March 2023 - Citizenship Applications

[riya9]

Here is the update: -

Application type: - Family- me and my Spouse
Hamilton Ontario
Submission- March 30, 2023
AOR- April 17, 2023
Background completed:- May 26, 2023
Waiting now for the test - Hopefully soon

 

[riya9]

Received email for test but my tracker is not updated. Weird . AOR:17 th April

I have the same timeline as you! My background check is done as of may 26 but not received the test details

 

[yyzstudent]

humble request to share info as to what I can expect or do next.

Start studying for the test, if you haven’t already.

 

[Ver94]

Start studying for the test, if you haven’t already.

What's best to study from ?

 

[nonameizz]

What's best to study from ?

Study Guide – Discover Canada – The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship - Canada.ca

 

[yyzstudent]

What's best to study from ?

I dunno. I don’t have to do it, thankfully.

There’s a booklet to read. You can order it from IRCC website. Google it.

There’s tons of info on this forum. There’s a search function button at the top right corner. The advanced options helps you drill down your search criteria.

That’s where I’d start, if I had to do the test.

 

[Phema]

Hi All

I applied in March 23 for citizenship as a family of 3. Me and my wife documents were ok but they want one more ID of my son. However they returned entire application as we applied as family. My queries are below if any one can help

1. Do i just need to attach missing docs and send it (as its still within 90 days) already signed application/docs. I will include cover letter/
2. i Noticed that my photos are expired now at time of returned application, so not sure if i need to retake the photos. Will resubmission will be considered as new date now??

Thanks

Hi. My family is in same boat as you guys. Ours was returned last week cos of missing ID for one of our kids. We are now preparing to reapply online. The online version is much more straightforward and it seems to be moving faster than paper application these days.

I think you should reapply online and scan those documents you had initially sent via paper application.

Here's to hoping we get it right this time and we get seemless processing.

 

[ShahPrateek]

Application type: - Family- me and my Spouse
Brampton, Ontario
Application Filed on Tracker- March 31, 2023
AOR- Mar 31, 2023
Background completed:- May 15, 2023


No updates on Test yet!

 

[Suhas]

If you can, I recommend applying online instead of sending the paper application again. It’s much faster now.
With online, you just need a digital photo and I don’t think the date matter.

But also if you have kids; you have to apply separately as i read that you can not apply online for kids.

 

[nsrk]

But also if you have kids; you have to apply separately as i read that you can not apply online for kids.

No, kid can also apply online along with parent. Rules are changed recently.

 

[yyzstudent]

But also if you have kids; you have to apply separately as i read that you can not apply online for kids.

You can since April.

 

[ShahPrateek]

Application type: - Family- me and my Spouse
Brampton, Ontario
Application Filed on Tracker- March 31, 2023
AOR- Mar 31, 2023
Background completed:- May 15, 2023


No updates on Test yet!

Can anyone please update the Spreadsheet.

 

[sannas]

In progress: March 23
Ghost Update: May 4
Test Invite: May 10
Test Window: May 15 - June 5
Background still in progress

Background Completed: May 13
Test Taken: May 18 (20/20, the most difficult part was to take a proper picture of my ID)
Test Completed: May 26

 

[SC89]

Hi. I applied for citizenship for my parents end of March and received AOR on April 17. It was Online application. Their status checker account shows cic sent a letter or email on May 18, 2023 for additional information. I'm not able to find any letter or received any email.

Can someone please help me if there is a way to find this letter in their online account ? Thanks !

Can I link online citizenship application with mycic account ?

 

[kadir.ayubi]

A quick question.

I have a Paper Application (3 Members), below are my timelines. This morning when I checked the "ECAS" it has an new update stating that "We started processing your application on May 29, 2023". However, when I see the Citizenship Application Tracker I do not see any updates, it still has the same date as May 5th, 2023 (when I was able to access/login to the tracker).

Q1. Does it usually takes time for the details/status to flow from ECAS to the Citizenship Application Tracker?
Q2. Also, could this be a "Ghost Update" (in the ECAS)?

Type: Paper application
Location: Oakville, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1176
Application: Family (3 Members)
Application Sent: March 6th, 2023
Delivered: March 7th, 2023
AOR: May 3rd, 2023
In Process: May 5th, 2023

If someone can please advise.

Thank You!