September 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hello all,

Update on the tracker on August 11 - Physical Presence, Language skills and Prohibition have been updated to Completed on August 10.
Ecas shows Decision Made

Congrats! I've updated the spreadsheet.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

hello guys for the urgent processing Do you need to get hired by CAF to get the letter from them or they can provide you letter even before you get hire?Please help thanks

There was some discussion about this before :

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/urgent-processing-citizenship-application-lets-meet-here.707461/post-9428797

However, I also recall there was a post that said CAF doesn't provide any letters of support for urgent processing (but I can't find that link).

You'll have to make-do with the documents you already have (like the job position requirements that show the need for Canadian citizenship, your academic documents that show that you are eligible to apply for that position etc) IF you don't get a letter from CAF.

Good luck!

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi Friends,
My status in New citizenship tracking system has updated to test in progress today...

"Take the citizenship test

Waiting on you

You have been scheduled to take the citizenship test online. Read the invitation you will receive carefully."
I haven't received any instructions yet..
1.when will I receive the test instructions?
2.please update my status on your excel file

Thank u all
Have a good day

Could you please provide an update on this? What was your test window? When did you receive the test email? Also, if you've already taken the test - Could you please provide the date, thank you!

 

[johnbro]

I think it is 1 4 1 1 1 (not sure). Follow the prompt.

Yes. My PP pages were uploaded to my GCMS file via the call center.

Thanks Raj. I went thru entry of UCI (option 1) then your numbers are correct 1 4 1 1 .. but I keep being told 'for status check online or call back later'. It's been 3 days and can't get thru. Any other option or trick to get thru to an agent ?

Thanks

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Thanks Raj. I went thru entry of UCI (option 1) then your numbers are correct 1 4 1 1 .. but I keep being told 'for status check online or call back later'. It's been 3 days and can't get thru. Any other option or trick to get thru to an agent ?

Thanks

Uh, no. If there are too many people in the queue, then you'll get that message. I was greeted with that message many a time.

 

[seaboard33]

Thanks Raj. I went thru entry of UCI (option 1) then your numbers are correct 1 4 1 1 .. but I keep being told 'for status check online or call back later'. It's been 3 days and can't get thru. Any other option or trick to get thru to an agent ?

Thanks

they are in training so not answering calls. try next week

 

[johnbro]

they are in training so not answering calls. try next week

Thanks

 

[Georgesand]

Seems like they opened the online system to all? Hope they won’t prioritize online applicants and forget about us

 

[cpstwenty21]

Seems like they opened the online system to all? Hope they won’t prioritize online applicants and forget about us

Hasn't the online system been open for almost a year now? Or was that some sort of limited beta testing?

 

[Georgesand]

Hasn't the online system been open for almost a year now? Or was that some sort of limited beta testing?

I think it was a beta testing for some only.

 

[MoreTokens123]

Hello all,

Update on the tracker on August 11 - Physical Presence, Language skills and Prohibition have been updated to Completed on August 10.
Ecas shows Decision Made

When did you do your test?

 

[S.Nanda]

Asking for a friend. Citizenship application filed in. Sept 2020 and only background verification is complete. Language skills, physical presence and prohibitions is "in progress". Citizenship test and citizenship ceremony "not started". Applicant is a 60 yr old refugee holding a PR since 2015. Do you know what's the usual timeline for adults/seniors? As he won't need to give language skills. Let me know thanks

Hello got an update on my friends profile. PHYSICAL PRESENCE AND PROHIBITIONS were COMPLETED on Aug 09th. Now, LANGUAGE SKILLS is "IN PROGRESS" and Citizenship Test and Citizenship Ceremony "not started". Applicant is a senior and doesn't need to take the test. Any idea how long it takes from this point to decision made? Thanks

 

[ailsaclare]

An update today: physical presence, prohibitions, language skills all set to completed. Status is still “in progress” and ceremony not started. Hopefully I get DM soon!

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hello got an update on my friends profile. PHYSICAL PRESENCE AND PROHIBITIONS were COMPLETED on Aug 09th. Now, LANGUAGE SKILLS is "IN PROGRESS" and Citizenship Test and Citizenship Ceremony "not started". Applicant is a senior and doesn't need to take the test. Any idea how long it takes from this point to decision made? Thanks

Your friend already has "Decision Made". Seniors don't need to take the test OR demonstrate language skills. Since Prohibitions and Physical Presence are set to "Completed", this is Decision Made. Ask your friend to check ECAS status.

From here on, the time to oath varies. Expect at least a couple of months from now to get an oath notification to avoid disappointment.

Good luck!

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

An update today: physical presence, prohibitions, language skills all set to completed. Status is still “in progress” and ceremony not started. Hopefully I get DM soon!

I've updated the spreadsheet.

You've already got Decision Made. The new dashboard will never show "Decision Made" status. You'll see "Decision Made" on ECAS .

You're in line for oath now.

All the best!