RQ before test , timeline

[look4d]

Congratulations parkbr , I am happy for you.
Cheers

 

[parkbr]

Congratulations parkbr , I am happy for you.
Cheers

Thank you!

 

[layla.bee]

Congratulations. I am happy for you.
I have applied for Citizenship in Sep 2011 after living in Canada as an international student for 5 years, and 3 years of immigration status. So, in total 8 years.

I received residence questionaire in July 2012, I sent the documents in Aug 2012. Now I called CIC today, and was told that they sent me a letter. I asked them what is that letter for, is it a test date or what, but they could not tell.

Have you received anything like this? I am so concerned, and upset at the same time that why it is taking them so long, when I always stayed in Canada, worked at reputed jobs. Can't they confirm my residence from that?

Hi Everyone!

I am so happy to share a good news!
I just received a letter "Notice to Appear"!! Finally!! It's ALMOST over! I was worried as I am expecting in early February and I haven't heard anything back from them since I wrote my test in October.

The odd thing is that it will be at the Scarborough center. My file always has been with St.Clair.

Anyways, here is the timeline for those who are curious:

applied on Oct 24 2011
CIC received (I got the letter) in late nov 2011
being processed on July 26 2012 and RQ-ed at the same time.
sent the first batch of RQ in Sept 2012 and CBSA report on Oct 2012.
I was told that my RQ was reviewed in Aug 2013 and was told to wait for the next step. They also told me that my file got transferred to Scarborough.
I got a test invitation from St.Clair, my home office. It was on Oct 21.
Lastly, Oath scheduled on January 9th at Scarborough.

For those who is still waiting and upset about their RQ, I am sending you all the good vibes!

 

[parkbr]

Congratulations. I am happy for you.
I have applied for Citizenship in Sep 2011 after living in Canada as an international student for 5 years, and 3 years of immigration status. So, in total 8 years.

I received residence questionaire in July 2012, I sent the documents in Aug 2012. Now I called CIC today, and was told that they sent me a letter. I asked them what is that letter for, is it a test date or what, but they could not tell.

Have you received anything like this? I am so concerned, and upset at the same time that why it is taking them so long, when I always stayed in Canada, worked at reputed jobs. Can't they confirm my residence from that?

I have been here more than 10 years, international student for 4 years, work permit for 1.5 years, PR for past 5 years.
I have worked all the time without any significant gap between jobs - one week break twice - and that's it. I have no idea why I got an RQ, but oh well. C'est la vie.

What does your ecas say? Mine said 'test invitation was sent'. If you see the same thing, you can call CIC again and ask them if your test date has been scheduled and ask for the details. If not, it will be something else.

 

[layla.bee]

I have been here more than 10 years, international student for 4 years, work permit for 1.5 years, PR for past 5 years.
I have worked all the time without any significant gap between jobs - one week break twice - and that's it. I have no idea why I got an RQ, but oh well. C'est la vie.

What does your ecas say? Mine said 'test invitation was sent'. If you see the same thing, you can call CIC again and ask them if your test date has been scheduled and ask for the details. If not, it will be something else.

My eCase says that 1.We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on September 26, 2011.
2.We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on September 26, 2011. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
3.We started processing your application on July 9, 2012.
I have been in Canada now for 11.5 years. When I applied it was 8.5 years. Did you get any letter prior to getting the date of test? Like your RQ is reviewed etc?

 

[scorpion_ca]

Those who received RQ - Did you submit Notice of Assessments and Employment letter along with pay stub at the time of submitting initial application? Thanks!

 

[nguyentu2001]

Those who received RQ - Did you submit Notice of Assessments and Employment letter along with pay stub at the time of submitting initial application? Thanks!

no.
I only submitted them with RQ as requested.

 

[scorpion_ca]

Is there anyone received RQ but submitted Notice of Assessments and Employment letter along with pay stub at the time of submitting initial application? Thanks!

 

[arminbehzad]

Okay here is my update after a year almost. My file is at Vancouver Office.
I have been RQed on end of February 2013.
Submitted the package on April.
Received Fingerprint letter on June and idi same time.
and today (dec 24) I received CIT 0521 (12-2013) E GCMS letter which is basically a letter to inform you that they have actually started working on your RQ and it says they will send a letter for test in future. I7m so nervous about this.
Hope I get the test letter soooon! ???

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to share my timeline. I sent my app from Kamloops but moved back to Vancouver; so I assume my file is gonna transfer to Vancouver.


We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on January 25, 2012.

We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on January 25, 2012. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

We started processing your application on December 10, 2012.

Since I have 5 or 6 different visas in my passport, I think there is a strong chance for me to receive RQ .i hope not..(( hope is a good thing.))
I heard its better to get it before test.

thanks
cheers.]

 

[nguyentu2001]

Okay here is my update after a year almost. My file is at Vancouver Office.
I have been RQed on end of February 2013.
Submitted the package on April.
Received Fingerprint letter on June and idi same time.
and today (dec 24) I received CIT 0521 (12-2013) E GCMS letter which is basically a letter to inform you that they have actually started working on your RQ and it says they will send a letter for test in future. I7m so nervous about this.
Hope I get the test letter soooon! ???

My application is with Vancouver office as well. Lets hop we get it done soon.

 

[parkbr]

My eCase says that 1.We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on September 26, 2011.
2.We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called Discover Canada on September 26, 2011. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
3.We started processing your application on July 9, 2012.
I have been in Canada now for 11.5 years. When I applied it was 8.5 years. Did you get any letter prior to getting the date of test? Like your RQ is reviewed etc?

Nothing about RQ is updated on ecas. That info I found put through CIC call center.
I got no letter other than requesting an RQ.

 

[Cool_5]

Hi parkbr,

Today I got letter from CIC says 'Notice to prepare for your citizenship exam". Can you tell me when I should expect the test date?

 

[rk3]

Hi Guys,, Can anyone throw some light on my timeline..

I am getting a temp project in US and want to leave for 2-3 months..not sure if I should be expecting anything soon:

Applied May2012
As per cic, they started processing on mar2013
recd RQ in May2013
responded in June2013
Recd notice to prepare for test on Jan2014
Not sure what to expect ?????????????????????????

Interestingly someone I know has this timeline below:

Applied oct2012
recd RQ in july2013
Respeonded Aug2013
Recd Letter for test today Jan2014

 

[siki]

Whts your local office?

 

[nguyentu2001]

Hello all,

Finally i heard something from Vancouver office.

Applied in 2011
Got RQ in 2012 but the mail was lost
Got final request for RQ again in Feb 2013.
Submitted RQ in March
Got letter to appear test Jan 09,14
Test will be Jan 21,14. Vancouver