August 2023 - Citizenship Applications

[Debby25]

Hi everyone, what are the pros and cons of reaching a MP when an application exceeds the current processing time line?

I don’t believe there is any “con” , it may be helpful to gather more information about your situation.

At the same time, I’ve seen many MPs (including mine) to give applicants just a general response “IRCC is doing additional verifications and there’s no timeline at this time”.

My idea is that IRCC and only IRCC knows what’s going on with your file, and they can decide to not disclose any details to anybody if they don’t want to.

 

[dr.josemrod]

I don’t believe there is any “con” , it may be helpful to gather more information about your situation.

At the same time, I’ve seen many MPs (including mine) to give applicants just a general response “IRCC is doing additional verifications and there’s no timeline at this time”.

My idea is that IRCC and only IRCC knows what’s going on with your file, and they can decide to not disclose any details to anybody if they don’t want to.

Indeed. I just got a reply from my MP, because the first one was a mistake. This is it:

Please see the update below that IRCC provided me on your application:

• Application received August 25, 2024
• Scarbrough processing office
• Knowledge passed
• Security passed
• Criminality in progress
• Language and residency not started

The current processing time for citizenship application has reduced to 8 months and as a result I was able to send a message to IRCC notifying that the processing time for your file has passed and if they can action on it accordingly.

IRCC will reach out to you directly if additional information is needed.

 

[dr.josemrod]

This is ridiculous, to those asking to know if the MP works, they just sent me a request for fingerprints. Since October 18th (based on my ATIP notes) they know they've needed my fingerprints. Also, I go this email from Vancouver office...

 

[Debby25]

This is ridiculous, to those asking to know if the MP works, they just sent me a request for fingerprints. Since October 18th (based on my ATIP notes) they know they've needed my fingerprints. Also, I go this email from Vancouver office...

That’s crazy! Was your BG completed already?

 

[dr.josemrod]

That’s crazy! Was your BG completed already?

Nope, nothing had moved, or has, since updating the exam to "complete". I did the fingerprints on Saturday. Let's see how long now to get any new updates.

 

[harpa]

Submitted webform received below response "We verified the information you provided and have forwarded it to the responsible office."

How frequently can we Submit webforms?

 

[superpixel]

This is ridiculous, to those asking to know if the MP works, they just sent me a request for fingerprints. Since October 18th (based on my ATIP notes) they know they've needed my fingerprints. Also, I go this email from Vancouver office...

That's ridiculous. They do not seem to look back and check if your file is stuck

 

[sam da-great]

I am in SS since Oct, 2023 and I have 2 questions:

1. I was requested to submit a police report from a country i lived in before settling in Canada. I submitted the report in 3 days after the request but the tracker still shows that it is waiting on me to provide them with necessary documentation. I received a standard confirmation as a response to the webform when i uploaded the police report and i have raised 2 webforms asking if there's anything waiting on me but all i get is the same standard reply. What shall I do?
2. According to my GCMS, my primary office changed from Niagara Falls to Montreal, is this an indication of anything? and how is Montreal office in terms of processing speed?

Type: Online application
Location: used to be Niagara, now Montréal, QC
Physical Presence Days: 1154
Application: Single
Application sent: August 28th, 2023
Delivered: August 28th, 2023
AOR: October 16, 2023
Test Invitation: Nov 5, 2023
Test Completed: Dec 2, 2023
Test Updated: Dec 6, 2023
No update since Dec 6, 2023.

Thank you in advance...

 

[LuckyAngelSweety]

Pasting the pending cases from August 2023. Friends, please update your statuses.

VKcf01 - Submitted: Aug 20, AOR: Sept 25, BG: Oct 11, Citizenship test: Oct 20 - LPP: Jan 18, 2024 - Oath Not scheduled
ar321 - Submitted: Aug 23, AOR: Oct 10, BG: Nov 7, Citizenship Test: Nov 16 - LPP Jan 17, 2024 - Oath Not Scheduled
Ank1980 - Submitted : Aug 1 , AOR : Sep 19 , BG: Oct 3 , Citizenship Test: Oct 16 - LPP : Outstanding.
Joaliriano - Submitted Aug 15, AOR: Sep 20, BG: Oct 3, Citizenship test: Oct 19 - LPP outstanding
Sywaseem - Submitted: Aug 21, AOR: Oct 5, BG: Outstanding, Citizenship test: Oct 30 - LPP outstanding
D_Grendayzer: Submitted: Aug 26, AOR Oct 12, BG: XXX XX, Citizenship test: Nov 8 - LPP outstanding
Hihihi - Submitted: Aug 21, AOR: Sept 1, BG: Sept 13, Citizenship test: Oct 12 - LPP outstanding
ihaq56 - Submitted: Aug 18, AOR: Sept 26, BG: Oct 6, Citizenship test: Oct 20 - LPP outstanding
LuckyAngelSweety - Submitted: Aug 30, AOR: Oct 19, BG: In Progress, Citizenship test: Nov 13 - LPP outstanding
xyzxyz - Submitted: Aug 12, AOR: Sept 15, BG: Oct 20, Citizenship test: Oct 18, Fingerprints: Oct 19 - LPP outstanding

 

[dr.josemrod]

Pasting the pending cases from August 2023. Friends, please update your statuses.

VKcf01 - Submitted: Aug 20, AOR: Sept 25, BG: Oct 11, Citizenship test: Oct 20 - LPP: Jan 18, 2024 - Oath Not scheduled
ar321 - Submitted: Aug 23, AOR: Oct 10, BG: Nov 7, Citizenship Test: Nov 16 - LPP Jan 17, 2024 - Oath Not Scheduled
Ank1980 - Submitted : Aug 1 , AOR : Sep 19 , BG: Oct 3 , Citizenship Test: Oct 16 - LPP : Outstanding.
Joaliriano - Submitted Aug 15, AOR: Sep 20, BG: Oct 3, Citizenship test: Oct 19 - LPP outstanding
Sywaseem - Submitted: Aug 21, AOR: Oct 5, BG: Outstanding, Citizenship test: Oct 30 - LPP outstanding
D_Grendayzer: Submitted: Aug 26, AOR Oct 12, BG: XXX XX, Citizenship test: Nov 8 - LPP outstanding
Hihihi - Submitted: Aug 21, AOR: Sept 1, BG: Sept 13, Citizenship test: Oct 12 - LPP outstanding
ihaq56 - Submitted: Aug 18, AOR: Sept 26, BG: Oct 6, Citizenship test: Oct 20 - LPP outstanding
LuckyAngelSweety - Submitted: Aug 30, AOR: Oct 19, BG: In Progress, Citizenship test: Nov 13 - LPP outstanding
xyzxyz - Submitted: Aug 12, AOR: Sept 15, BG: Oct 20, Citizenship test: Oct 18, Fingerprints: Oct 19 - LPP outstanding

Submitted: Aug 24, AOR Oct 11, Citizenship test: Oct 27, FIngerprints requested May 24th - BG, LPP: Outstanding

 

[Pinkpinkpinkpink]

This is ridiculous!! The processing time has been updated to 8 months now, and so many of us -August applicants are still waiting.

 

[dr.josemrod]

This is ridiculous!! The processing time has been updated to 8 months now, and so many of us -August applicants are still waiting.

• Request ATIP reviews, it's free. Might help you understand if there's a holdup or a missed communication.
• Send a webform.
• Ask for the support of your local MP https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en

 

[ntachi]

Pasting the pending cases from August 2023. Friends, please update your statuses.

VKcf01 - Submitted: Aug 20, AOR: Sept 25, BG: Oct 11, Citizenship test: Oct 20 - LPP: Jan 18, 2024 - Oath Not scheduled
ar321 - Submitted: Aug 23, AOR: Oct 10, BG: Nov 7, Citizenship Test: Nov 16 - LPP Jan 17, 2024 - Oath Not Scheduled
Ank1980 - Submitted : Aug 1 , AOR : Sep 19 , BG: Oct 3 , Citizenship Test: Oct 16 - LPP : Outstanding.
Joaliriano - Submitted Aug 15, AOR: Sep 20, BG: Oct 3, Citizenship test: Oct 19 - LPP outstanding
Sywaseem - Submitted: Aug 21, AOR: Oct 5, BG: Outstanding, Citizenship test: Oct 30 - LPP outstanding
D_Grendayzer: Submitted: Aug 26, AOR Oct 12, BG: XXX XX, Citizenship test: Nov 8 - LPP outstanding
Hihihi - Submitted: Aug 21, AOR: Sept 1, BG: Sept 13, Citizenship test: Oct 12 - LPP outstanding
ihaq56 - Submitted: Aug 18, AOR: Sept 26, BG: Oct 6, Citizenship test: Oct 20 - LPP outstanding
LuckyAngelSweety - Submitted: Aug 30, AOR: Oct 19, BG: In Progress, Citizenship test: Nov 13 - LPP outstanding
xyzxyz - Submitted: Aug 12, AOR: Sept 15, BG: Oct 20, Citizenship test: Oct 18, Fingerprints: Oct 19 - LPP outstanding

ntachi - Submitted: Aug 13, AOR: Sep 20, BG: Oct 3, Citizenship test: outstanding, LPP: outstanding

 

[ntachi]

I just requested an ATIP, let's see. It blows my mind that I haven't even taken the test yet lol I think my file slipped under a cabinet or something and it's far out of sight.