May 2023 - Citizenship Applications

[ta123]

I had applied for citizenship on May 2023 and as per my online application status last update was on july 31, 2023 with my background and citizenship test completed. I got a ghost update on october 2023 and then another ghost update on may 8, 2024. I called up ircc and an agent told me that LPP is also done and they are just waiting to schedule the oath ceremony. When I asked for a timeline, he just told me to wait. From October 2023 till few days ago, I had contacted my MP many times but was of no use as his office simply provides me the update that I can see online. What I learnt is that we need to wait while they decide to shower their blessings on our application. Nothing else we can do. I am just waiting to get my e-cert and passport to be done once and for all with IRCC. Not sure how long to wait, anyways we cannot do anything about this. So keep on waiting..........

100% agree. I wish there was something we could do about this. I have been stuck on the security clearance for almost a YEAR!!! I haven't had a real update since July of 2023 lol
Who knows what they are doing, how long it takes, etc. This is truly unacceptable specially since there is no transparency. This to me screams either inefficiency and/or incompetency. It is too late for us, but hopefully this will change somehow...

 

[vmax12]

You are right ! Yesterday i got a Ghost update and today I see my citizenship ceremony is in process and scheduled for oath on June 14 I still haven't received the email with instructions. Finally after exactly 12 months of process. Good luck everyone,

If you got ghost update today just know that soon you will receive the oath invite.

 

[navrajan88]

Finally after getting the ghost update on May 8, 2024. Everything turned green today May 31, 2024 except ceremony. Hoping to get the ceremony email soon. Fingers crossed!

 

[ugreen]

Finally after getting the ghost update on May 8, 2024. Everything turned green today May 31, 2024 except ceremony. Hoping to get the ceremony email soon. Fingers crossed!

Application May 17 2023.
Got update on May 2 2024. Everything turned green except ceremony. It's been a month now. Still waiting for ceremony.

 

[navrajan88]

Application May 17 2023.
Got update on May 2 2024. Everything turned green except ceremony. It's been a month now. Still waiting for ceremony.

Did you try calling ircc agents(+1-888-242-2100) and check with them? They might be able to put in some notes which might trigger some officer to look into your application.

 

[ugreen]

Did you try calling ircc agents(+1-888-242-2100) and check with them? They might be able to put in some notes which might trigger some officer to look into your application.

Thanks. I will do it ASAP.. let's see if this works. Thanks and hope we'll for everyone.

 

[navrajan88]

Due dates on the GCMS notes don't mean anything

For me, the due dates for sure meant something. I now have my oath ceremony in 2 weeks from now. Almost there

 

[ugreen]

Did you try calling ircc agents(+1-888-242-2100) and check with them? They might be able to put in some notes which might trigger some officer to look into your application.

How to talk to an agent? Which option should I use? Because when I tried it didn't direct me to any agent.

 

[navrajan88]

How to talk to an agent? Which option should I use? Because when I tried it didn't direct me to any agent.

Afai remember, I used the citizenship option and then used the option to speak to an agent

 

[forw.jane]

How to talk to an agent? Which option should I use? Because when I tried it didn't direct me to any agent.

Try this - https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/posts/10523591/

 

[vmax12]

For me, the due dates for sure meant something. I now have my oath ceremony in 2 weeks from now. Almost there

Did you get invitation email already ?

 

[navrajan88]

Did you get invitation email already ?

It was updated online in my application dashboard, should be getting the email in a day or 2. Hopefully!

 

[vmax12]

It was updated online in my application dashboard, should be getting the email in a day or 2. Hopefully!

I am scheduled for the June 14 ceremony too and still waiting for the invitation email. can you please update us when you receive the email ?

 

[navrajan88]

I am scheduled for the June 14 ceremony too and still waiting for the invitation email. can you please update us when you receive the email ?

For sure. I would suggest to call ircc and speak to an agent if you don't receive the invite by june 12. I will let you know as soon as I get it.

 

[navrajan88]

@vmax12 I just noticed the below in citizenship ceremony page. You might want to call them up if you have not received the ceremony email by June 7, 2024. Mine is on June 20, so I still have time.

If the “Citizenship ceremony” section of the citizenship status tracker has an “In progress” status, it means we

• are in the process of scheduling your ceremony
• will send you the invitation at least 1 week before the ceremony date