+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

February 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

Azimuss

Star Member
Dec 10, 2019
123
51
That seems implausible.
1. Why would they prioritize those? Citizenship does not give you any advantages over PR except you cannot vote, be elected, and work on jobs with top secret clearance.
2. How would they even do this? Would they read through all paper applications to find people who work in essential services on a year old applications? What if they do not work there anymore? What if they did not work in essential services when applied but work now?
3. There would be some sort of communication from the CIC regarding that
Of course they read everything. They return documents for missing check box, so they look at every small detail.
I don't know how they keep track of people's workplace. Maybe they keep track in the system or something.
It is possible that people even die during the process, however sadly it sounds, not only change jobs. But did you know they freeze data in application when they receive? Example: you are 35 y.o and you get max points for age for immigration. Even if process takes many years and you get old, you are still considered 35 and get max points.

And lastly there is a communication from CIC, although not explicitly for citizenship.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html

Check processing times
Due to the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we can’t
  • process applications normally
  • provide accurate processing times
We’re prioritizing applications from
  • Canadians trying to return to Canada
  • vulnerable people
  • people who perform or support essential services
If you have an application in progress
If you want to apply to come to Canada
 

Jsaini86

Full Member
Dec 30, 2019
49
8
hi. I am Feb 2020 applicant. I just got request for fingerprints today. but my problem is, i am out of canada right now with my parents living in india due to covid restrictions. So is it possible, I can give fingerprints in India anywhere. Please advise if anyone can or in someone in the same boat.
Thanks in advance.
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,666
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
hi. I am Feb 2020 applicant. I just got request for fingerprints today. but my problem is, i am out of canada right now with my parents living in india due to covid restrictions. So is it possible, I can give fingerprints in India anywhere. Please advise if anyone can or in someone in the same boat.
Thanks in advance.
What does the instruction say?
 

Jsaini86

Full Member
Dec 30, 2019
49
8
What does the instruction say?
It says you can go to a local police service in Canada or you can go to RCMP. And the last one it says Accredited private Fingerprint Agencies. So I don’t know whether these agencies are in India also, so that I can go there & give fingerprints.
 

engray

Champion Member
Jul 20, 2018
1,043
635
It says you can go to a local police service in Canada or you can go to RCMP. And the last one it says Accredited private Fingerprint Agencies. So I don’t know whether these agencies are in India also, so that I can go there & give fingerprints.
Consult this page, it has an email and you can send them an inquiry https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/where-do-get-a-criminal-record-check. Also,
A quick google search "rcmp accredited fingerprinting company india" turns many results. Good luck
 
  • Like
Reactions: faizy786

Hary123

Star Member
Sep 19, 2017
182
139
I ordered GCMS notes, I see TFR-Eligibility in status, does any one in the group know what does this mean. Any guidance will be appreciated.
 

mafshinfar

Star Member
Jul 11, 2015
143
27
Full one year with no test invite .. wow
Let me share the story from March 2018
Application Sent March 2018 (before Covid)
Test Invite (Real Test not Online): April 2019 (before Covid)
And Oath Ceremony: Dec 2020 (Online) - (During Covid)
Almost 3 Years
So with Pandemic situation we cannot expect to be invited very soon
We have to wait at least for 4-5 Months
Slowest system ever.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Radium

lifein360

Hero Member
Jan 23, 2016
799
208
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
Jan 17, 2017
Med's Done....
Feb 20, 2017
Passport Req..
Mar 20, 2017
VISA ISSUED...
Mar 24, 2017
LANDED..........
Apr 23, 2017
Full one year with no test invite .. wow
Almost like the world is going through an unprecedented global pandemic.

Still, I do agree that CIC could have moved faster, but citizenship applications will always be deprioritized in comparison to visas and PR which are more critical and affect someone's ability to enter, live and work in Canada
 
  • Like
Reactions: mafshinfar

masood8

Hero Member
Oct 3, 2013
722
161
Toronto
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
LONDON
NOC Code......
3131
App. Filed.......
10-01-2011
Doc's Request.
20-03-2011
IELTS Request
Along File
Med's Request
05-11-2013
Med's Done....
10-12-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
PPR1 05-10-2014 & PPR2 17-11-2014 (Submitted: 18-02-2015)
VISA ISSUED...
13-02-2015
LANDED..........
29-June-2015
Online single application (Normal) Applied in DEC 2020 and received test invite in FEB 2021... that's some thing unbelievable.
Read this today in FB group...
DO you guy think this is really happening ??????
 
Last edited: