June 2017 Citizenship Applicants - (pre C6 rule)

[catharines]

My case is in process from July 21. No test nothing. Cannot say anything for CIC. You guys are so lucky.

Kalkatta be patient dear you will get there. I know it is frustrating sometimes to wait with no news.

 

[rustic]

But it doesn't really take too long to complete the application process. There are a lot of people who were asked to do FP and the process was completed in 2 months.

Agreed ! I also received FP request on 26th August and Test Invite on 28th August for 11th September. I have no clue on how the FP thing got processed but i got DM on 14th September.

 

[SadaPk]

CIC these days is asking so many applicants for fingerprint request. Are they making so many applications as non routine ?

I was just searching about non route application for citizenship and this came up

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1169&top=5

What is a non-routine application?
We consider your application non-routine if:

• you asked to change your personal information, such as:
  • name
  • sex designation
  • date of birth
• you missed a:
  • test
  • interview
  • hearing
• we need you to submit extra documents, like:
  • fingerprints
  • residence documents
• we asked you to come to another interview or hearing after you attended your interview

We also consider your citizenship application non-routine if you:

• failed a test
• didn’t meet the language requirements during your interview

So after FP case becomes Non-routine. I wud like to know what is the processing time for non-routine case? Is there any official time period. ?

 

[kalkatta]

After following through the spreadsheet, I realize the Calgary, Regina and some offices of Ontario are quick in processing application.

 

[SadaPk]

After following through the spreadsheet, I realize the Calgary, Regina and some offices of Ontario are quick in processing application.

Yes you r Right. My understanding is this if a person want to get process fast. He shud move to Calgary/Edmonton. GTA esp Mississauga is slowest.

 

[kalkatta]

Even Edmonton is taking ages for me

 

[Katayoon]

After following through the spreadsheet, I realize the Calgary, Regina and some offices of Ontario are quick in processing application.

More remote and less desirable for most immigrants places are quicker because of the lower volume of applications, in addition to all other factors. These areas are short of people and have quicker immigration routes. One of my acquaintances did a 1-year college diploma in Regina and got a decent job even before graduating at a chemical plant, and he did not even have work permit, not to mention PR.

No offense to Regina but most immigrants have never even heard of this place before even wanting to immigrate there. The first time I heard of Regina is when my Guinean ex-colleague from my first survival job in Montreal moved there to work as a truck driver. I was shocked when he told me Regina was the capital of Saskatchewan. At that time I was convinced that the capital of Saskatchewan was Saskatoon.

 

[humanist]

Sat my test this morning in Scarborough. Was only there for 45 minutes and passed with perfect score, so happy all that reading and studying paid off. The end is in sight.

 

[KittyKat]

@KittyKat In how many days you get the passport once you apply ?

I am getting it on Thursday, so 3 business days. Paid for express pick up which is an additional $50.

 

[Anvatrix]

I have a question: I am still waiting for Test Invite but would like to travel for 3 weeks outside of Canada. How can I make sure that CIC does not send me any correspondence during my absence?

I found here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/help.asp that there are 2 IRCC offices in Toronto (Toronto Etobicoke and Toronto St.Clair). I wonder whom I should contact in Toronto with such a question?

 

[Shaikhzees]

Where's the link for the excel file. Can't seem to find it.
Have June applicant's started receiving the test invites?

 

[kalkatta]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16cfQUVB3j56QktacolbsAxpNlOrvk2uFGZzm_ZFCnfg/edit#gid=44452305

 

[Shaikhzees]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16cfQUVB3j56QktacolbsAxpNlOrvk2uFGZzm_ZFCnfg/edit#gid=44452305

Thanks kalkatta !

 

[aakash28]

Agreed ! I also received FP request on 26th August and Test Invite on 28th August for 11th September. I have no clue on how the FP thing got processed but i got DM on 14th September.

Correct me if I am wrong-

I think you meant to say they received FP report on 26th August, right? Not that you got request from CIC, as it does not make sense since without FP report submission you may not have got the test invite.

Right?

 

[rustic]

Correct me if I am wrong-

I think you meant to say they received FP report on 26th August, right? Not that you got request from CIC, as it does not make sense since without FP report submission you may not have got the test invite.

Right?

I received two letters one n 26th August for FP and 2 days letter on 28th August as test invite. I submitted the FP on 29th August and thats it. 11th September i had my interview and test. 3 day later DM. Hope i am clear.