November 2022 - Citizenship Applications

[alexiich]

Type: Online application
Location: Waterloo, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1411
Application: Single
Application sent: Nov 12, 2022
Delivered: Nov 12, 2022
AOR: Nov 29, 2022
Tracker In Progress: Nov 29, 2022
GU#1: Dec 16, 2022
GU#2: Feb 2, 2023
Background Completed: Feb 1, 2023 (Tracker updated on Fab 3, 2023)
Test Invite: Apr 6, 2023 (Tracker Update on Apr 8, 2023, test window: April 14, 2023 and May 4, 2023)
Test Taken: Apr 14, 2023 (20/20)
Test Completed: In progress

 

[canuser]

Hey everyone, I'm pretty concerned about this impending strike for the iRCC workers. We are so close to the end here, and I feel like it's going to set us all back months

The Vancouver office is slow to begin with, I'm wondering if anyone will have any movement this week... so far it looks quiet!

Crossing my fingers for some updates...

 

[canada_dreamer]

Seeing very little progress this week. I'm guessing they have lost motivation/incentive to move the files quickly and watching what happens with the strike/negotiation with the government.

 

[lugubrious]

Vancouver application here, no progress either

 

[Roger_notta]

Hey everyone, I'm pretty concerned about this impending strike for the iRCC workers. We are so close to the end here, and I feel like it's going to set us all back months

The Vancouver office is slow to begin with, I'm wondering if anyone will have any movement this week... so far it looks quiet!

Crossing my fingers for some updates...

This is very frustrating situation for everyone. A strike will happen when negotiations fails. However negotiations are still in progress until April 20th. Let’s hope a deal can be reached and strike can be avoided. Because this strike will affect everyone in some way if it goes through.

 

[Alex30]

Who told you that applications are processed at the place of residence?
My application is from Vancouver.
Yesterday I received a letter about the processing of language skills.
From Calgary.
Most likely, the local office will ONLY schedule the language test.
Further, everything happens in the general service of the country.

 

[canuser]

Yes very frustrating for everyone (even beyond IRCC) because so many services will be interrupted.

If anyone hears an update please do post. I'm keeping a close eye on the news this week - and if anyone gets updates please post... it gives us hope they are still working in the applications.

This is very frustrating situation for everyone. A strike will happen when negotiations fails. However negotiations are still in progress until April 20th. Let’s hope a deal can be reached and strike can be avoided. Because this strike will affect everyone in some way if it goes through.

 

[canuser]

I never said that applications are processed in the place of residence. I just stated the Vancouver office was slow.

Happy to see you got a recent update.

Who told you that applications are processed at the place of residence?
My application is from Vancouver.
Yesterday I received a letter about the processing of language skills.
From Calgary.
Most likely, the local office will ONLY schedule the language test.
Further, everything happens in the general service of the country.

 

[Alex30]

Also yesterday were sent extra. documents via WEB form. Confirmation has been received today that the documents have been added to the file.
So - IRCC works.

 

[jass_virgoan]

Type: Paper application
Location: Vancouver
Application: Family (Spouse and Kid)
Application Sent: Nov 30, 2022
AOR: Jan 9, 2023
Application Status Update (In Progress): Mar 9, 2023
Language Skills: In progress
Prohibitions: In progress
Physical Presence: In progress
Background : Complete
Test invite: March 23, 2023
Test interview date: April 8, 2023 (myself) & April 10 (spouse)

Hi Just wondering, what is test interview referring to here ? Do you have to go for in-person interview ?

 

[shiremag]

Hi Just wondering, what is test interview referring to here ? Do you have to go for in-person interview ?

Pre-COVID-19 Test & interview happened in-person on the same day. Everyone 18-54 was required to attend an interview. Post COVID-19 the interview component has been temporarily suspended. Now, certain randomly selected applicants are still required to attend an interview. This can be either in-person or over video conferencing. We are not sure when they are going to bring back mandatory interviews for everyone who requires it...

 

[shiremag]

Type: Paper application
Location: Mississauga
Physical Presence Days: 1095
Application: Single
Application sent: Nov 10, 2022
Delivered: Nov 14, 2022
AOR: Pending

Can you update us with your full updated timeline - there are fields missing in the spreadsheet (link in signature)? When was your FP marked as received on the tracker? When was your BG Complete? And when was your Test marked as complete on the tracker?

 

[canbb]

Hi Just wondering, what is test interview referring to here ? Do you have to go for in-person interview ?

it is test date. i did online

 

[K.Rehman]

Some Updates on file
Jan 6th in process
March 2nd Ghost update
March 14th Ghost update
March 15th Ghost update
March 17th test invitstion
Test Window 24th March to 13 April

New updates :
March 20th Finger Print requested
March 28th Test Passed
March 30th Test Completed
April 10th Finger Print received
April 11th Background Completed

 

[IceD.]

Congratulations! Is it urgent? What is your timeline?

Type: Online application (not urgent)
Location: BC
Physical Presence Days: 1200
Application: Single
Application sent: Nov 16
AOR: Nov 30
BG Verification: Completed Jan 31
Citizenship Test: Email received Feb 9
Test Window: Feb 13 to Mar 3
Citizenship Test: Taken Feb 23 (20/20)
Citizenship Test: Completed Mar 2
Physical Presence: Completed Mar 13
Language Skills: Completed Mar 13
Prohibitions: Completed Mar 13
Email for Oath Taking Received: Apr 11
Citizenship Ceremony: May 8, 2023