April 2023 - Citizenship Applications

[KBDK]

Completed the test today.

Please update the tracker. The study guide was very comprehensive and was more than enough to prepare.

This video was a good to refer to and kind of over prepared me

 

[freeze]

When did you receive your AOR

May 1st as well. I guess I only could log in 48h later. So in progress would be may 3rd...
Just submitted my fingerprints June 15.

 

[kaelsaye]

So, after around 30 min of waiting time, the agent told that it very normal to not receive the AOR because the processing of each application is different even the applications are grouped in the one package

He tried first to check if my application is on the system, however, he couldn't find it

Then, he asked me to remain on hold until he tries another thing. I waited for around 3 min, then he came back saying that he found that my profile/application is under construction and assigned with a temporary number. He explained that this means that they are working on the application and that I should expect an AOR or a request of more documents

So, at least, now I know that they are working on the applications and that they aren't misplaced

Hope to hear from them soon

I will keep you all updated

Thanks again @forw.jane for the suggestion and hope @splashyygirl find my response useful

Finally, I and my wife got our AORs today. So, now, each family member got his own AOR. There was 2 days gap between the minors 3 AORs and the adults 2 AORs

Looking forward to the following steps

 

[hdcho]

I got the same but I provided the police report. They have acknowledged receipt, However, the information/request is still showing on the tracker saying "Next step, we are waiting on you". I heard the information never goes away. Is it the same for you?

Yes, I still see the following under “Your next steps (1)”

Send us additional information
Waiting on you
You need to submit additional information.

• We sent you a letter or email asking for additional information.
• Follow the letter or email’s instructions to continue with your application.

 

[hdcho]

Hi hdcho,

Do you mind to share what explanation of the reason you shouldn't be required the police certificate did you provide to CIC?
Thanks in advance.

I was in Korea for 180 days, from which I flew to Europe, where I stayed for 3 months before flying to Canada. In the application, I had to list this 9-month long out-of-country period as one entry in Korea though I further explained my Europe trip in the comment section. They, then, requested for my police certificate from Korea thinking I stayed there for over 183 days. I provided details about my trip in Korea and Europe through a web form, and they completed the Background Verification without a police report from Korea.

 

[hdcho]

Update on my application:

Background Complete: May 29, 2023
Citizenship Test Invite Letter: June 6, 2023
Test Period: June 9 - June 29, 2023
Test Taken: June 10, 2023

Application history
Jun 9, 2023
Scheduled for citizenship test
Citizenship test
You've been scheduled to take citizenship test online between June 9, 2023 and June 29, 2023. Information and instructions will be sent to you.

• Jun 1, 2023
  Activity status updated: Citizenship test
  Citizenship test
  Citizenship test status has been updated to In progress.
  
  
• May 29, 2023
  Activity status updated: Background verification
  Background verification
  Background verification status has been updated to Completed.
  
  
• May 2, 2023
  Additional information required
  We sent you a letter or email asking for some additional information. Send us the information as soon as possible if you haven’t done so already.
  
  
• May 2, 2023
  Application filed
  We have received your application and have begun to process your application. Information about next steps and required action items will be coming soon.

New update: Citizenship test completed

• Jun 12, 2023
  Activity status updated: Citizenship test
  Citizenship test
  Citizenship test status has been updated to Completed.

Though the update is dated on the 12th, it wasn’t available on the tracker until the 15th,

 

[vssk91]

Hello,

I am noticing that some get fingerprint requests and some don't. What is the criteria for fingerprints in an application?

Thanks

 

[freeze]

Hello,

I am noticing that some get fingerprint requests and some don't. What is the criteria for fingerprints in an application?

Thanks

Wondering the same

 

[forw.jane]

Hello,

I am noticing that some get fingerprint requests and some don't. What is the criteria for fingerprints in an application?

Thanks

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/november-2020-citizenship-application.708896/page-61#post-9390562

 

[ceejay132]

Yes, I still see the following under “Your next steps (1)”

Send us additional information
Waiting on you
You need to submit additional information.

• We sent you a letter or email asking for additional information.
• Follow the letter or email’s instructions to continue with your application.

Thanks. Do you have any section marked as complete yet?

 

[ceejay132]

New update: Citizenship test completed

• Jun 12, 2023
  Activity status updated: Citizenship test
  Citizenship test
  Citizenship test status has been updated to Completed.

Though the update is dated on the 12th, it wasn’t available on the tracker until the 15th,

Oh. Ignore my previous question. I can see your background is completed and your test is done. Ok. I was worried about the "waiting on you" message being an issue. Fingers crossed I get my background check completed soon. I applied a week after you.

 

[flame_twilight]

I was in Korea for 180 days, from which I flew to Europe, where I stayed for 3 months before flying to Canada. In the application, I had to list this 9-month long out-of-country period as one entry in Korea though I further explained my Europe trip in the comment section. They, then, requested for my police certificate from Korea thinking I stayed there for over 183 days. I provided details about my trip in Korea and Europe through a web form, and they completed the Background Verification without a police report from Korea.

BG completed, does it mean your explanation worked and you don’t need to provide police certificate?

 

[Tiffyc88]

Hi, is it normal to have your background verification being marked as completed a little over one week after AOR (AOR June 5)? I saw a ghost update yesterday & today on my account as well as my spouse’s and now this morning the following status was on my spouse’s tracker:

Jun 14, 2023
Activity status updated: Background verification
Background verification
Background verification status has been updated to Completed.
Since my tracker is also showing ghost update, waiting to see if it’ll change to that as well. As for my minor son, no updates on his tracker.
For those who have had their background completed, would the physical presence and language skills change after or before test? Thanks

 

[forw.jane]

Hi, is it normal to have your background verification being marked as completed a little over one week after AOR (AOR June 5)? I saw a ghost update yesterday & today on my account as well as my spouse’s and now this morning the following status was on my spouse’s tracker:

Jun 14, 2023
Activity status updated: Background verification
Background verification
Background verification status has been updated to Completed.
Since my tracker is also showing ghost update, waiting to see if it’ll change to that as well. As for my minor son, no updates on his tracker.
Please let me know if this is normally the case. Thanks

Kids application won't see any updates.

 

[Tiffyc88]

Kids application won't see any updates.

Thanks. Would the physical presence and language skills status change after test is completed or before?