Citizenship Test in a few days - already got RQ'd before test date

[FL1040]

thanks FL1040. so pretest RQ still requires detailed interview so all the papers send as RQ response has no value and trust they will still give hard time at interview and decision is only made based on my local knowlege and proficiency of spoken english language

Not really, if you don´t send back the RQ and offer proof of living in Canada you won´t even make it to the test, so those papers have their value, many people file taxes here and they don't even live here, or receive bills, pay them online and don´t live here in Canada, some even appear on the lease of a friend or a relative without having set a foot in Canada for a long time, if CIC took those measures is because there is fraud....the bottom line is that if you want to get citizenship you must, like everybody else, comply with immigration laws and procedures. So both the RQ and the documents you send and the interview have equal value, EVERYBODY has to go through the interview (there are exceptions for minors) there is no way around it, either with the CIC agent or a citizenship judge.

Why are you so afraid of the interview?...if you live in wherever you live you should have some basic knowledge of your town and neighbourhood, it´s not that they will ask you about historical facts, demographic information, health-care indexes or stuff like that, if you can read and write they way you do you should not be worried about your language skills in English

 

[blueshirt]

thanks FL1040

 

[kenyadian]

Wrong again...this is what she asked

hi, can someone walk me through what I should expect on test day given the below situation:

1. applied for citizenship in feb 2013
2. received RQ notice in feb 2014 - mailed off all documentation in feb 2014
3. today I received notice to write test in july 2014


Am i expected to go through an interview process on test day? Should I bring every piece of original documentation that I used for both the inital citizenship application and Residence Questionanre?

Or do i just write the test and once they mark it, all is fine and I wait for another letter for oath?

And I explain to him/her what to expect the day of the exam....you really need to improve your reading skills and stop posting so much bovine manure so we can keep this thread on focus and clean

Pretty ironic. I just told you to do that a few posts ago. Keep the forum on topic and clean; and stop reposting the same information in different threads. Looks like it's you that needs to learn to read. And more importantly comprehend.

 

[FL1040]

thanks FL1040

Roles of Citizenship judges and officers

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by CIC staff. It is posted on the CIC website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

Citizenship judges have legislated authority to determine whether applicants meet the requirements for citizenship.

The citizenship judges consider all the facts and documentation on file, in addition to the applicants’ responses to the Residence Questionnaire. The onus is on the applicant to provide evidence in support of an application.

Citizenship judges have the legislated authority to determine whether applicants meet the requirements for citizenship. The citizenship judge considers all the facts and documentation on file. The onus is on the applicant to provide evidence in support of an application. The citizenship judge will determine whether or not the specific period(s) of residence outside Canada meets the criteria of subsection 5(1.1).

Citizenship officers ensure that all information necessary for the judge to make an informed decision on the residence requirement is on file.

The residence requirement policy to be followed, in accordance with the Minister’s direction is as follows:

“Other than exceptional circumstances, a citizenship applicant must have accumulated three years (1,095 days) of physical presence in Canada in the four years preceding the date of application. In other words, an applicant can be absent from Canada for up to one year, within the four year period.”


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/cit/grant/residence/decision/index.asp

 

[glitzedd]

I was RQ-ed before the test. The interview process seemed standard for RQ-ed and non RQ receipients as I was under a family application and 2 members of my family received it and 2 didnt, and the interview process seemed the same for all of us. He told us whether we had passed the test or not to begin with. Then the CO only checked our passports against the dates he had (he took a fleeting glance rather, didnt check all the stamps) and he checked our landing papers as well as pieces of ID. He asked us what we did i.e. education and employment wise, and make some check marks on a checklist he had and told us everything seemed okay and after the CJ makes a decision, we should be called in for in an oath, within 2 months. I had taken all the documentation with me that I had sent in for my RQ, but he didnt mention anything and he didnt even have anything I had sent in with him at the point either. I suppose all those checks are done beforehand. All in all, the interview took 5 minutes and there were 4 of us in there.

This was at the Kitchener office. We wrote our test on the 6th of may and had our oath of the 16th of june. Hope this helped you.

 

[blueshirt]

thanks glitzedd you gave very useful information. I was always wondering how pre test RQ guys are treated at interview. you said the officer was well prepared with your case and reviewed your file back end so front end at interview time he did not bring those bulk of RQ response you submitted neither he asked for same documentation submitted previously to show again and again. he was polite to do just random check on your passport stamps entry.

my case I have only one entry to Canada during last 4 years this is the time when we all decided to come and live in here. so how will the stamps matter to them before 3 years period. as there will be no exit stamp from Canada during 4 years period. I am just wondering hope CO does not get confused and he is clear to our case. please share your knowledge on this case where in 4 years period one has just one entry stamp to Canada and nothing else. no exit stamps

 

[glitzedd]

They verify the dates against the residence calculator you send in with your citizenship application. If its beyond the scope of 4 years, they dont care. The COs see millions of different cases everyday so I dont think stamps and such confuse them. In my opinion, they are well prepared for each individual and if he/she has a concern with anything, they will ask you. In your case, they will have already seen a CBSA report with your entries (as per the RQ), so if he/she has a question, he/she should ask you there and then.
I would say just stick to answering the CO's questions, and don't worry about being treated differently just because you have been RQ-ed. If anything, your application has been already been scrutinized beforehand, so the process should get easier, provided your application has no misrepresentation.
Good luck, and say a little prayer before you go in. If anything, it will help you calm your nerves!

 

[blueshirt]

thanks glitzedd for your guidance.