November 2024 - Citizenship Applications

[USProgrammer]

My wife sent a web form. I know they probably won't do anything. Will update here if we receive a reply.

 

[Major2710]

Still waiting on ircc gcms notes… I emailed them asking what’s the hold up it’s been more then 6 weeks

I don’t mind getting an lpp interview just something man

 

[Xipijeta]

I feel you! Though it doesn’t take long to hit the impatience stage. I’ve been waiting since January 2024 myself. so yeah, take it easy!

Yikes 16 months that is absurd. What is holding your case up have you got in touch with IRCC what are they saying. I hope i hear somethign soon i don't want my case to fall out of the routine.

 

[mesmerizer85]

Applied for our passports today Good Luck Everyone

 

[Ali.arshady]

Yikes 16 months that is absurd. What is holding your case up have you got in touch with IRCC what are they saying. I hope i hear somethign soon i don't want my case to fall out of the routine.

I'm currently in the background check phase (security screening). It's not unusual.
unfortunately, it can take anywhere from 1 day to over 2 years, depending on the case. Stay positive! You're still under the 10-month mark, and you're getting closer to the finish line.

 

[KrisMan]

PVO : Vancouver
SVO : Sydney
No. of Members: 4
Physical presence : 1698

Applied : 17th November 2024
AOR : 28rd November 2024
BG Completed : 30th January 2025
Test Request : 30th January 2025
Test Completed: 31st January 2025
LPP In Progress

No update since then.

Got GCMS notes - Nothing special. Numerous calls to IRCC and got the response : "All good.. Keep Waiting !!!"

 

[MRQ]

Hi ladies and gents,

I just finished my oath ceremony, it was a lovely event with 62 people in attendance. (Vancouver). Instead of an e-certificate, they provided us with a hard copy, which is totally fine (trying not to be picky!).
Wishing you all the best, and to those still waiting for the process to be completed: just remember, there's always light at the end of the tunnel.
All the best to everyone!

 

[USProgrammer]

Received response to web form the next day for my wife. Generic "it's fine don't worry about it; it's in progress" response.

 

[Sevou]

Full time line
Type: Online application
Location: Ottawa
Physical Presence Days: 1395
Applicants : Single
Application date: Nov 17
AOR: Dec 04
Received Test window Invitation: 5th Feb to 7th march
Test Taken: 9th Feb.
Test Passed: 18th Feb
FP given on - 14th Feb
BG completed - 12th March
LPP completed - 19th March
Oath date - 16th May
Certificate - 16th May

 

[Major2710]

Received response to web form the next day for my wife. Generic "it's fine don't worry about it; it's in progress" response.

I am so over this system it’s failed big time

I still haven’t got my gcms notes from ircc and even emailed them to chase that’s not been responded too either

 

[USProgrammer]

I am so over this system it’s failed big time

I still haven’t got my gcms notes from ircc and even emailed them to chase that’s not been responded too either

Request from CBSA instead of IRCC. They're faster and you get more info in the GCMS notes too.

 

[Major2710]

Request from CBSA instead of IRCC. They're faster and you get more info in the GCMS notes too.

I got them before… should I ask a second time ? Is it worth it ?

 

[USProgrammer]

I got them before… should I ask a second time ? Is it worth it ?

I thought you were saying you couldn't get the notes from IRCC. If you already have them from CBSA, you're not missing anything from IRCC. IRCC redacts the CBSA notes.

 

[farsxp]

I thought you were saying you couldn't get the notes from IRCC. If you already have them from CBSA, you're not missing anything from IRCC. IRCC redacts the CBSA notes.

Do you mean that IRCC redacts more information than CBSA? I haven’t reviewed CBSA notes recently but as far as I know both are subject to the same provisions under the Privacy Act or Access to Information Act. That said I’ve found the redaction process to be highly subjective. Some agents redact extensively while others disclose significant details.

 

[USProgrammer]

Do you mean that IRCC redacts more information than CBSA? I haven’t reviewed CBSA notes recently but as far as I know both are subject to the same provisions under the Privacy Act or Access to Information Act. That said I’ve found the redaction process to be highly subjective. Some agents redact extensively while others disclose significant details.

The IRCC notes redact the info provided by CBSA, since they don't know what is allowed to be shared by CBSA. The CBSA notes include this information which usually doesn't need to be redacted, like showing your security and criminality status and provided by CBSA. The CBSA notes have all the other info contained in the IRCC notes. I prefer the CBSA notes over the IRCC notes.