July 2014 Citizenship Applications

[pingaustin]

I just keep wondering why people are generally anxious about every step of this process.
For me, we are a family of four and I was hoping the process would move fast. The only reason is our passports(from our home country) were going to expire and it is a rather expensive process to renew. We live in Calgary and had to go all the way to Ottawa to renew. So I was hoping we would get the Canadian passport before the other passports expired, but unfortunately, we've had to spend 5k to go and renew.
So at the moment, it really doesn't matter anymore what time we are contacted for tests/oath.
I know everyone's case is different.

Originally sent application: April 7th, 2014(Wife didn't sign 'days spent in Canada' printout). So they sent application back for everyone.
Resent May 2014.
Received: June 24th
In process: August 14th, 2014.

At the moment, we are not too bothered about when they call us for tests.
We are in Calgary.

Hi guys

I called cic. my file was transferred to local office on 14th oct.
What does it mean? When should I expect test invite?

 

[BLT]

I just keep wondering why people are generally anxious about every step of this process.
For me, we are a family of four and I was hoping the process would move fast. The only reason is our passports(from our home country) were going to expire and it is a rather expensive process to renew. We live in Calgary and had to go all the way to Ottawa to renew. So I was hoping we would get the Canadian passport before the other passports expired, but unfortunately, we've had to spend 5k to go and renew.
So at the moment, it really doesn't matter anymore what time we are contacted for tests/oath.
I know everyone's case is different.

Originally sent application: April 7th, 2014(Wife didn't sign 'days spent in Canada' printout). So they sent application back for everyone.
Resent May 2014.
Received: June 24th
In process: August 14th, 2014.

At the moment, we are not too bothered about when they call us for tests.
We are in Calgary.

+458
Compared to PR, the citizenship is just a license to vote and some visa-s waiver.
IMO, one of the reason why people are so desperate for the citizenship, is because they have no intention to stay in Canada after gotten the passport. This is the last remaining hurdle they want to get rid off before they kiss goodbye. Actually, they are desperate to leave.

 

[newcomer]

I just keep wondering why people are generally anxious about every step of this process.
For me, we are a family of four and I was hoping the process would move fast. The only reason is our passports(from our home country) were going to expire and it is a rather expensive process to renew. We live in Calgary and had to go all the way to Ottawa to renew. So I was hoping we would get the Canadian passport before the other passports expired, but unfortunately, we've had to spend 5k to go and renew.
So at the moment, it really doesn't matter anymore what time we are contacted for tests/oath.
I know everyone's case is different.

Originally sent application: April 7th, 2014(Wife didn't sign 'days spent in Canada' printout). So they sent application back for everyone.
Resent May 2014.
Received: June 24th
In process: August 14th, 2014.

At the moment, we are not too bothered about when they call us for tests.
We are in Calgary.

Could you please advise by "days spend in canada print out " are you referring to Residence Calculator print out ?

Thanks

 

[pingaustin]

Yes, that's what I'm referring to. That's why I placed it in quotes.

Could you please advise by "days spend in canada print out " are you referring to Residence Calculator print out ?

Thanks

 

[pingaustin]

You have a point. You're so right.

+458
Compared to PR, the citizenship is just a license to vote and some visa-s waiver.
IMO, one of the reason why people are so desperate for the citizenship, is because they have no intention to stay in Canada after gotten the passport. This is the last remaining hurdle they want to get rid off before they kiss goodbye. Actually, they are desperate to leave.

 

[Empirical-Scientist]

+458
Compared to PR, the citizenship is just a license to vote and some visa-s waiver.
IMO, one of the reason why people are so desperate for the citizenship, is because they have no intention to stay in Canada after gotten the passport. This is the last remaining hurdle they want to get rid off before they kiss goodbye. Actually, they are desperate to leave.

You couldn't be more mistaken. Citizenship is the guaranteur of civil liberties and more than just a licence to travel. It defines the civic aspect of your life, your citizen attributes in the society, your voice on how you give back, etc. If one views it as a means, I am sorry they will become citizens.

 

[BLT]

You couldn't be more mistaken. Citizenship is the guaranteur of civil liberties and more than just a licence to travel. It defines the civic aspect of your life, your citizen attributes in the society, your voice on how you give back, etc. If one views it as a means, I am sorry they will become citizens.

Relax, it's one of the reason, not the reason one.

 

[Mra2618]

Hey there, Did you get a response for your case specific inquiry after emailing them the tracking number?

No. not yet. Did you?

 

[Elk-hunter]

So this is the first time for me joining a immigration forum.

My application got received on July 25.
Application processed on September 17.
Received line disappeared around October 13.
No acknowledge letter received yet.
No study guide canada received yet.

Hi guys.
Here an update on my case.
I received my acknowledge letter and my discover Canada
Book today.

 

[CanV]

Hi guys.
Here an update on my case.
I received my acknowledge letter and my discover Canada
Book today.

Whats your local office?

 

[Elk-hunter]

Whats your local office?

Probably Vancouver.
Not to sure about that.
I'm from northern bc.

 

[jrjayl]

I don't think any July applicant got a test date so far?

 

[aspire]

IN PROCESS FINALLY....

Citizenship

We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on July 30, 2014.

We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on July 30, 2014. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

We started processing your application on October 21, 2014.

 

[dazissimo]

IN PROCESS FINALLY....

Citizenship

We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on July 30, 2014.

We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on July 30, 2014. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

We started processing your application on October 21, 2014.

Many congratulations!

Can you confirm if you got this notification from ecas, or by email/letter?

Shouldn't be long before I hear about mine (my application was received 31st July!)

 

[aspire]

Many congratulations!

Can you confirm if you got this notification from ecas, or by email/letter?

Shouldn't be long before I hear about mine (my application was received 31st July!)

From ecas. Received no e mail regarding AOR.