October 2024 - Citizenship Applications

[lolo2022]

Done with my oath. What a journey. Hoping the passport process is smooth. Good luck everyone! In the end, it’s soooo worth the wait!

 

[Magsmyh]

Got the best news ever today! Tracker changed to in progress for the ceremony! Yay!

Oct 28th: submitted application
Dec 19th: citizenship test invite
Jan 13th: citizenship test completed
Jan 31st: Fingerprints requested
Feb 06th: Completed fingerprints request
Feb 18th: Language skills and physical presence completed
Mar 4th: background verification completed
Apr 11th: citizenship oath in progress
May 5th: Oath ceremony


Still waiting for the invite but the tracker got updated today. Also, I don’t why when I applied I opted to get my certificate printed instead of e-certificate. Does anyone know if I can change that or is it too late?
Thank you and good luck to everyone!!!

 

[wizardofwest90210]

Please tell what this interview? What ask? Is it difficult interview

I can also answer a bit here. If you are called in for an interview, its actually a great opportunity. I had to go to another far off city [unnamed] and so had to book hotel, trains, etc. So hopefully others are luckier in that its just a car ride away. No idea why they picked the city they picked.

You get to speak with an officer directly and address any questions they may have. All interviews I suppose are different. It can be a combination of ability to speak clearly and succinctly in English or French, be able to answer any potential discrepancies they may have come across or want to clear. I was nervous that they may want to ask me Canadian Citizenship test questions, so I actually went back to my notes and memorized things like when did Nunavut become a territory of Canada...I thought it was 1776 or why doesn't Canada own Alaska...alas she does not.

I also sang the national anthem in my head and got irritated when I kept forgetting the 3rd line. Actually, I read on this forum, that sometimes they call in for an interview and leads straight to oath. By now you know that did not happen, much to my dismay. All that money on hotel, restaurants, [hotel did not provide me breakfast as they promised], train tickets et al. can you imagine.

Regardless, It is a fantastic way to show them who you are and that you are a genuine applicant who appreciates and loves Canada. When I went, I took my original IELTS record, Birth Certificate, IMM that I used to enter Canada with PR, all passports [I had 30 years worth of my passports...just imagine] so they can see all exit and entry seals, my federal IDs, such as driving license etc. I tried to be extra careful and ended up taking tax returns I filed as well just in case. Basically you should take originals of whatever you submitted and/or as per the letter you received to be on the safe side as not all citizenship applications are exactly the same.

They want you to become a citizen, and they just want to make sure you are who you say you are. I know it can make someone nervous.

I went extra early, carried all papers, I dressed nicely, showered extra well with the best hotel soap and shampoo, ironed all my clothes to be respectful and formal for the occasion [Also because I thought I was the special one who would be called in for the oath ceremony right after the interview because I am such a good boy] and did not use any cologne because the interview letter said not to.

The person who interviewed me was nice and friendly. I did not speak out of turn and only answered what was asked of me as they don't have time and we were both focused on what needed to be done on IRCC's part. I had a ton of questions as I am a curious cat, but refrained as it can seem intrusive and annoying. for e.g., why the new passport is such a dark blue and not the beautiful red and white concept I saw online or why the CANADA font isn't as pretty. [If you have not seen the amazingly beautiful red and white passport concept, I highly suggest googling it] I digress.

Most of the people who went in, took barely a few minutes. With me, they didn't ask for any papers, just had to hand in my latest passport.

They took my passport, intently looked through the pages for all entry and exit seals. Then proceeded to take the passport to the back office. I assume they photocopied some sections or called whatever agency they needed to to verify whatever they needed to verify. It took a while and got me nervous for no reason. Maybe there was a line in their back office photo copy machine? I mean we can cook up endless stories in our tiny minds. I guess they just wanted to see the person applying say a few words, etc. Nothing more to be nervous about.

 

[Eivar4311]

Applied for my passport at the Service Canada Passport Program office in Scarborough on Monday, April 14, 2025. Got a call about 50 minutes ago from an agent asking me to clarify something. Told me that all is good and my passport will be sent for printing. Was not expecting them to work on it so quickly

 

[USProgrammer]

For anyone who mailed their passport in, how many days was it before you were able to get a reference number for the tracker?

Mine was delivered yesterday, but I can't get a tracker today. They say it may take 10 business days, but that seems excessive, just to get a reference number for the tracker.

 

[emjca]

Hello,
I submitted my application on Oct 21, 2024. I passed my citizenship test on Jan 26, 2025.
Updated on tracker on Feb 15, 2025
Physical presence and Prohibitions pending since Feb 15, 2025.

there is no single update after that date. My application is in Sydney.

anyone in the same boat?

I'm waiting for my Physical presence and Prohibitions since March 6th. no update since then!

 

[VD07]

Sharing my Timeline - Surrey/Vancouver
Submitted Application - Sept 2024
AOR - Oct 2024
Background Check Completed - Nov 2024
Citizenship Test Completed - Dec 2024
Additional Document Request (Passport) - Jan 2025
Invitation for Citizenship Interview to verify Identity and Documents - Feb 2025
Interview Scheduled - March 2025
Citizenship/Oath Ceremony Completed - April 2025
E-Certificate Downloaded - April 2025

This page has been really helpful,
All the best everyone, happy to answer any of your questions

 

[tobiashenry]

Please tell what this interview? What ask? Is it difficult interview

Nothing much - I live very near the border and I did my test in England, but very nice lady from VAN office - she doesnt ask much. I ask her more questions instead. Good luck to your interview!

The interview was only 5 minutes.

 

[USProgrammer]

"SC PASSPORT VARENNES" just charged my card $260 CAD which came out to $187.70 USD. No reference number available yet. I'm hopeful the reference number will be available tomorrow since clearly they have my application in their hand now. Page 4 had the place to put your credit card number if you weren't sending a cheque.

 

[USProgrammer]

Got my GCMS notes back from CBSA. They only took 10 days and they are not abridged. I got my PR application GCMS and my citizenship application GCMS together.

Interesting notes from my citizenship application:

It appears the way I got my oath form seen was via the web form, not my emails to Calgary like they were supposed to. I'm really glad I sent that web form.

NOTES: 1
Created Date: 2025/04/02
Updated Date: 2025/04/02
Restricted: N
Label: General
Text: Oath taken at March 26, 2025 ceremony. Oath status updated to oath taken.
Office: Vancouver Citizenship

NOTES: 2
Created Date: 2025/04/02
Updated Date: 2025/04/02
Restricted: N
Label: General
Text: Email received and forwarded to the clerk
Office: Vancouver Citizenship

This is "decision made" as far as I can tell:

NOTES: 8
Created Date: 2025/03/03
Updated Date: 2025/03/03
Restricted: N
Label: General
Text: Application submitted via e-app.
Name search completed.
The applicant completed their online knowledge test.
Language requirement has been passed based on a review of supporting evidence submitted with the application.
The PII is not required. Details: The PII is not required. Details: PII and PPT requirements are waived based on the directives of "one time waiver extension" SOP
Details: In accordance with the Citizenship Act and Regulations, and based on the information provided: Citizenship is GRANTED.
Office: Vancouver Citizenship

 

[joshuamathew]

Is there anyone waiting for oath invitation after LPP shows completed on tracker March 18 or before.?
App submitted: Oct 26 2024
Visa office : Vancouver

 

[kuanysh13]

Is there anyone waiting for oath invitation after LPP shows completed on tracker March 18 or before.?
App submitted: Oct 26 2024
Visa office : Vancouver

There's at least five people on the forum here I've seen in the same boat incl. my spouse.

 

[USProgrammer]

There's at least five people on the forum here I've seen in the same boat incl. my spouse.

Are least you have LPP. My wife is test and background complete for over 2 months without LPP.

 

[greenelle]

There's at least five people on the forum here I've seen in the same boat incl. my spouse.

wondering if it's really IRCC slowing down till after elections. vancouver office especially has been depressingly slow

 

[MRQ]

There's at least five people on the forum here I've seen in the same boat incl. my spouse.

I'm in the same boat. I followed up a bit and it looks like oath invitations are currently going out to those with AORs from October to early November, Vancouver. Since my AOR is in December, I'm expecting an oath invitation in the second half of May let's see how things unfold.