To answer the question from all three of you above
@Cpwr yes! Absolutely let’s be! As far as I was explained to plus research, an RCMP check has to be initiated within 48 hours from the RCMP, and if all is well, they send the results via regular mail to the desired office. The agency that took my fingerprints said: “the fingerprint results are issued from Ottawa and then sent out via regular mail to the address requested by IRCC” meaning the mailing time can make things a bit longer than expected. Regular mail from Ontario to BC can take at least 5-7 business days depending on conditions by Canada Post! So latest I can imagine them getting it should be the end of next week-ish! And thank you, I hope they get yours asap as well
@benali the information above should serve you as a guideline of how long it may take! Get it done at your earliest convenience, and if you’re lucky it should reflect in a few days. A friend of mine who also applied for citizenship had their fingerprints posted in 13 days, and subsequently had their BG completed
@amarwah The best place I would say to go to would be an accredited agency. Although you will have to pay 50+ dollars it’ll save you from the hassle of perhaps lining up/booking an appointment with the local police. I don’t personally know how it works with them, but feel free to enquire! Who knows, it may be easier than thought. As per the results, you may only inquire if they take longer than 3-4 weeks to get an update. If by then you don’t see it reflect in the online tracker/ecas, you can contact the RCMP and get an update. Once you give your fingerprints, you will receive a “DCN” number which is the identifier for your biometrics.
Fingerprints are yes random but also for people whose name I think may be common/someone with a similar name and DOB of yours has applied for citizenship as well and they want to differentiate you from that person.
Hope this helps clear your doubts
