“The department is examining options and processes for the resumption of service to people who have applied for citizenship, which could include virtual citizenship ceremonies.” said Kevin Lemkay, a spokesperson for Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino.
Dr. Adolf Ng, a professor at the University of Manitoba, was granted Canadian citizenship through historic virtual ceremony: https://globalnews.ca/news/6776510/coronavirus-canada-virtual-citizenship/
To keep everyone safe, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is cancelling all citizenship ceremonies as of March 17, 2020, until April 13, 2020. Anyone received invitation to take the Oath after April 13 please? TIA
Hi all, Just got news today that my application is approved, and that I will be scheduled into one of the next available oath ceremonies in April 2020. Good luck to all who are still waiting :)
Test passed 20/20. Was asked to send a copy of my passport along with translation of all stamps (I travel a lot). Was told that most probably I will be scheduled for Oath in April, if all is okay.
Just received invitation to take the citizenship test in Kitchener on Feb 25, 2020. Please provide any links for online platforms for training on the test. @admin please update. Thanks!
Those who submitted their applications in January 2019 and haven't got any communications from CIC, what steps would you take other than calling CIC and ask for an inquiry to be sent to the local office? TIA
Now after we completed the 12 months processing time with no communication from our local office at all since they started processing our applications last April or even March for some, what should be the next step from our side? Anyone tried contacting their MPs, writing to the CIC? Any tips of...
I called CIC and they said if I don't hear from them till next week I should call again so they can send a message to the local office. I'm not sure if such a message would help move things forward. Anyone else passed the 12 months processing time with no communication from their local office? TIA