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October 2024 - Citizenship Applications

USProgrammer

USProgrammer

Champion Member
Oct 29, 2018
1,341
1,593
Texas, USA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CIO-Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
01-12-2018
Passport Req..
25-03-2019
LANDED..........
24-08-2019
moman21 said:
Call me lazy but I prefer the virtual ceremony. Maybe I'm just too used to communicating via video conference.
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The only downside for me was the wait for the e-certificate, but it seems most people get it the same day. I think some weirdness was going on in the Calgary office email, similar to the same weirdness I ran into for the RCMP fingerprints.
 
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USProgrammer

USProgrammer

Champion Member
Oct 29, 2018
1,341
1,593
Texas, USA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CIO-Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
01-12-2018
Passport Req..
25-03-2019
LANDED..........
24-08-2019
I always said I wanted the e-certificate because you don't have to send off your "original" for a passport, and also because it can be infinitely backed up and printed. However, I am going through the passport application for the occupation-based guarantor form (PPTC 140) and it states in the requirements checklist:

Proof of Canadian citizenship; the document will be returned to you
  • Birth certificate: ORIGINAL
  • Citizenship certificate, if issued:
    • Before February 1, 2012: ORIGINAL
    • On or after February 1, 2012: ORIGINAL OR COPY (emphasis mine)
So I guess one benefit of the e-certificate that I thought was there is not real. I just wanted to update since I had misinformed, thinking you had to send your original certificate if you get a paper certificate. I'm not sure if this applies to the regular passport forms. Too bad I couldn't use the "citizenship to passport pilot" I was invited to; I wouldn't even need a guarantor.

PS - I registered to vote from abroad, so I should get my ballot by mail.
 
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Vvenu

Member
Aug 14, 2024
10
2
Tracker updated and showing Scheduled for oath ceremony on April 14,2025
No email received yet !!! Anybody in the same boat

Vvenu said:
Post-Update

No response since 28 days

Contacted IRCC and below is the response received on March 24,2025
Good day,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

We verified the information you provided and can confirm that your application is still in process.

The responsible office will review the documents that have been received and you will be contacted if further information is required.

Rest assured that we understand how important this process is for you and we are making all the necessary efforts to finalize your application as soon as possible. We will inform you once a decision is reached or if additional information is needed.

IRCC has updated the processing times for many applications to be more accurate. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about what we changed to better calculate processing times.

Furthermore, we recommend consulting the Check your application status page and to select your type of application for information on how to check the status of your application.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.

We would also like to suggest the following online services that might be helpful to you with any immigration, refugee or citizenship future requests:


Sincerely,

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship
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immitrack1

Newbie
Apr 2, 2025
6
1
Brampton, Family Application for wife & kids submitted on 29-Sep.

AOR: 10-Oct-24
Background: Complete
LPP: In Progress

Primary Office: CPC Sydney
Secondary office : Scarborough

Last Update 4-Dec-24

GCMS notes indicate : Program Support Referral Required.

Any clues, experiences or thoughts? Waiting patiently.
 
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moman21

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Dec 25, 2024
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immitrack1 said:
Brampton, Family Application for wife & kids submitted on 29-Sep.

AOR: 10-Oct-24
Background: Complete
LPP: In Progress

Primary Office: CPC Sydney
Secondary office : Scarborough

Last Update 4-Dec-24

GCMS notes indicate : Program Support Referral Required.

Any clues, experiences or thoughts? Waiting patiently.
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That note sounds like you've been referred to a level 2 team to review and provide a decision. For whatever reason, your application requires a more senior and specialized officer to review and make the decisions.
 
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sega3500c

Star Member
Sep 24, 2020
79
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immitrack1 said:
Brampton, Family Application for wife & kids submitted on 29-Sep.

AOR: 10-Oct-24
Background: Complete
LPP: In Progress

Primary Office: CPC Sydney
Secondary office : Scarborough

Last Update 4-Dec-24

GCMS notes indicate : Program Support Referral Required.

Any clues, experiences or thoughts? Waiting patiently.
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Almost the same (adult and minor) but our LPP was completed on November 27. No movement since then.
 
USProgrammer

USProgrammer

Champion Member
Oct 29, 2018
1,341
1,593
Texas, USA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CIO-Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
01-12-2018
Passport Req..
25-03-2019
LANDED..........
24-08-2019
_Roark_ said:
I just received an email of instructions to download e-certificate. However, no Oath email or date yet as the tracker is not working. Is this the first/normal step before we get an Oath date?
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I got the oath email and e-certificate email the same day, but the e-certificate one came later. Hopefully the tracker will work tomorrow. If you haven't received the email in a couple of days, contact IRCC to see if you should have.
 
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