Looking at the tracker sheets, looks like Winnipeg office seems to give preference to online applications,
May 2021 - Citizenship Applications
- Thread starter FutureImmi
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What does it mean to get a ghost update while i’m waiting for “desicion made” step (test and background completed months ago
Here is my update for those folks that need to know about fingerprint process time:
30 Dec. 2021: Request for fingerprint from Montreal Office
31 Dec. 2021: I ordered two fingerprints at the same time. Note: two fingerprints done at the same time in Edmonton Local Police with two different tracking numbers, and they also got my fingerprints twice. This was their suggestion for me to know when or if Montreal received IRCC mail. Or, maybe they wanted an extra $15.
20 Jan. 2022: I received my fingerprint copy at my mail box (in Edmonton) which is mailed from RCMP in Ottawa. I assume Montreal office also received their copy from RCMP Ottawa today.
A total of 13 working days for IRCC process including mailing time.
30 Dec. 2021: Request for fingerprint from Montreal Office
31 Dec. 2021: I ordered two fingerprints at the same time. Note: two fingerprints done at the same time in Edmonton Local Police with two different tracking numbers, and they also got my fingerprints twice. This was their suggestion for me to know when or if Montreal received IRCC mail. Or, maybe they wanted an extra $15.
20 Jan. 2022: I received my fingerprint copy at my mail box (in Edmonton) which is mailed from RCMP in Ottawa. I assume Montreal office also received their copy from RCMP Ottawa today.
A total of 13 working days for IRCC process including mailing time.
Please add to the May 2021 spreadsheet:
Type: Paper application
Location: Vaughan
Physical Presence Days: 1154
Application: Family (3)
Application sent: May 9, 2021
Delivered: May 14, 2021
AOR: Aug 22, 2021
In Process ecas: Sep 14, 2021
Background Verification Completed: Sep 26, 2021
Citizenship test invite: Dec 4, 2021
Test Interview date: Dec 15, 2021
Type: Paper application
Location: Vaughan
Physical Presence Days: 1154
Application: Family (3)
Application sent: May 9, 2021
Delivered: May 14, 2021
AOR: Aug 22, 2021
In Process ecas: Sep 14, 2021
Background Verification Completed: Sep 26, 2021
Citizenship test invite: Dec 4, 2021
Test Interview date: Dec 15, 2021
Hi ... Please add
Type: Online application
Location: Scarborough
Physical Presence Days: 1103
Application: Single
Application sent: May 22, 2021
Delivered: N/A
AOR: Sep 03, 2021
BGC: Jan 08, 2022
Test Date: Jan 14 - Feb 03, 2022
Test Taken: Jan 19, 2022
Test Completion in System: Jan 20, 2022
Type: Online application
Location: Scarborough
Physical Presence Days: 1103
Application: Single
Application sent: May 22, 2021
Delivered: N/A
AOR: Sep 03, 2021
BGC: Jan 08, 2022
Test Date: Jan 14 - Feb 03, 2022
Test Taken: Jan 19, 2022
Test Completion in System: Jan 20, 2022
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Yes I'm in AB and my email also said EST. Haven't taken the test yet, hoping for later today!!
Can you check that you can sign in at the first link?
I sent an email and they said technical errors, try again tomorrow.
Just tried, It says I can't take the test right now. Are you having the same problem???
I have same invitation time and I am unable to siGn in as well.
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Yep, I took the test on Dec 18. Tracker was updated on Dec 21 and citizenship test was marked completed.
@Zabooster @Immigreat81 @gsbanwait17
any luck? Did you get the update on the tracker or just the email?
any luck? Did you get the update on the tracker or just the email?
Doesn't work. Only got the email.
They told me they're aware there's a technical problem; try tomorrow. Seems generic.
Online Application
Application filed: May 9, 2021
Location : Toronto
AOR: Aug. 30, 2021
In progress: August 31, 2021
Background check completed : Dec 09, 2021
Test invitation Update (in tracker): Dec. 09, 2021
Test invite : Dec 13
Test window: Dec. 17 - Jan 6
Test taken : Jan 03
Test status updated to completed in tracker : Jan 05
Language Skills, Prohibitions, Physical Presence updated to complete : Jan 19
Application Status is still "in progress" , Citizenship ceremony status still "Not started"
Application filed: May 9, 2021
Location : Toronto
AOR: Aug. 30, 2021
In progress: August 31, 2021
Background check completed : Dec 09, 2021
Test invitation Update (in tracker): Dec. 09, 2021
Test invite : Dec 13
Test window: Dec. 17 - Jan 6
Test taken : Jan 03
Test status updated to completed in tracker : Jan 05
Language Skills, Prohibitions, Physical Presence updated to complete : Jan 19
Application Status is still "in progress" , Citizenship ceremony status still "Not started"
No luck. I emailed them and this is exactly what I was told:
"Due to technical difficulties please try again – the invitation states EST however the Event is scheduled PST."
My reply: "Yes I thought so too, but unfortunately I am still not able to access it. I will give it another day and let you know. "
Their second reply: "Yes please do. I appreciate your communication with this. Also, try clearing your Cache too, under your history tab just to be sure."
Tried clearing the cache- didn't work.
Tried using safari on my ipad rather than chrome on my laptop - didn't work.
Next guess- maybe it is 21st rather than 20th?
Final guess- maybe it is 12:00 AM PST on the 21st... will keep you updated!
Hope you're right. My theory is that since it's not showing on the online tracker the test system doesn't know we're eligible to take the test.