December 2024 - Citizenship Applications

[DocumentJourney]

I received fingerprint email on feb 19 but tracker is not updated yet. Not even request for fingerprint. I only received email. Fingerprint given on Feb 20.

I am checking everyday with an hour interval and it is affecting my productivity at work as I am starting overthinking about my application will get delayed. The BG is still in progress for my wife and me and no update. We have a travel plan in December this year to go back home and I got constant thinking of application, anxiety that application will get delayed.

It is so strange that some people are getting within 3 months and we are in waiting game. The person applied in Jan are getting test with dec applicant and BG is also getting cleared. My file is straight forward with only 2 month travel to back home in last 5 year. So frustrating

I feel you. I cant say my performance at work isn’t being affected either but there is no need to let it spiral completely out of control. After giving fingerprints, it takes anywhere from 2-4 weeks for your background check to complete so your timeline seems to make sense at this point in time. Don’t stress.

 

[Karan071091]

Hi , I gave my citizenship test about two weeks ago and I passed but did not update yet on tracker , anyone know about this

 

[Klaus35]

Super fast, you are now just waiting for the oath invite.

Let's see how long a wait would it be for oath invite! Fingers crossed !

 

[moman21]

I received fingerprint email on feb 19 but tracker is not updated yet. Not even request for fingerprint. I only received email. Fingerprint given on Feb 20.

I am checking everyday with an hour interval and it is affecting my productivity at work as I am starting overthinking about my application will get delayed. The BG is still in progress for my wife and me and no update. We have a travel plan in December this year to go back home and I got constant thinking of application, anxiety that application will get delayed.

It is so strange that some people are getting within 3 months and we are in waiting game. The person applied in Jan are getting test with dec applicant and BG is also getting cleared. My file is straight forward with only 2 month travel to back home in last 5 year. So frustrating

The number of years living in Canada and amount of travel makes no difference most of the time. Citizenship applications come with deep and hefty background checks and security checks (prohibitions). Think about it...we are applying to become part of a country, so they must make sure we are all clear. And unfortunately, if you come from a country where names may be similar and security information is not readily available, it will take time. The fingerprints are to clear someone.
I know it is a stressful process, but try to distract yourself from thinking about it. You have no control over the process, so worrying and stressing won't make a difference. As long as you know your info is good and you have nothing to hide, you will get it. And December is a long way away. I am confident you will be a citizen before then.

 

[tafawke]

GU today 26 Feb... no need for test as too old and BG done 12 Feb... Hopefully LPP... fingers crossed

 

[SBANTYMANY]

The number of years living in Canada and amount of travel makes no difference most of the time. Citizenship applications come with deep and hefty background checks and security checks (prohibitions). Think about it...we are applying to become part of a country, so they must make sure we are all clear. And unfortunately, if you come from a country where names may be similar and security information is not readily available, it will take time. The fingerprints are to clear someone.
I know it is a stressful process, but try to distract yourself from thinking about it. You have no control over the process, so worrying and stressing won't make a difference. As long as you know your info is good and you have nothing to hide, you will get it. And December is a long way away. I am confident you will be a citizen before then.

Thank you for your kind words and support. There is nothing to hide, its just I don't wanted to apply but I just applied for citizenship based on my friends told me that they got it in 4--6 months and after I apply I checked in this forum there are people from Dec 2023 also waiting. That's why I got this overrhinking and thought that it will ruin my travel. Anyways thanks for you help. Lets hope for the best and I wish good luck to everyone who are in the same boat.

 

[blueflags]

Hi , I gave my citizenship test about two weeks ago and I passed but did not update yet on tracker , anyone know about this

Same, did mine on the 17th, and still says "Waiting on you". Seems like others saw it move to complete within 4 days.

Type: Online application
Location: Vancouver
Physical Presence Days: 1820
Application: Single
Application sent: Dec 2
Delivered: Dec 2
AOR: Dec 10
In Process: Dec 18
Ghost Update: Jan 20
Ghost Update 2: Jan 29
Test Invite Showing in progress in Online Portal: Feb 3
Test Invite Email: Feb 6
Test window: Feb 10th - March 11th
Test completed: Feb 17th
Fingerprint request: Feb 13th

Fingerprints were taken at my local Vancouver police dept on the 24th, now to wait.

 

[bipbop]

Update: LPP completed today

Type: Online application
Location: Toronto ,ON
Application: Single
Application sent: Dec 15,2024
AOR: Dec 20, 2024
Background check: completed February 12, appeared on tracker February 14
Test taken: Feb 14, 2025
Test completed: February 14, updated on tracker Feb 18, 2025
LPP: February 25, 2025 appeared on tracker February 27
Oath: not started

 

[moman21]

Same, did mine on the 17th, and still says "Waiting on you". Seems like others saw it move to complete within 4 days.

Type: Online application
Location: Vancouver
Physical Presence Days: 1820
Application: Single
Application sent: Dec 2
Delivered: Dec 2
AOR: Dec 10
In Process: Dec 18
Ghost Update: Jan 20
Ghost Update 2: Jan 29
Test Invite Showing in progress in Online Portal: Feb 3
Test Invite Email: Feb 6
Test window: Feb 10th - March 11th
Test completed: Feb 17th
Fingerprint request: Feb 13th

Fingerprints were taken at my local Vancouver police dept on the 24th, now to wait.

Vancouver seems to have slowed down a bit. Call IRCC and the agent can let you know if they received test results. If they have, it's just a matter of an officer taking the time to review and update your file.

 

[cyberlink]

Took the test on Feb 21st.
Updated on tracker on Feb 27th.

 

[harry4420]

Please suggest me material or website to clear citizenship test easily. Please help me

 

[DocumentJourney]

Please suggest me material or website to clear citizenship test easily. Please help me

This was posted by another member on this exact thread only yesterday, a few posts above your request.


1. Read Discover Canada (Long Version) Twice – Spend the first two days reading it through without trying to memorize every detail, just get familiar with the content.
https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/ircc/migration/ircc/english/pdf/pub/discover-large.pdf

2. Practice with the Canadian Citizenship 2025 App by Reev Tech Inc – Over the next two days, go through the first 300 questions. This will reinforce what you read.

3. Use the Richmond Public Library Practice Questions – Solve 152 questions from this site
https://www.yourlibrary.ca/citizenship-test-questions/ within the first four days.

4. Final Prep on CitizenshipSupport.ca – Spend the last two days doing all their practice questions. Their interface is very similar to the real exam and their questions are excellent.

 

[jd219]

Hi, I just have a question for those who already got their Citizenship or submitted their application.

Is it a requirement to submit a valid passport in applying for citizenship for minors?

story: my children's passport will expire this oct 2025 and I'm thinking to not renew it because we have no plans of travel. we can apply for citizenship feb 2026, my question is, can I submit the citizenship application of my 2 children with expired passport? will it cause a problem with our application?

Thank you in advance.

 

[WantToImmigrate]

I am so behind... I am still studying for the exam ...

Disclaimer: My advice holds no water at all. I am not an immigration attorney. I am no one. Follow at your own risk.

I started studying right after I got my AOR, then I couldn't right before I took my exam because I lost interest. I am on that'd be described remotely as a history, or civics, or geography buff.
I'd say read the book once a week before the exam. Take free tests only. I took the one on yourlibrary and torontolibrary.
There will be questions that throw you off. Keep calm. Sometimes the answer lies in the phrasing of the options.
The exam is not for geniuses to only clear. It's for the gen pop to clear.
Remember you have to score 15 or higher, and you have three attempts in a window of 30 days. All will be fine.

PS: You could order ATIP notes repeatedly to nudge your officer to look into your application every time you order notes.

 

[WantToImmigrate]

I received fingerprint email on feb 19 but tracker is not updated yet. Not even request for fingerprint. I only received email. Fingerprint given on Feb 20.

I am checking everyday with an hour interval and it is affecting my productivity at work as I am starting overthinking about my application will get delayed. The BG is still in progress for my wife and me and no update. We have a travel plan in December this year to go back home and I got constant thinking of application, anxiety that application will get delayed.

It is so strange that some people are getting within 3 months and we are in waiting game. The person applied in Jan are getting test with dec applicant and BG is also getting cleared. My file is straight forward with only 2 month travel to back home in last 5 year. So frustrating

Hey, I understand. I missed the cut off by a week because my ECA didn't come on time. I got my copr two days before covid lock down. I have 5 coprs because covid kept delaying my travel. I was able to travel about 2 years after I got my first copr. I could go on and on about my life.

Don't speculate. It doesn't help. It could be something else in your file that is out of your control. Keep calm. All will be fine.

I'd say I have one of the most common names around the world. Getting an email address was a bummer. Coming back, its not your name or anything else. This process is beyond our control.

People say number of days in Canada matters. It does not. I have seen my friend's profiles that applied on the 1061th day, being processed fast.

Maybe a coworker or someone you have close ties to has had a criminal history that you don't even know about. It could be anything. As long as you haven't done anything wrong, all will be fine sooner or later.

December is far away. I am sure you'll be able to get your citizenship, passport, and visa to go back home.

Meditate. Pick up a hobby. Spend time with family and/or friends. Checking your application has no impact on how it is processed.

Being distracted at work could have negative effects on your job. For your livelihood, don't stress about the application.