February 2017 - Citizenship Applicants

[PB#]

Hi

I have a question on name change or dropping a part of given name.

My name is AAAA Kumar BBBB. Its a Indian name and is kind of middle name but when i moved to canada it became part of my given name because my indian passport has AAAA Kumar as given name.

I got my citizenship certificate on this name i.e AAAA Kumar BBBB. My provincial driving licence has AAAA BBBB and other documents have AAAA Kumar BBBB.

Now i want to apply canadian passport, My preference for name is AAAA BBBB and drop Kumar from it, should i apply with AAAA Kumar BBBB or AAAA BBBB. I have driving licence to prove i use AAAA BBBB as my name.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/passport/apply/name-change.asp

As per the link above, would it be considered a legal name change or just dropping a given name.

Thank you in advance everyone.

 

[parisien]

Is the processing guaranteed in 12 months, or conditions apply ?

My friend if your file is non routine then for sure 12 months or less as we all can see that alot of members already got test invite and some of them received oath.if your application is considered as non routine or for ex that ask u extra docs or like finger prints then it might take some extra time. I will tell you with my experience.
I have no criminal background I am all clear but I got selected for finger prints, as finger prints are done now I am just waiting for test invite.
I my self called contact ctr and asked what is happening as in if they need something else from me. So lady over phone told me that everything seems to be good and your security check is complete now just wait for test invite.... I my self consider my application as non routine but doesn't matter to me because I know end of day I will get my citizenship .... And I'm already holding European citizenship so again I'll say it's all about patience it is process which they have to follow.

Thank you

 

[Mgee403]

1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on February 2, 2017.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on February 9, 2017.
3. We started processing your application on February 13, 2017.
4. We sent you a notice on April 3, 2017 to appear and write the citizenship test on May 18, 2017 at 8:00 AM. The notice you will receive by mail will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.

This is my timeline, i passed the test on the 18th of May in Calgary.My canadian citizenship status was "decision made" since :may 22 2017 and now still waiting for the oath taking date... feels like forever now

 

[Taname]

Do you receive any fingerprint from IRCC? call CIC and let them know they will tell you whats going on.

 

[alexchristi]

Oath taken today.

As of today we are a family of proud Canadian citizens... by choice.

 

[spiritsoul]

Oath taken today.

As of today we are a family of proud Canadian citizens... by choice.

Congratulations

 

[alexchristi]

Congratulations

Thank you very much

 

[parisien]

Hello .... who ever is taking care of spread sheet please in location add HAMILTON for me ... rest is good ... And congrats to fellows who got test invites and oaths.

Thnx

 

[STS20]

Any updates from Mississauga office for February Applicants For writing the test?

 

[STS20]

Any updates from Mississauga office for February Applicants For writing the test?

 

[Meldaour]

Hi everyone,

Me and my wife passed the test on June 6 ( one month ago today) my wife got DM the next day but my case as well as my kids are still IP... I called cic they told me every thing is ok but your security check is not cleared yet... does anyone has the same case...is there a time frame for security check...is that normal please share your experiences

My ecas shows as follows:

1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on February 15, 2017.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on March 28, 2017.
3. We started processing your application on April 10, 2017.
4. We sent you correspondence on April 27, 2017. If you have not yet provided the information or the requested documents, please do so as soon as possible. Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required.
5. We sent you a notice on May 11, 2017 to appear and write the citizenship test on June 6, 2017 at 10:00 AM. The notice you will receive by mail will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.

 

[RAY2112]

Any updates from Mississauga office for February Applicants For writing the test?

Yes after waiting four months I got my test invitation letter August 8th .
Finally Mississauga Office woke up

Good luck for the rest!

 

[canadavisa22]

Yes after waiting four months I got my test invitation letter August 8th .
Finally Mississauga Office woke up

Good luck for the rest!

You're in the spreadsheet as Toronto. Are you actually in Mississauga?

 

[RAY2112]

You're in the spreadsheet as Toronto. Are you actually in Mississauga?

Please if you have access to the sheet, change the location to Mississauga.
Thanks

 

[ssherwani]

Yes after waiting four months I got my test invitation letter August 8th .
Finally Mississauga Office woke up

Good luck for the rest!

Congratulations! Mine is still in Progress since last 5 months. Call center is useless, I was told background checks are complete and I should wait to get the test invite when I called them 4 weeks ago. Called them again last week and now they are saying background checks are in process. God knows what is going on!