February 2017 - Citizenship Applicants

[dhillozcanada22]

My application was delivered on Feb 16, 2017, I applied from Brampton, Ontario
I was asked for fingerprints on March 29,2017 and i got those done within a week.

April 15, 2017 - I called and confirmed with CIC that they have received my fingerprints and nothing else is required on file.

Jan 18, 2018 - The agent at CIC said they cannot do anything because my background check is still in process...

What does RQ stand for?

I didn't bother getting GCMS notes because it will probably show the same thing "IN PROCESS"

I will call CIC on wednesday .. I have no idea what else to do ..

 

[razerblade]

My application was delivered on Feb 16, 2017, I applied from Brampton, Ontario
I was asked for fingerprints on March 29,2017 and i got those done within a week.

April 15, 2017 - I called and confirmed with CIC that they have received my fingerprints and nothing else is required on file.

Jan 18, 2018 - The agent at CIC said they cannot do anything because my background check is still in process...

What does RQ stand for?

I didn't bother getting GCMS notes because it will probably show the same thing "IN PROCESS"

I will call CIC on wednesday .. I have no idea what else to do ..

RQ -> Residence Questionnaire

 

[dhillozcanada22]

RQ -> Residence Questionnaire

No all i was asked for was fingerprints - i got those completed

No other requests or RQ ..

 

[razerblade]

No all i was asked for was fingerprints - i got those completed

No other requests or RQ ..

Strange that background check is still in progress. GCMS notes show a lot more detail including any notes the officer may have recorded on your file. It may shed some insights as to why it's taking so long for you.

 

[Kan_Sri]

My application was delivered on Feb 16, 2017, I applied from Brampton, Ontario
I was asked for fingerprints on March 29,2017 and i got those done within a week.

April 15, 2017 - I called and confirmed with CIC that they have received my fingerprints and nothing else is required on file.

Jan 18, 2018 - The agent at CIC said they cannot do anything because my background check is still in process...

What does RQ stand for?

I didn't bother getting GCMS notes because it will probably show the same thing "IN PROCESS"

I will call CIC on wednesday .. I have no idea what else to do ..

the processing time is 12 months. since you are over the limit - you can call on your MP to help and get some details. They will be able to reach out to IRCC and get some answsrs.

 

[dhillozcanada22]

Thanks guys - I will call CIC and see if they will give me any updates. In the mean time i will also order GCMS notes.

And if no updates i will try to contact MP .. I hope it doesnt come to that.. I have a 6 month old.. i really dont want to go through all the hassle..

Sucks to get stuck like this .. I am so fed up ! People who applied in September are getting their oath ceremonies ..

I wonder if anyone else from Feb is waiting for test invite..

 

[dhillozcanada22]

Update - still waiting for test invite. Went to see MP - they havent said anything its been over 2 weeks now.
GCMS notes show criminality : passed ; nothing else.

Just amazing how its been so long and I am still waiting for test invite ..

 

[Kan_Sri]

Update - still waiting for test invite. Went to see MP - they havent said anything its been over 2 weeks now.
GCMS notes show criminality : passed ; nothing else.

Just amazing how its been so long and I am still waiting for test invite ..

sorry to hear this! Good luck hearing back from the MP. Usually that helps bring the file back into the process!!

 

[dhillozcanada22]

sorry to hear this! Good luck hearing back from the MP. Usually that helps bring the file back into the process!!

This is the response MP sent to me:

The application was received at the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on February 16, 2017.

· Your constituent’s application is considered non-routine due to the following reason(s):

o they were asked to provide further documentation such as fingerprints.

· The criminality verifications are currently valid.

· The security verifications are currently in process.

· The immigration verifications have not yet been initiated.

· The current processing times indicated on our website are approximate and can vary with each individual case. Citizenship applications that are considered to be non-routine may take longer to process,



Didnt really help much !!! I guess i can just wait ...

 

[paulvoyer]

This is the response MP sent to me:

The application was received at the Case Processing Centre in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on February 16, 2017.

· Your constituent’s application is considered non-routine due to the following reason(s):

o they were asked to provide further documentation such as fingerprints.

· The criminality verifications are currently valid.

· The security verifications are currently in process.

· The immigration verifications have not yet been initiated.

· The current processing times indicated on our website are approximate and can vary with each individual case. Citizenship applications that are considered to be non-routine may take longer to process,



Didnt really help much !!! I guess i can just wait ...

so sorry to hear that my friend ,, can you elaborte a bit about you case ,,, i mean what is unusual about you case ??? do you have a long history of travel ??? if your security has a probelm ,, then try to contact the CSIS ,, and verify with them what is the issue ,, i would consider seeing a lawyer in your case ,, please keep us updated ,, we wish you all the best

 

[dhillozcanada22]

so sorry to hear that my friend ,, can you elaborte a bit about you case ,,, i mean what is unusual about you case ??? do you have a long history of travel ??? if your security has a probelm ,, then try to contact the CSIS ,, and verify with them what is the issue ,, i would consider seeing a lawyer in your case ,, please keep us updated ,, we wish you all the best

Noting out of the ordinary .. i moved to canada when i was 18, i have been back to my home country twice only for few days. I havent traveled much. Married with one baby

Every time i contact them i only get one answer - some files take longer and your security check is still in process

I came on student visa, got work permit and became resident in 2012 - since then i have been working & paying taxes and like i said didnt travel much (just two trips to home (30-40) days each ..

I didnt want to renew my PR card but the way its going looks like i will have to .. sucks ..

 

[Mood]

Hello.

I am feb 2017 applicant in Edmonton office.

I pAssed the test in March 2017.
I am still waiting to oath invite Since then.

I was not asked for any additional information.

Can any one help advising why my oath is taking that long.

 

[dhillozcanada22]

Hi - I got test invite on May 30 to write test on June 13/18.

Wrote my test on June 13/18 - passed 19/20

Now waiting for oath ceremony

 

[rajmalhotra7]

Hi - I got test invite on May 30 to write test on June 13/18.

Wrote my test on June 13/18 - passed 19/20

Now waiting for oath ceremony

Updated the tracker. It took IRCC to invite you for test after 15 months of being in-process.

 

[dhillozcanada22]

Updated the tracker. It took IRCC to invite you for test after 15 months of being in-process.

Yes even the officer who was checking my documents said "oh looks like this is an old application - why did it take so long for your test" LOL

I had to go to two seperate MPs - the first one didnt really do much. The 2nd MP was pretty helpful and i got test date within 2 weeks ..