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July 2020 - Citizenship application

Om1280

Full Member
Nov 1, 2016
42
1
Hello All,

I was wondering if there is a way that a person can take the oath while he/she is outside of Canada?

Thanks.
 

anton1990

Champion Member
Dec 22, 2015
1,752
574
34
North Battleford
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
14-04-2016
Nomination.....
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
11-07-2016
Med's Request
02-05-2017
Med's Done....
09-05-2017
Passport Req..
08-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
20-12-2017
LANDED..........
14-01-2018
Hi there,
Here is my update:
1. Test invite letter, June 23, test window btw 25 June - 15 July
2. Test interview date,15 July
3. Test status set to "completed" on 19 July

Thank you.
Congrats
 

Scott_Chegg1

Full Member
Jan 26, 2021
46
41
No I mean if someone cannot attend the oath ceremony due to being in United States for I stance what happens?
Unfortunately, you must be present in Canada for the oath ceremony. You will have to return to Canada to take the oath.
You cannot connect to any of the IRCC servers or websites when using a VPN either.
They will also know that you are out of the country by looking at your travel records.
As far as I can see there is no workaround for this.
If you don't attend the oath ceremony you will not be issued a citizen certificate.
 
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qvd2018

Newbie
Jul 21, 2021
4
2
Greetings everyone,
I've been a silent reader for a while and am very grateful to all the compassionate folks who take the time to engage with the community here and share their knowledge. I am not on the spreadsheet yet and would be grateful to be added to it. Details are below my query.

Per my conversation with IRCC (both phone and webform), my file is still sitting in Sydney. I get no clarification from the agents when I ask what the holdup might be. All I was told is that my security and criminality have been cleared and that my local office is Mississaugua. Might anyone have any insights on what prevents/delays a file from being transferred to the local office if pertinent background checks have been completed?

Thank you!

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Location: Toronto
App Type: Single / Family (# of applicants): Family / 2 (self + minor)
Physical Presence Days: 1207
App Sent: July 16, 2020
App Delivered: July 17, 2020
AOR: November 16, 2020
In-Progress: January 7, 2021
Test Email:
Test Date:
Interview Invite:
Interview Date:
Decision Made:
Oath Invite:
Oath Date:

From the new dashboard:

Application filed: November 16, 2020
Background Check "Completed": February 21, 2021

Language Skills/Physical Presence/Prohibitions: "In progress"

Citizenship test + ceremony: Not started
 
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harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,666
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
Greetings everyone,
I've been a silent reader for a while and am very grateful to all the compassionate folks who take the time to engage with the community here and share their knowledge. I am not on the spreadsheet yet and would be grateful to be added to it. Details are below my query.

Per my conversation with IRCC (both phone and webform), my file is still sitting in Sydney. I get no clarification from the agents when I ask what the holdup might be. All I was told is that my security and criminality have been cleared and that my local office is Mississaugua. Might anyone have any insights on what prevents/delays a file from being transferred to the local office if pertinent background checks have been completed?

Thank you!

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Location: Toronto
App Type: Single / Family (# of applicants): Family / 2 (self + minor)
Physical Presence Days: 1207
App Sent: July 16, 2020
App Delivered: July 17, 2020
AOR: November 16, 2020
In-Progress: January 7, 2021
Test Email:
Test Date:
Interview Invite:
Interview Date:
Decision Made:
Oath Invite:
Oath Date:

From the new dashboard:

Application filed: November 16, 2020
Background Check "Completed": February 21, 2021

Language Skills/Physical Presence/Prohibitions: "In progress"

Citizenship test + ceremony: Not started
Apply for gcms and see if the file is actually in sydney or at local office.
https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do?lang=en
 

anton1990

Champion Member
Dec 22, 2015
1,752
574
34
North Battleford
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
14-04-2016
Nomination.....
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
11-07-2016
Med's Request
02-05-2017
Med's Done....
09-05-2017
Passport Req..
08-12-2017
VISA ISSUED...
20-12-2017
LANDED..........
14-01-2018

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,666
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
You do not need to apply for gcms notes to find out where your file is?

Call 18882422100 and ask where is your file? Sydney? In transit? Or local office
Correct but OP's file is not yet transferred to local office hence had to look at gcms for more information on why and where actually the file is. If agent sees the file as not transferred then how come they know about the local office as Missi. So not sure if agent is looking things right.
 
Jul 21, 2021
6
2
Hey I submitted my application on July 9, 2020 and got a request for fingerprints to be taken which I submitted through RCMP on July 10, 2021. Does anyone know how long would it take to process the fingerprints and how long would it be until I get my citizenship test date? Also, it would be great if someone could add me on the spreadsheet.
Thank you,
 
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rajkamalmohanram

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2015
15,803
5,786
Greetings everyone,
I've been a silent reader for a while and am very grateful to all the compassionate folks who take the time to engage with the community here and share their knowledge. I am not on the spreadsheet yet and would be grateful to be added to it. Details are below my query.

Per my conversation with IRCC (both phone and webform), my file is still sitting in Sydney. I get no clarification from the agents when I ask what the holdup might be. All I was told is that my security and criminality have been cleared and that my local office is Mississaugua. Might anyone have any insights on what prevents/delays a file from being transferred to the local office if pertinent background checks have been completed?

Thank you!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Location: Toronto
App Type: Single / Family (# of applicants): Family / 2 (self + minor)
Physical Presence Days: 1207
App Sent: July 16, 2020
App Delivered: July 17, 2020
AOR: November 16, 2020
In-Progress: January 7, 2021
Test Email:
Test Date:
Interview Invite:
Interview Date:
Decision Made:
Oath Invite:
Oath Date:

From the new dashboard:

Application filed: November 16, 2020
Background Check "Completed": February 21, 2021

Language Skills/Physical Presence/Prohibitions: "In progress"

Citizenship test + ceremony: Not started
I've added you to the spreadsheet.

File still in Sydney is weird (that too after a passed BG check). Have you ordered GCMS notes to see what's going on? Sometimes, webform / call center responses are not accurate. I'd suggest you order GCMS notes and check the "File Transfer History" to see what's going on.