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

[softgothk]

Hi Everyone,

I am waiting for my oath letter and already had my test and interview a few months ago.
My question is that my PR card is expiring in two and a half months. Should I extend my PR card? If yes then how long that takes and would that affect my current application of Citizenship?

Any reply would be highly appreciated.

Do you need it for traveling? If not there is no need to renew it.

 

[Goooo123]

So, many people here got their DM. Congratulations.
Pray for us as I got really upset. It is since Feb. 11th and test invite. What are they doing over there? Really frustrating particularly if you have to do many things conditioned one has to get his citizenship.

 

[pak44/f]

Application received 20 October 2017
AoR 22 Nov 2017
In processing 22 dec 2017
Test 4 April 2018
Please tell me how long processing time and how many days left
2nd thing my pr card is expiring 29 August 2018
If pr card expired we can apply renewal

 

[rasmy]

Application received 20 October 2017
AoR 22 Nov 2017
In processing 22 dec 2017
Test 4 April 2018
Please tell me how long processing time and how many days left
2nd thing my pr card is expiring 29 August 2018
If pr card expired we can apply renewal

No one knows how long it will take. Many people here are waiting for DM and many others are yet to have their oath date. You can renew you PR Card but its not necessary to do that if you are not planning to travel.

 

[kushari]

So my friend told me that there's now a new thing they are doing, you get your Oath the next day after passing your test? Anyone hear of this?

 

[razerblade]

So my friend told me that there's now a new thing they are doing, you get your Oath the next day after passing your test? Anyone hear of this?

Was this at Mississauga ? First I'm hearing of this.

 

[itsmyid]

So my friend told me that there's now a new thing they are doing, you get your Oath the next day after passing your test? Anyone hear of this?

It’s not a new thing , in some small cities where there are not that many applicants, they even have test and oath the same day

 

[sns204]

It’s not a new thing , in some small cities where there are not that many applicants, they even have test and oath the same day

Or where an applicant has to travel a great distance.

 

[ghatot201]

is a DM always positive?

 

[razerblade]

is a DM always positive?

No, it can be negative as well, but you'll know when to expect a negative decision. If the application is smooth sailing (no additional document requests, no hearings with the CJ), then it's almost always positive assuming you satisfied the minimum criteria.

 

[ghatot201]

No, it can be negative as well.

Well if its negative won't it be suspended or onhold instead of DM?
Also if there is something wrong with the application we would have a hearing with a citizenship judge before they have a decision, I mean they cannot make a decision without hearing in front of judge.

 

[razerblade]

Well if its negative won't it be suspended or onhold instead of DM?
Also if there is something wrong with the application we would have a hearing with a citizenship judge before they have a decision, I mean they cannot make a DM without hearing in front of judge.

I updated my previous response with a bit more info.

 

[ghatot201]

No, it can be negative as well, but you'll know when to expect a negative decision. If the application is smooth sailing (no additional document requests, no hearings with the CJ), then it's almost always positive assuming you satisfied the minimum criteria.

So it goes to say that there would be a hearing or additional docs before DM if its negative? By the same assumption if there is no additional docs requested or no interview with CJ scheduled then a DM means positive?

 

[Fwheelbooler]

Passed my test!

20/20!

 

[Fwheelbooler]

Passed my test!

20/20!

Oh and btw - if you were in that test, and I borrowed your pen before, and walked off with it.... sorry. Stressful day!

That was me, blue cap and sunglasses talking a lot with the front desk guy.