No update from IRCC on citizenship oath ceremony. Next steps?

[anandg12]

Yes, any new system changes requires advertising for the work, tender process, vendor selection and then implementation. It will probably be 9 months to a year before they move to an online system. But in the meanwhile, they have to process the incoming and received applications so I am hoping that they continue to process and issue AORs at least.

 

[EUK]

Yes, any new system changes requires advertising for the work, tender process, vendor selection and then implementation. It will probably be 9 months to a year before they move to an online system. But in the meanwhile, they have to process the incoming and received applications so I am hoping that they continue to process and issue AORs at least.

Exactly, when government employees in most developed countries are back in action... Nobody would have bothered if citizenship process was free but here people pay 630 per person so in return people should have some clarity...

 

[issteven]

Exactly, when government employees in most developed countries are back in action... Nobody would have bothered if citizenship process was free but here people pay 630 per person so in return people should have some clarity...

paying 630 is not a privilege but an requirement for your citizenship be to processed

 

[cardinal81]

My oath was for March 16th. Got cancellation email on March 14th. Still no update.
Mississauga, ON

 

[Mike263]

As you all have read the news that CIC is revamping their processes to adapt to "new normal" settings which may include online apps and virtual ceremonies etc. However they are still accepting new paper based apps. Question is how CIC will operate both systems, paper based and paperless, and how would they ensure that people who applied paper based applications are processed ahead of apps through new system, I sincerely hope the still use first in first out model and should avoid having backlogs of paper apps. Any thoughts?

Massive revampment of application system, processes etc ..... It's all about time gain strategy and seemingly a new valid excuse to hold on/delay the [.......................] and you guys know very well why the govt is deliberately doing so.

Revamp would start off and go on but very slowly in a typical Canadian style, so to speak.

 

[egyed]

‘We are still very excited’: Couple takes oath of citizenship virtually:
http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/provincial/we-are-still-very-excited-couple-takes-oath-of-citizenship-virtually-462459/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0DxRd9ws8JOBtX822NgG9hxzyFqbkVkPW2QrPTAIq1R4SJo1B3_NHG7Ng

 

[Mike263]

‘We are still very excited’: Couple takes oath of citizenship virtually:
http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/provincial/we-are-still-very-excited-couple-takes-oath-of-citizenship-virtually-462459/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0DxRd9ws8JOBtX822NgG9hxzyFqbkVkPW2QrPTAIq1R4SJo1B3_NHG7Ng

@egyed Thanks for sharing. We will also eventually go thru the same process soon

 

[shghamidi]

Still no update My oath was scheduled for March 13th (Montreal). Got cancellation email on March 12th.

 

[Hmj58]

Anyone from Scarborough or Mississauga office got invitation for virtual oath?

 

[Mike263]

IRCC tweeted on its official twitter webpage:

"Hi. On March 14, 2020, in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, IRCC cancelled all citizenship ceremonies, tests and re-tests until further notice. The Department began holding video ceremonies on April 1st beginning with individuals and families whose citizenship ceremony had been cancelled, and who had contacted IRCC noting the need for citizenship urgently for reasons such as employment requirements. Ceremony ready clients are now being contacted to schedule video ceremonies. Individuals should wait to be contacted about their video ceremony date."

Ref.:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1273226295535644674

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1273226276254482443

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1273226257044471808

 

[carielilviztie]

Still no update My oath was scheduled for March 13th (Montreal). Got cancellation email on March 12th.

I think Montreal was moving slower than a turtle, but it's ok if i will have my oath in 2021, i did my citizenship test last November 2019 until now no oath invitation in Montreal.

 

[baba1234]

I have done my test/interview in Feb 2020 and waiting for Oath, now I am moving from Edmonton to Ontario what will be the effect on my Oath.

 

[andy10]

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/kitchener-citizenship-test-covid-1.5614933

 

[Eagerciti]

Good morning everyone.

Delighted to say that this morning I received an email inviting me to take part in a virtual oath on June 24th.

My initial oath date was set for March 17th in Edmonton.

Good luck to all and speedy tests and oaths.

 

[Mike263]

Good morning everyone.

Delighted to say that this morning I received an email inviting me to take part in a virtual oath on June 24th.

My initial oath date was set for March 17th in Edmonton.

Good luck to all and speedy tests and oaths.

May I know if you're 2018/2019 applicant?