March 2014 applications

[jdjames123]

was out in Mississauga

 

[LApollo]

I received a notice in the mail yesterday for the date for my citizenship test. For Nov 26th it was mailed out in October 22th.

What's the normal time frame from taking the test to getting the oath/etc? Does anyone have an average time?

 

[fxtoro]

I received a notice in the mail yesterday for the date for my citizenship test. For Nov 26th it was mailed out in October 22th.

What's the normal time frame from taking the test to getting the oath/etc? Does anyone have an average time?

What is your local office? If its Mississauga, I guess they will give you the oath date after your interview as per posts I have seen. If its Scarborough Office, they will mail the oath date request. They used to give the oath dates at the end of the interview but they dont anymore.

Thanks

 

[LApollo]

@fxtoro - I am in Ottawa... do you know what happens in Ottawa!!

 

[fxtoro]

@ fxtoro - I am in Ottawa... do you know what happens in Ottawa!!

@ LApollo - sorry buddy, I dont know about Ottawa. I hope they give it sooner than later.

 

[LApollo]

Also -- whats going on with this form: https://www.dropbox.com/s/qemfuxq5xczq7ez/Citizenship%20Applications%202014.xlsx?dl=0

I am unable to update anything now!

 

[anshen]

I received a notice in the mail today for the date for my citizenship test on Nov 13th in Scarborough town center. it was mailed out on October 24th.

time line:

2014/03/03 sent applications
2014/04/11 IP
2014/11/13 Test

 

[zsha]

I received a notice in the mail yesterday for the date for my citizenship test. For Nov 26th it was mailed out in October 22th.

What's the normal time frame from taking the test to getting the oath/etc? Does anyone have an average time?

Congrats. when did your received line disappear- just checking. I am applying from Gatineau

 

[LApollo]

Thank you @zsha - it's online on the form. Have you received anything!?

 

[zsha]

Thank you @ zsha - it's online on the form. Have you received anything!?

No LApollo, I have received anything yet- too early- my received line disappeared on 13th October. I hope to hear from Ottawa office before March 2015.

 

[Pel]

I received a notice in the mail today for the date for my citizenship test on Nov 13th in Scarborough town center. it was mailed out on October 24th.

time line:

2014/03/03 sent applications
2014/04/11 IP
2014/11/13 Test

Congrats anshen! I hope my turn is close
Application sent 03/11/14
Process started 04/17/14
LOT (Vancouver) 07/18/14
Test.....

 

[Pel]

Congrats anshen! I hope my turn is close
Application sent 03/11/14
Process started 04/17/14
LOT (Vancouver) 07/18/14
Test.....

Anyone else awaiting for test invitation here?

 

[raymasa]

Anyone else awaiting for test invitation here?

Yep, me

 

[Mississauga2_2014]

Timelines

Submit application March 2014
Application received April 2014
Processing start June 2014
Finger prints request: September 2014
Finger prints received by CIC October 2014 (called and confirmed they got it)
Notice for test received October 2014
Test date October 2014
Passed test and interview and received oath on same day
Oath: Nov 4th


Below are some observations and comments:

Received line never disappeared --> what's the significance anyways? My opinion/observation is that every case is different and just because a line appears or disappears doesn't necessarily mean good or bad news. Advise is to just stay calm and be patient. Good news will come eventually
Ecas didn't get updated with oath information after the line (number 4) indicating test instructions, line 5 says you became a canadian citizen on xx xx xxxx
The overall status got updated 3-4 days after oath. Overall status doesn't say "decision made" it now says "complete"
For those who have stamps in their passports with language other than English make sure you do translation
If you have any E-visas (I.e. Not attached in your passport), make sure you carry a photo copy.
-during test/interview, people that finish test first get intervewed first (not 100% sure but it looked like it)

 

[batmann]

Congrats! Cic is not supposed to give at least 2 weeks notice?

Hi Flocan,

Congratulations. What is your local office?
We have the same received and IP timeline, but I am still waiting for the test invitation.

Thank you.