October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

[kushari]

Hey guys how long it takes for the status to change to decision made after the test. It’s been two weeks and still says in process. I feel every process is a drag in citizenship process!

Usually 3-4 weeks after, for a lot of people. Sometimes longer, sometimes less.

 

[cn2017]

This is not completely true. Yes it depends on the agent, but in the sense that, u might get an agent that will invite u to write the test BEFORE your background checks are done. Or you might get an agent that will do that AFTER your background checks are done. In the first case, DM won't appear before they receive the background checks even though u wrote the test already, which explains why it takes a lot longer after writing the test (such in my case). In the second case, when u write the test and do the interview, your application is virtually done so u'll see DM in the next day or couple of days. There are cases (like mine) where your file will go unnoticed even after completing all steps, until u give them a call, after 12 months of course, and they open the file.

The last sentence concluded it - it heavily depends on the agent handling the case. Some agents are fast an efficent and some you have to keep calling and poking them to wake up and open your file. Unfortunately mine and a few others' are with one of those agents now.

 

[cn2017]

I think we should try. Can't be worst than now. If we are enough people who complain I think it will be heard.

I agree. I'm going to try it.

 

[cn2017]

The media is mostly liberal media who can’t wait to sing more praises about the current immigration system, and the conservative media just doesn’t care about immigration... so I am guessing it’s probably a dead end

I know what you mean. I'd liek to voice it a bit, it may not help me, but hopefully it will help someone else in the future.

 

[dreamgarfield]

I agree. I'm going to try it.

can you pm me?

 

[maob12]

Dear friends,

I have received the Oath invitation for November 22nd.

My 10 year journey from International student, to permanent resident, to becoming a proud Canadian citizen will be completed.

The feeling is overwhelming to say the least, it is a great privilege to be able to call myself a citizen of a great nation.

I wish a speedy process and closure to every one here that is still waiting for an update.

Admin, please update my file to the following:

Oat email received: 5th of November 2018
Oath ceremony: 22nd of November

 

[emamabd]

I was meant to say leaving Canada permanently. Money wasn’t the driving factor (there are possibilities of getting high salary jobs in Canada too, especially trades opportunities in Alberta). I haven’t been here as long as many others have. I came here in 2014 and ever since day 1 I knew that this would be a temporary gig. Even before landing as a PR I had it in the back of my mind that I would leave as soon as I got my passport.

Curious on why you decided to immigrate in the first place? I'm sure you wouldn't have had an issue with your home country passport to arrange the necessary paperwork/work visa to travel to Kuwait provided you are able to secure a job offer there.

Or is it that you have better pay perspectives as a Canadian citizen in the gulf countries? Or is it just that you wanted to posses a passport that allows easy travel? Or you just didn't like living in Canada?

I'm not judging, rather curious

 

[stewieg666]

heard some annoying news: a friend was asked to provide Rental agreements leases or mortgage records, after he passed tests and interview... i guess for those of us who have lived at multiple places and still waiting for test, better start preparing that....

 

[emamabd]

heard some annoying news: a friend was asked to provide Rental agreements leases or mortgage records, after he passed tests and interview... i guess for those of us who have lived at multiple places and still waiting for test, better start preparing that....

Each application and applicant's circumstance is different, i wouldn't recommend gathering information without being specifically asked.

 

[canadian.dream1]

heard some annoying news: a friend was asked to provide Rental agreements leases or mortgage records, after he passed tests and interview... i guess for those of us who have lived at multiple places and still waiting for test, better start preparing that....

 

[mohammad1]

heard some annoying news: a friend was asked to provide Rental agreements leases or mortgage records, after he passed tests and interview... i guess for those of us who have lived at multiple places and still waiting for test, better start preparing that....

How long after interview?

 

[Calgaryapp1990]

Curious on why you decided to immigrate in the first place? I'm sure you wouldn't have had an issue with your home country passport to arrange the necessary paperwork/work visa to travel to Kuwait provided you are able to secure a job offer there.

Or is it that you have better pay perspectives as a Canadian citizen in the gulf countries? Or is it just that you wanted to posses a passport that allows easy travel? Or you just didn't like living in Canada?

I'm not judging, rather curious

No worries - I’m always up for a constructive discussion. The biggest motivation for the Canadian Citizenship was the passport that allows easy travel and also the perception on how local employers in the Middle East give preferential treatment depending on the passport you hold. I also didn’t like the way regulating bodies/employers demonstrate superiority complex here in Canada (at least in Alberta) e.g. it’s a pain in the arse obtaining a practicing engineering license from APEGA. They seek Canadian experience (which is fair), but at the same time they make you write additional exams if you didn’t graduate from a Canadian university. Don’t get wrong, I do have a few good memories from Canada e.g. having my baby boy here, seeing things like the northern lights, wildlife etc that I wouldn’t have seen had I not come here. It’s is definitely a great place to retire, but at the same time a challenging place to build a prosperous career in my opinion.

 

[sahota6423]

I called CIC a couple times and I don't know why they didn't call the office for me, I evenasked the agent to call to check, but they said they can't, but I"m sure they are lying becuase several people here said that the CIC agents can contact the office to folow up.

 

[emamabd]

No worries - I’m always up for a constructive discussion. The biggest motivation for the Canadian Citizenship was the passport that allows easy travel and also the perception on how local employers in the Middle East give preferential treatment depending on the passport you hold. I also didn’t like the way regulating bodies/employers demonstrate superiority complex here in Canada (at least in Alberta) e.g. it’s a pain in the arse obtaining a practicing engineering license from APEGA. They seek Canadian experience (which is fair), but at the same time they make you write additional exams if you didn’t graduate from a Canadian university. Don’t get wrong, I do have a few good memories from Canada e.g. having my baby boy here, seeing things like the northern lights, wildlife etc that I wouldn’t have seen had I not come here. It’s is definitely a great place to retire, but at the same time a challenging place to build a prosperous career in my opinion.

Agree,the Canadian passport adds value when you are abroad (e.g. the Gulf), while here everyone has it - so it becomes the norm. I haven't gone through the licensing process but i did hear from others that its painful in Ontario as well.

I definitely agree that while Canada is a great place to retire, its also challenging to build a prosperous career over here. I would add to that also that if you decided to return in future it might even be more difficult, as you may have lost all your professional connections and would have to start all over again! I have to say that i'm also considering working abroad for a couple of years, but the struggle when coming back again is what scares me the most!

Good luck with your new career journey and thanks for sharing your perspective

 

[maob12]

No worries - I’m always up for a constructive discussion. The biggest motivation for the Canadian Citizenship was the passport that allows easy travel and also the perception on how local employers in the Middle East give preferential treatment depending on the passport you hold. I also didn’t like the way regulating bodies/employers demonstrate superiority complex here in Canada (at least in Alberta) e.g. it’s a pain in the arse obtaining a practicing engineering license from APEGA. They seek Canadian experience (which is fair), but at the same time they make you write additional exams if you didn’t graduate from a Canadian university. Don’t get wrong, I do have a few good memories from Canada e.g. having my baby boy here, seeing things like the northern lights, wildlife etc that I wouldn’t have seen had I not come here. It’s is definitely a great place to retire, but at the same time a challenging place to build a prosperous career in my opinion.

The reason why APEGA, like all the other engineering licensing bodies across the provinces, make u do additional tests, is because they have no idea what was taught in the courses at your university. It's impossible for them to acknowledge that what you did is equivalent to what's taught here in schools. The tests are a disadvantage yes, but they are not impossible to do.

I guess you're a big supporter of bill C-6, because otherwise you wouldn't have been able to leave and keep your Canadian citizen status lol.