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May 2022 - Citizenship Applications

BURK8579

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I think it is Sydney, NS. This is the address I have at the end of my AOR.
Most application are processed at Sydney.

To know your processing centre, look at the email sender for the Test

For example. DN SCR = Scarborough
SN WST= is British Colombia

What is your email sender ?
 

rammy

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Application: Online
Location: Calgary
Application sent: May 01, 2022
Application delivered: May 01, 2022
AOR: May 11, 2022
BG completed: November 21, 2022
Test invite: November 28, 2022
Test completed: Dec 8, 2022
Passport scan requested and submitted: February 15, 2023
Ghost Update: March 02, 2023
Language, Prohibitions, and Physical Presence completed: March 09, 2023 although updated on system March 11, 2023
Citizenship Ceremony: Not started yet
Hi, I had applied for my citizenship in May 26, 2022 and my update is only the citizenship test passed. I'm confused why there is such a big delay on my application?

Application: Online
Location: Toronto
Application sent: May 26, 2022
Application delivered: May 26, 2022
AOR: May 26, 2022
BG completed: in progress
Test invite: Dec 8, 2022
Test completed: Jan 6, 2022
Ghost Update: March 02, 2023
Language, Prohibitions, and Physical Presence completed: in progress
Citizenship Ceremony: Not started yet
 
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joolery

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Calgary
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2014
AOR Received.
19-11-2014
Med's Request
12-01-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
Decision Made - 29-02-2016 (Visa Exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
04-03-2016
LANDED..........
18-03-2016
Hi, I had applied for my citizenship in May 26, 2022 and my update is only the citizenship test passed. I'm confused why there is such a big delay on my application?

Application: Online
Location: Toronto
Application sent: May 26, 2022
Application delivered: May 26, 2022
AOR: May 26, 2022
BG completed: in progress
Test invite: Dec 8, 2022
Test completed: Jan 6, 2022
Ghost Update: March 02, 2023
Language, Prohibitions, and Physical Presence completed: in progress
Citizenship Ceremony: Not started yet
My test was completed end of November and I've had no progress... some of us are unlucky.
 
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shiremag

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Hi, I had applied for my citizenship in May 26, 2022 and my update is only the citizenship test passed. I'm confused why there is such a big delay on my application?

Application: Online
Location: Toronto
Application sent: May 26, 2022
Application delivered: May 26, 2022
AOR: May 26, 2022
BG completed: in progress
Test invite: Dec 8, 2022
Test completed: Jan 6, 2022
Ghost Update: March 02, 2023
Language, Prohibitions, and Physical Presence completed: in progress
Citizenship Ceremony: Not started yet
Since your Background check is still in process, either you are stuck in Criminality check (RCMP is responsible) or Security check (CSIS is responsible)... Once, these agencies complete their checks, your BG will turn to complete. The best way to find out where your application is stuck is 1. Call IRCC and ask if you are stuck in Criminality or Security or 2. Order GCMS notes from CBSA and you should get them in 30 days
 

rammy

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Since your Background check is still in process, either you are stuck in Criminality check (RCMP is responsible) or Security check (CSIS is responsible)... Once, these agencies complete their checks, your BG will turn to complete. The best way to find out where your application is stuck is 1. Call IRCC and ask if you are stuck in Criminality or Security or 2. Order GCMS notes from CBSA and you should get them in 30 days
thank you for this information! This makes sense most likely I'm stuck there and quite possibly Security Check :(

Sorry to ask but do you have the IRCC number and extension to inquire on this? Do you think ordering GCMS will be better as my application may get some traction and progresses from being idle for so long?
 

shiremag

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thank you for this information! This makes sense most likely I'm stuck there and quite possibly Security Check :(

Sorry to ask but do you have the IRCC number and extension to inquire on this? Do you think ordering GCMS will be better as my application may get some traction and progresses from being idle for so long?
+1 888-242-2100

Calling is faster to find out... You can request GCMS, however, expediting security and criminality checks are rarely possible
 
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rammy

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Calling is faster to find out... You can request GCMS, however, expediting security and criminality checks are rarely possible
thank you will call for now and order GCMS later then. Thanks again!

My PR expires in august this year and I was hoping to have the passport by then but seems like I should apply for my PR renewal then?
 
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Nono16

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thank you will call for now and order GCMS later then. Thanks again!

My PR expires in august this year and I was hoping to have the passport by then but seems like I should apply for my PR renewal then?
In my experience, i have found the 'calling part' to IRCC, a fruitless effort. They never seem to tell you more than what is on the tracker. The few times I've called them, they just say "your application is still in progress". But when you fill the webform, you get a response in about 2wks with more info (I don't know if this form is the same as gcms).
 
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rammy

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In my experience, i have found the 'calling part' to IRCC, a fruitless effort. They never seem to tell you more than what is on the tracker. The few times I've called them, they just say "your application is still in progress". But when you fill the webform, you get a response in about 2wks with more info (I don't know if this form is the same as gcms).
I believe webform is different than GCMS. Calling probably depends on who answers and that person's willingness to share information. It would be the quickest method to know the status if asked specifically as shiremag mentioned to ask if stuck in Criminality or Security
 
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Nono16

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I believe webform is different than GCMS. Calling probably depends on who answers and that person's willingness to share information. It would be the quickest method to know the status if asked specifically as shiremag mentioned to ask if stuck in Criminality or Security
Ok then. I guess you've rightly said it - the willingness of the agent. Please make that call and keep us posted :)
 
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