Hi all,
I was thinking to write a letter to my MP to get IRCC to be more transparent about what's going on with our applications. Here is what I had in mind, let me know what you think:
Dear [insert MP name here],
Hoping this letter finds you well. I am a Permenant Resident of Canada, residing in the borough of [xx]. I have submitted an application for Canadian Citizenship this past [insert month here] and am currently waiting on any news.
I am only one person of countless other individuals who have applied for citizenship and have not had any news since January 2020. Of course, we all understand the detrimental effect COVID-19 has caused in all aspects of life. In no way would we want our government workers to be in harm’s way because of the virus. We do, however, believe that we have at least the right to know what to expect for our application and to obtain more information. IRCC’s website has so far failed to provide any useful information for applicants other than “We are accepting new applications” and “all citizenship in-person events are cancelled”.
I am sure that IRCC agents have been overwhelmed with calls from anxious applicants. To that end, might it not be possible for IRCC to release a statement with the following information:
- Describing (preferably in numbers and figures) the size and amount of backlog currently facing citizenship applications.
- Estimating a timeline for AORs.
- Detailing the procedure they are following to process applications in the current circumstances.
- Giving any foreseeable plan of resuming citizenship tests and interviews, similar to what was done for oath ceremonies.
I think that receiving some concrete information will bring peace of mind for applicants, enhancing trust and transparency between them and the government.
Thank you very much for your time,
Let me know your thoughts and whether you're also thinking of contacting your MP.
I was thinking to write a letter to my MP to get IRCC to be more transparent about what's going on with our applications. Here is what I had in mind, let me know what you think:
Dear [insert MP name here],
Hoping this letter finds you well. I am a Permenant Resident of Canada, residing in the borough of [xx]. I have submitted an application for Canadian Citizenship this past [insert month here] and am currently waiting on any news.
I am only one person of countless other individuals who have applied for citizenship and have not had any news since January 2020. Of course, we all understand the detrimental effect COVID-19 has caused in all aspects of life. In no way would we want our government workers to be in harm’s way because of the virus. We do, however, believe that we have at least the right to know what to expect for our application and to obtain more information. IRCC’s website has so far failed to provide any useful information for applicants other than “We are accepting new applications” and “all citizenship in-person events are cancelled”.
I am sure that IRCC agents have been overwhelmed with calls from anxious applicants. To that end, might it not be possible for IRCC to release a statement with the following information:
- Describing (preferably in numbers and figures) the size and amount of backlog currently facing citizenship applications.
- Estimating a timeline for AORs.
- Detailing the procedure they are following to process applications in the current circumstances.
- Giving any foreseeable plan of resuming citizenship tests and interviews, similar to what was done for oath ceremonies.
I think that receiving some concrete information will bring peace of mind for applicants, enhancing trust and transparency between them and the government.
Thank you very much for your time,
Let me know your thoughts and whether you're also thinking of contacting your MP.