March 2022 - citizenship applications

[firstax]

So I emailed the citizenship ceremony mailbox: IRCC.DNSCRCitizenshipCeremony-CeremonieCitoyenneteSCRRN.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
I got a reply within an hour saying that I have been 'rescheduled' for the ceremony on the 6th of April at 11AM and that I will receive a notice to appear 1 week prior to this date.

Is this legit? The status on my tracker still says 'not started' against the Citizenship ceremony..

Not legit lol. IRCC official gives you the information you requested and you're asking random strangers if it's real or not? Wait for your email and don't worry about the tracker. They don't always update it.

 

[vivi153]

Tracker updated today
Scarborough Office
Submitted: March 13th 2022
AOR: April 6 2022
Test done: November 11th
Test completed: November 14th
Ghost Update: December 16th
Language skills, Physical presence, and Prohibitions Completed : February 20th
Citizenship Ceremony: April 5 2023( tracker updated on 22nd Feb 2023 early morning)

Haven’t received the mail yet.

 

[esse]

Mine is SCR too. Test completed on 1st Dec 2022.
Also sent that email to the ceremony mailbox, got a response saying application in progress and sent to appropriate unit for review. Wonder what that means.
Basically timelines are a hit or miss. Feels like a raffle draw on when your application will be picked up and processed.

I think that means your LLP is being reviewed by the IRCC department that is in charge. It might take them some time to review the physical presence especially.

 

[Forevergrateful]

Location: Hamilton
Physical Days: 1350
Method: Online
Applicants: 1 applicant
Application sent: March 15, 2022
Delivered: Online
AOR: April 12
BG Completed: October 27 - ( this didn’t show up on the online tracker until October 29 after ghost update October 27)
Citizenship test: updated Feb 3- window Feb 10-Mar 2
Test taken : Feb 17
Test Updated to complete: Feb 20

 

[PierreN]

anyone here got an interview? how was it and what did they ask about?

 

[nandy70772]

Yes it is legit !

Your tracker will probably update tomorrow.

I received my update in the portal on the Saturday and they answered my email at like 9 pm on the Friday with my oath date !

give it 48 hrs-72 hrs

You were spot on! My tracker updated today:


Processing office: SCR
Location: Toronto, ON
Physical Days: 1149
Method: Online
Applicants: Single
Application sent: March 11, 2022
Delivered: March 11, 2022
AOR: April 11, 2022
BG Completed: October 29, 2022
Test invitation received: Nov 9, 2022
Test window: Nov 18 to Dec 8, 2022
Test taken: Dec 1, 2022
Test completed: Dec 6, 2022
LPP completed: Feb 16, 2022 (updated on Feb 18)
Citizenship ceremony in-progress: Feb 23, 2023 (Ceremony scheduled for April 6)

 

[esse]

anyone here got an interview? how was it and what did they ask about?

My friend had an interview. It was short and basically they asked some questions about his work and just verified his documents.

 

[Canada_2022]

Finally!! Some updates on my application -

Processing office: SCR
Location: Toronto, ON
Physical Days: 1155
Method: Online
Applicants: Single
Application sent: March 06, 2022
Delivered: March 06, 2022
AOR: April 07, 2022
BG Completed: October 26, 2022
Test invitation received: Nov 03, 2022
Test window: Nov 11 to Dec 01, 2022
Test taken: Nov 13, 2022
Test completed: Nov 14, 2022
LPP completed: Feb 21, 2022 (updated on Feb 23)
Citizenship ceremony: Not Started

Request the admin to update the Google Sheet tracker too. Fingers crossed... waiting for the invitation now!

 

[zevhowls]

gave my exam in Nov, still waiting for oath but my PR is about to expire in May, shall I apply for PR extension?

 

[smash1984]

for all those complaining about Scarborough office, you should be thankful that your processing office is not Niagara freaking Falls. It's just awful. It wakes up once every few months, does one small update (sometimes a ghost one) and then goes to sleep for another 6 months.

 

[kaju 786]

hi everyone..

i just changed my phone number and i need to update this...please if anyone knows how to change and please provide link, that will be big help

 

[firstax]

gave my exam in Nov, still waiting for oath but my PR is about to expire in May, shall I apply for PR extension?

Your PR doesn't expire. The pr card like the passport has an expiry date, but just like citizenship doesn't expire the pr doesn't too

 

[SeniorSpouse]

Your PR doesn't expire. The pr card like the passport has an expiry date, but just like citizenship doesn't expire the pr doesn't too

If your PR expires I understood that you can have issues when you travel. Will airlines and CBSA allow you to transit the border with an expired PR card?

 

[firstax]

If your PR expires I understood that you can have issues when you travel. Will airlines and CBSA allow you to transit the border with an expired PR card?

You can come in with an expired PR card. But you may need a PRTD if you're not from a visa exempt country

 

[preet0329]

Hello,
I am new to this forum. My timeline is:

Processing office: Niagara
Application sent: March 22
AOR:April 14
BG check competed: Oct 27
Test invite: Feb 17-Mrach 9

I've a question. Do we have to book the time slot for the test or can we take the test anytime on any day between these dates including weekends?

Second ques, is there any online app or website you'd suggest to practice test questions? Any paid or free apps?

Thank you