Online citizenship test

[raphaeldpm]

Do keep us posted on the test! I’m surprised you haven’t done it already - I wouldn’t be able to keep the excitement at bay

I can't lol. I have 21 days to complete the test starting from December 1st.

In any case, I won't do it right away, I haven't studied in a while! I wanna make sure I'm 100% comfortable with the test since it says on the website that if we do not pass the test the first time, they'll contact us to schedule a retest in person. So failing would delay the process again.

 

[nathaniel_d]

Someone from August 2019, received test invite.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/august-2019-citizenship-applicants.646213/page-134

 

[WhistlerHusky]

Someone from August 2019, received test invite.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/august-2019-citizenship-applicants.646213/page-134

The someone left a comment above you.

 

[arsal385]

So basically we will have to wait twice, first for the online test and then for in person interview. Previously both happened in one go.

 

[LudoZ]

Is there any information over whether you have to be physically in Canada to take the online test?

 

[Lex2019]

Is there any information over whether you have to be physically in Canada to take the online test?

Yes, there is info on that if you read it

 

[BOYX]

Is there any information over whether you have to be physically in Canada to take the online test?

Yes, you must be in Canada.

 

[LudoZ]

Yes, there is info on that if you read it

"read it"? What does "it" refer to?
Maybe I missed it, but haven't seen that mentioned on the official pages:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/citizenship-test/online.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/citizenship.html#online-test

Yes, you must be in Canada.

Thanks. Where is the requirement to be in Canada specified? Is it in the email which gets sent out to selected candidates? I haven't been invited yet so don't have access to the invitation email.

 

[BOYX]

So basically we will have to wait twice, first for the online test and then for in person interview. Previously both happened in one go.

It may not be as bad as it seems. With online testing, they can get a massive number of tests done. And if they follow up with an online interview, they can not only invite more candidates but also get to them more quickly (no scheduling, no fire safety person limits etc.)

I don't think having the interview merged with the oath is likely. If I am not wrong, there are usually some final checks between the interview and the oath. Also, it would simply be awkward if you failed the interview and had to be kicked out of the call. Nonetheless, the first reason is the more likely one.

 

[BOYX]

Thanks. Where is the requirement to be in Canada specified? Is it in the email which gets sent out to selected candidates? I haven't been invited yet so don't have access to the invitation email.

Quoting them from the following link:

If we invited you for an online test, you

• have 21 days from the date in the invitation to take the test
  • If you need an extension, email the office that sent you the test invitation with your explanation.
  • Our officers give extensions on a case-by-case basis.
• must be in Canada to take the test
• can wait until the in-person tests resume (date to be determined) if you can’t or don’t want to do the online test

 

[siddharthbala]

Quoting them from the following link:

Gotta wonder how they prove that though. IP Address? Can be countered with a VPN.

I guess it'll be funny if they say show me the view outside your window or something.

 

[deepax]

Just read through all the documentation that IRCC has made available on their website for online testing.

Yes, it took them a while to develop and implement the solution but I am impressed. Perhaps it is because of my experience in developing adult eLearning content which makes me appreciate it.

Yes, people are frustrated. It may be a slow rollout as they'll be closely watching how it plays out, but to me, it looks like this is a robust solution. I can totally see them dropping in person testing even after pandemic ends, and just keep it for second attempts or people with special needs (just my guess).

 

[BOYX]

Gotta wonder how they prove that though. IP Address? Can be countered with a VPN.

I guess it'll be funny if they say show me the view outside your window or something.

Yeah it seems like an easy workaround for it. I wonder why the rule even exists - especially given how much thought they have put into the exam.

Some examples of the thought they have put in are the following: the grid vs list view, the marking an uncertain question, not being allowed to mark it uncertain if you haven't answered the question (to avoid mistakingly missing to answer a question), automatically submitting all your answers when time runs out and even the instant score upon submission.

I can't wrap my head around why one needs to be in Canada for the test - and how they expected to even enforce such a rule.

 

[Lex2019]

"read it"? What does "it" refer to?
Maybe I missed it, but haven't seen that mentioned on the official pages:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/citizenship-test/online.html
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/citizenship.html#online-test


Thanks. Where is the requirement to be in Canada specified? Is it in the email which gets sent out to selected candidates? I haven't been invited yet so don't have access to the invitation email.

Didn't read it well enough then

 

[BOYX]

Just read through all the documentation that IRCC has made available on their website for online testing.

Yes, it took them a while to develop and implement the solution but I am impressed. Perhaps it is because of my experience in developing adult eLearning content which makes me appreciate it.

Yes, people are frustrated. It may be a slow rollout as they'll be closely watching how it plays out, but to me, it looks like this is a robust solution. I can totally see them dropping in person testing even after pandemic ends, and just keep it for second attempts or people with special needs (just my guess).

Yes, I agree, their solution is very, very robust. I am super impressed to be honest. Sure the turnaround time leaves much to be desired, but the overall end product is wonderful. Hell, some of the professional exams I have taken aren't so robust and their whole private business model is just about that.

The test is looking like a long-term solution which is comforting.