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july 2018, Citizen Application.

sarab321

Full Member
Apr 30, 2014
46
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Hey guys,
I am filling cit0002 form. Please advise what to fill in section 9(c). I got my PR card in canada and only went outside canada for vacation, should i fill No for that section
 

turbineflyer

Full Member
Apr 22, 2016
24
4
did not heard of any. Actually I discovered today that Calgary's April applicants are getting their oath to take place on Feb-22 which means you may wait another two months before getting the invitation which is really frustrating since the waiting time till AOR and then till IP and then the oath letter is double the actual processing time
Yeah it’s a little bit ridiculous.
I applied early July, and got DM status on December 11. Now I have to wait another 3 months before the actual ceremony? Kinda nuts actually. I really hope it’s sooner.
 

ksa0510

Champion Member
Feb 11, 2014
2,708
446
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
0911
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-07-2014
Nomination.....
04-11-2014
AOR Received.
04-11-2014
IELTS Request
03-07-2014
File Transfer...
09-07-2014
Med's Request
18-05-2015
Med's Done....
03-06-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
24-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
10-07-2015
LANDED..........
21-07-2015
App Sent: Jul 05, 2018
AOR: Sep 18, 2018
In Process: Sep 28, 2018
Invitation sent: Dec 13, 2018
Test Date: Jan 15, 2019

Just got back from from the test/interview in Calgary. I didn't read the Discover Canada book end to end, I mainly took the Vsoul and Richmond Library exam over and over again till I consistently got 100%. I scored 19/20 on the exam but to be honest only about 10-12 of those questions came from the practice tests. Some of the questions were reworded but basically asking the same things.

After the exam I went in for the interview. The guy before me passed the test, but his security checks had not come in yet so was told to keep an eye out for mail/email from CIC. I was worried that would also be the case with me. The lady interviewer asks me for my PR Card, Drivers License Passports, asks about my current occupation. Asks about family in Canada. Asks about where I've traveled. Then she tells me that all my documents seem to be in order and that I am qualified to be a citizen and that I should expect an invitation for oath ceremony in the next 2-3 months. Interview took under 5 mins.

Best of luck to all pending applicants, you are almost at the finish line!
Congrats
 
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Boudz

Star Member
Apr 29, 2013
109
9
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Mississauga
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-11-2014
Doc's Request.
30-09-2015
AOR Received.
06-02-2015
Med's Request
7-03-2016
Med's Done....
9-03-2016
Interview........
12-05-2016
App Sent: Jul 05, 2018
AOR: Sep 18, 2018
In Process: Sep 28, 2018
Invitation sent: Dec 13, 2018
Test Date: Jan 15, 2019
Decision Made: Jan 16 2019
 
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Nick Wang

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Oct 7, 2010
40
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App Sent: Jul 05, 2018
AOR: Sep 18, 2018
In Process: Sep 28, 2018
Invitation sent: Dec 13, 2018
Test Date: Jan 15, 2019
Decision Made: Jan 16 2019
Congratulation! I did my test yesterday in Calgary, but just checked not change to DM, hope status can be changed soon.
 
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Daniel CAN

Star Member
Jun 24, 2018
90
16
We had our citizenship test today, it went very well. Now joined the waiting club for the oath ceremony.

Good luck to everyone waiting for the test and oath.
Congratulations on your one step forward!

Anyone else from GTA received Test Invite after new year? I only remembered one, not me:(.
 

charmainefrances

Hero Member
Oct 24, 2011
885
106
St. Albert, Alberta
Visa Office......
CPC/VEGREVILLE TRANSFERRED TO CIC-EDMONTON
App. Filed.......
23-11-2010
File Transfer...
19-10-2011
Med's Request
12-10-2013
Med's Done....
23-10-2013 received by cic 31-10-2013
Interview........
12-09-2013 PASSED
Passport Req..
18-03-2014 PPR OF MY SON
VISA ISSUED...
10-06-2014
LANDED..........
June 24,2014 To God be the glory! PR CARD received: August 22, 2014 (exactly 60 days after landing)! Son's PR card arrived August 27, 2014 (exactly 65 days after landing)
We had our citizenship test today, it went very well. Now joined the waiting club for the oath ceremony.

Good luck to everyone waiting for the test and oath.
Hello! Congratulations! How was your test experience?
 

cadzen

Full Member
Jul 27, 2018
22
8
Hello! Congratulations! How was your test experience?
My test was at 10:15, the officer asked to wait till 9:45 to get in (It was busy day with lots of tests slots). They verified us and let us in the waiting area. After some time, an officer asked us to line up. She checked us again and let us in test room. After everyone is checked in, Officer closed the test room and gave us instruction and hand over the question booklet. She also asked us to go to wait area once done.

Once in wait area, we were called for an interview. He asked for identification and few questions. Overall it took 5-7 mins for the interview for us. For few it was more (depend on case to case).

Hope it helps!
 
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Maverick.Canajun

Hero Member
Jul 6, 2014
499
75
Windsor, Canada
Visa Office......
Singapore
NOC Code......
1123
App. Filed.......
11-07-2014
Nomination.....
06-11-2014
AOR Received.
18-12-2014
File Transfer...
05-03-2015
Med's Request
11-03-2015
Med's Done....
28-03-2015
Interview........
Waived 3rd Line 09-04-2015
Passport Req..
29-05-2015 Decision Made : 02-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
04-06-2015 Passport Returned : 12-06-2015
I found the link of this blog https://livelearn.ca/article/about-canada/taking-your-citizenship-test-5-tips-to-ace-it/ in one of the threads here. I tried all the practice test sites mentioned in item 5 in the said blog.

I read the book probably 3-4 times. First time was when I received the AOR, then I read it again within the 2 weeks prior to my test dates. I answered the practice tests in between reads. I found some questions/answers in the practice tests confusing, so I just referred to the book/study guide. I also made my own flash cards, and re-read the book the night before my exam date.

I was so nervous during the waiting time but I found the test easy, coming from someone who is challenged when it comes to history ( names and dates). Good luck
Thank You @tala101. We asked for expedited processing as my son is waiting to join the Royal Canadian Air Force but the only hurdle is he is not a citizen. We went to the RCAF base and spent 3 hours filling out all the forms - at the end of which - we were told he was not eligible as we were not citizens. (Damn!) and they will keep the forms until we gain citizenship. I am hoping this gets done before the next intake in March but so far there is no response from IRCC except a mail acknowledging the request and stating that they verified his details and will let us know if there are any questions or there are updates on the request. Its been 3 weeks from the request now. Time seems to have stood still. I know its not much time but just letting you all know my state of mind. :)
 

charmainefrances

Hero Member
Oct 24, 2011
885
106
St. Albert, Alberta
Visa Office......
CPC/VEGREVILLE TRANSFERRED TO CIC-EDMONTON
App. Filed.......
23-11-2010
File Transfer...
19-10-2011
Med's Request
12-10-2013
Med's Done....
23-10-2013 received by cic 31-10-2013
Interview........
12-09-2013 PASSED
Passport Req..
18-03-2014 PPR OF MY SON
VISA ISSUED...
10-06-2014
LANDED..........
June 24,2014 To God be the glory! PR CARD received: August 22, 2014 (exactly 60 days after landing)! Son's PR card arrived August 27, 2014 (exactly 65 days after landing)

Sparkleincalgary

Full Member
Nov 3, 2014
24
1
At the time of my test interview, i was told that my security clearnace was still pending however 3 days later my status changed to decision made. Does that mean am through and eligible to receive the invitation for the oath ?
 

Sandy1515

Full Member
May 25, 2015
22
1
Hello All Members,

Just wondering how IRCC Contact for Oath ceremony. Do they Send Email or Letter at home address.
I want to change my house..