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December 2022 - Citizenship Applicants

shiremag

Champion Member
Jun 14, 2022
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Good news guys, I received test invite today. Yesterday I received fingerprint request so I think IRCC is still working on cases despite the strike
The new tracker and email systems are 48-72h behind GCMS... If an update was made on Monday, you'll see it on Wednesday. Unfortunately, it's not real time. Rest assured, they are on strike at the moment

See here:
PSAC Strike: Federal Ministers Provide Update – April 19, 2023:
https://www.cpac.ca/episode?id=dc2af48d-dddc-4a28-8827-bf8cbebccd18
 

imanny

Member
Apr 17, 2023
15
4
Hi all, this is my first post here! This may be a silly question but how do find out which office is processing my application? My timeline is below

Type: Online application
Location: Toronto
Application: Single
Application sent: December 9, 2022
AOR: December 29, 2022
BG Completed: February 14, 2023
Test Invite: March 21, 2023
Test Taken: April 10, 2023
Test Completed: April 12, 2023
LPP: In progress
 

krrynnllyn

Member
Apr 6, 2023
12
11
Hi

This is the first time I am posting, can you include me in the tracker.


Type: Paper application
Location: Toronto
Physical Presence Days: 1105
Application: Single
Application sent: December 19, 2022
Delivered: December 22, 2022
AOR: February 23, 2023
Background Verification Completed: March 30, 2023
Test Invite: April 4, 2023
Test Window: April 14, 2023 to May 4, 2023
Test Taken on April 15, 2023 (outside of Canada)
Test marked completed on April 17, 2023 (updated on Tracker April 19, 2023)
Office: Scarborough
 

Ziya Zen

Hero Member
Feb 9, 2019
227
55
Strike or no strike, stay strong, team! A few things to take away:

1. If you're waiting for your background check or prohibitions like most of us, that work will continue to be carried out by CBSA, CSIS and other third-party agencies. There will be a backlog when IRCC staff return but it won't be of covid proportions.
2. If there is no agreement soon, the federal government could legislate workers back to work by force - as they did in 1991.
3. Let's hope self-administered oaths are approved and implemented by June - it's still possible many of us could be taking oaths in June and July despite the strike.
Finally someone with common sense!! Thank you!
 

Xxsaraxx

Star Member
Jun 7, 2017
98
40
Hey everyone! Sad to hear about the strike but hoping for the best !

Does anyone know how would the self administered oath work, will there be no officer?
 

vipinait

Star Member
Aug 16, 2016
91
61
Hello everyone, my tracker was updated on yesterday(19th April), indicating a test invite interval from the 20th of April to the 11th of May. Nevertheless, I have not yet received an email with the corresponding test invite. Should I wait for the email or proceed with the test?
 

forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
7,074
2,858
Hello everyone, my tracker was updated on yesterday(19th April), indicating a test invite interval from the 20th of April to the 11th of May. Nevertheless, I have not yet received an email with the corresponding test invite. Should I wait for the email or proceed with the test?
If you are ready for the test you can give it without waiting for the email. This is really weird that tracker got updated just a day before the test.
 
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forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
7,074
2,858
I got the same thing but how do we take the test without the email with instructions?
https://ct-tc.apps.cic.gc.ca/?lang=en - Using this link

Email has the below contents -

Before the Citizenship Knowledge Test

CIT0148E (08-2021)
To prepare for the test, you will need to read the Study Guide - Discover Canada - The Rights and
Responsibilities of Citizenship, which was provided to you either by mail or by electronic web link. This is
the only publication you need to study for the test. The study guide is also available in alternate formats,
including audio at the same link at above.
To take the online test you will need:
 A photo identification (ID) with your signature on it, such as
o your permanent resident (PR) card (even if it’s expired) or
o a valid government issued photo ID
Important: On step 6 of the sign in process, you are required to take a picture of your photo ID. Do
not take a picture of your face at this step. If you make a mistake, you may exit the test platform
and restart the sign in process to take new photos as long as you have not started the test.
 Your application number and unique client identifier (UCI)
o Located at the top of your test notice
 The email address you provided on your application form
o or the email address you most recently provided through the Web form or Client
Support Centre

 If applicable, you will need your representative’s email address (the email in the IMM 5476
form)
 A desktop computer, laptop, or tablet
 A working webcam
o The webcam can be built-into the device or standalone (Attached to the device)
 A reliable Internet connection
 A Chrome or Safari web browser
The following items cannot be used to take the test at this time:
• A mobile phone
• Chrome browser on an Apple iPad
• Microsoft Surface Pro
To obtain more information on how to take the online citizenship test, please visit the IRCC website.
During the Online Citizenship Test
 Sit in a well-lit area or room free of noises and disruptions.
 Remove any items from camera view that display any sensitive and/or personal information. This
includes belongings you may consider to be of a personal nature such as personal photographs,
correspondence that holds your personal information, etc.
 Since this is an individual exam, you are not permitted to consult other people or any source of
external information (including but not limited to the Internet, notes, or a copy of the Discover
Canada guide) while completing the test.
 The use of only one electronic device (computer, laptop or tablet) with Internet access is permitted.
All other devices must be turned off during the test.

CIT0148E (08-2021)
 The contents of the test are confidential. You may not discuss, disclose or share any information
about the test or any part of it:
 before, during, or after the test to any person - including persons you live with or have
already taken the test
 by any means, whether verbal or in writing, including email, texts or social media
 Making recordings or copies of the test itself or the testing process, or similar activities of this
nature (print outs, screen shots, photos or any other electronic copy) of the test or any parts of it
and/or written notes of any content and/or a derivative of the items is strictly prohibited.
 As per the terms and conditions you will agree to when you take the online test, any suspected
activity of this nature may be considered a breach of confidentiality and/or fraudulent behaviour. It
may result in the refusal of your citizenship application and/or misrepresentation.
Test Details
Once you are ready to take the test, please click (or copy in your Chrome or Safari browser) the
following link, and follow the instructions to begin the sign in process:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-
canadian-citizen/citizenship-test/online.html

 You’ll have 30 minutes to complete the test; you won’t be able to stop or pause it.
 There are 20 multiple choice questions.
 The test can be answered in either English or French.
 The 30-minute timer will continue if you are disconnected.
 You can reconnect at any time within the 30 minutes.
 If you don’t manually submit, the test will automatically submit after 30 minutes has ended.
 You must be visible at all times in front of your webcam while completing the test.
 You are not permitted to open any other tabs or applications.
 You need to get 15 correct answers to pass the test.
 Your test result will be automatically generated when the online test is submitted. This score will be
temporary and not your official test result. In the upcoming months, we will review and confirm
your official test result and contact you with the next steps.
You will be asked to accept disclaimers, terms and conditions during the sign-in process. You will also be
asked to agree to have your webcam take pictures of you during the test.
Note:
 You must ensure your internet connection is stable for the duration of the test. In case you have
been disconnected, you can use the same link to continue your test. The time, however, will
continue counting down.
 If technical issues arise during the test, your test results may be invalidated. We will contact you
for next steps as soon as possible. An interview with a Citizenship officer and a retake of the test
via videoconference may be necessary.
 

DS1990

Star Member
Jun 24, 2019
185
67
//Update.

Type: Online application
Location: Calgary
Physical Presence Days: 1110
Application: Family
Application sent: 29/12/2022
Delivered: 29/12/2022
AOR: 16/01/2023
GU1: 02/03/2023
Background check completed: 6/03/2003
Test invite: 14/03/2023
Test dates: 25/03/2023 - 15/04/2023.
Test Taken : 31/03/2023
Citizenship Test Completed: 19/04/2023
..
LPP: In progress.
 
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yuan0107

Member
Feb 15, 2023
13
4
Location: Delta, BC
Application Type: Single
Physical Presence Days: 1,105
App Sent Date: Dec 14th, 2022
App Delivered Date: Dec 19th, 2022
AOR: Feb 15th, 2023
Notes: paper application
In Process ecas: Feb. 21, 2023
Background Check completed: Mar. 29, 2023
Test Invite letter/ecas date: April. 04, 2023
Test Interview date: April 13, 2023

update:
Test completed date: April 18, 2023
 

Crypto_gotme

Member
Dec 21, 2022
14
5
Hello everyone, my tracker was updated on yesterday(19th April), indicating a test invite interval from the 20th of April to the 11th of May. Nevertheless, I have not yet received an email with the corresponding test invite. Should I wait for the email or proceed with the test?
Wait for the email. I got mine just day before the test.
 
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