Delayed security check

[sujan_2020]

Hello
I applied for citizenship on May 7, 2019 and did the test on Nov 29. The officer told me that I still did not pass the security check. I contacted IRCC on April 1st and was told that the security check was still not done, and that they will contact me as soon as it is done.
Now more than one year passed since the beginning of my my application processing, and I still didn’t hear back from them regarding my security check or oath ceremony.
P.S. I know that they cancelled all ceremonies due to COVID-19 but I don’t want to be stuck with the security check part when everything starts going back to normal.
Any idea whether this is normal or what can I do to get things moving.
Thanks

Hello My friend,
i applied in 2018 march and done test and everything by 2018 dec and i was given a date for oath when i went there they told me i cant take oath since their are waiting for my back ground security clearances and oath was cancelled. Since 2019 jan i am waiting.. i contacted local MP but no use. Planning to hire a lawyer now. online status shows IN PROCESS. Nothing is pending but still IN PROCESS

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hello My friend,
i applied in 2018 march and done test and everything by 2018 dec and i was given a date for oath when i went there they told me i cant take oath since their are waiting for my back ground security clearances and oath was cancelled. Since 2019 jan i am waiting.. i contacted local MP but no use. Planning to hire a lawyer now. online status shows IN PROCESS. Nothing is pending but still IN PROCESS

OMG, this is horrendous. Have you checked the New Citizenship status Dashboard ? What is your status here.

How come your oath was scheduled and then cancelled - That is so weird.

 

[Fallen_Warrior]

Sorry to hear that..I am in same boat..I applied for citizenship in 2018 march .I have done my citizenship test in jan 2019.
And was invited for oath cermony on 12 feb 2019. After reaching oath ceremony before 5 min it was about to start. Supervisor called me on side and told that my background security clearance did not received by them.so I can't take oath and will be rescheduled..since feb 2019 I am waiting ..waiting waiting..called to office the only answer I will get is ...back ground chexk is taking time..if they need they will contact me..even order the case file..it just says on hold..I am here in canada since 2003. Got PR in 2012.
Its frustrating..but in each case its diffrent...I know some ppl who got contacted by immgration after a year and asked some documents..and got citizenship..
Hope for best..planning to hire a lawyer after dec

You should hire a lawyer and file the mandamus application in federal court. Good luck!

 

[Fallen_Warrior]

Hello My friend,
i applied in 2018 march and done test and everything by 2018 dec and i was given a date for oath when i went there they told me i cant take oath since their are waiting for my back ground security clearances and oath was cancelled. Since 2019 jan i am waiting.. i contacted local MP but no use. Planning to hire a lawyer now. online status shows IN PROCESS. Nothing is pending but still IN PROCESS

I applied in Feb 2018. Took a test in May 2021. My security clearance took 2 years to complete, but I I still waiting for the oath.

 

[rhi]

I applied in Feb 2018. Took a test in May 2021. My security clearance took 2 years to complete, but I I still waiting for the oath.

What is your old ECAS status shows…. I mean “in process” or Decision Made?

 

[visa_4all]

What is the security check. In ECAS, is it background check or Prohibitions.

Thanks

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

What is the security check. In ECAS, is it background check or Prohibitions.

Thanks

There are no "Prohibitions" or "Background Checks" on ECAS . I think you were referring to the Citizenship status dashboard.

Background Checks (in the status dashboard) = Criminality checks (RCMP) + Security Checks (CSIS). Prohibitions is generally set to "Complete" at the time your application is approved ("Decision Made" status on ECAS).

 

[sujan_2020]

Have you been in touch with your local MP. If so, has the MP office been able to help? Your case definitely sounds like something they should help in.

yes i also contacted MP. no use ..same infomation.my file is non routine..they are working on it .no time frame.

 

[sujan_2020]

I applied in Feb 2018. Took a test in May 2021. My security clearance took 2 years to complete, but I I still waiting for the oath.

Did you get any update?

 

[sujan_2020]

I applied in Feb 2018. Took a test in May 2021. My security clearance took 2 years to complete, but I I still waiting for the oath.

Any update or still waiting

 

[smash1984]

Did you get any update?

any progress on your file?

 

[sujan_2020]

any progress on your file?

No..how about you?

 

[sujan_2020]

Hello
I applied for citizenship on May 7, 2019 and did the test on Nov 29. The officer told me that I still did not pass the security check. I contacted IRCC on April 1st and was told that the security check was still not done, and that they will contact me as soon as it is done.
Now more than one year passed since the beginning of my my application processing, and I still didn’t hear back from them regarding my security check or oath ceremony.
P.S. I know that they cancelled all ceremonies due to COVID-19 but I don’t want to be stuck with the security check part when everything starts going back to normal.
Any idea whether this is normal or what can I do to get things moving.
Thanks

Any updates

 

[smash1984]

No..how about you?

I actually don't belong in this thread yet. Just read it for info.

Sorry to hear that your file hasn't moved.

You should look into filing something called a writ of mandamus. It's been 4 years and IRCC needs to decide your case. They can't keep you hanging.

So get a lawyer and file a mandamus.

 

[sujan_2020]

I actually don't belong in this thread yet. Just read it for info.

Sorry to hear that your file hasn't moved.

You should look into filing something called a writ of mandamus. It's been 4 years and IRCC needs to decide your case. They can't keep you hanging.

So get a lawyer and file a mandamus.

Yes in 10- 15 days I am consulting lawyer.