Montreal Office - RQ Receivers

[cancan269]

Hello RQ receivers (Montreal Office),

I was wondering if anyone who received a RQ and whose application is being processed in Montreal has heard anything back? Do you have any idea how long RQ applications will take to be processed? I was reading that in Toronto RQ applications will take 48 months, anyone has an idea about Montreal's RQ processing times? Thx.

 

[EasyRider]

I've heard Montreal reported to be faster like maybe 12-18 months, but don't remember exact number.

If you've received RQ you can just contact the call center, they'll quote it to you.

 

[Andy79]

Easyrider, do you mean 12-18 Months since the day that you mail your application to them? (given you don't have any significant problem in your application)

 

[EasyRider]

Yes, it typically takes 12-14 or in some cases more months just to get in process. Montreal has one of the slowest offices among major cities.

Sorry, mixed up threads a bit.

It takes 12-14 months to get from application to "in process" now.

I also heard RQ is faster than in Toronto, somewhere between 12-18 months.

^ These are 2 separate timelines.

 

[yingchencc]

it took 24 months for me to receive the hearing letter after I submit the RQ.

 

[cancan269]

Thanks yingchencc for sharing this information.

1) What was the next step after you received the letter?
2) When do you expect to have your citizenship journey completed?

 

[EasyRider]

it took 24 months for me to receive the hearing letter after I submit the RQ.

Hearing adds even more time. Previously, most (if not all, I'm not 100% sure) RQ's required hearing.

Now it's more like a part of application process and hearing is not required after RQ.

 

[yingchencc]

Thanks yingchencc for sharing this information.

1) What was the next step after you received the letter?
2) When do you expect to have your citizenship journey completed?

I just received the letter for the hearing in the past few days, and I am going to see the judge next week.
I am not sure when I can get the citizenship.
Maybe after 1 or few months?

 

[cancan269]

Hello yingchencc,

Okay. I wish you the best of luck. It would be greatly appreciated if you could update us. Good luck again.

 

[cancan269]

Hearing adds even more time. Previously, most (if not all, I'm not 100% sure) RQ's required hearing.

Now it's more like a part of application process and hearing is not required after RQ.

Thanks EasyRider for your helpful contributions.