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Canadian Citizenship Application Statuses and Their Presumed Meanings

hemeda2

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This comprehensive table includes all the statuses I was able to collect from other threads, providing a detailed understanding of the various stages of a citizenship application as managed by IRCC.
Please feel free to suggest any missing one, there are some duplicate I think it's based on if the application was paper vs online (e-)

#LocationPresumed MeaningDescription
1E-Grants InventoryApplication is in the system and waiting to be processed.The application has been entered into IRCC's inventory but hasn't started the processing phase. It's queued for the initial review and processing.
2In TransitApplication is being transferred between IRCC offices.Indicates the application is moving, either physically or electronically, from one IRCC office to another for processing, possibly due to jurisdictional needs or specialized processing.
3RegistryFile received by the registry at the new IRCC office.The application has arrived at its designated IRCC office and is registered in their system, awaiting the next steps in the process.
4E-Grant Test ReadyApplicant is ready for the citizenship test.The applicant is assessed as ready to take the citizenship test. This status can be assigned before or after the test is scheduled.
5E-Grant Grant Review ReadyTest completed, application ready for detailed review.After the citizenship test is marked completed, the application is prepared for a detailed review, usually the final step before a decision.
6E-Grant Ceremony ReadyReady for the citizenship oath ceremony.All prerequisites (physical presence, language, prohibitions) are complete, and the applicant is ready for the oath ceremony.
7E-Grant Pending DocsAwaiting additional documents for the application.The processing of the application is paused until the applicant submits additional required documents.
8E-Grant Review Ready PM01Ready for review by an officer (PM01 level).The application is ready for a review by a primary officer, often for less complex cases.
9E-Grant PR StatusAwaiting verification of Permanent Resident status.The application may be in a stage where the authorities are verifying the applicant's permanent resident status.
10E-Grant DFDecision Finalized or similar.This term is ambiguous but may indicate that a decision on the application has been finalized.
11E-Grant Interview ScheduledCitizenship interview has been scheduled.An interview related to the citizenship application has been arranged for the applicant.
12E-Grant Review ReadyApplication is ready for review.The application has reached a stage where it is awaiting a comprehensive review by immigration officials.
13Project EndeavourSpecific internal project or code.This term is unclear without context but may refer to a special project or classification within the immigration process.
14E-Grant Follow-UpRequires additional follow-up or clarification.The application needs further action or clarification before proceeding to the next stage.
15E-Grant PEPending Evaluation or similar.The meaning is not clear, but it might relate to an evaluation or processing stage that is pending.
16E-Grant Review Ready PM03Ready for review by an officer (PM03 level).Similar to PM01, but for an officer with a PM03 designation, indicating a different tier of case review or complexity.
17Grant Review Ready M01Similar to E-Grant Review Ready PM01.Indicates readiness for review, possibly by an officer with a similar designation to PM01.
18Grant PR StatusSimilar to E-Grant PR Status.The application is at a stage where verification of the applicant's Permanent Resident status is pending.
19Grant CessationRelated to cessation of application.Suggests a potential halt or termination in the application process, needing more context for clarity.
20Grant Ceremony DFDecision Finalized for ceremony scheduling. used when someone's ceremony was cancelled due to an administrative error,
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Monark20

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Any insights on E-Grant Clearance Pending?

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