Hello. I applied online March 1st and still no AOR. I checked the application time line and they're now working on March 8th week. It's so odd that they're on a different week and I still didn't receive anything. I am seeing ppl receiving their AOR from paper application. I thought online would of bee faster.
March 2021 - Citizenship applications
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I added you to the February tab, here it is the link to the February 2021 thread, that way you can chat with applicants from the same month! https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/february-2021-citizenship-applications.720268/page-40
They are still sending AOR to 2020 December online applicants. The March 8 in the website is more aligned with the timeline for paper applicants.
Hi, Those of you who applied ONLINE since January 2021 and have not yet received the AOR think that they are not processing all the applications that they receive online because the website still says “Random Applications will be selected “
A new online citizenship application (e-app) is now available for some randomly selected applicants.
We
A new online citizenship application (e-app) is now available for some randomly selected applicants.
We
- will keep testing and improving the e-app
- are working to make sure that more people can apply online
CBC news Summary
The number of applications stuck at the testing and interview stage is just over 102,322 as per Jan 2021 records (equivalent to population of a mid-size city in Canada ! ). 75-80% or more of these applications are stuck there for over 13+ month period as per IRCCs own figures (snapshot). This means that they have already surpassed the 12-month normal processing timeline and some more.
Even after the test invites are sent out to its maximum technical limit set by IRCC i.e., 2500/week or 10,000 per month this means that to tackle the backlog it will take further 10 months (~1 year) = (102,322 applications) / (10,000 invites). And we already know that new files are still coming in at Pre-Covid level during this time which is increasing this bubble rapidly. Also, it is already stated that IRCC domestic network employees are stretched thin between holding oath ceremonies and adjudicating some of the test invites and post-test verification & interviews which is proving to be more resource intensive, and they are working from home like most other organizations. All these factors have slowed down the process substantially. So, we are not even sure if the already low maximum test invite target is being achieved or not.
Inception of all these online initiatives by IRCC have not yet really solved the problems but just displaced them. The chokepoints remain in form of lack of human resource, technical bandwidth, sense of responsibility and accountability.
If the test invites are limited at 2500/week how do tens of local offices throughout Canada distribute these invites to match this total? How come some local offices are handling mid to late 2020 files (empirical evidence) while others are stuck at early 2019 applications. What possibly can justify that applicants who got their in-person test invites cancelled back in March 2020 - the first inline are still waiting while files as fresh as 3-6months are getting tests (no offence to anyone – just want to highlight institutional discrepancy). Where is any accountability and resource planning from IRCC? How since January 2021 IRCC website tracking is stating that 80% of the applications completed are from Jan-April 2019. Is this not the timeline bracket that should have mostly been sorted out before the March 2020 lockdown?
The point is not a right vs privilege debate, or a lecture on patience, we all know that eventually we will get through this, there is no doubt about it, but When? 2 years later? What is missing here is not an issue with a single test/oath invite but an institutional strategy that acknowledges and own this problem and realize that these are paid applicants who are now entering 2nd or third year of their applications. Upon querying to IRCC they are dismissively told to be patient while the truth is that notes acquired through access to information act reveals that there files were not touched for months upon months collecting dirt.
We repeat, This can only be rectified by a strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and resource planning. Else citizenship grant process in Canada will remain a nightmare for current and future applicants for YEARS. Cannot see this happening in any other organization that cares about its clients (in this case future Canadians!
The number of applications stuck at the testing and interview stage is just over 102,322 as per Jan 2021 records (equivalent to population of a mid-size city in Canada ! ). 75-80% or more of these applications are stuck there for over 13+ month period as per IRCCs own figures (snapshot). This means that they have already surpassed the 12-month normal processing timeline and some more.
Even after the test invites are sent out to its maximum technical limit set by IRCC i.e., 2500/week or 10,000 per month this means that to tackle the backlog it will take further 10 months (~1 year) = (102,322 applications) / (10,000 invites). And we already know that new files are still coming in at Pre-Covid level during this time which is increasing this bubble rapidly. Also, it is already stated that IRCC domestic network employees are stretched thin between holding oath ceremonies and adjudicating some of the test invites and post-test verification & interviews which is proving to be more resource intensive, and they are working from home like most other organizations. All these factors have slowed down the process substantially. So, we are not even sure if the already low maximum test invite target is being achieved or not.
Inception of all these online initiatives by IRCC have not yet really solved the problems but just displaced them. The chokepoints remain in form of lack of human resource, technical bandwidth, sense of responsibility and accountability.
If the test invites are limited at 2500/week how do tens of local offices throughout Canada distribute these invites to match this total? How come some local offices are handling mid to late 2020 files (empirical evidence) while others are stuck at early 2019 applications. What possibly can justify that applicants who got their in-person test invites cancelled back in March 2020 - the first inline are still waiting while files as fresh as 3-6months are getting tests (no offence to anyone – just want to highlight institutional discrepancy). Where is any accountability and resource planning from IRCC? How since January 2021 IRCC website tracking is stating that 80% of the applications completed are from Jan-April 2019. Is this not the timeline bracket that should have mostly been sorted out before the March 2020 lockdown?
The point is not a right vs privilege debate, or a lecture on patience, we all know that eventually we will get through this, there is no doubt about it, but When? 2 years later? What is missing here is not an issue with a single test/oath invite but an institutional strategy that acknowledges and own this problem and realize that these are paid applicants who are now entering 2nd or third year of their applications. Upon querying to IRCC they are dismissively told to be patient while the truth is that notes acquired through access to information act reveals that there files were not touched for months upon months collecting dirt.
We repeat, This can only be rectified by a strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and resource planning. Else citizenship grant process in Canada will remain a nightmare for current and future applicants for YEARS. Cannot see this happening in any other organization that cares about its clients (in this case future Canadians!
As per the spreadsheet and thread no one has reported receiving AOR in April 2021 yet, they are still sending AOR to 2021 March applicants.
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Hey everyone,
I just saw I had to create an IRCC account to check my application status. I'm guessing there's a few changes.
My application now says
Updated May 4, 2021
Status: In progress
Language Skills: In progress
Physical presence: In progress
Background verification: In progress
Prohibitions: In progress
Citizenship test: Not started
Citizenship ceremony: Not started
Application history:
May 3: Application filed.
Not sure if this requires an update on our tracker meaning it's "In Process ecas"
Or im just getting ahead of myself.
I just saw I had to create an IRCC account to check my application status. I'm guessing there's a few changes.
My application now says
Updated May 4, 2021
Status: In progress
Language Skills: In progress
Physical presence: In progress
Background verification: In progress
Prohibitions: In progress
Citizenship test: Not started
Citizenship ceremony: Not started
Application history:
May 3: Application filed.
Not sure if this requires an update on our tracker meaning it's "In Process ecas"
Or im just getting ahead of myself.