Procedures for the processing of multiple general applications
There are times when clients decide to file a second application when they already have an active application for the same case type. This can occur, for example, when applicants realize they do not meet the residence requirements in the first application. In general, the CPC-S accepts the second application and enters a bring forward (BF) date until the outcome of the first application is known. The second application will remain on hold pending the outcome of the first application. The CPC-S usually contacts the holder of the initial file to determine what action should be taken depending on the circumstances of the case.
Withdrawal
- If the client chooses to withdraw the first application, the CPC-S will send a withdrawal form to the client. Once the signed withdrawal form is received, the CPC-S will inform the local office. The local office will return the first file to the CPC-S who will close off the file and proceed with any refunds. The CPC-S will enter the second application into the system and send it to the local office for processing.
- If the client chooses to withdraw the second application, the CPC-S will send a withdrawal form to the client. The CPC-S will close off the file and proceed with any refunds once the signed withdrawal form is received.
- If the application is withdrawn before the “capture” stage is completed, the total fee is returned. If the application is closed off after the “capture” stage is completed, then only the Right of Citizenship fee is refunded.
Application on hold
- If the client does not wish to withdraw an application, the client can choose which application is processed first. A note will be put on the other application and the local office or the CPC-S will hold it pending the outcome of the chosen application.
- If the application is successful, the application on hold will be designated "incomplete", the file retired and the appropriate fees returned.
- If the application is unsuccessful, the suspended application is released from hold and processing continued.
- The client should be instructed to advise CIC if their application is unsuccessful in order to ensure that their second application is released from hold and processed promptly.
So we have a few different things to consider here if we are going apply by paper
1. What is the plan for year 22-23.
If their plan is good then online be processed faster than paper. Either way judging by the amount of time it will take to get that report for us to even confirm this is their plan it will take two months the very least. One thing for sure is online applicants are entirely frozen like the weather.
2. Withdraw or chose which one to process.
Withdraw makes no sense incase one move faster than the other and we bet on the wrong horse. That said the current AOR time is only 1-2 weeks at the moment for paper (source:
2022 sheet). Since it says we select which one to process I guess use that option is good. But no idea how to express this selection. if anyone knows please share.
3. Update application
I think the physical presence calculation (and maybe other info, can't recall right now) will need to corrected for the new application. Also if you left country to home, US etc might will need to be added I guess. What a pain?!
3. Lastly Cost
Their instructions say fee will be refunded for one application and even if it's not the case. IMO its a small price for time, peace and freedom.
Let me know if I've missed something and what everything is thinking about applying again.