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January 2025 - Citizenship Applications

Is the processing office the one that sends the test? Then my office should be Niagara Falls. If it is the one that sends AOR then it is Scarborough, but I read that files get distrubuted to different offices after the test to balance the load. This theory makes sense as everything upto the test got completed very quickly for me and then my file must have unfortunately got transferred to Vancouver.
 
Lyra said:
Yeah I was not expecting it to affect the processing of my application but it can atleast give me clarity if it's stuck somewhere. You are right 1 month is a long time though
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I'd put differently: if you're a January applicant, there is no reason to think your file is delayed in any way.

I'm generally not one to discourage people from getting GCMS but like calling every day, it may simply be you're overthinking at this stage.
 
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Lyra said:
Anyone else from early to mid Jan AOR still waiting for LPP?
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AOR: Jan 15 2025
Citizenship Test: Feb 13
Citizenship Test Complete: Feb 28
FP Request: Feb 27
FP Submitted: Feb 28
BG Verification Complete: Mar 25
... No update since | Office processing our application is Vancover so we know wait is imminent
 
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abhijeets13 said:
AOR: Jan 15 2025
Citizenship Test: Feb 13
Citizenship Test Complete: Feb 28
FP Request: Feb 27
FP Submitted: Feb 28
BG Verification Complete: Mar 25
... No update since | Office processing our application is Vancover so we know wait is imminent
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almost same timeline and no LPP yet
AOR: Jan 13 2025
Citizenship Test Complete: March 07
FP Request: Feb 26
FP Submitted: Feb 27
BG Verification Complete: Mar 19
Silent after that
Office: Vancouver
 
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I'm assuming those who know their "processing office" have called IRCC to find out? Because I don't know where's mine, only that the test invite came from SCR. Also, is it true that updates on the tracker only show up in the morning?
 
Tracker finally showing Ceremony is in progress today, but haven't got the invitation letter yet.....

10 years journey almost completes now...

Type: Online application
Location: Montreal, QC
Physical Presence Days: 1107
Application: Single
Application sent: 23 Jan, 2025
Delivered: 23 Jan, 2025
AOR: Feb 10, 2025.
Tracker Account created: Feb 12, 2025
Citizenship Test - Mar 13, 2025 (tracker showing completed on Mar 28, 2028
FPR - Mar 13, 2025
Background verification - April 22, 2025
Language Skills - May 07, 2025
Physical presence - May 07, 2025
Prohibitions - May 07, 2025
Citizenship ceremony - Jun 12, 2025 (updated on May 20, 2025, no invitation letter yet)
 
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olivia996 said:
Tracker finally showing Ceremony is in progress today, but haven't got the invitation letter yet.....

10 years journey almost completes now...

Type: Online application
Location: Montreal, QC
Physical Presence Days: 1107
Application: Single
Application sent: 23 Jan, 2025
Delivered: 23 Jan, 2025
AOR: Feb 10, 2025.
Tracker Account created: Feb 12, 2025
Citizenship Test - Mar 13, 2025 (tracker showing completed on Mar 28, 2028
FPR - Mar 13, 2025
Background verification - April 22, 2025
Language Skills - May 07, 2025
Physical presence - May 07, 2025
Prohibitions - May 07, 2025
Citizenship ceremony - Jun 12, 2025 (updated on May 20, 2025, no invitation letter yet)
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I got my update last week but haven’t received a letter yet. Based on what happened with a few friends, you usually get the letter either about two weeks after the tracker updates or around a week before the ceremony.
 
armoured said:
I'd put differently: if you're a January applicant, there is no reason to think your file is delayed in any way.

I'm generally not one to discourage people from getting GCMS but like calling every day, it may simply be you're overthinking at this stage.
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I completely agree with you. Don’t stress yourself out we all wish the process could move faster, but at the same time, this isn’t a golf club membership we’re applying for. Citizenship carries significant weight, and it’s understandable that the process can take time.
It’s not a guaranteed right; it’s a privilege. Some cases move quickly because they’re straightforward, while others may be delayed for various reasons—missing data due to an error, certain flags that need checking, or simply because the system is handling a large volume of applications.
In the end, it doesn’t really matter how fast others go. If you’ve fulfilled all the requirements, your time will come. Just stay calm, continue doing what you normally do, follow up when needed, and remember—this isn’t a race.
 
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MRQ said:
I completely agree with you. Don’t stress yourself out we all wish the process could move faster, but at the same time, this isn’t a golf club membership we’re applying for. Citizenship carries significant weight, and it’s understandable that the process can take time.
It’s not a guaranteed right; it’s a privilege. Some cases move quickly because they’re straightforward, while others may be delayed for various reasons—missing data due to an error, certain flags that need checking, or simply because the system is handling a large volume of applications.
In the end, it doesn’t really matter how fast others go. If you’ve fulfilled all the requirements, your time will come. Just stay calm, continue doing what you normally do, follow up when needed, and remember—this isn’t a race.
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Mmmm... becoming a Canadian citizen after obtaining permanent residency is a legal right for those who meet the established criteria not a privilege. This right is protected by Canadian law (Citizenship Act) and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which ensure equal status for all citizens, whether by birth or naturalization. So when you meet eligibility and admissibility requirements, by law you have the right to become a citizen.
MRQ said:
I completely agree with you. Don’t stress yourself out we all wish the process could move faster, but at the same time, this isn’t a golf club membership we’re applying for. Citizenship carries significant weight, and it’s understandable that the process can take time.
It’s not a guaranteed right; it’s a privilege. Some cases move quickly because they’re straightforward, while others may be delayed for various reasons—missing data due to an error, certain flags that need checking, or simply because the system is handling a large volume of applications.
In the end, it doesn’t really matter how fast others go. If you’ve fulfilled all the requirements, your time will come. Just stay calm, continue doing what you normally do, follow up when needed, and remember—this isn’t a race.
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It is actually a right not privilege. The rest of your points I agree with.
 
farsxp said:
Mmmm... becoming a Canadian citizen after obtaining permanent residency is a legal right for those who meet the established criteria not a privilege. This right is protected by Canadian law (Citizenship Act) and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which ensure equal status for all citizens, whether by birth or naturalization. So when you meet eligibility and admissibility requirements, by law you have the right to become a citizen.

It is actually a right not privilege. The rest of your points I agree with.
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To clarify, I used "privilege" in a practical sense. You're correct that it's your right to apply for citizenship, but it can be seen as a right with conditions since it's not an automatic entitlement. You must meet specific requirements to be approved.
 
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MRQ said:
To clarify, I used "privilege" in a practical sense. You're correct that it's your right to apply for citizenship, but it can be seen as a right with conditions since it's not an automatic entitlement. You must meet specific requirements to be approved.
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once those admissibility and eligibility requirements are met, the government does not have the discretion to deny citizenship without lawful justification. That is the key distinction between a right and a privilege. A privilege can be granted or withheld at someone's discretion, but a statutory right such as Canadian citizenship for eligible permanent residents MUST be granted under the law (citizenship act) when all conditions are met. So while the process involves eligibility and admissibility conditions, it remains a legal right and not a privilege in either a legal or practical sense.
 
farsxp said:
once those admissibility and eligibility requirements are met, the government does not have the discretion to deny citizenship without lawful justification. That is the key distinction between a right and a privilege. A privilege can be granted or withheld at someone's discretion, but a statutory right such as Canadian citizenship for eligible permanent residents MUST be granted under the law (citizenship act) when all conditions are met. So while the process involves eligibility and admissibility conditions, it remains a legal right and not a privilege in either a legal or practical sense.
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Legally, citizenship for eligible permanent residents is indeed a right, as the Citizenship Act establishes a clear pathway with defined criteria. If those criteria are met, the government is obligated to grant citizenship, barring exceptional circumstances (e.g., fraud or security risks). However, in a practical sense, some might perceive it as a privilege due to the rigorous process, delays, or the government’s ability to deny applications for lawful reasons.......and I will stop here ! done for today :-)
 
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