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February 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

amayra

Star Member
May 6, 2013
85
17
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-05-2014
Nomination.....
04-09-2014
IELTS Request
Already submitted
Med's Request
self : 12-11-2014, spouse & baby : 27-08-2015 Re- medical : 22-10-2015
Med's Done....
22-10-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
05-11-2015
VISA ISSUED...
19-11-2015
LANDED..........
23rd march 2016
Before Covid, it was One year from the date application is received by CIC. For example, someone whose application received by CIC In Nov-2019, but AOR is issued in Feb, the time still starts from Nov-2019 to Nov-2020 (as one year).

After Covid, I would guess, another 6 to 8 months it will be extended. So for above example, instead of Nov-2020, it would be around April (or) May-2021, if everything get's to normal very soon.

If something unexpected happens in Winter, then I guess, it would be 24 Months, instead of 12 Months. Let's hope for the best.
Thanks that helps a lot..
so 1st we sent our application it was in July 2019 but was returned due to missing tick mark on a question.
2nd time we sent it again in sept 2019 and returned back in jan 2020 for missing IELTS for spouse, though we ticked mark the section in where they asked if they have our IELTS in their database..
finally our Application delivered in Feb 2020 and got AOR on 11th August.

so our timeline should be from Feb 2020 not July 2019 correct?
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,665
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
I've just received the AOR today. Application sent the 14th Feb.
Please update the spreadsheet.
Congrats. As we are discussing about the time of email, please post the time of the email too ;)
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,665
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
Thanks that helps a lot..
so 1st we sent our application it was in July 2019 but was returned due to missing tick mark on a question.
2nd time we sent it again in sept 2019 and returned back in jan 2020 for missing IELTS for spouse, though we ticked mark the section in where they asked if they have our IELTS in their database..
finally our Application delivered in Feb 2020 and got AOR on 11th August.

so our timeline should be from Feb 2020 not July 2019 correct?
What does the timeline of application received mentioned in your ecas at online in website? You should consider that as received date.

"they asked if they have our IELTS in their database": How do we know if its in their database? I am confused on what this means. How did you prove it?
I did not send original and sent only the copy while applying for PR as i am pnp nominee. So keeping just copy now wont be accepted?

Seems i will have this ielts confusion and headache till i see AOR email. :oops:
 
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harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,665
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
1. They do not have a specific time, I see people in this forum reported AROs at 9 pm. IRCC in NS is open from 8am to 4 pm if I am not wrong and they can send AROs during their working hours.
2. See told you AORs will come and yours is coming too ;)
1. Thinking that some are working from home too hence we are getting late emails. I am ok with receiving at random time as long as they accept it ;)
2. :cool: You are right, the day is not over yet.
 

amayra

Star Member
May 6, 2013
85
17
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-05-2014
Nomination.....
04-09-2014
IELTS Request
Already submitted
Med's Request
self : 12-11-2014, spouse & baby : 27-08-2015 Re- medical : 22-10-2015
Med's Done....
22-10-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
05-11-2015
VISA ISSUED...
19-11-2015
LANDED..........
23rd march 2016
What does the timeline of application received mentioned in your ecas at online in website? You should consider that as received date.

"they asked if they have our IELTS in their database": How do we know if its in their database? I am confused on what this means. How did you prove it?
I did not send original and sent only the copy while applying for PR as i am pnp nominee. So keeping just copy now wont be accepted?

Seems i will have this ielts confusion and headache till i see AOR email. :oops:
My friend sent IELTS when they applied for PR. they ticked mark yes question in ciitzenship app n they received AOR without any delay. same i did n my app was sent back. dont know whats happening. Better to send IELTS with app. n they just need copy not original IELTS.
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,665
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
My friend sent IELTS when they applied for PR. they ticked mark yes question in ciitzenship app n they received AOR without any delay. same i did n my app was sent back. dont know whats happening. Better to send IELTS with app. n they just need copy not original IELTS.
I got it. You meant that you did not keep the copy...
You are right. We should keep the copy in the application but as far as i understand the instructions, its asking us to include the copy. Dont know if it misread but yes we should keep the copy for sure(irrelevant of being used in PR application).
 
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Iprabhjot

Star Member
Mar 19, 2017
99
15
Toronto
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
App. Filed.......
10-05-2017
AOR Received.
11-05-2017
Passport Req..
13-09-2017
VISA ISSUED...
04-10-2017
LANDED..........
06-10-2017
ugh same. mine was received on the 5th too :(
Something is wierd, I have also sent one application on January 31st, I was suppose to deliver on Feb 5th, but as i lost the tracking number i sent a new one on Feb20th, The AOR I received is fro Feb 20th, I haven't received my application for Feb 5th back yet
 

canvisa13

Hero Member
Nov 21, 2019
504
200
Thanks that helps a lot..
so 1st we sent our application it was in July 2019 but was returned due to missing tick mark on a question.
2nd time we sent it again in sept 2019 and returned back in jan 2020 for missing IELTS for spouse, though we ticked mark the section in where they asked if they have our IELTS in their database..
finally our Application delivered in Feb 2020 and got AOR on 11th August.

so our timeline should be from Feb 2020 not July 2019 correct?
Yes Feb-2020 to Feb-2021 (After covid, mostly Sept-2021)
 

hotshot45890

Star Member
Jun 29, 2020
102
106
I may be confusing something but I thought the tick mark in the application for language proof check in the database is for a specific time period and for a specific type of test. The checkbox doesn't apply to IELTS, we need to include the IELTS proof regardless. I have included the instructions from the guide which relates to database check comment below:

You took a government-funded language training program and have achieved Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (CLB/NCLC) level 4 or higher in speaking and listening skills, including:
  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada or Cours de Langue pour Immigrants au Canada (LINC or CLIC):
    • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course on or after November 1st, 2012:
      • A copy of the certificate.
    • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course at CLB 4/NCLC 4 or higher from January 1st 2008 to October 31st, 2012:
      • A copy of the certificate.
      • If you do not have a copy of your certificate, check the box in question 15a and we will validate your certificate in the system.
 

EUK

Hero Member
Feb 22, 2015
639
216
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I may be confusing something but I thought the tick mark in the application for language proof check in the database is for a specific time period and for a specific type of test. The checkbox doesn't apply to IELTS, we need to include the IELTS proof regardless. I have included the instructions from the guide which relates to database check comment below:

You took a government-funded language training program and have achieved Canadian Language Benchmark/Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (CLB/NCLC) level 4 or higher in speaking and listening skills, including:
  • Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada or Cours de Langue pour Immigrants au Canada (LINC or CLIC):
    • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course on or after November 1st, 2012:
      • A copy of the certificate.
    • If you completed the LINC or CLIC course at CLB 4/NCLC 4 or higher from January 1st 2008 to October 31st, 2012:
      • A copy of the certificate.
      • If you do not have a copy of your certificate, check the box in question 15a and we will validate your certificate in the system.
You are right...