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you will NEVER get the passport right away after passing the test. You will have to wait for the oath ceremony which can take days, weeks or even months. only after taking the oath you can apply for the passport. Be prepared for the worst and make plans accordingly.

If they determine that you need background check then yes they will ask to get fingerprints. It is required for RCMP clearance.

usually couple of months. you need RCMP, CSIS and FOSS clearance. RCMP will check criminal records via fingerprints. CSIS checks any security related issues. FOSS is central database to check your previous visa history etc... All these are usually fast. It is CIC that takes months in...

Here is my fingerprint timeline at Kitchener office: Nov 26 got a request for fingerprints. Dec 2: Submitted fingerprints to RCMP. Dec 3: RCMP sent results to CIC Dec 6: CIC acknowledged they received it Dec 9: CIC updated the system. Now Kitchener office will sit on it for 3-6 months before...

Anyone knows how long it takes to get background verification? My previous verification expired after a year.

You should have at least received the Booklet in mail by now.

Hi All, Does anyhow know how long it takes to get background verification AFTER passing the test? I passed the test (second attempt), but my previous background check had expired and they ordered a new one. Would appreciate any comments/timeline. Thanks

Congrats Rahimi. Do you know what caused the delay? was it Background verification or something else? Thanks

same here, no news or update.

Hi - I took the test as well and passed. I have not received anything yet. They did say it will take 1 to 3 months at least. So, we may have to wait till Nov 12. If you hear something sooner then please update here. Thanks

:D Will appreciate any comments about general timeline between test and interview with the judge. Is 36 months realistic? Please share your experience if you have any. Regards

Hi All, Can anyone please share his/her timeline if you had an interview with the judge at Kitchener/Waterloo location? Aparently, I failed the test in July 2012 and have not heard anything since then. CIC says it may take up to 36 months (3 years) to see a judge. Are they nuts or serious...