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March 2023 - Citizenship Applications

Agab2023

Newbie
Apr 26, 2023
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Ive received 2 GU on 7th n 9th of june n nothing after. This makes me worried as to what’s causing this delay becuz I’ve read on forum many persons got stuck in background for over a year when they recieve 2 GU n nothing. Sad
Oh no! Hopefully that’s not the case as my PR card expires soon :( Fingers crossed!!
 
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WunderCat

Star Member
Oct 7, 2019
196
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Toronto
NOC Code......
2174
Type: Online application
Location: Toronto
Physical Presence Days: 1117 (on the day of application)
Application: Single
Application sent: March 20, 2023
Delivered: N/A
AOR: N/A
Fingerprints invitation: June 9, 2023
Fingerprints: June 13, 2023
Test invitation: June 9, 2023
Test window: June 12, 2023 - July 2, 2023
 

RMinna

Star Member
Jan 26, 2023
77
5
Hi there,
I am scheduled for a citizenship test on June 14, 23 online, but I didn't get any official invitation yet. Can I do the online citizenship test without an invitation? please let me know if anyone knows.
Thank you.

when you got you test invitation email and did you done your BG
 

vssk91

Member
Jul 8, 2019
18
7
Update:
App Type: Paper Application
Application : Family ( 2 Adults + 2 Children)
Location: Toronto
Physical Presence Days: 1150 Days
App Sent Date : Mar 9, 2023
App Delivered Date: Mar 13, 2023
AOR: April 27, 2023
In Process (ECAS): May 30, 2023
Background Verification: May 31, 2023
Test Updated to In Progress: June 2, 2023
Test Invite: June 12, 2023
Test Window: June 16, 2023 - July 6, 2023


Can someone please update the google sheet.
Thanks and wish me luck!
Hello, I had a quick question based on your timeline, as you received your AOR on April 28th - were you not able to create your online tracker account till May 30th? Also, only 1 day for BG to be completed after ECAS in progress?
Thanks, would really appreciate your response.
 

DFARGHALY88

Hero Member
Apr 27, 2020
225
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Ontario, Canada
Category........
Other
Hello, I had a quick question based on your timeline, as you received your AOR on April 28th - were you not able to create your online tracker account till May 30th? Also, only 1 day for BG to be completed after ECAS in progress?
Thanks, would really appreciate your response.
Hi,
I was able to create the online tracker a couple of days after receiving the AOR for all of us (family members). But my status on ECAS remained “Application Received” until May 30, 2023. And yes BG check was completed on May 31, 2023.
Hope this helps.
 

micrarach

Star Member
Mar 8, 2018
57
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I took the test on June 10th and no the tracker is not updated yet. Still shows "in progress"
I did mine on June 1st, and my tracker was updated on June 6th, and the update actually said the test was marked as complete on June 4th. It seems the tracker has a couple of days lag when they do something.

edit - got the date wrong.
 
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Dhaval D.

Full Member
Oct 7, 2019
45
10
Hello Everyone,

I need urgent help. I sent my paper application for Citizenship on March 23, 2023, and it was received on March 27, 2023. After that, there is not update, and haven't received an AOR in the mail too. When looking at the excel sheet, there are lots of candidates whose tests are done but I didn't even receive an AOR.

What can I do in this case?

PLEASE HELP

Thank You
 

yyzstudent

Champion Member
Nov 6, 2015
1,334
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Hello Everyone,

I need urgent help. I sent my paper application for Citizenship on March 23, 2023, and it was received on March 27, 2023. After that, there is not update, and haven't received an AOR in the mail too. When looking at the excel sheet, there are lots of candidates whose tests are done but I didn't even receive an AOR.

What can I do in this case?

PLEASE HELP

Thank You
Have you checked your spam filter?
 

ceejay132

Hero Member
Feb 1, 2020
463
188
Had a chat with IRCC call centre. I now know that my application is assigned to Scarborough as primary office. Guess I’m gonna be waiting for a while before I hear about prohibitions and physical presence. I’ve already cleared BGC.

I was advised to request via web form, as soon as PP is cleared, to let them know I want the in person oath ceremony. Not before, but also not after I get scheduled for oath.

That was actually good to know as that is what I want.

Good luck to us all March applicants.
Did they grant your request to have an in person ceremony?
 

mc_timmo

Full Member
Feb 17, 2020
27
85
Hi everyone. I got an automated email from IRCC today. The email contains information about citizenship e-certificate and how to sign up for the IRCC Portal to download the e-certificate. I haven't scheduled to take an oath yet because I am still waiting for it. I signed up for this portal but I can't download the e-certificate. That's expected because I haven't taken an oath. I am just curious why I am getting this email prematurely.

The attachment reads like this:

From: THE REGISTRAR OF CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP
UCI: xxxx-xxxx Application: xx

You have indicated that you would like to receive your citizenship certificate in an electronicformat. In order to access your certificate, you must follow the instructions below.


If you are a representative we strongly encourage you to share this letter with the applicant so that they can download their certificate directly both now and in the future.


Information you will need to download your e-Certificate: (Visit IRCC’s Help Centre for assistance -
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=598&top=5)
• Your UCI (XXXX-XXXX or XXXXXXXXXX)
• Your application number (CXXXXXXXXX)
• Your date of birth (YYYY | MM | DD)

Please use the proper browser to access the portal such as Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge. Please note that the portal will not work using Internet Explorer.


IRCC Portal
• This is where you will download your e-Certificate.
• You must first create an account on the IRCC Portal using the email address

you provided in your Citizenship application. If you have previously used the IRCC Portal for a Temporary Residence application you may log in using your existing account.
• The IRCC Portal can be accessed here: https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/signup?lang=en
• Your invitation code: xxxxxx

Your Citizenship Ceremony
• At your citizenship ceremony, you will be instructed to submit your Oath or Affirmation of Citizenship with an electronic signature, or a printed and signed PDF attachment.
• Once this information is received, your e-Certificate will be available for download within 2 to 5 business days.


Downloading your e-Certificate
• Log into your IRCC Portal account: https://portal-portail.apps.cic.gc.ca/signin?lang=en
• Select “Citizenship – Download Citizenship e-Certificate”.
• Enter your UCI, Application number and date of birth.
• Select “download” to access your e-Certificate.
• This will trigger your browser to open or save the file. Additional action might be required depending on your browser.
• You may return to the Portal any time to download your e-Certificate again.
• Please visit our IRCC’s Help Centre for more information.


Immediately after you download your certificate, verify that the personal information is accurate. If it contains errors, please visit: https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=598&top=5


For more information on documents that prove your Canadian citizenship, visit our webpage: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/proof-citizenship/documents.html