November 2021 - Citizenship applications
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I doubt, and I personally consider this a wastage of people's time (remember, someone else could have been helped) and tax money ('cause everything comes with a cost).
But people believe it helps.
So, I agree to disagree.
Peace. No disrespect intended.
You and 50 others have talked about it and it's fallen on deaf ears. Now that their citizenship is done let's hope we can move on to applicants that are actually in the system and don't have the time to call people everyday.
Hi !
Type: Online
Location: Toronto
Physical Presence Days: 1800
Application: Single
Application sent: November 09, 2021
AOR: Feb 2
Type: Online
Location: Toronto
Physical Presence Days: 1800
Application: Single
Application sent: November 09, 2021
AOR: Feb 2
Please Update, Thank you !
Type: Online
Location: Regina - SK
Physical Presence Days: 1582
Application: Single
Application sent: November 30, 2021
AOR: February 9, 2022
In Progress: February 10, 2022
Background verification : In progress
Type: Online
Location: Regina - SK
Physical Presence Days: 1582
Application: Single
Application sent: November 30, 2021
AOR: February 9, 2022
In Progress: February 10, 2022
Background verification : In progress
Um, nothing personal, but I am not sure if people got mad because I got my citizenship in 6 months - I think it was because of the deleted part of the post.
But, in the end, good luck for next step(s) !
It is about that 'right' v/s 'privilege' debate.I do not suggest calling IRCC every day but I certainly feel bad about IRCC system. There are people who need to go to many countries for business purposes. They may need a visa with their current passport or with their current passport, it may not be possible for them to get a visa. For instance, Iranian passport holders may not get visa to USA or they need to go with a tough processing. As a PR, people came to Canada after many background checks. Specifically, after PR, if a person does not travel anywhere but lives and work in Canada, will it be reasonable to place them for more than a year to wait for citizenship? It is great to see that some people think it is fine to wait as long as IRCC ask them to wait. Hence, IRCC should make one option in the application as " I do mind when my citizenship application process takes more than a year: YES or NO" So please choose NO
At least, IRCC should have a premium processing ( additional fee) option to accommodate people who are in hurry
Visa (any kind of) and Naturalization - both are 'privileges'.
There is a fine line - we tend to miss that fine line.
Let me start with two points
1. Other countries like USA / EU does not have so easy resident requirement (2 yrs in rolling 5)
2. No other 'western' country allows citizenship application in 3 years (norms are 5 to 7 years)
We keep on saying things we do not like (I am not saying we should not), but fail to acknowledge things which are positive.
PS: I am neither in support nor against your comments. I just shared another opinion.
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Hello All,
My name is Lorena, I'm from Argentina, I'm new in this group. A friend recommended me this page. He told me to share my information and then I get a link to a file so I can have an idea of the times of the immigration process.
Here is my information,
One Applicant - Online
I live in Kitchener
Submit application - 28 Nov, 2022
Acceptance - 30 Nov, 2022
Could log to the old system - 14 Dec, 2022
Background Complete - 11 Mar, 2022
Test Invite - 15 Mar, 2022
Completed Test - 17 Mar, 2022
Language, Prohibitions and Presence - In Progress
Oath - Not Started
Does anyone know what happens after the test? I've tried to call IRCC, but the lines are always busy. Do you have an estimate on how long the process will last? I want to go on vacation this summer because the processing time says 27 months, but my friend got his Citizenship in 7 months (Oct 2021 Applicant), at the same office, here in Kitchener, he got his ceremony on Monday, and he is also an online applicant. He gave me a tip to call every day to IRCC, but honestly, I don't have the time, I just do one call per day and I never get a chance to talk to the official.
My name is Lorena, I'm from Argentina, I'm new in this group. A friend recommended me this page. He told me to share my information and then I get a link to a file so I can have an idea of the times of the immigration process.
Here is my information,
One Applicant - Online
I live in Kitchener
Submit application - 28 Nov, 2022
Acceptance - 30 Nov, 2022
Could log to the old system - 14 Dec, 2022
Background Complete - 11 Mar, 2022
Test Invite - 15 Mar, 2022
Completed Test - 17 Mar, 2022
Language, Prohibitions and Presence - In Progress
Oath - Not Started
Does anyone know what happens after the test? I've tried to call IRCC, but the lines are always busy. Do you have an estimate on how long the process will last? I want to go on vacation this summer because the processing time says 27 months, but my friend got his Citizenship in 7 months (Oct 2021 Applicant), at the same office, here in Kitchener, he got his ceremony on Monday, and he is also an online applicant. He gave me a tip to call every day to IRCC, but honestly, I don't have the time, I just do one call per day and I never get a chance to talk to the official.
Welcome, the Kitchener office is doing a great job. I'm just waiting for my oath letter; I got everything cleared on May 2. Two of my friends in the same office that applied in December got cleared yesterday. The same here, we called every day to the IRCC, but just an average of 2 times were able to talk to the call centre person. It is not official; they will tell you that your file is in order and that the processing time is 27 months. Maybe it is a coincidence, but it worked for us or it is real that the Kitchener office is working hard. I know that is one of the faster offices in Ontario.
Welcome again! I'm from Venezuela!!! Hugo Maduro Franco, nice to meet you!!! Bienvenida!
All ,
just got my test invite.
has anyone taken the test outside canada here.. we just moved for work to US and wanted to check if i need to anything specific to take the test from here
from CIC website it says we can take the test outside canada.
https://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLIsh/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1571&top=5
just got my test invite.
has anyone taken the test outside canada here.. we just moved for work to US and wanted to check if i need to anything specific to take the test from here
from CIC website it says we can take the test outside canada.
https://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLIsh/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1571&top=5
Good day.
I applied for urgent processing in November because of my husbands health problem who lives outside Canada ,and got AOR December third,after that five month silence .April 26 I requested for fingerprints,no test yet .so what is your advice for my situation?
I really impressed by your timeline.