April 2019 applications

[mcgyver]

Question to anyone with children and received oath email.
Do the kids ecas update too has Decision made or only parents? My 3 kids have "in process" but my wife and I have DM a day after test and interview.

Yes, it was "in process" for my daughter but DM for my wife and myself. But when we came back home after the oath ceremony, ecas for all 3 of us became "Completed". The final line was "You became a Canadian citizen on March 11, 2020."

 

[almeida]

IRCC had cancelled test and oath from March 14th until further notice due to covid-19.

 

[ongandy86]

Decision Made 3-13-2020. No oath taking date yet because of you know.

 

[olsen01]

IRCC had cancelled test and oath from March 14th until further notice due to covid-19.

Thanks for the update. There's nothing on their website though. Did you hear this directly from IRCC?

 

[savarana]

We missed the update posted by 'almeida'. We went _all_ the way to the test center 30KM from our house only to be turned back. The guy there said "we're sending out emails since yesterday night". Nope, buddy, that's a lie.

We're incredibly frustrated by the turn of events. We had spent the entire week preparing and my wife even took 2 days off work. We feel like we were completely let down by the system. They _could_ have made arrangements if they wanted to.

 

[almeida]

We missed the update posted by 'almeida'. We went _all_ the way to the test center 30KM from our house only to be turned back. The guy there said "we're sending out emails since yesterday night". Nope, buddy, that's a lie.

We're incredibly frustrated by the turn of events. We had spent the entire week preparing and my wife even took 2 days off work. We feel like we were completely let down by the system. They _could_ have made arrangements if they wanted to.

This info got pushed to me from IRCC tweet. I suggest everyone seeking info here to also follow IRCC tweets and receive their notofications

 

[olsen01]

This info got pushed to me from IRCC tweet. I suggest everyone seeking info here to also follow IRCC tweets and receive their notofications

Thanks @almeida. This is a great tip!

 

[8664fk]

In Process since August 20! I think with this corona virus this process will take one more year lol

 

[datesandtea]

Its unfortunate they cancelled tests and oaths but hopefully they will recognize that in a few weeks, it will almost be a year and with that in mind they will reschedule everything asap. Just putting it out there so the Universe can absorb the info lol Manifestation!

 

[MW2015]

Since no oath or test do you think they will process some of the other applications sooner. Still waiting after receiving CIT for US Foreign Travel. Was not sure if they were still allowed to work or could work on anything remotely.

 

[Nisht]

Hi, the processing time for Citizenship grant is stated 12 months on the IRCC website and for Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) it is stated 5 months. So overall we have to wait 17 months to be able to apply for Canadian passport?
Can anyone explain what happens between the time we are granted citizenship to the time we receive proof of citizenship? I am wondering why it takes 5 extra months. Thanks!

 

[sydcarton]

Hi, the processing time for Citizenship grant is stated 12 months on the IRCC website and for Citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) it is stated 5 months. So overall we have to wait 17 months to be able to apply for Canadian passport?
Can anyone explain what happens between the time we are granted citizenship to the time we receive proof of citizenship? I am wondering why it takes 5 extra months. Thanks!

No proof is different, as it involves cases when the person could be Canadian by descent, so you’re just applying for a verification of status. This takes 5 months.
If you’re applying for a first time grant of citizenship after completing necessary requirements as PR, the average processing time is 12 months, you will receive your citizenship certificate at the end of it.
Hope this helps.

 

[Mac0001]

Received my Canadian Passport from Passport office in Mississauga. I applied for Passport on April 01,2020 and got it next day, April 02,2020. Extremely fast service
This journey has finally ended.
Here is the time frame

1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on April 1, 2019.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on June 11, 2019.
3. We started processing your application on July 3, 2019.
4. We sent you correspondence on July 31, 2019. If you have not yet provided the information or the requested documents, please do so as soon as possible. Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required.
5. We sent you a notice on February 18, 2020 to appear and write the citizenship test on March 11, 2020 at 1:30 PM. The notice you will receive by mail will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.
6. You became a Canadian citizen on March 12, 2020.

 

[olsen01]

Received my Canadian Passport from Passport office in Mississauga. I applied for Passport on April 01,2020 and got it next day, April 02,2020. Extremely fast service

Congratulations! I know the oaths are cancelled until further notice, but for future reference. The web site does not mention the invite for the oath? Did you receive this by email, but no update in ECAS?

 

[rudi51]

Received my Canadian Passport from Passport office in Mississauga. I applied for Passport on April 01,2020 and got it next day, April 02,2020. Extremely fast service
This journey has finally ended.
Here is the time frame

1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on April 1, 2019.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on June 11, 2019.
3. We started processing your application on July 3, 2019.
4. We sent you correspondence on July 31, 2019. If you have not yet provided the information or the requested documents, please do so as soon as possible. Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required.
5. We sent you a notice on February 18, 2020 to appear and write the citizenship test on March 11, 2020 at 1:30 PM. The notice you will receive by mail will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.
6. You became a Canadian citizen on March 12, 2020.

Hello, quick question, your step #4 was that for your fingerprints?