November 2024 - Citizenship Applications

[Sasha22]

Hi everyone, did anyone experience sending their fingerprints by RCMP online? They called me and told me that they had an error in the system the first time and asked me to come and do it again, so I did. They gave me a copy of a piece of paper to proof that it was sent online so I am not sure what's next? If I receive a hard copy do i mail it myself? my tracker has not been updated since i took my test but everything just says "in progress" - any thoughts?

Another thing is my test status is still in progress even though It was completed almost a month ago. is this normal?

 

[USProgrammer]

I got invited to the direct passport application pilot from Calgary where you don't even need a guarantor and you submit it ahead of time. They just mail you the passport as soon as your citizenship is complete, then.

Sadly, I can't use it, since it requires you to be residing in Canada. That would have been really cool; I didn't even know they were still running that pilot.

 

[swagger]

Important information regarding your electronic Canadian Citizenship Certificate (e-Certificate)


You have indicated that you would like to receive your citizenship certificate in an electronic format.


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)
Igot this certificate from ircc but everything is pending what does that mean

 

[USProgrammer]

Today marks 1 month since Test Complete (with background already complete) for @WifeOfUSProgrammer with no LPP/oath. Vancouver VO. Calgary residence.

 

[swagger]

22feb test update
18march lpp done and oath recieved
Calgary office

 

[USProgrammer]

22feb test update
18march lpp done and oath recieved
Calgary office

What day and virtual or in-person?

 

[india_usa_canada_pr]

Type: Online application
Location: Calgary
Physical Presence Days: 1097
Application: Single
Application sent: 18th Nov
Delivered: 18th Nov
AOR: 29th Nov
BG Completed Date - Jan 22nd
Test Taken - Feb 10th
Test Completed Update in Tracker - Feb 19th - Saw the update on Feb 21st in the tracker
LPP Completed - March 13th - Saw the update on March 18th in the tracker
Oath Date - April 9th

Looks like online oath I got e-certificate download instructions. But waiting for actual oath email instructions. Any idea how long it takes to get actual oath instructions via email?

 

[forw.jane]

I got invited to the direct passport application pilot from Calgary where you don't even need a guarantor and you submit it ahead of time. They just mail you the passport as soon as your citizenship is complete, then.

Sadly, I can't use it, since it requires you to be residing in Canada. That would have been really cool; I didn't even know they were still running that pilot.

The processing speed of pilot is comparatively slower then normal passport application process. That's a disadvantage.

 

[Janice Bond]

I got invited to the direct passport application pilot from Calgary where you don't even need a guarantor and you submit it ahead of time. They just mail you the passport as soon as your citizenship is complete, then.

Sadly, I can't use it, since it requires you to be residing in Canada. That would have been really cool; I didn't even know they were still running that pilot.

Wow hopefully more applicants can participate!

 

[Janice Bond]

The processing speed of pilot is comparatively slower then normal passport application process. That's a disadvantage.

I wouldn't mind the option because my travel plans are not until 2026

 

[swagger]

Calgary off

What day and virtual or in-person?

March21virtual

 

[USProgrammer]

Calgary off

March21virtual

So weird that Calgary scheduled me for a later date even though I was scheduled long ago.

 

[DocumentJourney]

Calgary off

March21virtual

So you got the oath notification 3 days before the actual oath? Wow. Congrats. Calgary office is hustling right now.

 

[swagger]

So you got the oath notification 3 days before the actual oath? Wow. Congrats. Calgary office is hustling right now.

Yes sir

 

[neo2101]

**** Got an update ****

Type: Online application
Location: Toronto
Physical Presence Days: 1420
Application: Family (2 Adults, 1 Minor)
Application sent: November 9, 2024
Delivered: November 9, 2024
AOR: November 27, 2024
ECAS (Tracker in progress): November 29, 2024
Test Invite (Letter received): January 24, 2025
Background check (complete): January 22, 2025
Test Window: January 31 to March 1, 2025
Test Taken: February 17, 2025 - Score 20/20
Test Completed: February 21, 2025 (Tracker updated on February 25, 2025)
LPP completed: March 5, 2025 (Tracker updated on March 7, 2025)
Citizenship Ceremony: In Progress (Update on March 8, 2025)
Oath Letter Received: March 18, 2025

***** My minor's tracker details updated. Received Oath letter to attend ceremony.