Just thought of sharing this information about my citizenship application

[professional 1]

Nobody knows and I don't really care. What matters is that I got and RQ and knowing why doesn't really help me at all.

Still, thanks a lot for helping to answer questions!

There is another fast way to know the reason of your RQ by just calling the call centre , and asking them.

I have heard of some cases where the call centre agents were able to tell the reason.

It depends for sure on the amount of details they can see on your file recorded in the system by the immigration office processing your application.


If they have already updated your online file with that info, they should be able to see it at the call centre end.

I know it is not gonna make any difference in the processing time of your application whether you know the reason or not. However, it won't hurt in anyway if you get that information about your file.

 

[frege]

Nobody knows and I don't really care. What matters is that I got and RQ and knowing why doesn't really help me at all.

Still, thanks a lot for helping to answer questions!

Knowing why might help you to know what to focus on most in submitting the RQ documents.

Also, if you tell us, it will help future citizenship applicants to know why people get RQs. This is still very mysterious.

 

[Swede]

There is another fast way to know the reason of your RQ by just calling the call centre , and asking them.

I have heard of some cases where the call centre agents were able to tell the reason.

It depends for sure on the amount of details they can see on your file recorded in the system by the immigration office processing your application.


If they have already updated your online file with that info, they should be able to see it at the call centre end.

I know it is not gonna make any difference in the processing time of your application whether you know the reason or not. However, it won't hurt in anyway if you get that information about your file.

Knowing why might help you to know what to focus on most in submitting the RQ documents.

Also, if you tell us, it will help future citizenship applicants to know why people get RQs. This is still very mysterious.

Both good points. I'll call the call centre on my next day off and ask. I'll keep you updated!

 

[Swede]

Both good points. I'll call the call centre on my next day off and ask. I'll keep you updated!

So, I called and the call centre agent said that he doesn't have access to anything that I don't have access to through eCAS. All he could give me were the same generalities that were mentioned in the letter following the RQ.

 

[Msafiri]

Apply for GCMS notes they will be more helpful. The clock is ticking though for your 45 business days. As a side issue pre-test RQs appear not be adding a significant time to processing circa 6-9 months.

 

[professional 1]

So, I called and the call centre agent said that he doesn't have access to anything that I don't have access to through eCAS. All he could give me were the same generalities that were mentioned in the letter following the RQ.

I would say the same, apply for the GCMS just to get an idea about the RQ reason.

 

[Swede]

Apply for GCMS notes they will be more helpful. The clock is ticking though for your 45 business days. As a side issue pre-test RQs appear not be adding a significant time to processing circa 6-9 months.

Only 6-9 months? That's good to hear. One wonders wherein the difference lies in processing a pre-test RQ as opposed to a post-test one, though

I would say the same, apply for the GCMS just to get an idea about the RQ reason.

Do I use Access to Information and Personal Information Request (IMM5563E) to order the notes?

 

[professional 1]

Do I use Access to Information and Personal Information Request (IMM5563E) to order the notes?

You can apply online for it through the following link, and receive the notes by email if you want: "Scroll down, check the box and hit continue"

https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do





If you choose the Access to Information Act, there will be a $5 fee charge, which you pay online throughout the application process.

If you choose the Privacy Act, it will be free of charge.

It says that both give you the same information within the same time period. However, i remember the lady telling me on the phone when i called inquiring about the difference: "the $5 one would be faster to process since you paid for it". I am not sure how accurate is that.


Read the instructions and scan the documents you need to submit with your application.


Good luck.

 

[HoneyEllis]

The original date of entry on my COPR was written in pen by the immigration officer and it's the same date as when I got my PR. Before becoming a PR I spent 1 year in Canada on a work permit and about 8 months as a visitor or on implied status.

I'm in the same situation as you Swede - my COPR is dated when I landed, but I had been in Canada on a two year working holiday visa, then implied and visitor status (so a total of 2.5 years).
I'm thinking that I might wait until I have all my days post-PR, rather than count some pre-PR days - maybe it will help me avoid a RQ. Would be very interested to hear what you find out about your file- might have some good lessons for others (like me) so I would definitely be interested in hearing from you.

 

[frege]

I'm in the same situation as you Swede - my COPR is dated when I landed, but I had been in Canada on a two year working holiday visa, then implied and visitor status (so a total of 2.5 years).
I'm thinking that I might wait until I have all my days post-PR, rather than count some pre-PR days - maybe it will help me avoid a RQ. Would be very interested to hear what you find out about your file- might have some good lessons for others (like me) so I would definitely be interested in hearing from you.

There's an application form to correct your record of landing. You're not in Swede's situation, because you still have time to sort things out.

 

[HoneyEllis]

There's an application form to correct your record of landing. You're not in Swede's situation, because you still have time to sort things out.

Thanks Frege! I will look for the form and try to get it sorted...

 

[Swede]

You can apply online for it through the following link, and receive the notes by email if you want: "Scroll down, check the box and hit continue"

https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do

I'll have a look at it. Thanks!

I'm in the same situation as you Swede - my COPR is dated when I landed, but I had been in Canada on a two year working holiday visa, then implied and visitor status (so a total of 2.5 years).
I'm thinking that I might wait until I have all my days post-PR, rather than count some pre-PR days - maybe it will help me avoid a RQ. Would be very interested to hear what you find out about your file- might have some good lessons for others (like me) so I would definitely be interested in hearing from you.

I'll definitely keep you updated.


Is there a point to change your COPR for other reasons than immigration?

 

[frege]

Is there a point to change your COPR for other reasons than immigration?

I've read possibly for OAS.

 

[Swede]

Oooooooook, so I submitted my RQ and it was signed for today. I'll order the notes in a while, I'm a little fed up with CIC at the moment...

2012-10-25: Application sent to CPC-Sydney
2012-10-29: Application delivered to CPC-Sydney as per FedEx
2012-12-10: Status changed to "Received" in eCAS
2012-12-24: Letter (dated December 5th) and study guide received
2013-02-22: Application in process as per eCAS
2013-08-23: RQ letter received (Dated August 16th)
2013-09-27: RQ delivered to Scarborough office

 

[forevercanada]

Who did you call? I didn't realize there was a phone number to call.

You can apply online for it through the following link, and receive the notes by email if you want: "Scroll down, check the box and hit continue"

https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do





If you choose the Access to Information Act, there will be a $5 fee charge, which you pay online throughout the application process.

If you choose the Privacy Act, it will be free of charge.

It says that both give you the same information within the same time period. However, i remember the lady telling me on the phone when i called inquiring about the difference: "the $5 one would be faster to process since you paid for it". I am not sure how accurate is that.


Read the instructions and scan the documents you need to submit with your application.


Good luck.