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October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

Alurra71

VIP Member
Oct 5, 2012
3,237
309
Ontario
Visa Office......
Vegreville
App. Filed.......
07-12-2012
AOR Received.
21-01-2013
Interview........
waived
VISA ISSUED...
28-11-2013
LANDED..........
19-12-2013
I'm kinda curious why people want this info? I mean, unless you're media and are looking for one to use for a report, I don't know how this information is useful.
Likely it gives them an idea of when the next ceremonies will be held and perhaps (even if falsely) gives them hope they will be on the list for an invite? I know that is what I would be interested in, if it were me.
 

asifmehmood

Hero Member
May 28, 2009
371
61
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
May 2008
Doc's Request.
Aug 2012
IELTS Request
Submitted with docs
File Transfer...
April 2011
Med's Request
Nov 2012
Med's Done....
Dec 2012
Passport Req..
31/01/13, received at LVO 04/02/13
VISA ISSUED...
25/02/13
LANDED..........
Sept 2013
I'm kinda curious why people want this info? I mean, unless you're media and are looking for one to use for a report, I don't know how this information is useful.
I don't think media will be interested more than those waiting for an oath ceremony IMO.
 

sylviabenita

Hero Member
Nov 13, 2017
385
111
Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
16-10-2017
AOR Received.
16-11-2017
Likely it gives them an idea of when the next ceremonies will be held and perhaps (even if falsely) gives them hope they will be on the list for an invite? I know that is what I would be interested in, if it were me.
Perfectly said!
 

emamabd

Champion Member
Jun 22, 2012
1,813
428
Likely it gives them an idea of when the next ceremonies will be held and perhaps (even if falsely) gives them hope they will be on the list for an invite? I know that is what I would be interested in, if it were me.
True,
Also some are trying to make sense of the information - for example: # of ceremonies planned for this month vs past month(s) for example (for those who check frequently) - kind of helps understand if things will likely move faster or slower in the coming period...
 

rajmalhotra7

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2010
3,142
803
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I was originally offered an oath date of March 14th immediately after passing the test but asked to re-schedule due to existing travel arrangements. Today logging in I see an update that a notice has been sent with the oath date of April 5th. Please update the sheet.
Updated. Congrats!!
 

Dark_Diamond

Hero Member
Nov 13, 2014
345
43
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC_Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27.06.2014
AOR Received.
24.10.2014
Med's Request
07.11.2014
Med's Done....
18.11.2014
Passport Req..
13.02.2015
VISA ISSUED...
24.02.2015
LANDED..........
07.03.2015
Hi
Can you see it in your ECAS. I am too from Calgary cleared test on 14 but no update since then
What do you mean? Didnt you say DM on 16th? Then what do you mean by no update?
 

kavitavala

Member
Oct 31, 2017
15
8
Hi

Is anyone here who have reschedule their Oath in Calgary office. And when they reschedule it, they will immediately give you the next date or you have to wait again to get the date.
 

Dark_Diamond

Hero Member
Nov 13, 2014
345
43
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC_Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27.06.2014
AOR Received.
24.10.2014
Med's Request
07.11.2014
Med's Done....
18.11.2014
Passport Req..
13.02.2015
VISA ISSUED...
24.02.2015
LANDED..........
07.03.2015
Regarding Oath date. Just wanted to know does ECAS show Oath date too?
Yes. It will be updated when a date is assigned to you. There are still people from Calgary with DM and without oath invitation
 

Dark_Diamond

Hero Member
Nov 13, 2014
345
43
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC_Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27.06.2014
AOR Received.
24.10.2014
Med's Request
07.11.2014
Med's Done....
18.11.2014
Passport Req..
13.02.2015
VISA ISSUED...
24.02.2015
LANDED..........
07.03.2015
Yes.. I got to know from there only after that we received physical letter. When you click on "decision made" on the next page last line mention your oath date if its already decided.
Does Calgary office usually send email or physical mail for oath invitation?
 

Fallen_Warrior

Hero Member
May 16, 2013
287
121
Hi, is anyone familiar with the background check/security clearance process?

I submitted my citizenship file on Oct 16, 2017, and I passed my test on Feb 14, 2018. I also had a seemingly very good/successful interview. However, in the last 30 seconds of the interview, the officer told me that my oath will be pending a "clearance" that could take "several months".

My search online indicates that historically, mostly clearances start upon application processing (November 14, 2017 in my case), and are completed within than 100 days. It's now been 120+ days since my clearance was supposedly started, and I'm beginning to worry.

I deeply appreciate the importance of these steps for the integrity of the citizenship process and safety of Canadians, but the lack of information on progress to the applicant can be nerve wracking. Any tips/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hey, did you get your oath yet?
 

gopr

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
524
73
Vancouver
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
28-03-2014
AOR Received.
15-04-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
17-10-2014
Passport Req..
25-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2014
LANDED..........
23-12-2014
How long it takes to get gcms notes??? I submitted my request on February 15 and have not received as of today.
Seniors please.
@citizenship2017 - I just received my GCMS Notes around 2 PM PST today. I also requested it on Feb 15th.