November - 2019 Citizenship Applications

[rajkamalmohanram]

Question to those who have done the oath ceremony.. Can it be broadcast so family overseas can watch?

No. If your friends and family are in the same room as you, they can watch the ceremony with you. However, you can't record or broadcast the screen.

IRCC was/is considering this option but it isn't available yet because of "technical limitations" (or something on those lines). I found this discussion buried somewhere in the 353 page corporate records document that I obtained via an ATIP request.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLTJFxlUwXj3YHpXrcvMITBf9YbLbF6s/view?usp=sharing

 

[djshshajtm]

Congrats! May I ask you when your Background check was completed?

Thanks!
it was completed on feb 17 2020

 

[Tanyar24]

No. If your friends and family are in the same room as you, they can watch the ceremony with you. However, you can't record or broadcast the screen.

IRCC was/is considering this option but it isn't available yet because of "technical limitations" (or something on those lines). I found this discussion buried somewhere in the 353 page corporate records document that I obtained via an ATIP request.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uLTJFxlUwXj3YHpXrcvMITBf9YbLbF6s/view?usp=sharing

Oh that Sucks, parents wanted to watch. oh well. maybe ill take laptop to bar instead then do it there. lol

Update: So i googled citizenship oath ceremonies and it does seem like people are filming theirs?

 

[CaBeaver]

It's extremely frustrating and disappointing to keep checking your tracker every day and see no updates. I haven't seen any updates in 3 months since my test was marked completed!!

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Oh that Sucks, parents wanted to watch. oh well. maybe ill take laptop to bar instead then do it there. lol

Update: So i googled citizenship oath ceremonies and it does seem like people are filming theirs?

You can certainly film yourself but AFAIK, IRCC will instruct you not to film the screen.

 

[Tanyar24]

You can certainly film yourself but AFAIK, IRCC will instruct you not to film the screen.

So What is worse than can happen?

 

[ronwahd]

It's extremely frustrating and disappointing to keep checking your tracker every day and see no updates. I haven't seen any updates in 3 months since my test was marked completed!!

Same here I took the test on April 25 and still waiting

 

[luvtrump]

It's extremely frustrating and disappointing to keep checking your tracker every day and see no updates. I haven't seen any updates in 3 months since my test was marked completed!!

i think your file is gone into non routine. check the officer notes.

 

[ronwahd]

Can somebody add me to the spreadsheet please?

App Sent: Nov 14, 20
Received: Nov 17, 20
AOR: Feb 11, 20
Process: Feb 26, 20
FP request: March 09, 2020 (March 11 sent)
Test Invitation: April 15, 2021
Test Taken: April 25, 2021

Single Application from Gatineau, Quebec

I am waiting for DM

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Can somebody add me to the spreadsheet please?

App Sent: Nov 14, 20
Received: Nov 17, 20
AOR: Feb 11, 20
Process: Feb 26, 20
FP request: March 09, 2020 (March 11 sent)
Test Invitation: April 15, 2021
Test Taken: April 25, 2021

Single Application from Gatineau, Quebec

I am waiting for DM

I've added you to the spreadsheet.

 

[CaBeaver]

i think your file is gone into non routine. check the officer notes.

I don't think it's unusual to wait 3-5 months given the inefficiency of IRCC in handling the backlog they caused to themselves and to us in the first place. If more than 5 months passed I would start worrying about my file being marked as non-routine. What are the officer notes? Do I need to request them?

 

[harirajmohan]

i think your file is gone into non routine. check the officer notes.

Yes not yet. Only if it crosses 6 months as i could see few people got their DM after 4-5 months too.

I don't think it's unusual to wait 3-5 months given the inefficiency of IRCC in handling the backlog they caused to themselves and to us in the first place. If more than 5 months passed I would start worrying about my file being marked as non-routine. What are the officer notes? Do I need to request them?

Correct. He meant gcms notes.

 

[luvtrump]

I don't think it's unusual to wait 3-5 months given the inefficiency of IRCC in handling the backlog they caused to themselves and to us in the first place. If more than 5 months passed I would start worrying about my file being marked as non-routine. What are the officer notes? Do I need to request them?

Im not sure what the trend is these days after the tests probably ppl get DM within 3-5 months after the test. If not then its not good news.

 

[djshshajtm]

Got an update

Richmond Hill
Single
1460
delivered: Nov 18, 2019
AOR: Jan 31 2020
In processing: February 13, 2020
Test Invite: Mar 3th 2021
Test : Mar 17th 2021, passed 18/20

New Citizenship Tracker (https://cst-ssc.apps.cic.gc.ca)
Updated July 26 2021:
Language skills : Completed
Physical Presence: Completed
Citizenship Test: Completed
Background verification: Completed
Prohibition: Completed
Citizenship Ceremony: In progress. Sept 29 2021

I wonder if I can get a refund for my PR renewal application

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Got an update

Richmond Hill
Single
1460
delivered: Nov 18, 2019
AOR: Jan 31 2020
In processing: February 13, 2020
Test Invite: Mar 3th 2021
Test : Mar 17th 2021, passed 18/20

New Citizenship Tracker (https://cst-ssc.apps.cic.gc.ca)
Updated July 26 2021:
Language skills : Completed
Physical Presence: Completed
Citizenship Test: Completed
Background verification: Completed
Prohibition: Completed
Citizenship Ceremony: In progress. Sept 29 2021

I wonder if I can get a refund for my PR renewal application

Congrats. I have updated the spreadsheet.

If they haven't started processing your PR card renewal application, you can simply withdraw it and you will automatically be refunded within 2 - 8 weeks (if you paid the fee online).

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/refund.asp

How to ask for a refund if you paid online
If you’re eligible, we’ll automatically refund you if

• you withdraw your application
• we refuse your application

The amount you get back will depend on the type of fee and the status of your application. If you withdraw before we start processing your application, you’ll get a full refund.

We’ll only refund some fees if

• you withdraw after we start processing your application
• we refuse your application

How long to wait for your refund
Eligible refunds can take between 2 to 8 weeks to appear in your account.

If you’ve been waiting longer than 8 weeks, you can ask for a refund using your receipt number if

• you think there was a mistake
• you paid for an application you didn’t submit

To request a refund

1. Sign in in to the account you created with our payment service
2. Under “My receipts,” find the correct receipt in the list and select “Get receipt” to view it
3. Select “Request a refund”