Online citizenship test

[adey786]

I'd request an UP, fly in and stay in Canada for a couple of months to get through to the end of the process. Will cost you some $$, but at the end of the day not that much. If IRCC gives you thumbs up on the consulate, I'll be happy for you, don't get me wrong, but something tells me they won't.

I am in sync with you.

Baring legailites, by allowing someone taking test in a consulate abroad, IRCC will create a precedence (and a wrong precedent ofcourse) so there is not even an iota of chance that IRCC will ever concede to this idea.

In actual fact, IRCC will start full RQ on the application....and then we know things will go south....

 

[ccolscorpion]

I think I forgot to reply, my apologies. Original docs that submitted with the applications and IDs. We have 2 people and lasted 15 mins in total.

Much appreciated.

 

[ccolscorpion]

I think I forgot to reply, my apologies. Original docs that submitted with the applications and IDs. We have 2 people and lasted 15 mins in total.

Also 1 quick question. Were you asked about any travel after applying for citizenship ?

 

[BadGamer6]

Also 1 quick question. Were you asked about any travel after applying for citizenship ?

Was not asked.

 

[bourney0]

I am in sync with you.

Baring legailites, by allowing someone taking test in a consulate abroad, IRCC will create a precedence (and a wrong precedent ofcourse) so there is not even an iota of chance that IRCC will ever concede to this idea.

In actual fact, IRCC will start full RQ on the application....and then we know things will go south....

You're probably right.

And I was corrected on the thread that I linked to. A Canadian consulate is not on Canadian soil.

We will be flying back.

 

[bourney0]

I'd request an UP, fly in and stay in Canada for a couple of months to get through to the end of the process. Will cost you some $$, but at the end of the day not that much. If IRCC gives you thumbs up on the consulate, I'll be happy for you, don't get me wrong, but something tells me they won't.

Thanks for the advice.

What's an "UP?"

And you mention some social media material that could be helpful. Could I trouble you for links?

 

[canuck78]

YOU ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO INVOLUNTARILY BUY GOODS OR SERVICES, that's the main idea. Again, don't quote me on that. Browse social media. I didn't do that, but there are peeps who say they did

You will be fined then. It is less expensive to stay in the quarantine hotel.

 

[BadGamer6]

You're probably right.

And I was corrected on the thread that I linked to. A Canadian consulate is not on Canadian soil.

We will be flying back.

That is the most practical solution because of the current situation. Yes, it may be costly; yes, it may be bothering; and yes, it may be exhausting. But you will save so much trouble by attending it. If you reschedule, no one can predict how much more time you will have to wait, it can take months or even a couple years; but in the end, travelling here and get it done would worth it.

 

[carl321]

I'm kinda puzzled at how people get inventive when trying to break the system. Why not fly to Canada for the test?

Online tests might go away thanks to people who are trying to cheat the system.. if someone doesn’t understand why it’s such a big deal to be in Canada for the test & oath they clearly don’t understand culture & rights of this country.. being Canadian is just not getting a passport to travel it has so much more meaning.. I really hope people respect the process more.

 

[carl321]

Well, let's see...

How about the $2,000, 3-day hotel quarantine? And PCR testing three times? And a 14-day quarantine?

I didn't mention that we also have a young baby.

How is it "breaking the system" if it's legal and technically within compliance?

How about postponing the test if you are not in the country?

 

[bourney0]

Online tests might go away thanks to people who are trying to cheat the system.. if someone doesn’t understand why it’s such a big deal to be in Canada for the test & oath they clearly don’t understand culture & rights of this country.. being Canadian is just not getting a passport to travel it has so much more meaning.. I really hope people respect the process more.

If someone happens to be out of the country visiting family or what have you two years after applying and then finally gets a test invite out of the blue, and the entry requirements to return happen to have become exceedingly onerous then it seems reasonable that a consulate could grant a concession in such a case. Like so many others we have been in limbo with the exams being suspended for so long. But who needs reason when you have bureaucracy? I digress.

It's not against the rules to leave exit Canada during the application process and when that process takes two years it is especially unreasonable to expect an applicant not to take a single trip during that time.

However, as Adey rightly notes above, it would set a precedent that the IRCC would certainly not be happy with.

 

[bourney0]

How about postponing the test if you are not in the country?

We considered that but it seems that one needs a very serious reason to be considered for a postponement. Like a death in the family, etc.

 

[Derekview]

Interview went straightforward, smooth and quick. Had most nervousness for this part however turned out to be best part when officer says congratulations , wait for oath.

 

[BadGamer6]

Interview went straightforward, smooth and quick. Had most nervousness for this part however turned out to be best part when officer says congratulations , wait for oath.

That's awesome, congrats!

 

[anton1990]

BTW, you don't have to pay for the hotel as per many travelers returning. You don't have to buy a service involuntarily. As reported you can say that you aren't against self-quarantine, but don't have the extra means to pay for it. Canada, i.e. tax-payers would have to pay for it. Haven't tried that, but that's what I'm reading on social media... weird times, weird measures...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/pearson-covid-toronto-airport-1.5927007

Some people will have time to write test in jail sorry for sarcasm but there is Quarantine Act, why not follow it?