Thank you so much for taking time to provide the info, much appreciated!!!
I read someone’s comment on the Facebook group that the downside to taking the test outside Canada is that you will automatically be asked for an interview later on? Is this accurate?
So I have never heard that before and I cannot find any documentation regarding that.
But it's important to note, IRCC is very RANDOM and they can ask anyone for an interview.
If you pass the test
You may have to do an interview with a citizenship officer. If you have to do an interview after the test, it will happen
- after we review your submitted test
- approximately 8 weeks after you get your official test result
Who has to take the test and go to the interview
Whether you have to take the test or go to the interview depends on your age and application.
Your age and situation | Take the test | Go to the interview |
---|---|---|
Adult 18 to 54 years of age | Yes | Yes |
Adult 55 and over | No | Yes |
Minor under 18 with a Canadian parent or a parent applying at the same time | No | No, except in some casesTable footnote* |
Minor 14 to 17 without a Canadian parent or a parent applying at the same time | No | Yes |
Minor under 14 without a Canadian parent or a parent applying at the same time | No | No, except in some cases |
References:
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1603&top=5
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/citizenship-test.html#toc0