I did. More than once, filed the web-form too. The furthest I got so far was a verbal confirmation that they have in fact received the application on November 20th. That's it.
November 2017 - Citizenship Applicants
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When is your test date? Usually give it a week. This week being long weekend, maybe a bit more. You should get it by then. If not, depending on your test date, the options would be to wait further or contact CIC at that point.
If like you say, you have crossed the border working for a Canadian company, i feel it should be alright. They may be verifying the details closely to ensure everything is right.
Either way, you will surely hear from them shortly. Usually, any red flags in the application delays the application directly. Nothing to worry. Just need to be more patient.
This is all assuming that you have furnished thorough and genuine details of your border crossing. All the Best.
Answering the worst case scenario, you may be asked to withdraw the application and apply when the eligibility is met.
Hi buddy. I'm a Nov.20th as well. I think you should call your local MP's office and ask to speak to the staffer who takes care of constituents' immigration matters. S/he'll have access to a special phone number that can get them more information on your file's progress/holdups/whereabouts than the people at IRCC's call centre can see on their screens. Good luck.
Like ChippyBoy mentioned, call your MP's office or even better visit them.Hey folks! My application was received by CPC-Sydney on November 20, 2017. Still no AORJust wondering how many of us are hanging like this?
Working for a Canadian-owned company in the U.S. definitely doesn't count for physical presence days purposes. The only exception ever made is for Canadian government bureaucrats, diplomats, and armed forces personnel. I worked for a Canadian-owned company down in the U.S. and none of my time spent down there for them was counted towards my own physical presence in Canada.
Thank you, good sir! I'll follow your advice.
Thanks for the clarification. I must have misread this info somewhere.
@adi2999 please read this. I guess the news doesn't sound very good for you. But its not the worst, you just need to wait a bit more.
As @btbt suggested, if you do not satisfy the minimum requirement of 1095 days of physical presence in Canada, your application will be rejected. Does not matter if you traveled on behalf of a Canadian employer or not. Only exception to the rule is for Crown Servants or their spouses. Your best bet is to withdraw your application, and apply later when you have sufficient days.
Also, IMO, given your large number of trips outside Canada, perhaps it would be wise to give yourself a good buffer on top of 1095 days, to avoid situations like these.
It applies for the residency obligation, to keep PR status.
It is extremely unlikely to get RQ (or anything similar) at this point.
In a few cases people have seen their DM status change back to IP, so it is possible for further processing to be done on your file. This is quite rare, so it is probable that the next thing you'll see is your invitation to the citizenship ceremony.
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Has anyone been in the same situation ? I am looking for an answer from a truck driver.
My understanding of "time not counted while working for a Canadian company in the US" refers to living in the US while working for a Canadian company. A truck driver transiting into the US for deliveries is not the same scenario. The driver resides in Canada, not the US, so I believe days would be counted. They probably just want an accurate accounting of the days. Seeing as OP stands to lose the fee, it's worth sticking it out and trying to work with IRCC to explain the situation.
The oft-quoted 'benchmark' bureaucratic reference for physical presence / residency purposes by CBSA officers & CRA officials & provincial healthcare managers is: "in which country did you sleep that night."