Your country of birth doesn't affect processing time as far as test invite goes but very much affects your csis security clearance time. My friend did the test in Feb 2017 and her security clearance arrived in Oct 2017. And no DM is issued without csis clearing you.I would say no.
My colleague (iranian) applied for citizenship on 29 Oct. I applied on 16th october. he already had his test on 08 feb. and i am still waiting for a test invite. so being an iranian has nothing to do with it.
What is CSIS?Your country of birth doesn't affect processing time as far as test invite goes but very much affects your csis security clearance time. My friend did the test in Feb 2017 and her security clearance arrived in Oct 2017. And no DM is issued without csis clearing you.
Updated. Congrats!!Got my test date on Feb 27th for March 15th. I still haven't received the actual invite though - it says by mail I thought now a days it is sent by email ill keep an eye on both forms but so far no official invite only on ecas
Canadian Security Intelligence ServiceWhat is CSIS?
I believe so but there is no way to tell just yet till I get the official inviteUpdated. Congrats!!
Did you get test invite from Ottawa visa office?
I have done the test on January 18th, but no decision made for 2 months. We will be stuck in security check for a very very long time either before the exam or after the exam. In your case, it's probably before the exam and when you get your exam done your DM will probably issue quickly. In my case, the exam is done but god knows how long the DM will be made. As others have mentioned for some it has taken up to 8 months for it depending on where you are from. Same happened to my wife, she did wait about 9 months three years ago after citizenship exam, no change and she suddenly got DM and oath at the same time. It's sad how it is that many get steps done in very very short time and some not, but that's how it is.Is there any Iranian Applicant who received test invitation or did oath ceremony, especially from Montreal? I have been in process since 21 November ...
UpdatedDecision made 28-Feb-2018 on ECAS. Please update the tracker.
I know an Iranian from Ottawa who took an oath 3 weeks ago.Hi
Being Iranian has everything to do with it. Here in Ottawa, I know 6 cases including my wife all done the test all waiting for csis security check to come. Some over a month now. No DM.