Does it matter if you get email from specific office ? I got test invite email from calgary. is it because of different processing times between offices
December 2024 - Citizenship Applications
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Using the Google sheet data you can guess the processing time it will take based on your processing office.
But with the changes IRCC seems to be making, I'm not sure the old data is useful now. Seems like workload is being redistributed and they are using a decentralized approach....meaning any local IRCC office can process any application vs keeping to local applicants. Honestly, that approach should make applications go faster.
^^Yep. As far as I can tell, trying to figure out which office and what it means for your file's progress is a mug's game; doesn't provide much useful info and gets people stressed for not much benefit.
That's not to say there isn't - possibly - some info there. But it doesn't seem there's that obvious a pattern, at least in most cases, which is more consistent with the hypothesis "they're just moving files around to try to avoid delays." Some might take longer for good reasons, there may be some offices/officers that aren't as quick (for one reason or another), but insufficient info to determine which is which.
Got an update! 
Type: Online application
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Application: Single
Application sent: Dec 3, 2024
AOR: Dec 11, 2024
Citizenship Test update to In-progress: Jan 28, 2025
Test Taken and Passed: Feb 7, 2024
Test marked as complete: Feb 11, 2024
Type: Online application
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Application: Single
Application sent: Dec 3, 2024
AOR: Dec 11, 2024
Citizenship Test update to In-progress: Jan 28, 2025
Test Taken and Passed: Feb 7, 2024
Test marked as complete: Feb 11, 2024
AOR Jan 10, GU Feb 6, but unfortunately still no test invitation. I think it’s because they asked for some additional information for my spouse which had to be sent via web form… not sure how long they will take to process that
Congrats - Although info is available everywhere - how much time you put into preparation ? Too many dates to remember . I have test tomorrowGot an update!
Type: Online application
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Application: Single
Application sent: Dec 3, 2024
AOR: Dec 11, 2024
Citizenship Test update to In-progress: Jan 28, 2025
Test Taken and Passed: Feb 7, 2024
Test marked as complete: Feb 11, 2024
Congratulations! Could you share how you prepped? Should I be worried about dates?
I did the test on Feb 9 and passed.
IRCC asked me to provide me canadian id with photo in the email.
However I did use my native country passport due to signature on it.
Should I provide them same ID ( passport) again or a Canadian Id like PR card or healthcard or license? Note: PR card does not have signature on it.
Following is the email I received:
Good day,
Please read the attached request carefully and make sure to follow the instructions given to respond to this email.
You are receiving this notice because we were unable to verify your photo identification (ID) required during the online test.
In order for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to accept the results of your online test, a copy of your photo ID is required. Acceptable photo ID includes, a valid (not expired) ID with your photo and signature on it (for example, driver's licence or health card), or a Permanent Residence Card (even if it is expired). If you do not have a photo ID, please provide an explanation.
You have thirty (30) days to send us a scanned copy or photo of your piece of ID.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR UCI AND APPLICATION NUMBER ALONG WITH A SCANNED COPY OF YOUR CANADIAN ISSUED ID.
If we do not receive a copy of your ID or an explanation why you do not have a photo ID, you may be required to take the citizenship test again or proceed to a hearing with a citizenship officer.
If you have any questions, please contact us as soon as possible at the email address above.
Appreciate if someone has similar experience and share the details. Thanks.
I am thinking to send PR card but there is no signature on it.
IRCC asked me to provide me canadian id with photo in the email.
However I did use my native country passport due to signature on it.
Should I provide them same ID ( passport) again or a Canadian Id like PR card or healthcard or license? Note: PR card does not have signature on it.
Following is the email I received:
Good day,
Please read the attached request carefully and make sure to follow the instructions given to respond to this email.
You are receiving this notice because we were unable to verify your photo identification (ID) required during the online test.
In order for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to accept the results of your online test, a copy of your photo ID is required. Acceptable photo ID includes, a valid (not expired) ID with your photo and signature on it (for example, driver's licence or health card), or a Permanent Residence Card (even if it is expired). If you do not have a photo ID, please provide an explanation.
You have thirty (30) days to send us a scanned copy or photo of your piece of ID.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR UCI AND APPLICATION NUMBER ALONG WITH A SCANNED COPY OF YOUR CANADIAN ISSUED ID.
If we do not receive a copy of your ID or an explanation why you do not have a photo ID, you may be required to take the citizenship test again or proceed to a hearing with a citizenship officer.
If you have any questions, please contact us as soon as possible at the email address above.
Appreciate if someone has similar experience and share the details. Thanks.
I am thinking to send PR card but there is no signature on it.
my daughter is using her PR card tomorrow, is that not allowed? she dont have drivers's license yet.