No luck calling through textnow. Is the contact number same when calling from Canada? I have asked a relative in Canada to check if he gets through the line. Thanks
Here you go
THE DETAILED STEPS TO CALL IRCC
Download Textnow app if outside of Canada and create an account and choose Canada area code eg 647 google more if thats not available. Then follow the steps given below:
1- *CIC call centre*
(1-888-242-2100)
2- English *press 1*
3- immigration *press 1*
4- transfer to citizenship and imm can processing application *press 1*
5- status or processing times *press 1*
6- become permanent resident *press 2*
7- application starts with E *press 2*
8- then enter *application number* followed by #
9- listen to the entered number and *press 1* to confirm
10- enter the *year of birth* and then listen the entered number and *press 1* to confirm
11- hear the details
12- then *press 1* to check status (there will be a pause)
13- hear detailed status at the end *press 0* to speak to agent