October 2020 - Citizenship Applicants

[Impresso]

Why would they ask for fingerprint ? I mean I submitted application for my family of 4 and I don't think I submitted any fingerprint.

Certain Database (Depending on Country) requires verification via Finger Prints as they may not have all digital records of entry/exit at port - When you get flagged at in airport for travel, they do a background check of the individual from all possible database - this is a very similar check, just that for IRCC takes a longer processing time.

 

[Impresso]

Even though you are in Oct 2020 applicant - your processing time for BG completion is more or less the same as mine - Hoping the next few steps are quicker. I am really hoping that I do not have to give then another set of FP .. but quite sure they will ask for Passport Copies. I am thinking of just sending it to them via webform even before asking for it.

So this morning had another update - They have sent an invitation for Citizenship Test, sched for 28th Apr . Lets see how it goes.

 

[PSIL]

Completed my virtual Oath today. Took just over an hour. Easy and smooth process. Truly an emotional experience! Good luck to all! (Please feel free to update tracker)

 

[mpsqra]

I'm an oct 2020 applicant. Just on March 28th, 2022 my fingerprints were received and processed, so background verification is now showing complete. I wonder why some of us were left on the back burner. I've yet to have anything else completed.

imagine those from 2019....

 

[Impresso]

imagine those from 2019....

Indeed

 

[senorita_dxb]

Gosh! processing time for citizenship application shows 27 months now. losing hope for any quick action. I am renewing my current PP and applying for visa...

 

[flyingpbandj]

Gosh! processing time for citizenship application shows 27 months now. losing hope for any quick action. I am renewing my current PP and applying for visa...

Is not like the actual processing has changed, it's just the page is now more accurate. As per https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1619&top=3:

On March 31, 2022, we updated the processing times tool to more accurately show how long it may take to process your application.

Before, it showed our service standards, which are our commitment to processing your application under normal circumstances. Service standards are not updated regularly.

Most permanent residence and citizenship services now show processing times that are updated every week, based on data from the previous 6 months.

These updates give you more realistic and up-to-date information that reflects

• volumes of applications being processed and
• any changes to our ability to process applications

 

[Mami_32]

when did you submit your fingerprints and how long did it take end-to-end from submitting them to RCMP / accredited 3rd Party and IRCC receiving them?

It took about just over 3 weeks from the time the 3rd party took my fingerprints to IRCC receiving them. They requested it March 3rd, and the 5th I was already getting them done. IRCC received them on March 27th, and March 29th, 2022 it was showing as complete.

 

[Mami_32]

So this morning had another update - They have sent an invitation for Citizenship Test, sched for 28th Apr . Lets see how it goes.

Congratulations. When did you apply? so did all the other steps also show as "completed" as well, or they just sent the test invitation first?

 

[Onyile]

Yesterday I had my Oath taking Ceremony. It was a memorable day. Now I am waiting for the certificate. Good luck to everyone waiting for the next step.

 

[senorita_dxb]

Is not like the actual processing has changed, it's just the page is now more accurate. As per https://ircc.canada.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1619&top=3:

On March 31, 2022, we updated the processing times tool to more accurately show how long it may take to process your application.

I get it but this is so unpredictable, I am stuck at DM stage. My PR card will expire end of year, and this year is so full of travel. Longggg process ahead.

 

[flyingpbandj]

I get it but this is so unpredictable, I am stuck at DM stage. My PR card will expire end of year, and this year is so full of travel. Longggg process ahead.

Same, stuck at DM stage with upcoming travel in May.

 

[boomshanker]

PR Card expiry in June, No DM on citizenship application - CIC agent told my file is under the specific timeframe and no delays applied Oct 2020

 

[rich980]

PR Card expiry in June, No DM on citizenship application - CIC agent told my file is under the specific timeframe and no delays applied Oct 2020

Yes they have the same answer to anyone who calls to inform the time frame is 27 months. I asked about the information on portal that says 3-4 months from date of test to get oath ceremony, they had no answer and kept repeating the new rule of 27 months.

 

[Shining Star]

It took about just over 3 weeks from the time the 3rd party took my fingerprints to IRCC receiving them. They requested it March 3rd, and the 5th I was already getting them done. IRCC received them on March 27th, and March 29th, 2022 it was showing as complete.

Thank you. This is very helpful for me to assess how much time it would take IRCC to receive my fingerprints and complete background verification.