From Today till June 19,2015 Bill C-24 Law

[MUFC]

Logically speaking if the backlog is short it means that every application should be processed faster than before.

When a new application is submitted it goes at the back of the queue, now the queue is still big. If you apply next year the queue will be shorter.

In your case I don't think that there will be a big difference if you apply now or next year after the new rules finally set in(If they don't keep on procrastinating the cut off date). You will get your passport in approximately same time as end result.

 

[SinghLovCan]

When a new application is submitted it goes at the back of the queue, now the queue is still big. If you apply next year the queue will be shorter.

From my experience with CIC, this has happened before. Whenever they change the rules and the forms, they tend to process or pay more priority to the applications that fall under the newer rule. I am not sure how strongly the logic of applications being in a queue will hold.

 

[CanV]

From my experience with CIC, this has happened before. Whenever they change the rules and the forms, they tend to process or pay more priority to the applications that fall under the newer rule. I am not sure how strongly the logic of applications being in a queue will hold.

True, this was the case with FSW when they changed the requirements back in 2008. They started processing new applications faster and the old ones some got lucky and some got their applications returned, after 5 years of waiting.

 

[SinghLovCan]

True, this was the case with FSW when they changed the requirements back in 2008. They started processing new applications faster and the old ones some got lucky and some got their applications returned, after 5 years of waiting.

Yes and thats how I got lucky at that time .

 

[MUFC]

It seems that I'm going to be eligible to apply before the new rules, but I'm also in the same hesitation , should I apply according to the 3/4 years rule or to wait a little bit more in order to be processed faster in the 4/6 years rule.

 

[CanV]

Yes and thats how I got lucky at that time .

The ratio was probably 1 to 10

 

[BLT]

Just wondering. I will be qualified soon for Citizenship application. ZERO absences outside Canada and Continuous employment from 2 weeks after landing. I have time till June 19,2015 to lock myself in the old rules. I am in no rush to apply for Citizenship, but I want to make use of the best opportunity so that my application gets processed faster. What do you think would be the best date to apply, with regards to processing times?

Most people with zero absence got RQ.
I think by May next year, new law is on, so you need to wait a bit more. But since you are in no rush, so no problem.
Continuous employment has no advantage if your employer is not a famous Canadian company. Under new law, they will look into the tax you have been paying. I notice that some people who got their PR through business or declared highly educated with tons of degrees, but asking for social welfare when arrived; would be given RQ.

 

[SinghLovCan]

It seems that I'm going to be eligible to apply before the new rules, but I'm also in the same hesitation , should I apply according to the 3/4 years rule or to wait a little bit more in order to be processed faster in the 4/6 years rule.

While everyone is saying that if you can apply under the old rule, then dont miss the opportunity. I feel that it is better to apply in the new rule, if you can :

1)Citizenship process will be reduced from three step process to one step.
2)Documents that need verification will be asked upfront --- so this saves time.
3)Chris Alexander will be eager to know how the new process is working.. so they will surely process the first batch of application fast , as an experiement, as a trial to see how it goes.

4)The only ppl who need to worry about the new rule are the people who dont want to have themselves established in Canada, people who want citizenship for convenience. There i s nothing in the new rules that worries me, asking for yearly tax papers will establish that the applicant is resident in Canada, which is good.

 

[SinghLovCan]

Most people with zero absence got RQ.

Can you refer to a few posts on the forum? How is this possible?

Continuous employment has no advantage if your employer is not a famous Canadian company. Under new law, they will look into the tax you have been paying.

My former employer and present employer are Multi-International Corporations with headquarters in the USA / UK and with offices in every continent of the world.

I notice that some people who got their PR through business or declared highly educated with tons of degrees, but asking for social welfare when arrived; would be given RQ.

I dont belong to that category. I work hard and I am actually giving into the system rather than taking from it.

 

[BLT]

There are actually 2 kind of citizenship of convenience :
1. Those who go back to their home country after gotten the passport.
2. Those who keep residing, but pay little tax and claim benefits from head to toe.
Number 2 is being feared more than number 1. That's why in the new law, they want to see your tax return. IMO, it's not only about whether you pay or not, but more to how much have you been paying. Lots of critics from natives that they accept too many social burden for Canada's economy instead of filling the jobs.

And I have seen many people posting in this forum, with no absence at all, but given RQ. For instance, go to June 2014, a guy's father just given RQ with no absence.

And the most important for your employer thing, is that whether it is a well known company in Canada or not. It doesn't have anything to do with UK, US, Israel, Afghan, Pakistan, etc., but how are they doing in Canada. For example : BMO, nobody in UK or USA knows BMO, but it's famous in Canada.

 

[SinghLovCan]

There are actually 2 kind of citizenship of convenience :
1. Those who go back to their home country after gotten the passport.
2. Those who keep residing, but pay little tax and claim benefits from head to toe.
Number 2 is being feared more than number 1. That's why in the new law, they want to see your tax return. IMO, it's not only about whether you pay or not, but more to how much have you been paying. Lots of critics from natives that they accept too many social burden for Canada's economy instead of filling the jobs.

Trust me, I know what you are talking about. I agree with you absolutely on this. The number 2 is the most dangerous to our economy and I keep hearing about so many people like that here and there working odd jobs, sucking out all the benefits and paying very little taxes, it makes me mad. With every 1 good immigrant, 10 scammers comes in as well.

And I have seen many people posting in this forum, with no absence at all, but given RQ. For instance, go to June 2014, a guy's father just given RQ with no absence.

Thanks, I will check it out, it could be due to unemployment.

And the most important for your employer thing, is that whether it is a well known company in Canada or not. It doesn't have anything to do with UK, US, Israel, Afghan, Pakistan, etc., but how are they doing in Canada. For example : BMO, nobody in UK or USA knows BMO, but it's famous in Canada.

Yes it is well known in Canada. They are one of the best Recruiters of New Canadians, their name is in the magazine.
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[SinghLovCan]

And I have seen many people posting in this forum, with no absence at all, but given RQ. For instance, go to June 2014, a guy's father just given RQ with no absence.

I think you are right buddy ! I just found this case on the forum :



Re: Middle Eastern immigrants applying for citizenship....update here
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2012, 03:25:03 pm »
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Hi everyone,

Here's my timeline:

Landed PR : June 2008
Sent application: 2nd Dec 2011
Date on confirmation letter & booklet: 5th Dec 2011
Ecas Update: Received 5th Dec 2011
Ecas update- In process- 23rd May 2012
Received RQ (before test) - 25th May 2012 ( 8 months passed since application)

Both my husband & myself received RQs. We both are Indian passport holders but were working in Dubai for 6 years before PR. On leaving Middle East never had a valid Middle East Visa & never went back to any part of ME.
Absolutely no idea why we received RQ.
Some common points between my husband & me could be:
1) Not bought house yet
2) Moved rented house twice due to birth of baby
3) Passports were expiring in Feb 2012
4) Have valid US visitor visa

I am not sure if having ME visas & stamps ( all cancelled) was a reason for RQ as in the application they had not requested for the full passport copy, so how could they know we had ME visas/stamps?

Look at my ME visa on my passport makes me sick ! :-\

 

[SenoritaBella]

@SinghLovCan, now you see what I told you earlier about RQ still being given to applicants who have not travelled? You can not control what CIC will do or won't do.

By the way, the new decision model (from 3-step to 1-step) has been in force since August 1, 2014. See these:
Look under, "Updated Citizenship Act gets Royal Assent": http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/enewsletter/index.asp?utm_source=bitly-eng
http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=872699&_ga=1.136279985.1458609294.1413624344

 

[SinghLovCan]

As per some news articles RQ was rarely given previously. From 2012 it became a very common thing, they were being handed out randomly and especially most people with ME visa on passport got RQ. I dont know if this RQ trend will continue with the new rules or not. Many people apple for citizenship ASAP when they are qualified. This makes CIC suspicious. Its better to apply with a lot of buffer days and that will go more in proving that Canada is your home.