London, ontario citizen applicants

[arielajv]

So, I became a Canadian citizen yesterday!
The online status shows Complete today! Does this mean that I can go ahead and apply for passport?

Congrats! So exciting!
They say to wait for 2 business days to make sure your name is registered in the system.
By the way, I've just received my passport on Monday, so it took roughly 2 weeks for me to get it, was pretty quick!

 

[Han]

Congrats! So exciting!
They say to wait for 2 business days to make sure your name is registered in the system.
By the way, I've just received my passport on Monday, so it took roughly 2 weeks for me to get it, was pretty quick!

Congrats!
Yeah, when it shows "Complete", it means that your name is registered so you can apply right away. I am going to apply today.
But, do I need to take copies of my IDs and then do they have to be signed by my guarantor?

 

[arielajv]

Congrats!
Yeah, when it shows "Complete", it means that your name is registered so you can apply right away. I am going to apply today.
But, do I need to take copies of my IDs and then do they have to be signed by my guarantor?

My husband just signed my application -- no ID's were signed. I just presented my driver's license at the office and my citizenship certificate.
The procedure itself was very quick and painless. This is definitely the easiest and most pleasant step during the whole process lol.

 

[Owais Iqbal]

So, I became a Canadian citizen yesterday!
The online status shows Complete today! Does this mean that I can go ahead and apply for passport?

Awesome! Congratulations!! I am writing my exam tomorrow Good luck! Enjoy your new status

 

[Han]

Awesome! Congratulations!! I am writing my exam tomorrow Good luck! Enjoy your new status

Thanks. Good luck to you too. Such a snowy day today!

 

[Han]

So, an update on how my passport application went.

I had oath in the afternoon of Nov. 5th, checked ecas in the morning of Nov. 6th and saw Completed!
I went to Canadian Passport Office in the afternoon of Wednesday. Told them that I need to travel to US on Saturday and I need to apply for urgent passport. The agent said that I can actually apply for the express one (2-9 days pick up, $50 instead of $110) and my passport will be ready for pick up on Friday at noon!

Good luck everyone!

 

[Owais Iqbal]

So I wrote my test today. Scored 20/20 in the test. We were advised that the oath invitations will be sent out in 10 to 12 weeks.

When I met with agent, she told me that I might get a letter requesting additional info. So I am not getting invitation to take oath any time soon I guess.

Thanks. Good luck to you too. Such a snowy day today!

Thank you!! I was driving from Sarnia. I had to drive at 80 km/h on 110 km/h highway because of the visibility and snow in the fast lane. But all is done now.

 

[Han]

So I wrote my test today. Scored 20/20 in the test. We were advised that the oath invitations will be sent out in 10 to 12 weeks.

When I met with agent, she told me that I might get a letter requesting additional info. So I am not getting invitation to take oath any time soon I guess.



Thank you!! I was driving from Sarnia. I had to drive at 80 km/h on 110 km/h highway because of the visibility and snow in the fast lane. But all is done now.

Congratulations! It is one step forward!

I can see that there are oath ceremonies on Dec. 9th and 10th and I think it is still highly likely you get invited to those.
I wish the best for you.

 

[Owais Iqbal]

Congratulations! It is one step forward!

I can see that there are oath ceremonies on Dec. 9th and 10th and I think it is still highly likely you get invited to those.
I wish the best for you.

I already told them a few months in advance that I won't be in Canada in the month of December. It would probably later for me.

I saw only 12 people for test today. Is that normal at London office?

 

[Han]

I already told them a few months in advance that I won't be in Canada in the month of December. It would probably later for me.

I saw only 12 people for test today. Is that normal at London office?

Oh! I had test with at least 25-30 people!
I had the oath ceremony with 70 people from 22 countries.

 

[Owais Iqbal]

@Han how long after test did you get Decision Made on your ECAS?

 

[Han]

@Han how long after test did you get Decision Made on your ECAS?

I don't remember exactly, 10-11 days I think. But you can find my timeline in the spreadsheet.

 

[Owais Iqbal]

I don't remember exactly, 10-11 days I think. But you can find my timeline in the spreadsheet.

Thank you

 

[Hussam68]

Hi guys, my family did their Oath ceremony on the 5th on November.
Because I did a lot of trips, I applied separately on August 27th ,2019. On November 13th received conformation letter for CIC.

Anyone knows if this will help my application to be processed faster ( as my whole family became Citizens)?

 

[Owais Iqbal]

Hi guys, my family did their Oath ceremony on the 5th on November.
Because I did a lot of trips, I applied separately on August 27th ,2019. On November 13th received conformation letter for CIC.

Anyone knows if this will help my application to be processed faster ( as my whole family became Citizens)?

I don't think so. It depends on your individual case. Since you have taken a lot of trips, this may trigger additional checks that may delay your application. London office is taking more than a year currently. I wouldn't expect to hear anything from them before August next year unless they request additional information.