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January 2022 - Citizenship Applications

iceman55

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May 1, 2022
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Hey fellows,

I finally passed my test. (20/20)

I would like to thank everyone who provided their feedback which really boosted my confidence.

Can anyone please advise on how long do I have to wait for everything else to be completed and citizenship oath after the test is marked completed?

I would highly appreciate your feedback on this so that I can make my travel plans back to Canada accordingly.

Thank you.

Citizenship Timeline
  • Type: Online
  • Submission Date: March 26, 2022
  • Physical Presence: 1103
  • AOR: April 19, 2022
  • In Progress: April 25, 2022
  • Ghost Update 1: Oct 7, 2022
  • BG Verification Completed: Oct 20, 2022
  • Ghost Update 2: Oct 21, 2022
  • Test Invite: Oct 27, 2022 (Window: Oct 31, 2022 to Nov 21, 2022)
  • Test Taken: Nov 1, 2022 (Outside of Canada)
  • Test Completed: pending
  • Language Skills: pending
  • Prohibitions: pending
  • Physical Presence: pending
  • Citizenship Ceremony: pending
No one knows at this point. Since you got back to back BG and test, if the momentum lasts you'll likely get oath invite within 2-3 months. What's the office that sent you the test? If things speed up you might even get an invite from a different office.

You might also get an interview soon. In that case during the interview - even if they don't ask - subtly tell them about your return plans - if you're staying short term tell them when you're returning or if it's long term, tell them you'll return anytime they're alloting you a oath slot. Some offices/officers will put your applciation on hold, this is to avoid that.

Good luck!
 
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Madhuri Mah

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Jul 12, 2015
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I gave my test on the 26th and saw the online portal updated today :)
The waiting continues.
Also does anyone know if i apply for citizenship for my 8 yr old. (can i submit my AOR as proof of citizenship applicant for one of the parent?, my husband is a PR).
 
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kingfaisal

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Jun 6, 2014
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Edmonton, Canada
No one knows at this point. Since you got back to back BG and test, if the momentum lasts you'll likely get oath invite within 2-3 months. What's the office that sent you the test? If things speed up you might even get an invite from a different office.

You might also get an interview soon. In that case during the interview - even if they don't ask - subtly tell them about your return plans - if you're staying short term tell them when you're returning or if it's long term, tell them you'll return anytime they're alloting you a oath slot. Some offices/officers will put your applciation on hold, this is to avoid that.

Good luck!
Hey thanks a lot for the detailed reply.

I dont know how to check which office sent the test invite, but i got the email from:
West Citizenship EApp / Eapp OUEST Citoyennete (IRCC)

Any idea which office this might be?
 

iceman55

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May 1, 2022
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Hey thanks a lot for the detailed reply.

I dont know how to check which office sent the test invite, but i got the email from:
West Citizenship EApp / Eapp OUEST Citoyennete (IRCC)

Any idea which office this might be?
Vancouver is generally fast but individual application times are always unpredictable.
 
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anumantra

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Mar 25, 2018
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I gave my test on the 26th and saw the online portal updated today :)
The waiting continues.
Also does anyone know if i apply for citizenship for my 8 yr old. (can i submit my AOR as proof of citizenship applicant for one of the parent?, my husband is a PR).
Can you shed more light on the question? It is a bit unclear.
Your minor kid was living with you, I presume, so he/she is eligible to apply for the Citizenship on the same criteria as you are. What am I missing?
 

spacedementia

Newbie
Nov 30, 2017
6
0
Hello,

Lots of information here, so thank you everyone for this! I've noticed that my timeline is substantially longer than most people who applied in 2022; especially comparing to the online applications (details below; missing AOR). Status check says that they are sending AORs for applications received the week of September 20, 2022. I'm curious if anyone else has had similar experience and if I should be worried. Thank you!

Application Type: Online
Physical Presence Days: 1242.5 (55.5 days of visits to CAN before landing + 1187 days spent in CAN after landing)
No of Applicants: Single
Application sent: May 21, 2022
Application delivered: May 21, 2022
AOR: still pending, it's been over 5 months...
 
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shiremag

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Jun 14, 2022
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Hello,

Lots of information here, so thank you everyone for this! I've noticed that my timeline is substantially longer than most people who applied in 2022; especially comparing to the online applications (details below; missing AOR). Status check says that they are sending AORs for applications received the week of September 20, 2022. I'm curious if anyone else has had similar experience and if I should be worried. Thank you!

Application Type: Online
Physical Presence Days: 1242.5 (55.5 days of visits to CAN before landing + 1187 days spent in CAN after landing)
No of Applicants: Single
Application sent: May 21, 2022
Application delivered: May 21, 2022
AOR: still pending, it's been over 5 months...
It shouldn't take over 5 months to give you and AOR... Did they return the application to you? If not did you keep an eye on your spam folders to check for emails from cic.gc.ca?
I would give them a call at this point...
 

rCk

Full Member
Nov 26, 2016
22
14
Received an update to my application today :). Language Skills, Physical Presence and Prohibitions got updated to Complete. I wonder how long it will take for Oath ceremony invite.

Citizenship Journey:
Application Type:
Online
Location: New Westminster, BC
Physical Presence Days: 1,237
No of Applicants: Single
Application sent: January 11, 2022
Application delivered: January 11, 2022
AOR: March 1, 2022
Ghost Update: September 9, 2022
BG Check Complete: September 12, 2022
Test Email Received: September 23, 2022
Test Completed: September 27, 2022
Test status changed to Completed : September 29, 2022
Language Skills: Changed to Completed on 1st Nov 2022
Physical Presence: Changed to Completed on 1st Nov 2022
Prohibitions: Changed to Completed on 1st Nov 2022
(Application tracker updated on 3rd Nov 2022)
Oath Ceremony: Not Started Yet
 

UKVAN

Full Member
Sep 26, 2022
32
16
They're really wanting everything from me! Had a request for passport scans today.

Application type: Online
Location: Vancouver
Physical presence: +1100
Application: Single
Applications sent: Jan 7th
Application received: Feb 28th
Citizenship test invite: Sept 20th
FP request: Sept 22nd (sent Sept 27th from outside Canada)
Test completed: Sept 27th (outside Canada).
FP Received: October 27th
Background Check Completed: October 27th
Passport request: 3rd November.
Sent passport scans: 3rd November.

Everything else in progress.
 

Madhuri Mah

Star Member
Jul 12, 2015
82
11
Can you shed more light on the question? It is a bit unclear.
Your minor kid was living with you, I presume, so he/she is eligible to apply for the Citizenship on the same criteria as you are. What am I missing?
He is staying with me. He has been eligible for PR one year after me, My question: since IRCC says minors can apply if either of their parents are citizens or along with eligible parent's application. Since I am not a citizen yet and my husband is not ready to apply, Can i show my citizenship AOR as proof of a citizenship application and file his application?
Hope this makes sense lol
 

dny0821

Star Member
Mar 2, 2017
72
33
Received an update to my application today :). Language Skills, Physical Presence and Prohibitions got updated to Complete. I wonder how long it will take for Oath ceremony invite.

Citizenship Journey:
Application Type:
Online
Location: New Westminster, BC
Physical Presence Days: 1,237
No of Applicants: Single
Application sent: January 11, 2022
Application delivered: January 11, 2022
AOR: March 1, 2022
Ghost Update: September 9, 2022
BG Check Complete: September 12, 2022
Test Email Received: September 23, 2022
Test Completed: September 27, 2022
Test status changed to Completed : September 29, 2022
Language Skills: Changed to Completed on 1st Nov 2022
Physical Presence: Changed to Completed on 1st Nov 2022
Prohibitions: Changed to Completed on 1st Nov 2022
(Application tracker updated on 3rd Nov 2022)
Oath Ceremony: Not Started Yet

this is good news! which office is handling your application? i wish you get the oath invite soon!! :)
 
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