January 2022 - Citizenship Applications

[ryalla]

Hi. Am eligible to apply. I have a question. Me and my partner went to Europe trip(covering many countries) in August 2019. What address should I need to mention in the Application form? Do I need to mention the hotel addresses we stayed in all the countries???(close to 12 countries). Thank yo

you need enter dates in and out of each country you visited. your passport should the stamps of entry and exit. these must be added in the physical presence calculator.

 

[messiry]

I learned from trackers and other threads that paper applications are faster than online application. It doesn't make sense but it's really apparent

Actually, I am planning to submit my application for citizenship, was wondering if a paper application, or online submission is recommended ?

 

[chanakyashah]

Actually, I am planning to submit my application for citizenship, was wondering if a paper application, or online submission is recommended ?

I would have done a paper application considering they are moving much faster than online for some reason. Check the google sheets that is tracking applications and you will know for yourself.

 

[LemonIcedTea]

Here's my app details for the Excel tracker! Thanks admin

Application type: Online
Location: Toronto, ON
Physical presence: 1222 days
Application: Single
Application sent: Jan 6th, 2022
Application received: Jan 6th, 2022

Updates:

AOR received February 28th 2022
In process: March 10th 2022

 

[summerxx]

Updates:

AOR received February 28th 2022
In process: March 10th 2022

Glad to see movements from our online applicants!

 

[sureshcoim]

Glad to see movements from our online applicants!

It is currently in progress right which will be the case from AOR?

 

[messiry]

I would have done a paper application considering they are moving much faster than online for some reason. Check the google sheets that is tracking applications and you will know for yourself.

Thanks Chanakyashah. I just double checked the government's website. The following is written down:
"You can apply online or on paper. Apply on paper only if you’re not eligible to apply online. Don’t apply both ways."

The funny thing is after answering the questions to check my eligibility to apply online. The website generated the following response:
"Based on your answers, you’re eligible to apply online.

• To apply online, you must be at least 18 years of age when you submit your application.
• If you don’t want to apply online, you may apply on paper "

It's a bit weird that it says apply on paper only if you are not eligible to apply online, then gives you the option to apply on paper after finishing the eligibility survey. I guess the safest bet is to apply online if you're eligible to avoid the probability of not following the application guidelines

 

[wksj]

I made an ATIP request asking the numbers of online vs. paper applications, and why they seem to be prioritizing paper applications. We will see if they have any documents to send.

 

[chanakyashah]

Thanks Chanakyashah. I just double checked the government's website. The following is written down:
"You can apply online or on paper. Apply on paper only if you’re not eligible to apply online. Don’t apply both ways."

The funny thing is after answering the questions to check my eligibility to apply online. The website generated the following response:
"Based on your answers, you’re eligible to apply online.

• To apply online, you must be at least 18 years of age when you submit your application.
• If you don’t want to apply online, you may apply on paper "

It's a bit weird that it says apply on paper only if you are not eligible to apply online, then gives you the option to apply on paper after finishing the eligibility survey. I guess the safest bet is to apply online if you're eligible to avoid the probability of not following the application guidelines

Exactly why I went with online application. Let’s hope for the best

 

[everydaydealer]

It moved to in progress in Feb 24 for me when I got my AOR. No updates after that. Obviously online

 

[a303]

no test invites for anyone yet eh?

 

[amplua]

BG check competed for me and my Spouse 07Apr2022, but no update in our daughters application who is 6 years old..

same as mine: adults - BG complete, kids - no change. I believe there is no BG check for kids

 

[everydaydealer]

no test invites for anyone yet eh?

ya dont think anyone from Jan got test invite yet

 

[gappy31600]

Normally i saw when people saw dates update in the new tracker they got their background check completed. For me and my wife only the date was updated on April 11 but background check is still in progress.

Paper application.

 

[Kannna]

Normally i saw when people saw dates update in the new tracker they got their background check completed. For me and my wife only the date was updated on April 11 but background check is still in progress.

Paper application.

Same here. The site was done for certificate error, when it was up, the last updated date changed to April 12 but background still in progress.