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Hello mb555 Did you try getting GCMS notes for your application? They would contain information about your file along with officer notes.

Short answer is that you can ask to write the test outside Canada. Check the instructions provided in the test invitation letter in the eligibility section. There should be an email address to contact in that case. Good luck

It is a standard letter / wording, IRCC wants to verify your identity and that you are not involved in a crime or something that would prohibit granting you citizenship. Sometimes it is a random quality check, others it is the case that your name closely resembles someone who has committed a...

Such request is mainly to verify physical presence. It is advised to check if translation of entry and exit stamps is needed. In my case it took IRCC 3 weeks, during Christmas, to update LPP to completed. Oath complete 6 weeks after that. Hang on my friend, you are almost at the end of the tunnel.

A quick online search got me these results: Section 21 of the Citizenship Act states that no period of time during which a person has been under a probation order, been serving a sentence of imprisonment, or been on parole can be counted towards physical presence. Section 22 of the Citizenship...

With the enhancements introduced by COVID 19, things are getting tricky. I recommend using the physical presence calculation tool https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/rescalc/resCalcStartNew.do And include a printout of the results with your application. Did you try splitting your visit into 2 parts...

It is possible that the GCMS notes request got your application moving! Congratulations!

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Hello Fellow applicants, Does anyone have experience with Senior (54 and older) applications? Test and language requirements are waived, but does the tracker update for other requirements? or is it similar to the minor application, where everything pops green at the very end of the process?

Hello fellow applicants, Does anyone have experience with Senior (54 and older) applications? Test and language requirements are waived, but does the tracker update for other requirements? or is it similar to the minor application, where everything pops green at the very end of the process?

Congratulations on reaching the Oath stage, What to bring When you come to the ceremony, bring: your ceremony notice a signed copy of the Permission Release and Consent form (included with the notice) permanent resident card if you have one (even if it’s expired) or Confirmation of Permanent...

Fingerprint requests are requested either randomly or if they need to clear your name from any other person holding the same name and having a criminal record. This is definitely good news, it means they are working on your application not sitting on someone's pile of files. Fingerprints take...

Normally test invite email should arrive up to 2 days prior to your designated test period, if not give IRCC a call or submit a webform.

GU: Ghost Update, an update on the application portal with no change to any component of the process. Generally good indicates either an officer has opened your application or a general system update.

For group applications it is possible that certain members get processed a bit faster than the others. It is important to consider which applicants will be required to write the test. Adults above 55 and minors are not required to write a test I would advise to call IRCC for better...

If you are applying for PR, then an English language proficiency test is required regardless of education. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/language-requirements.html For citizenship application,You may send a...

This normal for minors, once your application is completed minors will follow through

Minors’ applications do not see any updates as long as they are accompanied with an adult’s application. Once the adults applications are completed minors will follow through.

The application guide doesn't state that you need a PR card for a Citizenship application unless you intend to use it as a second piece of personal identification issued by the Canadian government...

Paper applications can be tracked either through ECAS: https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/authenticate.do (note: not always updated) Or if you have received an AOR through: https://tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en/login (note: allow 2 business days after receiving AOR to have access to your status)