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October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

Sohmisaly

Star Member
Oct 7, 2017
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Hey guys,
I have recently got a job offer in federal government and have to move from Calgary to Ottawa, starting from June 1st. Today, I received invitation to appear in citizenship test on June 11, 2018 in Calgary office. I am wondering what is the best strategy in this case. Should I request to move my test to Ottawa or fly to Calgary to write test. The application is for 2 people.

Thanks for your valuable suggestions.

@razerblade
 

sns204

Champion Member
Dec 12, 2012
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If you don't mind the probable delay, move it so you don't have to fly. If money is not a problem and you really don't want a delay, fly back and take the test.

Keep in mind that at some point in this process you'll need to move the file, either before the test or before the oath. You could fly back for the test only to face an inevitable delay before getting invited for oath. You could have a conversation during the interview about this after your test.

Tough call.
 

Godsfavoured

Member
Oct 13, 2017
13
6
Just checked my Ecas, pls update

We sent you a notice on May 9, 2018 to appear and take the oath of citizenship at the citizenship ceremony to be held on June 5, 2018 at 9:00 AM.

Glad it’s almost over
 
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sanjijoon

Newbie
Apr 23, 2018
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Decision made today after 3 weeks/ Montreal office:

  1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on October 16, 2017.
  2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on November 3, 2017.
  3. We started processing your application on November 22, 2017.
  4. We sent you a notice on April 3, 2018 to appear and write the citizenship test on April 20.
 

rajmalhotra7

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Apr 5, 2010
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Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Decision made today after 3 weeks/ Montreal office:

  1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on October 16, 2017.
  2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on November 3, 2017.
  3. We started processing your application on November 22, 2017.
  4. We sent you a notice on April 3, 2018 to appear and write the citizenship test on April 20.
Added you to October sheet of global 2017 tracker. Link is in my signature.

Allow 20-30 minutes for updates to reflect in tracker.
 
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liyatoni

Member
Nov 20, 2017
13
6
Good morning,

My Ecas status finally got changed to Decision Made on May 9th - after almost 3 months from the exam! Please update!

Thanks
 
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J24

Star Member
Oct 12, 2017
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xmaanix said:
Hey there, when did you go in process? I am in process since january 3rd at scarborough but no update yet



I am In Process since December 19th and also waiting for a test invite
In process since Dec 12 th FP request January 24 and I am still waiting for a test invite
 

thebassi35

Hero Member
Oct 10, 2013
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Surrey BC
Category........
Visa Office......
NEW DELHI
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Received NDVO - 17/06/2016
File Transfer...
started processing 26/08/2016
Med's Done....
march 25th-2016
Interview........
DM on 07/02/2017
Passport Req..
PPR on feb 23-2017
Test on April 5, Still in process
Location Surrey Bc
 

paritosh

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2010
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Dont worry never renew passport even it takes 2-3 months you can request to process urgently if you need to go out of country but hope it will be done in 2 months

Congratulations. Happy for you. My wife's passport expires in 2 months and we are hoping that we don't have to renew it and can become a Canadian citizen before that. Seems unlikely at this point but fingers crossed. Thanks for your response.
 

amit80203

Champion Member
Apr 9, 2013
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App. Filed.......
18th Oct 2017
AOR Received.
7th Dec 2017
Just completed Citizenship test in Calgary......It was really nice experience, everything was smooth. Whole process took 1 hr (went in at 8 AM, was out by 9:05 AM)....Test was easy and some were common sense questions. Interviewer was really good and made it really quick. Told us that we have to wait until July or Aug for Oath as all slots are books until that time. Best of luck to rest of the applicants.