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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Exactly. The problem is that there are far too many applications assigned to too few officers. Each time an officer reviews an application, they only have a few minutes to work on it in order to meet their daily quota. As a result, many things such as straightforward applications like yours or...
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    The fingerprint request doesn’t appear to have a solid reason behind it and doesn’t seem to impact the overall processing time of applications submitted in a given month. Based on current timelines, we seem to be part of the January batch, and we’re likely to receive the oath invitation around...
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    According to the IRCC website, the processing time for Citizenship Grant applications has been reduced to 8 months (updated April 1st). Overall, things are moving faster. It’s not as quick as the October 2024 applications, which were processed in 6 months (according to website) but some received...
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    See below ChatGPT's analysis of all cases in December 2024. You can apply the predictions to your case.
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Finally BG completed today! On a Saturday! It is interesting that the tracker says BG completed 2 days ago but it did not update until today! Type: Online application Location: Toronto Physical Presence Days: 1095.5 Application: Family Application sent: January 13, 2025 Delivered: January 13...
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    You will have to call IRCC directly.
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I called the fingerprinting office where I provided my fingerprints to check if they had received any updates from the RCMP. They confirmed that the RCMP completed my records check and sent the "no records found" report to the Vancouver office just four days after I gave my fingerprints which is...
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    I wonder why few applicants get FP and many won't. What are the factors affecting an applicant getting FP? I don't think name of applicant being similar to someone else is the only reason.
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    How long is the typical update for BG (turns green) after fingerprinting is submitted?
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    Citizenship test not accepted

    They will send you another invitation to retake the test, either online, online via Microsoft Teams, or in person. You'll just need to wait for further instructions. I believe they will offer you another opportunity, and the chances of refusal are minimal. If your application is refused, you...
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    Citizenship test not accepted

    How long after taking the test did you receive the notice? It happens when they have an issue with verifying if the test was done correctly. Sometimes it is a technical issue, sometimes they want to make sure about the integrity of the test taken. Re-tests are rare but I had a client who was...
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    are you sure you are using the correct tracker? citizenship tracker differs from general tracker. make sure you are using the following: https://tracker-suivi.apps.cic.gc.ca/en
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    Hi please check your DMs Thanks
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    When was the last time you gave IRCC fingerprints? They say they ask for them if it is more than 1 year since the last time you gave them.
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    January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

    What triggers the fingerprint (FP) request? Does it relate to how the citizenship applicant obtained permanent residency? The FP email states that the request is due to the expiration of fingerprints for citizenship purposes, which is set at one year. This applies in my case, but I’ve noticed...