March 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

[CaBeaver]

Its paper since online application was introduced only in Dec2020.

Post pandemic: what i see is that the major hurdle for most applicants is to get to the test stage, once thats passed then the DM/oath happens faster within months if not weeks. So the more early the test, the more early the oath.

Within months is not specific. It could mean up to a year. I did my test more than 2 months ago, and nothing has happened since.

 

[harirajmohan]

Within months is not specific. It could mean up to a year. I did my test more than 2 months ago, and nothing has happened since.

Well, its not the infinite wait like what we had for getting into the testing stage. Its what it is. what else we can do but surely not slow as 2020 hence 2021 speed is not worse even though its still bad for many applicants.
I waited for 16 months to get to test stage and i am sure it wont be another 16 months for oath

 

[canvisa13]

Well, its not the infinite wait like what we had for getting into the testing stage. Its what it is. what else we can do but surely not slow as 2020 hence 2021 speed is not worse even though its still bad for many applicants.
I waited for 16 months to get to test stage and i am sure it wont be another 16 months for oath

20 months no test yet, here. family (>=3) applications took most of the hit due to pandemic.

 

[Sapphire07/27]

This is what I got as a reply (See Below) after I sent for an update since I didn’t see anything after Background Verification completed on May 10th!
…………..

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

We verified the information you provided and can confirm that the application is still in process.

All the required documents and information have been received by the responsible office for the moment.

Due to the ongoing situation related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), some IRCC offices are currently operating with reduced or critical staff only.

We are working on processing applications as quickly as possible; however, processing times are affected and any disruption caused by COVID-19 is not reflected accurately on our website. We will make all the necessary efforts to finalize the application as soon as possible.

Rest assured that you will be informed as soon as a decision is reached or if additional information is needed.

Furthermore, please note that there are two ways you can check your application status online. You can verify the status of your application:

• Submitted by mail (if it was not linkedto an online account):
  • by using the e-Client Application Status (e-CAS) online tool, which is updated daily.
• Submitted online orsubmitted by mail and linked to an online account:
  • through your online account.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.

 

[Sapphire07/27]

I have the same time as yours when it comes to AOR and "In Process", yet I am still waiting for the test.

Same here …Similar timeline; still waiting for TEST Invite

 

[maxpayne]

Just checked my status online, and my status is set as "Scheduled for Citizenship oath". But I have not received any email yet. No interview.

Timeline:
Feb 25, 2020 - Application Sent
Mar 02, 2020 - Application Rec
Oct 19, 2020 - AOR
Nov 19, 2020 - In Process
Feb 26, 2021 - Test invite
Mar 04, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021 - Test Start/End Date
Mar 24, 2021 - Test Passed
July 14,2021 - Oath Ceremony

 

[desertrose416]

This is what I got as a reply (See Below) after I sent for an update since I didn’t see anything after Background Verification completed on May 10th!
…………..

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

We verified the information you provided and can confirm that the application is still in process.

All the required documents and information have been received by the responsible office for the moment.

Due to the ongoing situation related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), some IRCC offices are currently operating with reduced or critical staff only.

We are working on processing applications as quickly as possible; however, processing times are affected and any disruption caused by COVID-19 is not reflected accurately on our website. We will make all the necessary efforts to finalize the application as soon as possible.

Rest assured that you will be informed as soon as a decision is reached or if additional information is needed.

Furthermore, please note that there are two ways you can check your application status online. You can verify the status of your application:

• Submitted by mail (if it was not linkedto an online account):
  • by using the e-Client Application Status (e-CAS) online tool, which is updated daily.
• Submitted online orsubmitted by mail and linked to an online account:
  • through your online account.

We hope the information provided is helpful in assisting you with your enquiry.

Classic IRCC copy paste email response.

 

[desertrose416]

Just checked my status online, and my status is set as "Scheduled for Citizenship oath". But I have not received any email yet.

Timeline:
Feb 25, 2020 - Application Sent
Mar 02, 2020 - Application Rec
Oct 19, 2020 - AOR
Nov 19, 2020 - In Process
Feb 26, 2021 - Test invite
Mar 04, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021 - Test Start/End Date
Mar 24, 2021 - Test Passed
July 14,2021 - Oath Ceremony

congratulations. Soon. If not within a couple of days, call them.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Just checked my status online, and my status is set as "Scheduled for Citizenship oath". But I have not received any email yet. No interview.

Timeline:
Feb 25, 2020 - Application Sent
Mar 02, 2020 - Application Rec
Oct 19, 2020 - AOR
Nov 19, 2020 - In Process
Feb 26, 2021 - Test invite
Mar 04, 2021 - Mar 24, 2021 - Test Start/End Date
Mar 24, 2021 - Test Passed
July 14,2021 - Oath Ceremony

Updated the spreadsheet.

You'll probably receive an email in next 2 days or on Monday. A couple of others have reported delays in oath emails as well.

Tomorrow, call IRCC at 8 AM local time and let them know you have your oath ceremony on the 14th and you don't have an invitation yet.

Also, could you please provide the date your application went to Decision Made status? This is the same date when your "Prohibitions" was set to "Completed".

Thanks.

 

[maxpayne]

Updated the spreadsheet.

You'll probably receive an email in next 2 days or on Monday. A couple of others have reported delays in oath emails as well.

Tomorrow, call IRCC at 8 AM local time and let them know you have your oath ceremony on the 14th and you don't have an invitation yet.

Also, could you please provide the date your application went to Decision Made status? This is the same date when your "Prohibitions" was set to "Completed".

Thanks.

Sure. Thanks @rajkamalmohanram

> Also, could you please provide the date your application went to Decision Made status? This is the same date when your "Prohibitions" was set to "Completed".
Jun 29, 2021

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Sure. Thanks @rajkamalmohanram

> Also, could you please provide the date your application went to Decision Made status? This is the same date when your "Prohibitions" was set to "Completed".
Jun 29, 2021

Thank you. I've updated the spreadsheet.

Please post an update once you receive the oath email.

Congrats once again and all the best!

 

[gracemill]

Hello everyone,

Edmonton office seems to be moving now. My status for Test was updated to take the test late July now. Will reading the Discover Canada book be sufficient enough to pass the test or I need more materials?

 

[VictorCA]

I am just glad I am not the only one waiting! But seriously though, this wait OMG. God only knows how people can go to work and be content seeing that many backlogged files just sitting there staring at the officer to be handled. Won't they feel the urge to reduce the massive failure that they managed whip up in the past year due to COVID excuse?

Maybe if their salary was based on applications processed, but since they get paid the same amount whether they process 1 or 100, there's just not much reason for them to care.

 

[VictorCA]

Hello everyone,

Edmonton office seems to be moving now. My status for Test was updated to take the test late July now. Will reading the Discover Canada book be sufficient enough to pass the test or I need more materials?

Give this a read! https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/notes-from-discover-canada-preparation-for-the-citizenship-test.734507/
It will help. Good luck!

 

[ic162k]

Hello everyone,

I would like to inform you all that I got long awaited test invite today Jul 8th. please update the status in spreadsheet as well.

Thanks,