I just found this thread.. didn't realise doing the test outside Canada potentially caused delays like this.
For people who had an interview after their test, how long did you typically wait? I'd really hope that if they are delaying applications for people outside Canada they at least tell you? I temporarily moved back to my home country shortly after applying but will be coming back to Canada.. just don't know exactly when. The plan was to fly back after getting LPP.
Timelines:
Type: Online application
Processing office: Vancouver
Physical Presence Days: 1097
Application: Single
Application sent: Feb 27th 2023
Delivered: Feb 14th
AOR: March 16th
Background check: April 15th
Test Invitation: May 8th (test window May 10th - 30th)
Passed Citizenship test: May 15th
Test complete: May 24th
Passport request: June 2nd, sent same day. I actually received two additional passport requests (the exact same request email) on June 23rd and August 1st but IRCC responded saying it was a glitch.