Certain Database (Depending on Country) requires verification via Finger Prints as they may not have all digital records of entry/exit at port - When you get flagged at in airport for travel, they do a background check of the individual from all possible database - this is a very similar check, just that for IRCC takes a longer processing time.
So this morning had another update - They have sent an invitation for Citizenship Test, sched for 28th Apr . Lets see how it goes.
Is not like the actual processing has changed, it's just the page is now more accurate. As per https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1619&top=3:
It took about just over 3 weeks from the time the 3rd party took my fingerprints to IRCC receiving them. They requested it March 3rd, and the 5th I was already getting them done. IRCC received them on March 27th, and March 29th, 2022 it was showing as complete.
Congratulations. When did you apply? so did all the other steps also show as "completed" as well, or they just sent the test invitation first?
I get it but this is so unpredictable, I am stuck at DM stage. My PR card will expire end of year, and this year is so full of travel. Longggg process ahead.
Yes they have the same answer to anyone who calls to inform the time frame is 27 months. I asked about the information on portal that says 3-4 months from date of test to get oath ceremony, they had no answer and kept repeating the new rule of 27 months.PR Card expiry in June, No DM on citizenship application - CIC agent told my file is under the specific timeframe and no delays applied Oct 2020
Thank you. This is very helpful for me to assess how much time it would take IRCC to receive my fingerprints and complete background verification.
