August 2019 - Citizenship Applicants

[Guru66]

I applied in Aug 2019 (family of 3) and status changed to In Process on Nov 21. I haven't heard anything after this; my status still shows In Process. How long I have to wait for the test invite? Is it a time to contact CIC? Any suggestions?

Appreciate your response

 

[kanwar80]

I applied in Aug 2019 (family of 3) and status changed to In Process on Nov 21. I haven't heard anything after this; my status still shows In Process. How long I have to wait for the test invite? Is it a time to contact CIC? Any suggestions?

Appreciate your response

I dont think calling would help. First they need to resume normal hours and operations and then we might see d flow

 

[Hussam68]

Good luck to you all!

The ceremony took me 17 minutes with 3 people and me through Zoom.

I had to cut my PR card into 4 pieces, sign oath or affirmation of citizenship during the oath and send the signed form to officers after.

Sent Application: August 7, 2019
Application Delivered: August 12, 2019 (signed by J M)
AOR Received: October 31, 2019
In Progress: November 28, 2019
Test invitation received by email: December 2, 2019
Test date: December 23, 2019 (in Scarborough)
Test and interview completed: December 23, 2019
Decision Made: February 14, 2020
Oath invitation: February 21, 2020
Citizenship Ceremony: March 17, 2020 (in Scarborough)
Citizenship Ceremony Cancellation email: March 14, 2020
Call from IRCC for a virtual ceremony appointment: July 3, 2020
Invitation email from IRCC: July 7, 2020
Official virtual ceremony: July 8, 2020

Became a Canadian: 1:13 PM July 8, 2020

Congratulations.

 

[Hussam68]

I applied in Aug 2019 (family of 3) and status changed to In Process on Nov 21. I haven't heard anything after this; my status still shows In Process. How long I have to wait for the test invite? Is it a time to contact CIC? Any suggestions?

Appreciate your response

No update or signs that they are trying to find a way to do interviews and tests.

 

[kanwar80]

Good luck to you all!

The ceremony took me 17 minutes with 3 people and me through Zoom.

I had to cut my PR card into 4 pieces, sign oath or affirmation of citizenship during the oath and send the signed form to officers after.

Sent Application: August 7, 2019
Application Delivered: August 12, 2019 (signed by J M)
AOR Received: October 31, 2019
In Progress: November 28, 2019
Test invitation received by email: December 2, 2019
Test date: December 23, 2019 (in Scarborough)
Test and interview completed: December 23, 2019
Decision Made: February 14, 2020
Oath invitation: February 21, 2020
Citizenship Ceremony: March 17, 2020 (in Scarborough)
Citizenship Ceremony Cancellation email: March 14, 2020
Call from IRCC for a virtual ceremony appointment: July 3, 2020
Invitation email from IRCC: July 7, 2020
Official virtual ceremony: July 8, 2020

Became a Canadian: 1:13 PM July 8, 2020

Congratulations!!!!

 

[NorthYorkGuy1]

I applied in Aug 2019 (family of 3) and status changed to In Process on Nov 21. I haven't heard anything after this; my status still shows In Process. How long I have to wait for the test invite? Is it a time to contact CIC? Any suggestions?

Appreciate your response

You can call them and find out what’s going on with your application. Just to make sure your application is on hold due to pandemic situation only and there is no other reason.

 

[kanwar80]

This what CIC website says (i guess we need lot more patience) Priorities are Different

Due to the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we can’t

• process applications normally
• provide accurate processing times

We’re prioritizing applications from

• Canadians returning to Canada
• vulnerable people
• people who perform or support essential services

If you have an application in progress

• check the status of your application online
• make sure your contact information and your application details are up to date
  • Use the Web form below to tell us of any changes in your application.

If you want to apply to come to Canada

• find out about travel restrictions and how to apply

 

[Mike263]

This what CIC website says (i guess we need lot more patience) Priorities are Different

Due to the impacts of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we can’t

• process applications normally
• provide accurate processing times

We’re prioritizing applications from

• Canadians returning to Canada
• vulnerable people
• people who perform or support essential services

If you have an application in progress

• check the status of your application online
• make sure your contact information and your application details are up to date
  • Use the Web form below to tell us of any changes in your application.

If you want to apply to come to Canada

• find out about travel restrictions and how to apply

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/no-update-from-ircc-on-citizenship-oath-ceremony-next-steps.682067/post-8704152

 

[blatanttruth1]

Folks, Just wanted to share this as I know many of us are waiting anxiously.

Got a call from IRCC today about the virtual ceremony. I am told that an email invite will follow in the next few days.
Things are moving.

Good Luck.

 

[Wash an]

Folks, Just wanted to share this as I know many of us are waiting anxiously.

Got a call from IRCC today about the virtual ceremony. I am told that an email invite will follow in the next few days.
Things are moving.

Good Luck.

Congrats. Would be nice if the timelines are mentioned as well.

 

[blatanttruth1]

Congrats. Would be nice if the timelines are mentioned as well.

For sure: App completed Aug 2019, Test cleared Jan 2020. Location: Toronto.

 

[hudson34]

For sure: App completed Aug 2019, Test cleared Jan 2020. Location: Toronto.

Congrats!

Was your ceremony cancelled previously or is this your first oath invite?

 

[leerobertmartin]

I called today.. Was a 45 min wait.. They stated again that not all applicants will be doing a virtual oath. I am wondering if the people we see here getting their oath if they are a: previously invited to an oath that was cancelled and/or b: in a situation that they need citizenship for a job or some other reason that CIC states can happen and these files need to be expedited.

Thanks in advance

 

[redalot]

Virtual Oaths are good, yet many of us are waiting for exams still even people who applied after me are done...

 

[Hussam68]

Virtual Oaths are good, yet many of us are waiting for exams still even people who applied after me are done...

Agree, there are no signs that they are processing or even considering to continue processing. waiting is nit easy, its 6 years since we moved in.