Online vs. Paper Application?
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According to the document someone shared in different thread ( link below page 39 ) I don't think online application is going to be faster than paper.
on their processing strategy, they will process the paper backlog while processing a small portion of e-application.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SQPJW0MKT3-HkynGtOsnPynhicLjpYTu/view
on their processing strategy, they will process the paper backlog while processing a small portion of e-application.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SQPJW0MKT3-HkynGtOsnPynhicLjpYTu/view
Definitely online. I’ve seen several February online applicants who not only have their background verification completed in a few days, but also have received their test invitation in less than 15 days. If I could go back, I would definitely choose online application over paper since it’s significantly faster. You should wait longer to receive AOR. However, when you receive your AOR, your online application process would be a rocket.
Hi there, newbie here, I realize that people with family are currently advised to apply via paper in the portal. Can individual family applicants create separate profiles and apply online as single applicants? If kids are part of the application, do they have to apply paper as they are not 18 along with an adult?
Time-to-AOR is gradually improving for online applications. Here is a graph that shows it:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5lz23omf8pvbu0h/aor.png?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5lz23omf8pvbu0h/aor.png?dl=0
Thanks for sharing this report. It confirms clearing the almost half a million paper backlog is a priority. Only 5000/5% of e-apps will be granted through March 2022 (in order of application date). As of July 1 2022 (whilst still in 10% trial phase), they had received 12k e-apps. Does this mean that anyone applying online now will be automatically put on hold until a new quota is announced for April 2022 onwards?
Another point worth noting: "processing times have reached 21 months [24 months in some areas] and are expected to continue to increase". If e-apps were given priority, backlog would not be cleared and processing time would increase to "4 years if not longer".
I'm about to submit my online application and am now unsure.
I applied on paper (single). There is no difference but still the online version asks for fewer details and we know for sure IRCC will ask for more details later so I anticipated and provided additional details on the paper. Online is also good, you save $$ on shipping, printing etc. Its personal choice. I prefered paper one.
This is what it says on the website: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/apply.html
You can only apply on paper if applying as a family or group. See below:
In the future, more people will be able to apply online. We’ll open the online application to the following applicants next:
You can only apply on paper if applying as a family or group. See below:
In the future, more people will be able to apply online. We’ll open the online application to the following applicants next:
- Adults (18 years of age and above) applying as a family without minors (under 18 years of age)
- Minors (under 18 years of age)
- Adults applying together with minors as a family
- Applicants applying with a representative(opens in a new tab)
- Applicants outside Canada who are
- crown servants(opens in a new tab) , or
- family members of a crown servant
@summaiya_t Mind sharing some stats? I'd be keen to explore the online option too as it looks more straightforward although the website currently says paper only, when applying as a group/family.
What about the new paper applications? Based on what you wrote their focus will be on backlogs and online so the ew paper applications will be ignored.