My Timeline (Paper based application):
Application sent: Nov 2019
Application received: Nov 2019
AOR: Feb 11, 2020
Fingerprints required (1st time) : Mar 5, 2020
Fingerprint results received (1st time) : Jul 6, 2020
Fingerprints required (2nd time): Aug 12, 2021
Fingerprint results received (2nd time) : Sep 12, 2021
Citizenship test update: Mar 4, 2022
Scheduled for citizenship test: Mar 11, 2022
Citizenship test completed: Mar 28, 2022
Background verification completed: Jun 23, 2022
Ghost update without any changes in status: Oct 7, 2022
Status as of today:
Citizenship test and Background verification: Completed
Language skills, Physical presence and Prohibitions: In progress
Citizenship ceremony: Not started
My local MP's office reached out to IRCC regarding my application (up on my request) and IRCC said my application is completed at their end and I should be hearing from Scarborough Oath office next (Oath or Interview). IRCC could not provide a time line on when Scarborough office will contact me.
I have couple of questions. I hope somebody can answer.
1) Do you guys think I may have to submit finger prints the third time since the second finger prints expired on Sep 12, 2022? Point to note is background verification is completed.
2) Is there any particular reason for Ghost update? Does it mean I will hear back soon from Scarborough office regarding Interview/Ceremony?
3) How can I reach out to IRCC on phone regarding update? Is there a way to speak to an agent who can answer our questions? I have been using the webform to contact IRCC but always received generic response without any specific information regarding my application.
Thank you so much for your feedback!