April 2018 - Citizenship Applicant

[ankz001]

Actually, I do think that the more travel you have outside the country the longer it takes to complete their background checks and cross referencing.
I'll explain why I say this. Hubby traveled only twice across the border in the entire period in question. I traveled about 5 times. Sometimes they were flights out and other times were driving across the border. Now, where I drove across the border they didn't stamp my passport so it was up to me to ensure I recorded my leaving and return trips diligently. I also made sure I returned that slip at the border every time to make sure there were no issues in proving my departure and return.

During my interview, she went through my passport and identified all the entry and departure stamps and queried some dates I had put on my calculator but were not present in my passport. Luckily I had the trips well documented and could actually tell her which ones she would not find stamps for and which ones she would. She cross referenced and checked off all the dates.

Another thing I did with my application was if there was a gap anywhere, I included a note that explained the gap or any discrepancy. I've learned over the years of dealing with the Canadian government that they do not like grey areas. So if you take a look at your application objectively and some dates or occurrences are not making sense or don't add up to you, chances are they will have questions. So just explain where required and you might save yourself some time.

Hang in there though, hopefully you will see some progress soon.

Yes that seems like the situation here. The so frequent travels to US is taking up time for background check.
Thanks for giving the hope, and Congrats on your upcoming oath ceremony!!

 

[Shn05]

Of course they send you back. When you fill up your application there is a check list to ''check''. Normally you have to send a copy of your pr card.

I checked the checklist again and it didn’t say that you need to provide a copy or your PR card.

 

[robinhood_1984]

Can anyone help me? What will happen if I forgot to send proof of residency with my application. Would they send it back? Or just email me and ask for a copy?

You dont have to send a copy of the PR card, I did as good measure but that's all.

On the form you gave them your UCI number from your PR card (I assume you did) and with your name and other info on the forms that's all you need in combination with your ID documents such as passport and drivers licence etc.

When you go for interview I think they'll ask to see your PR card and COPR document.

 

[Shn05]

You dont have to send a copy of the PR card, I did as good measure but that's all.

On the form you gave them your UCI number from your PR card (I assume you did) and with your name and other info on the forms that's all you need in combination with your ID du

When you go for interview I think they'll ask to see your PR card and COPR document.

Yes I did put my UCI number and all that. Thanks for the info! I only submitted what is written on checklist, no more no less.

 

[robinhood_1984]

Yes I did put my UCI number and all that. Thanks for the info! I only submitted what is written on checklist, no more no less.

So long as you gave them the two pieces of ID you'll be fine. Some people have actually had their applications returned for using the PR card as one of the ID's, while others had it accepted.

If you gave them the biographical page of your home country passport and your drivers licence from the province you live in, you'll be fine.

 

[Shn05]

So long as you gave them the two pieces of ID you'll be fine. Some people have actually had their applications returned for using the PR card as one of the ID's, while others had it accepted.

If you gave them the biographical page of your home country passport and your drivers licence from the province you live in, you'll be fine.

Yes that’s all I included on my application.
-Physical presence calculator signed and dated
-signed and dated application
-copy of expired and new passport
-copy of drivers license
-transcripts and certificate
-payment
-photographs

 

[robinhood_1984]

Yes that’s all I included on my application.
-Physical presence calculator signed and dated
-signed and dated application
-copy of expired and new passport
-copy of drivers license
-transcripts and certificate
-payment
-photographs

Unless I've completely forgotten something, it sounds complete to me. How long ago did you apply? April applicant or more recent?

 

[Shn05]

Unless I've completely forgotten something, it sounds complete to me. How long ago did you apply? April applicant or more recent?

I just submitted my application yesterday. How about you?

 

[robinhood_1984]

I just submitted my application yesterday. How about you?

I sent mine at the end of March, they received it on the 3rd of April. AOR end of April and it went 'In Process' on June 27th and I've heard nothing since.

 

[glash]

Hi all,

Test passed last Friday 20/20 really easy.

DM today.

Regards

 

[Tygabolu]

Hi guys! We finally received a test invitation for the October 22. It did not come in the email just showed as an update in the CIC system. Everyone from Calgary- tests are finally coming.

 

[Uranus]

Hi guys! We finally received a test invitation for the October 22. I did not come in the email just showed as an update in the CIC system. Everyone from Calgary- tests are finally coming.

Congrats! Calgary is moving fast... Ontario region is so slow, no movement ~~~

 

[Edogawaconan1986]

My application has been in process since July 23 but I haven't got test letter yet. How can I send them the Urgent Process request now? I wish to get citizenship asap to apply for a job in Canadian Armed Forces. Thanks.

 

[oomuchi]

I sent mine at the end of March, they received it on the 3rd of April. AOR end of April and it went 'In Process' on June 27th and I've heard nothing since.

It's not just you. I'm in the same boat (application sent middle of March/2018).
Please, see the spreadsheet ...
and you will see that a lot of people are still waiting for the test letter...
Everything depends of your region/location...

 

[Libu]

Hi guys! We finally received a test invitation for the October 22. I did not come in the email just showed as an update in the CIC system. Everyone from Calgary- tests are finally coming.

Congrats!! Updated