April 2021 - Citizenship applications

[Marie93]

Hello There,

I remember some people received the test invite with the mention that additional documentation was needed but there was no indication whatsoever. So what I did I sent my passport copies anyway to their email address to avoid delays. And it worked my background check was marked as complete today.

If they don't receive it during the 30 day period, they will send you an email.

 

[toxarika]

Fingerprints required :11-25-21
Fingerprints received 12-22-21
Background verification updated to completed 01-20-22
Physical Presence- In progress
Language skills - in progress
Prohibitions- in progress

Congrats, I am still waiting since November 15 received January 10 .

 

[Mexontario]

@Strongfaith42 -- would you please update it on the tracker. BG completed on 25th Jan

Thats great. About a month after fingerprints received?

 

[prashant.kr05]

Thats great. About a month after fingerprints received?

after 1 month 10 days

 

[elliek999]

Hi,
I received a request from IRCC asking for colour photocopies of every page of my passport. Can I use my phone to scan each page and email that way?

sorry, I posted on this thread as I don't know how to start a new post/thread, me and technology lol. If anyone could help me, that would be great.

 

[feliznavidad]

sorry, I posted on this thread as I don't know how to start a new post/thread, me and technology lol. If anyone could help me, that would be great.

I don't think so, phone quality is usually very poor, plus it's hard to get the angle and lighting right. If not taken correctly, IRCC can reject your photos, so it's worth getting it right and avoiding delays.
Most modern printers have an inbuilt scanner that can serve your purpose e.g. https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hp-deskjet-2723e-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer/15804076
Your workplace or friends might have a printer with a scanner as well.
You may also be able to visit a Stapes print and copy center and have them do it for you, but it will likely be very expensive.

 

[elliek999]

I don't think so, phone quality is usually very poor, plus it's hard to get the angle and lighting right. If not taken correctly, IRCC can reject your photos, so it's worth getting it right and avoiding delays.
Most modern printers have an inbuilt scanner that can serve your purpose e.g. https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hp-deskjet-2723e-wireless-all-in-one-inkjet-printer/15804076
Your workplace or friends might have a printer with a scanner as well.
You may also be able to visit a Stapes print and copy center and have them do it for you, but it will likely be very expensive.

Thanks so much for replying! In the end I did use a PDF app on my phone and it seemed to be pretty clear. Took some time scanning each page though! It's difficult getting hold of a printer for this, and I live in a fairly remote area far from a Staples. So, I'm just hoping the pictures will be ok.

 

[MikeEH]

@Strongfaith42
Please update tracker.

Processing Office : Scarborough Office
tracker updates :
24 November- FP received
25 January- BG complete

 

[Fa2]

@Strongfaith42
Please update tracker.

Processing Office : Scarborough Office
tracker updates :
24 November- FP received
25 January- BG complete

Mike, we have same timeline.

 

[Fa2]

Processing office: Scarborough office
Tracker update:
Background completed: 25 January 2022.
Please update.

 

[Kakashi03]

We got our update today on the Status tracker. Everything except Citizenship Ceremony is marked as completed . It's been quite a memorable journey. How long do we need to wait for the Oath Ceremony?

Processing Office: Mississuaga

 

[ba3lwi]

Could someone please add my info to the tracker? Also, my wife hasn't received the test invite even though I had my test end of Oct 2021. Did anyone experience such a difference?

All my items in the tracker are complete except for oath, but my family applications are all not updated "in progress"

Location: Brampton
Processing Office: Mississauga
Application type: family (2 adults + 2 kids)
Physical presence days: 1101
Application sent: April 11, 2021
AOR: July 26, 2021
BG check: Sep 13, 2021
Citizenship test invite: Oct 28, 2021 (only me. My wife didn't receive a test invite yet)
Citizenship test taken: Nov 17, 2021
Citizenship test updated: Nov 18, 2021
Language skills, prohibitions, and physical presence: Nov 29, 2021

 

[lalmar]

Congratulations, please let us know once you have received the email with the test invite and when you have passed the test! Thanks

Hello! Update: I received the official invitation today. Will update again when I complete the test - wish me luck!

 

[$Navi$]

Background verification status has been updated to Completed : Jan 24th

 

[Strongfaith42]

@Strongfaith42 -- would you please update it on the tracker. BG completed on 25th Jan

Done!!