April 2021 - Citizenship applications

[aman_78671]

Same here no updates except for BG complete

At least you have some updates .. your BG got completed. For me it’s nothing since AOR

 

[aman_78671]

Same here. APR 2021 Application sent. BG Completed but that’s long time ago. Zero updates since July 2021

Atleast you have some updates ..your BG got completed. For me it’s nothing since AOR

 

[Finland]

Atleast you have some updates ..your BG got completed. For me it’s nothing since AOR

Really I don’t understand the process , do they have a time line to open the files after it is BG completed I mean they return to file for next step after 4-5 months ? Some people in thread have a very good time line it can be days between each steps and others takes in each step 5-6 months to get one step a head .
Let’s hope for the best

 

[Strongfaith42]

What are some criteria on the basis of which we can be granted urgent processing?
I have a trip planned for Feb 28, 2022 - I was hoping for a quicker processing time(by Feb 15th) so I can get an entry visa stamped on the new passport. I have had my tickets booked for 2 months, I am worried if I don't get the oath invite in time - I'd have to ask for a delay in the oath ceremony - which can eventually result in indefinite delay
FP, test, and background verification was completed on Jan 10th

Please advise the best course of action.

This is in the IRCC website, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/apply/urgently.html

We can only process citizenship applications urgently in special cases. We check every urgent request to see if it meets the conditions for urgent processing. If your application doesn’t meet the conditions, we will process it normally.

To apply for urgent processing, you must be eligible to apply for citizenship and have an emergency, such as:

• needing Canadian citizenship to:
  • apply for a job
  • avoid losing your job
  • go to a Canadian school, college or university
• needing to travel because of death or serious illness in your family and you can’t get a passport in your current nationality
• receiving a successful Federal Court decision on an appeal on a previous application for citizenship

Even if these conditions apply to you, we may not be able to process your request urgently. If we do process your request urgently, we may not be able to do it in time to help your situation.

 

[Strongfaith42]

I am a paper applicant (APR 2021)
Is there any APR applicant who is still waiting to hear the updates after receiving the AOR?
I received nothing from IRCC besides the AOR that came in July 2021....don't know what's going on with my application, this is very strange as there are no updates at all so far after AOR.

You can check the spreadsheet, there are many 2021 January, February, March and April applicants still waiting to hear from IRCC after AOR, unfortunately, paper (family) applications are taking way longer to be processed than online applications!!! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iXCMs0mYtJZwYTTIH3LDmHK1tgK7yqAgQ5Jfyxv7BEI/edit#gid=2093304809

 

[Strongfaith42]

No it's still in process. How long does it typically take?

It usually updates to "complete" a few days after IRCC received the FP, you could probably try to call, send a webform, or requests ATIP/GCMS note to find out what happened and if they are waiting for something else to finalize your BG check.

 

[prashant.kr05]

It usually updates to "complete" a few days after IRCC received the FP, you could probably try to call, send a webform, or requests ATIP/GCMS note to find out what happened and if they are waiting for something else to finalize your BG check.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[kpsingh242424]

This is in the IRCC website, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/apply/urgently.html

We can only process citizenship applications urgently in special cases. We check every urgent request to see if it meets the conditions for urgent processing. If your application doesn’t meet the conditions, we will process it normally.

To apply for urgent processing, you must be eligible to apply for citizenship and have an emergency, such as:

• needing Canadian citizenship to:
  • apply for a job
  • avoid losing your job
  • go to a Canadian school, college or university
• needing to travel because of death or serious illness in your family and you can’t get a passport in your current nationality
• receiving a successful Federal Court decision on an appeal on a previous application for citizenship

Even if these conditions apply to you, we may not be able to process your request urgently. If we do process your request urgently, we may not be able to do it in time to help your situation.

got it. Yeah I understand. I did submit a web form before reading your comment. But I am not particularly confident. I'll wait patiently and will request a reschedule if it gets to that

 

[aman_78671]

You can check the spreadsheet, there are many 2021 January, February, March and April applicants still waiting to hear from IRCC after AOR, unfortunately, paper (family) applications are taking way longer to be processed than online applications!!! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iXCMs0mYtJZwYTTIH3LDmHK1tgK7yqAgQ5Jfyxv7BEI/edit#gid=2093304809

That's true!
I was also trying to measure the trends by looking at the Edmonton paper applicants but most of the applicants are online. Even if you look at previous month applicants, there is no surety whether they are really active/inactive. There may be many applicants who are on the spreadsheet but not very keen to provide active updates so it's hard to measure in such cases.

 

[GLMESH0101]

Took the test today, 20/20 ... had a rocky start because the camera did not load at the beginning but then it worked just fine after waiting ,, how long is it the confirmation for next steps ?

 

[Strongfaith42]

Took the test today, 20/20 ... had a rocky start because the camera did not load at the beginning but then it worked just fine after waiting ,, how long is it the confirmation for next steps ?

Congratulations on passing your test. It all depends on your local office, it could be within a couple of days, weeks or months! Could you please share with us the following?
Dashboard test update / test window
Email test invitation date

Thanks

 

[toxarika]

Did you were asked to submit fingerprints? or any other documents?

Yes, fingerprints submitted November 15, since then no update on background check, meanwhile physical presence, language and test got completed.

 

[randstar]

Long time lurker.

Location: Scarborough
Physical Presence Days: 1096.5
Application: Single (Paper)
Application sent: April 22nd, 2021
Delivered: April 26th, 2021
AOR: July 21st, 2021
FP Request: November 15th, 2021
Test Invite: November 19th, 2021
Test Status Completed: November 23rd, 2021
BG Completed: December 13th, 2021
Physical Presence, Language Skills, Prohibitions Completed: January 5th, 2022
Oath Ceremony: In Progress: January 16th, 2022
Oath Ceremony: Scheduled February 21st, 2022

 

[jugrajrandhawa]

Hey , everyone
I have some concern regarding my the process.
1. Did CIC send instructions in the email about how to proceed with test or just update on the tracker.
2. Yesterday,They updated in the tracker regarding finger print submission and mentioned they sent the email but I didn't get email for finger print submission and test.

 

[toxarika]

Hey , everyone
I have some concern regarding my the process.
1. Did CIC send instructions in the email about how to proceed with test or just update on the tracker.
2. Yesterday,They updated in the tracker regarding finger print submission and mentioned they sent the email but I didn't get email for finger print submission and test.

You will receive in couple of days