March 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

[rbbridge0320]

It seems that the AOR stop issues after March something 2020. I did not see anyone with the AOR date for the month of April 2020. If this process stops after March, I wonder when they will start to process again.

If these delays continue maybe due to COVID, what is the process to ask for a new PR card or an extension date on the PR. And is the new PR card application complicated? And how long will the new PR card take? Does anybody have experience on how long the PR renew card takes at this very stressful time?

 

[harirajmohan]

If these delays continue maybe due to COVID, what is the process to ask for a new PR card or an extension date on the PR. And is the new PR card application complicated? And how long will the new PR card take? Does anybody have experience on how long the PR renew card takes at this very stressful time?

PR card renewal processing too got impact as my neighbour is yet to receive the card for which she applied in March. Ask in respective thread on timelines currently who recently received PR card and how long afterwards.
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/pr-card-new-renewal-processing-timeline-2020.679351/page-8

PR card renewal: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/new-immigrants/pr-card/who-can-apply.html

 

[rb0808]

I submitted mine March 6 I hope it there but I haven’t heard from them?

 

[rb0808]

Add me please on spreadsheets March 6 2020 thank you @admin

 

[n2m5]

Added!

Thank you very much.

 

[Ahkemaldn]

Hi Admin,

Please add me to the spreadsheet.

App Received at CIC Sydney Mar-31-2020
App Type: Single
Physical Presence: 1117
Location: Montreal
Name: Ahkmdn

 

[itwillbegood]

Finally some good news for Citizenship applicants. Go to Jan 2020 forum: someone received AOR through email today (8 Jul 2020). So at least the process has restarted. Hopefully, many more will receive their AORs now. Don't know what they are doing about tests, but if they have restarted the process, they must have thought through the next steps also. Good luck all.

 

[mdk1]

Since there was no reply from IRCC after submitting my citizenship application in mid March 2020, I thought of having an enquiry about it and this is their reply. anybody has any idea or suggestion on this?

Good day XXXXX,,

Thank you for contacting Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

We verified the information you provided and your application is not available in our system at this time.

However, rest assured that this situation is normal since the responsible office is currently processing applications received before January 14, 2020.

When an application is received by IRCC, it can take several weeks before the processing begins. There will be no record in the system until the processing has begun.

• If you sent your application by traceable means (express post, courier, registered mail):
  • you may verify the reception date at the office by contacting the postal service provider.

Importantly, 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 disruptions caused by COVID-19 may not be reflected accurately on our website. We will make all the necessary efforts to finalize your 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.

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

 

[Owdtrev]

Citizenship Application
I applied 24th Jan 2020 was received and signed for 28th
Returned to me on 24th Feb with an error. Returned it same day and was signed for on 28th.
Still not heard anything with regards to AOR. But heard thing are now slowly being processed.
I have heard contradicting stories. With regards to returned applications
1. They are treated as new application
2. They are put back with the date originally received?
Any advice?

I have hea

 

[harirajmohan]

Since there was no reply from IRCC after submitting my citizenship application in mid March 2020, I thought of having an enquiry about it and this is their reply. anybody has any idea or suggestion on this?

Even before covid period, they were not able to trace the application or provide application status till the application is entered/keyed into the system. So no point in asking them till we get AOR. This department is different than the receiving department and certainly they cannot find through thousands of packages and give us answers.

 

[harirajmohan]

Citizenship Application
I applied 24th Jan 2020 was received and signed for 28th
Returned to me on 24th Feb with an error. Returned it same day and was signed for on 28th.
Still not heard anything with regards to AOR. But heard thing are now slowly being processed.
I have heard contradicting stories. With regards to returned applications
1. They are treated as new application
2. They are put back with the date originally received?
Any advice?

I have hea

We really dont have control over it. Some applications were considered to original date and some werent as per the earlier forum posts. So first lets get AOR and then track how fast the application progresses. We cant do anything at any stage with respect to speed of processing. Hopefully we get our AOR this/next month which is a big thing right now to worry about.

 

[LanaOng]

Finally some good news for Citizenship applicants. Go to Jan 2020 forum: someone received AOR through email today (8 Jul 2020). So at least the process has restarted. Hopefully, many more will receive their AORs now. Don't know what they are doing about tests, but if they have restarted the process, they must have thought through the next steps also. Good luck all.

Thanks! Hope it will now continue to move on.

 

[smgn]

Hi Admin,

Please add me to the spreadsheet.

App. Sent​	Mar 03, 2020
App Received​	Mar 06, 2020
App Type​	Single
Physical Presence​	1127
Location​	Calgary

 

[Raman910]

Hey Everyone,

Hope you all are doing well in this pandemic!
I applied for Citizenship on March 16, 2020 and they received it on March 19, 2020, since then no update. Hoping to hear from them soon.
App Type - Single
Physical Presence - 1130
Location - Mississauga.

Please add me to your spreadsheet.

 

[Mystico_90]

Hey Everyone,

Hope you all are doing well in this pandemic!
I applied for Citizenship on March 16, 2020 and they received it on March 19, 2020, since then no update. Hoping to hear from them soon.
App Type - Single
Physical Presence - 1130
Location - Mississauga.

Please add me to your spreadsheet.

I did noticed some AORs for Jan applicants. I am hoping we will get something soon.