August 2019 - Citizenship Applicants

[harirajmohan]

I have one more observation.

Some super-fast candidates (Sep, Nov 2019 applicants etc) went thru the processes quite smoothly and seem to have already gotten decision made or granted status in the ("whatever") system, and were about to receive some update or notice of DM and/or oath; but suddenly the operations halted due to covid. That's why those super-fast clients, highlighted as bright-green by the system, are now being prioritized than others; although other ceremony-ready clients who'd submitted their applications prior to them and even have 'decision made/granted' status or previous oaths cancelled; however, when it comes to inviting for a virtual citizenship ceremony; the difference or degree of priority lies in the fact that whoever firstly managed to pass through the system as ALL CLEAR, neat and clean in one-go and got his or her granted status in the ("whatever") system.

In addition, those hundreds and thousands of candidates who finally got 'decision made / granted' status or were about to receive or already had received official notices to take Oath of Citizenship at in-person ceremonies in mid or late March, their citizenship certificates were already printed, dated and ready to be served at a ceremony. Unfortunately COVID-19 came in, and everything got cancelled until further notice. So those unused citizenship certificates, already printed and dated (now backdated) automatically became invalid and would have to be "destroyed / shredded immediately" and new citizenship certificates would need to be issued as per the new customized schedules (varies from client to client) having a specific date on it i.e., citizen with effect from xxxx/xx/xx.


**More relevant info:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/canadian-citizenship/ceremony/oath.html

Yes its possible that the process of adjudication might have changed sometime last year hence it sped up lately. But given the current situation, all candidates waiting for oath will get cleared this year while cic waiting to decide on online test. So in one way its good for those who are waiting after DM but more delays for people like me for expecting tests this year.

 

[Mike263]

Mike263 said:
I have one more observation.

Some super-fast candidates (Sep, Nov 2019 applicants etc) went thru the processes quite smoothly and seem to have already gotten decision made or granted status in the ("whatever") system, and were about to receive some update or notice of DM and/or oath; but suddenly the operations halted due to covid. That's why those super-fast clients, highlighted as bright-green by the system, are now being prioritized than others; although other ceremony-ready clients who'd submitted their applications prior to them and even have 'decision made/granted' status or previous oaths cancelled; however, when it comes to inviting for a virtual citizenship ceremony; the difference or degree of priority lies in the fact that whoever firstly managed to pass through the system as ALL CLEAR, neat and clean in one-go and got his or her granted status in the ("whatever") system.

In addition, those hundreds and thousands of candidates who finally got 'decision made / granted' status or were about to receive or already had received official notices to take Oath of Citizenship at in-person ceremonies in mid or late March, their citizenship certificates were already printed, dated and ready to be served at a ceremony. Unfortunately COVID-19 came in, and everything got cancelled until further notice. So those unused citizenship certificates, already printed and dated (now backdated) automatically became invalid and would have to be "destroyed / shredded immediately" and new citizenship certificates would need to be issued as per the new customized schedules (varies from client to client) having a specific date on it i.e., citizen with effect from xxxx/xx/xx.


**More relevant info:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/canadian-citizenship/ceremony/oath.html

Yes its possible that the process of adjudication might have changed sometime last year hence it sped up lately. But given the current situation, all candidates waiting for oath will get cleared this year while cic waiting to decide on online test. So in one way its good for those who are waiting after DM but more delays for people like me for expecting tests this year.

In my cancelled in-person oath ceremony in March 2020, around 300 people were expected to take the oath in three different shifts same day. That oath ceremony would probably have encompassed those candidates who had submitted their applications long ago prior to mine as well as including those who would have submitted even after me — All in one plate, under the same umbrella, so to speak.

When it comes to virtual oath ceremony (regular clients: one-one-one or small group), I reasonably believe that, ircc would invite on the basis of whoever firstly had gotten his or her granted status in the ("whatever") system.

 

[Ottawa105]

Does anyone know where can I call to get a status on my file? Some of the people here saying they called some number at the CIC

 

[zam7]

Does anyone know where can I call to get a status on my file? Some of the people here saying they called some number at the CIC

IRCC Helpline - 1-888-242-2100 (in Canada only)

 

[Diaboluce]

any applicants from Calgary ever got an invitation for oath ceremony?

 

[Amberhargun]

any applicants from Calgary ever got an invitation for oath ceremony?

No still waiting since jan2020

 

[akaribrahmama]

Hello Everyone,

Wishing you all quick DMs and Oaths. Guys, i am 66 n my applications dates are:
Application sent - October 2019
AOR - January
In Process - February 28
As those above 55 do not need to appear for test, wonder if anyone knows if they are conducting interviews for seniors or seniors applications are just halted. God knows what is happening. Kindly share your know how. Th..

 

[Mike263]

Hello Everyone,

Wishing you all quick DMs and Oaths. Guys, i am 66 n my applications dates are:
Application sent - October 2019
AOR - January
In Process - February 28
As those above 55 do not need to appear for test, wonder if anyone knows if they are conducting interviews for seniors or seniors applications are just halted. God knows what is happening. Kindly share your know how. Th..

Probably ircc would announce the interviews the time they'd announce about knowledge tests. At the moment, nothing is clear from ircc except to wait longer and continue to be patient. That's it.

 

[EUK]

Probably ircc would announce the interviews the time they'd announce about knowledge tests. At the moment, nothing is clear from ircc except to wait longer and continue to be patient. That's it.

What options can you think of for conducting the interview in this new normal?

 

[Mike263]

I finally received eCAS update of virtual oath ceremony.

Citizenship

1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on August 6, 2019.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on October 21, 2019.
3. We started processing your application on November 10, 2019.
4. We sent you a notice on January 13, 2020 to appear and write the citizenship test on February 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM. The notice you will receive by mail will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.
5. We sent you a notice on February 21, 2020 to appear and take the oath of citizenship at the citizenship ceremony to be held on March 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM. The notice you will receive will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.
6. We sent you a notice on July 26, 2020 to appear and take the oath of citizenship at the citizenship ceremony to be held on August 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM. The notice you will receive will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.

 

[cestcaquejm]

I finally received eCAS update of virtual oath ceremony.

Citizenship

1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on August 6, 2019.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on October 21, 2019.
3. We started processing your application on November 10, 2019.
4. We sent you a notice on January 13, 2020 to appear and write the citizenship test on February 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM. The notice you will receive by mail will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.
5. We sent you a notice on February 21, 2020 to appear and take the oath of citizenship at the citizenship ceremony to be held on March 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM. The notice you will receive will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.
6. We sent you a notice on July 26, 2020 to appear and take the oath of citizenship at the citizenship ceremony to be held on August 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM. The notice you will receive will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.

Congratulations! What's your case processing centre? Did you receive a call or email before eCas update?

 

[omarragab]

I finally received eCAS update of virtual oath ceremony.

Citizenship

1. We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on August 6, 2019.
2. We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on October 21, 2019.
3. We started processing your application on November 10, 2019.
4. We sent you a notice on January 13, 2020 to appear and write the citizenship test on February 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM. The notice you will receive by mail will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.
5. We sent you a notice on February 21, 2020 to appear and take the oath of citizenship at the citizenship ceremony to be held on March 23, 2020 at 1:00 PM. The notice you will receive will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.
6. We sent you a notice on July 26, 2020 to appear and take the oath of citizenship at the citizenship ceremony to be held on August 12, 2020 at 11:00 AM. The notice you will receive will be your official confirmation of your appointment. If you have not received this notice prior to the date of your scheduled appointment, please contact us.

Congratulations

 

[Mike263]

Congratulations! What's your case processing centre? Did you receive a call or email before eCas update?

First eCAS update and shortly after (few hours), I received an email from the local ircc office with all instructions.

 

[cestcaquejm]

First eCAS update and shortly after (few hours), I received an email from the local ircc office with all instructions.

May I ask what is your case processing centre?

 

[Mike263]

May I ask what is your case processing centre?

Scarborough, ON