March 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

[Mitmit]

What was the status of your test in the tracker during this time between when you took the test, and when you received the email?

In progress

 

[Mitmit]

I am really stressed what if I fail the test. I am not good with the oral tests. what to do

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

What does it mean why are they giving me retest. What if I do not pass the oral test

Generally, if you don't pass the second attempt, you will be scheduled for a hearing with a citizenship officer (this would be the third attempt and this will also be an oral test). If you fail the third attempt as well, then the application will be refused.

However, if you were asked to re-take the citizenship test because of technical difficulties like webcam issues, unclear photos etc (and not because you got less than 15/20 score), the "re-test" is actually considered as first attempt AFAIK.

Here's some reference :

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=361&top=5

If you do not pass the written test, but you meet the other criteria for citizenship, we will schedule you for a second test. This second test will usually take place 4-8 weeks after your first test, but the delay may be longer. If you are not available to take the test on that date, you must let us know.

If you do not pass the second test, we will send you a notice telling you to appear for a hearing with a citizenship officer. During this hearing, the citizenship officer may assess whether you meet all the requirements for citizenship. During an oral interview, the citizenship officer may:

• test your knowledge of Canada and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship;
• ask questions about your residency in Canada; and/or
• assess if you have adequate knowledge of English or French.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

I am really stressed what if I fail the test. I am not good with the oral tests. what to do

Well, don't worry too much and prepare well.

Discover Canada is the main resource. Read the entire book at least once.

In addition to that, prepare using the following:

Notes from Discover Canada and Sample tests.

I hope you pass your test at the earliest. Good luck!

 

[Mitmit]

Well, don't worry too much and prepare well.

Discover Canada is the main resource. Read the entire book at least once.

In addition to that, prepare using the following:

Notes from Discover Canada and Sample tests.

I hope you pass your test at the earliest.

Thanks for the reply. One more thing can I withdraw my application now.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Thanks for the reply. One more thing can I withdraw my application now.

You can but you won't get the processing fee back since the application is already in progress.

You'll have to follow a process to withdraw your citizenship application. Below link contains the details :

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=735&top=5

 

[CaBeaver]

I am really stressed what if I fail the test. I am not good with the oral tests. what to do

Why not? I think it will be the same but with an officer. Why do you want to withdraw your application?

 

[Mitmit]

Why not? I think it will be the same but with an officer. Why do you want to withdraw your application?

What if I fail and my application is refused will I be able to apply later.

 

[CaBeaver]

What if I fail and my application is refused will I be able to apply later.

Did you fail the first time, or it was a technical issue?

This what they write on their website

What happens if you don’t pass your first test
If you don’t pass your first written test, but meet the other requirements for citizenship, we will schedule you for a second test. The second test usually takes place 4 to 8 weeks after the first test, but it may be longer.

If you don’t pass your second test, we’ll send you a notice telling you to attend a hearing with a citizenship official. The hearing:

• will last 30 to 90 minutes
• may be in person or by videoconference
• may be used to assess one or more requirements for citizenship, for example:
  • knowledge of Canada
  • language

If you don’t pass the test after 3 tries, we’ll refuse your application. You can re-apply to try again.

It seems you can apply again if they refused your application because of the test results. Study well and be prepared and hopefully you will pass.

 

[Munt_007]

Do we have any Urgent applications?.

 

[Nouriddine]

Hello everyone,
I just took the test while outside of Canada, will be back home in a few weeks, heard that when they know you are outside they consider your application as complex, is that true? I am outside of Canada for a family emergency. Is there a delay in processing your request because of this? thanks a lot

 

[didigege]

Tracker updated (Aug 6th) : Oath Ceremony Scheduled for 22nd November.

Congrats!

 

[snb2020]

Do we have any Urgent applications?.

I applied in early July and haven't heard back yet other than the email saying "we have forwarded to the responsible office" a month ago.

 

[Alberta35]

Finally took my test today (Aug 10) as I needed to take it by midnight Aug 12. Passed 19/20! I read the book twice, made notes, took a couple of practice tests (Richmond library's online test, I think)...reviewed my notes once more before the test. I believe I mentioned this before, but the test invitation email also requested copies of my travel documents which I sent to the Edmonton office within the requested timeframe.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Finally took my test today (Aug 10) as I needed to take it by midnight Aug 12. Passed 19/20! I read the book twice, made notes, took a couple of practice tests (Richmond library's online test, I think)...reviewed my notes once more before the test. I believe I mentioned this before, but the test invitation email also requested copies of my travel documents which I sent to the Edmonton office within the requested timeframe.

I've updated the spreadsheet.