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June 2021 - Citizenship Applicants

trumprefugee

Champion Member
Jun 6, 2017
1,616
3,186
Ottawa, ON
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2172
App. Filed.......
06-01-2018
Nomination.....
19-12-2017
AOR Received.
07-01-2018
IELTS Request
24-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-01-2018
Passport Req..
09-03-2018
VISA ISSUED...
02-04-2018
LANDED..........
28-05-2018
I replied on that email but recevied no response.only this update into my account ..
Any idea how long they r going to resend me?


© Sep 20, 2022
Citizenship oath activity
status updated
Citizenship ceremony
* New update
Citizenship oath status has
been updated to Not started
They should reply to you soon regarding next steps. As for the oath rescheduling, it can take anywhere from a couple weeks to 6+ months. Let us know when they respond.
 

xt86

Star Member
Jun 14, 2021
60
45
That sounds reasonable. However, to be safe, you should reply to the oath email and confirm that all you need to do regarding your kids is to show their PR cards. I think I saw someone in this forum mention that you need to show 2 pieces of ID for each child even under age 14, but the instructions say only their PR cards are needed.
I emailed IRCC and they confirmed the children under 14 don't have to attend. They said I need to have 2 pieces of ID (for each child), one of them being the PR card.
For the second ID (for each child) I have the non-photo provincial health card. Any idea if it's ok the second ID does not have a photo ?
 
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trumprefugee

Champion Member
Jun 6, 2017
1,616
3,186
Ottawa, ON
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2172
App. Filed.......
06-01-2018
Nomination.....
19-12-2017
AOR Received.
07-01-2018
IELTS Request
24-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-01-2018
Passport Req..
09-03-2018
VISA ISSUED...
02-04-2018
LANDED..........
28-05-2018
I emailed IRCC and they confirmed the children under 14 don't have to attend. They said I need to have 2 pieces of ID (for each child), one of them being the PR card.
For the second ID (for each child) I have the non-photo provincial health card. Any idea if it's ok the second ID does not have a photo ?
That sounds like the same ID requirements for adults (two pieces of ID, one of which must have photo and signature - although kids might be exempt from the signature requirement). Since they say that PR card can be used for one of them, if the second piece is Canadian federal, provincial or territorial issued ID, and PR card has photo, I'm guessing the non-photo provincial health card should be fine. But you should double check back with them to be sure.
 
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jitenderakkari

Star Member
Mar 21, 2016
148
33
124
India
Visa Office......
New Delhi
App. Filed.......
5/02/16
AOR Received.
17/03/16
File Transfer...
08/04/2016. RPRF 14/04/16
Med's Request
22/12/2016
Med's Done....
23/12/2016
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
08/05/17
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting.
LANDED..........
Waiting to land..
Please update tracker
Finally received invitation to appear for oath in person.
Type: Paper application
Location: Brampton, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1310 days
Application: Single
AOR: September 17, 2021
In Process on ECAS: Oct 25, 2021
Citizenship test email: Dec 16,2021
Citizenship test completed: Dec 20,2021
Physical Presence, Language Skills & Prohibitions - completed - Sep 14th
Oath Letter Date: September 21
Oath Ceremony date: September 29

For in person oath, do we get the certificate on the same day?
 

trumprefugee

Champion Member
Jun 6, 2017
1,616
3,186
Ottawa, ON
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2172
App. Filed.......
06-01-2018
Nomination.....
19-12-2017
AOR Received.
07-01-2018
IELTS Request
24-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-01-2018
Passport Req..
09-03-2018
VISA ISSUED...
02-04-2018
LANDED..........
28-05-2018
Please update tracker
Finally received invitation to appear for oath in person.
Type: Paper application
Location: Brampton, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1310 days
Application: Single
AOR: September 17, 2021
In Process on ECAS: Oct 25, 2021
Citizenship test email: Dec 16,2021
Citizenship test completed: Dec 20,2021
Physical Presence, Language Skills & Prohibitions - completed - Sep 14th
Oath Letter Date: September 21
Oath Ceremony date: September 29

For in person oath, do we get the certificate on the same day?
Congrats! Yes, you get certificate right after the oath in an in-person oath. Wish I had the option of an in-person oath as I'm still waiting to receive my certificate.
 

UnleashedFX

Hero Member
Oct 21, 2016
215
127
Please update tracker
Finally received invitation to appear for oath in person.
Type: Paper application
Location: Brampton, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1310 days
Application: Single
AOR: September 17, 2021
In Process on ECAS: Oct 25, 2021
Citizenship test email: Dec 16,2021
Citizenship test completed: Dec 20,2021
Physical Presence, Language Skills & Prohibitions - completed - Sep 14th
Oath Letter Date: September 21
Oath Ceremony date: September 29

For in person oath, do we get the certificate on the same day?
You had to wait 10 months after your test was completed for the next step? Jesus… meanwhile a person who applied in June of this year already got their oath scheduled. So unfair and frustrating…
 

radwes

Star Member
Apr 10, 2022
183
120
You had to wait 10 months after your test was completed for the next step? Jesus… meanwhile a person who applied in June of this year already got their oath scheduled. So unfair and frustrating…
It's not unheard of, I've been waiting for almost 8 months now. And looking at the tracker, there's a bunch of us in the same drifting boat with nothing but hope the tides will eventually bring us home. No paddles, no whistle, no bell, no flares. Only waiting...
 

bakshivishal

Hero Member
May 6, 2014
258
74
Hi All,

I am a June 14th paper applicant. My last status update was Jan 6th - citizenship test completed.

Today, on 23rd Sept, all things except Citizenship ceremony is showing completed. Does this mean oath invitation will happen soon now? I am in US and will need to plan travel.

Has anyone had luck with doing oath from outside the country?

Thanks,
Vishal
 
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radwes

Star Member
Apr 10, 2022
183
120
Hi All,

I am a June 14th paper applicant. My last status update was Jan 6th - citizenship test completed.

Today, on 23rd Sept, all things except Citizenship ceremony is showing completed. Does this mean oath invitation will happen soon now? I am in US and will need to plan travel.

Has anyone had luck with doing oath from outside the country?

Thanks,
Vishal
I wouldn't know, I'm still waiting. But I know it's a progress, so... congratulations!
 

forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
6,907
2,808
Hi All,

I am a June 14th paper applicant. My last status update was Jan 6th - citizenship test completed.

Today, on 23rd Sept, all things except Citizenship ceremony is showing completed. Does this mean oath invitation will happen soon now? I am in US and will need to plan travel.

Has anyone had luck with doing oath from outside the country?

Thanks,
Vishal
Oath cannot be done outside the country. Max you can do is reschedule it, if you are not able to make it.
 
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UnleashedFX

Hero Member
Oct 21, 2016
215
127
Hi All,

I am a June 14th paper applicant. My last status update was Jan 6th - citizenship test completed.

Today, on 23rd Sept, all things except Citizenship ceremony is showing completed. Does this mean oath invitation will happen soon now? I am in US and will need to plan travel.

Has anyone had luck with doing oath from outside the country?

Thanks,
Vishal
Congratulations on the progress! The silver lining from this is that in some cases they do not put people’s applications on hold indefinitely if you are outside Canada.
 

trumprefugee

Champion Member
Jun 6, 2017
1,616
3,186
Ottawa, ON
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2172
App. Filed.......
06-01-2018
Nomination.....
19-12-2017
AOR Received.
07-01-2018
IELTS Request
24-06-2017
Med's Done....
05-01-2018
Passport Req..
09-03-2018
VISA ISSUED...
02-04-2018
LANDED..........
28-05-2018
Hi All,

I am a June 14th paper applicant. My last status update was Jan 6th - citizenship test completed.

Today, on 23rd Sept, all things except Citizenship ceremony is showing completed. Does this mean oath invitation will happen soon now? I am in US and will need to plan travel.

Has anyone had luck with doing oath from outside the country?

Thanks,
Vishal
Congrats on the progress after such a long wait! You should plan on coming back for the oath. While there have been a couple exceptional cases of taking oath from outside Canada, they are really exceptional, like someone stuck in the warzone in Ukraine and unable to come back. If you took the test from inside Canada and did not inform IRCC that you have moved, then you are lucky and will likely get an oath invite soon and should plan on coming back for the oath. Many people who took the test from outside or are otherwise known or perceived by IRCC to be outside face delays until they inform IRCC that they have come back.
 

warrior30

Star Member
Aug 4, 2022
107
33
Thanks for the tip, I do have to travel third week of Oct, I will check with my office if they can write such a letter to support the expedite request

Hey, Did you get it resolved? when is your oath? Mine is next month and I have to travel 2 weeks after oath. Oath office is Winnipeg, I live in Vancouver.
 

abbas.pasha

VIP Member
Sep 17, 2016
3,605
2,023
Hey, Did you get it resolved? when is your oath? Mine is next month and I have to travel 2 weeks after oath. Oath office is Winnipeg, I live in Vancouver.
Yes it did get resolved... Scarborough office
  • Request for Expedited Certificate - 9 Sep 2022
  • Scarborough Office replied - 10 Sep 2022 (yeah they did reply on Sat), saying
    • Thank you for your email. There are about 5 weeks between your ceremony date and your expected travel. That is enough time to receive your certificate and get your Canadian passport. If you send us your signed oath form right after the ceremony within the regular business hours, we will issue your certificate the same day and mail it to you the following day. You can receive your certificate in about one week. Please make sure that we have your current mailing address on your file.
  • Oath - 13 Sep 2022 (Clerk acknowledged the above receipt of the request and said as soon as Oath is finish just email the signed Oath form and they will send the certificates the next day by post, I did ask them if I can collect the next day from the office instead, they said No)
  • Certificate Received - 16 Sep 2022
  • Passport Applied - 19 Sep 2022 (walk-in, non expedited processing)
  • Passport Collection (Scheduled) - 5 Oct 2022
 

sahinriza

Member
Jul 11, 2017
19
31
I have taken an interview with the IRCC officer on 22nd of September as I took the citizenship test outside of Canada. They required explanation on why I am out of the country and on my trips while I was in Canada.

They have told that my file looks good and I will receive the oath ceremony invite in the next weeks. Next day everything was completed on the online tracker except Citizenship Ceremony - not started. (see the signature)

Is there an average time between the invitation and the oath ceremony? I am trying to figure out how much time I will have, to plan my travel to Canada.