Today I called CIC to have an idea of when I could expect the oath invitation. My issue is I need to renew my passport & I am afraid of starting the renewal process and being invited for oath at the same time....they confirmed to me that we need to bring the original passports that we submitted with the application when we appear for the ceremony...
Then she checked my file and told me that nothing was scheduled for me so far....she then said that since I sent my application in April 2019 technically they have until April 2020 to invite me to the ceremony...
so I am even more confused as to when to renew my passport...I guess I will wait and avoid traveling in the meantime!!