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I'll share my timeline with you as well:

Received Application: JULY 2012
Started Processing: DEC 2012
Received RQ and I replied to them: JAN 2013
Got Notice to Prepare for Cit Exam (St Claire Office): JAN 2014

Does anyones RQ timeline mentioned on the website? Mine has nothing of that sorts. Just the last update that they srated in DEC 2012. Let's hope this doesn't take more and more months! I also pray that start introducing the same day test/oath they did in Calgary
 
You have the exact same timeline as mine. Hope we all get something soon.
 
- We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on October 18, 2012.
- We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on October 18, 2012. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
- We started processing your application on January 12, 2013.

Got the notice to prep for exam dated Dec 23rd 2013. Not sure how long will be before I get a test date
 
BalajiR said:
- We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on October 18, 2012.
- We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on October 18, 2012. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
- We started processing your application on January 12, 2013.

Got the notice to prep for exam dated Dec 23rd 2013. Not sure how long will be before I get a test date

Did u also do a RQ as well?
 
ugh. hang in there Lassie. It's been frustrating for sure. I never know if I should give up and reapply or what. It's crazy seeing people that get it done in 7 months!
 
My Timeline

Applied Nov 2011
Started Processing July 2012
RQ Sent July 2012
RQ Sent Aug 2012
Notice to Prepare for Exam- St Clair Dec 2013

Has Anyone got test date yet ?
 
I also received the Notice.
I just called CIC again and the call center agent gave me a very cold answer: "The form does not give any extra information. You will get the notice to exam anytime between now and May 2015 (16 months!).
 
winterman said:
I also received the Notice.
I just called CIC again and the call center agent gave me a very cold answer: "The form does not give any extra information. You will get the notice to exam anytime between now and May 2015 (16 months!).

Can you pls share your timeline with us as well? Thanks
 
please all ..keep us updated whenever u receive a test date..we all have pretty much the same timelines..same boat..GL
 
Zizo2014 said:
please all ..keep us updated whenever u receive a test date..we all have pretty much the same timelines..same boat..GL
Update today!

2012-10-25: Application sent to CPC-Sydney
2012-10-29: Application delivered to CPC-Sydney as per FedEx
2012-12-10: Status changed to "Received" in eCAS
2012-12-24: Letter (dated December 5th) and study guide received
2013-02-22: Application in process as per eCAS
2013-08-23: RQ letter received (Dated August 16th)
2013-09-27: RQ delivered to Scarborough office
2014-01-06: Received "notice to prepare for citizenship exam" from St. Clair CIC, dated Dec. 20th.
2014-01-15: Received "notice to appear - to write citizenship test and for verification of identity/documents" on Jan. 28th from St. Clair CIC, dated Jan. 14th.

I wonder if my RQ has been processed already, or if they do tests while RQs are being looked in to.
 
I have the same timeline..waoo congrats let's see what gona happen nothin is certain in this process. Pls guys keep us posted if any updates comeup..thanks Swede..
 
Swede said:
Update today!

2014-01-15: Received "notice to appear - to write citizenship test and for verification of identity/documents" on Jan. 28th from St. Clair CIC, dated Jan. 14th.

Excellent news...Congratulation...Hope I get it as well ;)
 
DaRulz said:
Excellent news...Congratulation...Hope I get it as well ;)

Hi Everyone.
I have recently received a notice to prepare for my test, and today i have contacted CIC to get a further information, and the agent over the phone told me they are doing a background check on your application, do anyone know how long it would take to clear the background check.
 
am4u2ster said:
Hi Everyone.
I have recently received a notice to prepare for my test, and today i have contacted CIC to get a further information, and the agent over the phone told me they are doing a background check on your application, do anyone know how long it would take to clear the background check.
Hi am4u2ster
can you please post your timelines. did you receive an RQ as well? how long ago did you receive the letter "notice to prepare for exam"