Scarborough office / timeline after test

[farhanamnashaik]

I got my oath taken on 26 march everything went smooth.

Finally after 13 years staying in Canada, the journey is completed.

Best of luck to everyone who has applied

 

[Canadiandesi2006]

I got my oath taken on 26 march everything went smooth.

Finally after 13 years staying in Canada, the journey is completed.

Best of luck to everyone who has applied

Congrats !!!, please share your time line and local CIC to understand the pace of processing. Mabrook.

 

[Rayan14]

What's the usual processing time for new citizenship applicants (with files at Scarborough office) now?

 

[Canadiandesi2006]

What's the usual processing time for new citizenship applicants (with files at Scarborough office) now?

Approximately its taking about 8 to 10 months. CIC found another innovative way to further delay processing by asking Finger Prints at times even after passing the test that adding 3 - 4 months.

On other side, found some got complete processing within 4 months. I suspect CIC apply some hidden racial profiling for processing too. :-X

 

[Rayan14]

Approximately its taking about 8 to 10 months. CIC found another innovative way to further delay processing by asking Finger Prints at times even after passing the test that adding 3 - 4 months.

On other side, found some got complete processing within 4 months. I suspect CIC apply some hidden racial profiling for processing too. :-X

I believe there is some racial profiling going on.

But I was also curious about the general experience of other forum members... What's the processing times specifically in Scarborough (Full of visible minority immigrants) these days?

 

[AurCit]

I applied for citizenship in September 2015 (single applicant, Scarborough office) and have been invited to take the oath in April. So overall for me it took a little under 7 months. As Scarborough finalizes reviewing a large number of May/June applicants who wanted to take advantage of the old rules + built up backlog of cases, processing times should keep improving.

 

[Rayan14]

I applied for citizenship in September 2015 (single applicant, Scarborough office) and have been invited to take the oath in April. So overall for me it took a little under 7 months. As Scarborough finalizes reviewing a large number of May/June applicants who wanted to take advantage of the old rules + built up backlog of cases, processing times should keep improving.

7-8 months would be ideal. I am worried they'll use any vile tactic in the book to delay my case again.

 

[Canadiandesi2006]

7-8 months would be ideal. I am worried they'll use any vile tactic in the book to delay my case again.

With CIC you can expect anything and everything. I noticed in some cases, even after going thru the long process and passing the test, when candidates were waiting for DM, CIC's tried last attempt to delay by asking for Finger Prints. :'( Suspect CIC has some undeclared criteria to process and grant.

 

[Rayan14]

What's the fastest processing CIC office (when it comes to citizenship apps) in Canada?

 

[Canadiandesi2006]

What's the fastest processing CIC office (when it comes to citizenship apps) in Canada?

Judging from the google doc's tracking the pace of processing, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal seems to be processing pretty quickly. As usual, Scarborough seems to be the slowest. :'(

 

[letian_y]

I took the citizenship test on Feb 22 but I am still waiting for the oath letter. The status on CIC still shows "in the process" and the recent update was still at the citizenship test notification. Anybody can advise why I am still put in the long queue without any update? Thanks a lot.

 

[Rayan14]

Judging from the google doc's tracking the pace of processing, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal seems to be processing pretty quickly. As usual, Scarborough seems to be the slowest. :'(

Would a change of 'residential' address help put one's case in those cities? I could use my friend's address in Vancouver or Montreal to take advantage of faster processing times. Is that legal? Is it possible?

 

[zk_may]

Guys,

Can you apply for Passport at the same day of your OATH Ceremony??

On the 3rd floor of Scarborough office will be oath and on 2nd floor is the passport office. So, after oath can you go to passport office with citizenship certificate and apply for passport?

Thanks in advance.

 

[nubee]

I tried this today. Didn't work.

Guys,

Can you apply for Passport at the same day of your OATH Ceremony??

On the 3rd floor of Scarborough office will be oath and on 2nd floor is the passport office. So, after oath can you go to passport office with citizenship certificate and apply for passport?

Thanks in advance.

 

[alahoy]

I tried this today. Didn't work.

You have to wait at least 2 days after the oath and receive your certificate. Your certificate number has to be added in the system.