2021-2022 Online Applicants

[Abdelilah]

If they process the old paper applications fast, then the processing time would drop drastically. This would actually be a big issue because when applicants exceed the normal processing times, they can get a writ of mandamus from the court to force IRCC to render a decision. IRCC doesn't want to or have the capacity to deal with thousands or hundreds of thousands of court orders so they are using a modified first in First out approach where they rush a few new paper applicants to slowly reduce the wait time. Then they can slowly chip away at the backlog as the build-up capacity to process online applications.

I get that, but the issue is more than that, it's about "ethics", I mean we're talking here about IRCC, the organization should at least have some sort of transparency, as I said before, it's not so much about the processing times, it's about how we were led to believe that the online application is the best fit when it was simply the worst possible way to apply for citizenship, nobody saw that coming.

 

[ynardz]

Hello,

Arrived in Canada December 2017. What should be the answer to the question TAX YEAR 2017 required to file tax yes or no? My accountant filed the tax in 2017.

 

[firstax]

Hello,

Arrived in Canada December 2017. What should be the answer to the question TAX YEAR 2017 required to file tax yes or no? My accountant filed the tax in 2017.

Yes

 

[ynardz]

Yes

even i came in Canada mid December 2017 . I still need to answer YES? Are sure that I am required to file?

 

[firstax]

even i came in Canada mid December 2017 . I still need to answer YES? Are sure that I am required to file?

You already filed the tax just say yes. Sometimes the answer to most questions is the most obvious one lol

 

[wink]

even i came in Canada mid December 2017 . I still need to answer YES? Are sure that I am required to file?

Many things need to be considered to answer that question. Only you, your accountant or CRA can answer whether you are required to file or not.
But what is known is that person with zero income also can file a tax. Since your accountant already filed the tax, I would assume that he might have thought you were required to file. I see no problem in saying yes. If someone is required to file but they answered no, it could be a problem. But if someone is not required to file but still filed anyway, I don't see a problem in saying yes. It's just my opinion.

 

[Abdelilah]

What's the timeline for online applications, between Background verification completed and the test invite or any other update ?
Does it get faster after that ? because most online application had to wait around 6 months to see any progress.

 

[Abdelilah]

Many things need to be considered to answer that question. Only you, your accountant or CRA can answer whether you are required to file or not.
But what is known is that person with zero income also can file a tax. Since your accountant already filed the tax, I would assume that he might have thought you were required to file. I see no problem in saying yes. If someone is required to file but they answered no, it could be a problem. But if someone is not required to file but still filed anyway, I don't see a problem in saying yes. It's just my opinion.

It's not that they can, but they must fill the tax income form even if they earn $0 dollars a year.

 

[RefugeeHelp1]

What's the timeline for online applications, between Background verification completed and the test invite or any other update ?
Does it get faster after that ? because most online application had to wait around 6 months to see any progress.

In my ATIP request, I asked for this info, and they did not even address it IRCC is so shady lol.

I also asked for info about different application classes and how fast they get processed they did not answer that as well.. shady shady IRCC gotta love emm lol

 

[OhCanada25]

Location: Toronto
Applicant: Single Adult
Submitted: Apr 11, 2022
AOR: Apr 27, 2022
GU 1- 08-Oct
GU 2- 28-Oct
FP Request- 04-Nov
FP Given: 12 Nov
Email for test: 23 Nov
FP received by CIC: 28- Nov
Background Check completed: 28-Nov

 

[Abdelilah]

Hi everyone,

When I logged into my profile today, I saw that I've been invited to pass the test, except that I didn't get any emails yet, is that normal ?

Thanks,

 

[firstax]

Hi everyone,

When I logged into my profile today, I saw that I've been invited to pass the test, except that I didn't get any emails yet, is that normal ?

Thanks,

Yes. Email should come before the test

 

[Abdelilah]

Yes. Email should come before the test

Thanks for the reply.
I remember when I had my ITA the email came the second day, I wonder if the same is happening here, the thing is that reaching IRCC by phone is easier said than done.

 

[sahibo]

Hi everyone,

When I logged into my profile today, I saw that I've been invited to pass the test, except that I didn't get any emails yet, is that normal ?

Thanks,

Finally our applications moved lol

 

[Abdelilah]

Finally our applications moved lol

I was expecting to get an email though, let's wait and see.
What about your application ?