Normal Processing Times from Calgary office?
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I have had three work permits and each time I crossed the border to re-enter they would remove the old and replace it with the new. The only one I still have was never stapled in, so they didn't notice that it slipped out when I landed for PR. I don't think they really care about WPs as having PR and maintaining residency is the qualifier for Citizenship anyway.costen24 said:
So Calgary office in idle mode again? I notice Edmonton has advanced to July 2014 leaving Calgary one of the most inefficient offices for years with no resolution from federal government. And we the people applying from Calgary cant do anything but to sit still and endure this injustice.
Judging from the Calgary office spreadsheet, Calgary has improved over the last months. Statistics show that the time from 'in process' to 'test invitation' dropped from roughly 365 days and over for August 2013 applicants (and earlier) to now approximately 320 (in some cases even less) for the April 2014 applicants. While not as fast as other offices, at least the development is heading in the right direction.civic said:
I did my test today (passed) and I wanted to share my CIC Calgary test experience with you guys.
Test invitation was for 8:30.
They started lining up everyone around 8:15 and started checking the passports, landing paper, IDs etc. before the test (As I knew, they would do the test first).
They called names of 6-8 people and asked them to go to different counter than rest of the people (who knows why? :-\ ).
The interview/ documents check took so long that the test began after 10:15.
I found the test pretty easy as I had once studied the book thoroughly
(Suggestion for future test takers: Read the book first and do some online quizzes, you guys should be fine)
Another wait begins for me now..... ??? 8)
Test invitation was for 8:30.
They started lining up everyone around 8:15 and started checking the passports, landing paper, IDs etc. before the test (As I knew, they would do the test first).
They called names of 6-8 people and asked them to go to different counter than rest of the people (who knows why? :-\ ).
The interview/ documents check took so long that the test began after 10:15.
I found the test pretty easy as I had once studied the book thoroughly
(Suggestion for future test takers: Read the book first and do some online quizzes, you guys should be fine)
Another wait begins for me now..... ??? 8)
Thanks for sharing your test/interview experience. And your timeline of September 2014 application to May 2015 test (8 months) is one of the fastest we have seen for Calgary and does harbour hope for other applicants. Wishing you a quick oath invitation.smrit said:
As I know, Interview is all about testing whether you are able to do conversation in English or not. They took about 5 minutes & It was just casual talk in my case, I don't now about others though. They checked every page of my passport though, even the blank ones.gregmah said:
Thanks for the wishes.femzade said:
It seems like they are sending test invitations to people who applied in MAY and SEP 2014 simultaneously. Since the application fee changed in AUG 2014, They started to catch up from last month sending invitations to AUG 2014 Applicants with APR 2014. It's kinda weird though.
Hello Calgarians
My file has been transferred to calgary office since March 13 but after that no news.
Does anyone knows how long after the transfer it takes for the test? Is it possible to get the citizenship before December 20 according to my timeline.
Thanks and good luck to everyone.
My file has been transferred to calgary office since March 13 but after that no news.
Does anyone knows how long after the transfer it takes for the test? Is it possible to get the citizenship before December 20 according to my timeline.
Thanks and good luck to everyone.
Timeline
Family application
Application received April 10 2014
In process June 10 2014
Test letter may 5 2015
Test date may 27 2015
Self and spouse gave our tests successfully today. Easy and simple.
Interview was just casual conversation nothing serious.
PR cards, driving licence and landing document originals were verified. Passports (submitted during application) were verified and checked for entry/exit dates with residence calculator submitted during application. No documents verified for minor children.
Family application
Application received April 10 2014
In process June 10 2014
Test letter may 5 2015
Test date may 27 2015
Self and spouse gave our tests successfully today. Easy and simple.
Interview was just casual conversation nothing serious.
PR cards, driving licence and landing document originals were verified. Passports (submitted during application) were verified and checked for entry/exit dates with residence calculator submitted during application. No documents verified for minor children.
Hi Guys,
Got called to write the test on June 9. I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who posted practice test websites. Will report back and let you all know how it goes. Wishing everyone good news and the best of luck.
Got called to write the test on June 9. I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who posted practice test websites. Will report back and let you all know how it goes. Wishing everyone good news and the best of luck.