cell phone, etc, which was a surprise! They also tell you before you begin the test that those who pass will get the oath invite in 2-4 months.

The test was easy, if you have read the guide and done the practice tests online, you'll be fine. I got 20/20 and was done in about 5-10 minutes.

The interview was really short. The officer asked how many times I had left Canada (apparently I had made a mistake on my app and put down that I had left the country for a vacation on Jan 28 2013 when it should have been Jan 27). He said it was not a big deal because I more than met the residency requirements, but he did point it out. Another thing he said was that normally he would RQ me for not having one of my passports (I lost it last year) but then he was like "but it's okay, I trust you" lol!

Just thought I'd mention these so you don't make the same mistakes as me. Double and triple check the dates you put down and don't lose your passport! He checked my IDs, landing document, passports. He then asked me if I had ever had any trouble with the police. I said no, and he told me everything looked good and that I was good to go! The interview lasted 3 minutes tops.

Everyone there, the officers and the test people, were really nice and friendly, which helped.

Hope this helps you guys and best of luck for everyone who is taking the test soon!

 

[RajevSantik]

Hey guys,

Took the test in Scarborough today.

There was maybe about 40 people there. Before you start they brief you on how to fill out the answer sheet, etc. They don't take away your purse/cell phone, etc, which was a surprise! They also tell you before you begin the test that those who pass will get the oath invite in 2-4 months.

The test was easy, if you have read the guide and done the practice tests online, you'll be fine. I got 20/20 and was done in about 5-10 minutes.

The interview was really short. The officer asked how many times I had left Canada (apparently I had made a mistake on my app and put down that I had left the country for a vacation on Jan 28 2013 when it should have been Jan 27). He said it was not a big deal because I more than met the residency requirements, but he did point it out. Another thing he said was that normally he would RQ me for not having one of my passports (I lost it last year) but then he was like "but it's okay, I trust you" lol!

Just thought I'd mention these so you don't make the same mistakes as me. Double and triple check the dates you put down and don't lose your passport! He checked my IDs, landing document, passports. He then asked me if I had ever had any trouble with the police. I said no, and he told me everything looked good and that I was good to go! The interview lasted 3 minutes tops.

Everyone there, the officers and the test people, were really nice and friendly, which helped.

Hope this helps you guys and best of luck for everyone who is taking the test soon!

Congrats! hope you will get your oath soon

 

[pegasusyt]

thanks Rajev!