Empirical-Scientist said:
AOR is just acknowledging they received your application and it's in the queue for processing. The way their case management system works seems to be as follows: They receive your application. They should send you an AOR, but they don't because ecas/CIC doesn't work like it should. When they open it up for initial processing, they enter the date you signed your application and the e-cas Received line appears in conjunction with the In Process line. So, the AOR is received *after* your file has been opened due to their procedures.
When I check my e-cas I have two lines:
IN PROCESS - 1.We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on August 13, 2014.
2.We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on August 13, 2014. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
3.We started processing your application on October 25, 2014.
RECEIVED - We received your payment, along with one or more citizenship applications. To find out how long it takes to process a routine application, please consult the Application Processing Times.
For the above status there's a link saying the following tables will help you understand the status of your application. After clicking, below is what it says.
RECEIVED status means Application Received Your application has been received at the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Citizenship and Immigration Canada officials will review your application and the required documents and citizenship fees to ensure they meet the minimum processing requirements.
IN PROCESS status means Application In Process Your file has been sent to the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) office closest to your home for processing.
The CIC office will complete the necessary steps for a citizenship judge to make a decision on your application. If additional information or documents are needed, the CIC office will contact you.
If you are between the ages of 18 and 54, you will have to write the citizenship test. The citizenship test will determine if you meet the language and knowledge requirements for citizenship. You will be notified by mail about the time and place of your test. Once you receive your acknowledgment letter and the booklet called Discover Canada by mail, you should begin to study for the test. Applicants who are 55 years old or older and minors are not required to take the citizenship test.
An interview with a citizenship judge may also be required. Should this be necessary, you will be notified by mail about the time and place of your interview.
Application Withdrawn If you wish to withdraw your application, you must advise us before a decision on your application has been made.
I got all these from my ecas (copy and paste). Hopefully this helps.
Thanks.
