I received the test invite from the same e-mail which you mentioned above. I took and passed the test on Dec. 23rd so my timeline is very similar to yours; my background check is still pending. We are both still well within the normal processing time (of 12 months), and there are many people who applied *before* us who haven't gotten their test invites yet. I do not think there is any cause for concern.
June 2021 - Citizenship Applicants
- Thread starter barsarah
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Thank you for your reply! Are you from the Scarborough office too?
My guess is because I have a lot of travel history for question 13 that’s why the BC is taking longer. Ironically though I only have two travels during my eligibility period.
If I may ask do you have lots of travel history. My theory is that people with extensive travel history might be facing longer wait times for BC check. Also,were you asked for any follow up info like fingerprints or pp copies?
Yes it was the same and also my friend got the same one. Are you from Nova Scotia?
Well then I'm in for a real treat, if your guess is correct, which it probably is. I took dozen's of trips, practically every week, for my job based in the US up until March of 2020. In the end, I don't expect too much fuss, as I requested my complete history from the CBSA before applying, so errors shouldn't exist on the application according to the data the immigration folks can access.
I wouldn't stress over two trips unless you think an error was made.
Have fingerprints or passport copies been requested from you yet btw? I haven’t been requested anything yet and apparently July applicants BC checks are also cleared. So just wondering what the delay is in my application lol
I'm a June paper applicant and there hasn't been any movement for me either. I've a feeling it's not about paper or online, it's just that some applications seem to take lesser time than others - perhaps due to individual situations and circumstances?When do you guys think (guess) June online applicants will see any movement ? It’s really frustrating when you see even July paper applicants are seeing their background checks done
My test invite had the abbreviation SCR on it,I’m told this means it’s the Scarborough office. I travel somewhat frequently(a couple of times a year). I haven’t yet been asked for anything (fingerprints, etc…).
The fact is that we received our test invite quite early. I think it supports the idea that this office is doing tests before BG checks. Our applications are in progress (and actually progressing faster than I expected). Honestly, at this point it’s all speculation. There’s nothing to do now except be patient, I expect we’ll hear something in the next month or two.
Yes I agree 100% we must be thankful that atleast we got our tests done early when most from June cohort haven’t even received test invite.
My source of worry to be honest is that I saw one or two applicants on here from SCR also clear BC checks as well as test completion. Again as you mentioned not much we can do hopefully we will hear back soon. We will stay positive
Which office is processing your application? You can check using the test invite email from IRCC
You can take the test at any time of the day during your test window. You do not have to book any time ahead.