Do I need to write citizenship test

[Fatima13]

I was over 56 years of age when I signed my application for citizenship in September 2017. That time, 4-year rule was in effective, accordingly, If you were between 14 and 64 years, you had to meet the language and knowledge requirement for citizenship". Since I was 56 years, so I was required to do the test.

My ECAS status has recently been updated by adding a line: We sent you a notice on May 14, 2018 to appear and write the citizenship test on June 9, 2018.

Now I just got an email with appointment letter attached. It says:

If you were under 18 years of age or 55 years of age or older on the date you signed your application, you are not required to demonstrate your knowledge of Canada or your knowledge of English or French. You are receiving this notice solely for the purpose of attending an interview with a citizenship officer to verify your identity and the originals of the documents you provided with your application.

I'm really confused. Should I prepare for test or not?

Appreciate your kind advices. Thanks.

 

[0ntarian]

No test for you. They are sending standard format to everyone but in your case is not applicable

 

[sns204]

I was over 56 years of age when I signed my application for citizenship in September 2017. That time, 4-year rule was in effective, accordingly, If you were between 14 and 64 years, you had to meet the language and knowledge requirement for citizenship". Since I was 56 years, so I was required to do the test.

My ECAS status has recently been updated by adding a line: We sent you a notice on May 14, 2018 to appear and write the citizenship test on June 9, 2018.

Now I just got an email with appointment letter attached. It says:

If you were under 18 years of age or 55 years of age or older on the date you signed your application, you are not required to demonstrate your knowledge of Canada or your knowledge of English or French. You are receiving this notice solely for the purpose of attending an interview with a citizenship officer to verify your identity and the originals of the documents you provided with your application.

I'm really confused. Should I prepare for test or not?

Appreciate your kind advices. Thanks.

You will not have to write the test, however all adults have an interview. You have nothing to worry about in terms of preparing for the test. Attend with your original documents so they can be verified. The interview process is generally straight forward and usually nothing to worry about.

 

[Fatima13]

No test for you. They are sending standard format to everyone but in your case is not applicable

Thank you Ontarian for your input

 

[Fatima13]

You will not have to write the test, however all adults have an interview. You have nothing to worry about in terms of preparing for the test. Attend with your original documents so they can be verified. The interview process is generally straight forward and usually nothing to worry about.

Thank you sns204 for your advice.

 

[Fatima13]

The question remain when did 18-55 age limit came into force. I signed my application in September 2017 and at that time 14-64 age limit was in force, that's why I assume I'm, being 56, required to write the test. Or shall I assume that when 18-55 age rule was effected, it invariably applied to ALL applicants whether they sent their applications before this 18-55 age rule came into effect?

 

[zardoz]

I was over 56 years of age when I signed my application for citizenship in September 2017. That time, 4-year rule was in effective, accordingly, If you were between 14 and 64 years, you had to meet the language and knowledge requirement for citizenship". Since I was 56 years, so I was required to do the test.

My ECAS status has recently been updated by adding a line: We sent you a notice on May 14, 2018 to appear and write the citizenship test on June 9, 2018.

Now I just got an email with appointment letter attached. It says:

If you were under 18 years of age or 55 years of age or older on the date you signed your application, you are not required to demonstrate your knowledge of Canada or your knowledge of English or French. You are receiving this notice solely for the purpose of attending an interview with a citizenship officer to verify your identity and the originals of the documents you provided with your application.

I'm really confused. Should I prepare for test or not?

Appreciate your kind advices. Thanks.

The question remain when did 18-55 age limit came into force. I signed my application in September 2017 and at that time 14-64 age limit was in force, that's why I assume I'm, being 56, required to write the test. Or shall I assume that when 18-55 age rule was effected, it invariably applied to ALL applicants whether they sent their applications before this 18-55 age rule came into effect?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1077&top=5

 

[Fatima13]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1077&top=5

Thanks a lot zardos, that link clarifies it. So I'm not required to write the test.

 

[CANADA-1]

I was over 56 years of age when I signed my application for citizenship in September 2017. That time, 4-year rule was in effective, accordingly, If you were between 14 and 64 years, you had to meet the language and knowledge requirement for citizenship". Since I was 56 years, so I was required to do the test.

My ECAS status has recently been updated by adding a line: We sent you a notice on May 14, 2018 to appear and write the citizenship test on June 9, 2018.

Now I just got an email with appointment letter attached. It says:

If you were under 18 years of age or 55 years of age or older on the date you signed your application, you are not required to demonstrate your knowledge of Canada or your knowledge of English or French. You are receiving this notice solely for the purpose of attending an interview with a citizenship officer to verify your identity and the originals of the documents you provided with your application.

I'm really confused. Should I prepare for test or not?

Appreciate your kind advices. Thanks.

i hope your citizenship complete i have question what to total time take your application waiting for your response thank you