Seek advice on withdraw and re-apply please help

[Eric10]

End of story with a timeline:
Submitted withdrawal on Sept 15th. Received a paper letter saying withdrawal was successful on Oct 6th. The tracker was marked as complete with withdrawal on Oct 6th. Submitted another application already and things are smooth so far, as if the withdrawal didn't happen.
Thank you, especially @dpenabill and @adbcca

Hi there,

I face the similar question that I miss calculate my presence date and I withdraw my previous application and got my fee back, then I create a new application with new account and new receipt, but now still not receive my aor yet(even though they said they already proceed application later than mine), just curious for your case, will the second application postpone your aor receiving time?

 

[LargeLanguageModelBot]

Last question did you use the same email address to apply or use a new one?

I did use another one for the application, but from the communication details, apparently IRCC linked my two emails together.

will the second application postpone your aor receiving time?

Nope.

 

[cyber]

Hi i had applied for citizenship and pass citizenship test and got online interview.During the interview officer told that i am short for 40 days and advise me to withdraw my application.After that i submit withdraw request and its been 3 months no update.I did submit webform and they said my case was assigned to an agent on feb 8th after one week of submission if they need anythinng more will update i also called and agent said its in review.But so far no mews and its 3 and half month i am waiting.Does anyone knows how long it takes to withdraw citizenship application? and what could be possible reason of delay.I am afraid they dont put me in trouble by saying misrepresentation or somthing ???

 

[Alalac]

Hi i had applied for citizenship and pass citizenship test and got online interview.During the interview officer told that i am short for 40 days and advise me to withdraw my application.After that i submit withdraw request and its been 3 months no update.I did submit webform and they said my case was assigned to an agent on feb 8th after one week of submission if they need anythinng more will update i also called and agent said its in review.But so far no mews and its 3 and half month i am waiting.Does anyone knows how long it takes to withdraw citizenship application? and what could be possible reason of delay.I am afraid they dont put me in trouble by saying misrepresentation or somthing ???

No, you can withdraw your application at any time

 

[LargeLanguageModelBot]

Hi i had applied for citizenship and pass citizenship test and got online interview.During the interview officer told that i am short for 40 days and advise me to withdraw my application.After that i submit withdraw request and its been 3 months no update.I did submit webform and they said my case was assigned to an agent on feb 8th after one week of submission if they need anythinng more will update i also called and agent said its in review.But so far no mews and its 3 and half month i am waiting.Does anyone knows how long it takes to withdraw citizenship application? and what could be possible reason of delay.I am afraid they dont put me in trouble by saying misrepresentation or somthing ???

Hello. I talked about my timeline on the first page, and as far as I know I'm the only one who has ever shared such a timeline on this forum. So you've got a single data point about how long it takes for the withdrawl process.
The office was Vancouver (downtown Vancouver), btw. I received a hard copy of the withdrawl letter.

 

[cyber]

yes i read your post but the thing is i do not find why they waste so much time for nothing

 

[dpenabill]

Hi i had applied for citizenship and pass citizenship test and got online interview.During the interview officer told that i am short for 40 days and advise me to withdraw my application.After that i submit withdraw request and its been 3 months no update.I did submit webform and they said my case was assigned to an agent on feb 8th after one week of submission if they need anythinng more will update i also called and agent said its in review.But so far no mews and its 3 and half month i am waiting.Does anyone knows how long it takes to withdraw citizenship application? and what could be possible reason of delay.I am afraid they dont put me in trouble by saying misrepresentation or somthing ???

yes i read your post but the thing is i do not find why they waste so much time for nothing

As I have observed elsewhere, if the applicant is short of meeting the physical presence requirement as of the date the application for citizenship is made, there is no chance (absent someone making a big mistake) that application will lead to citizenship. It must be denied.

Unless the applicant withdraws the short-application, IRCC cannot summarily deny it . . . even if it is plainly obvious the applicant is short. The applicant is entitled to a hearing and a chance to submit evidence they did meet the presence requirement. All the way to a hearing with a Citizenship Judge if the applicant does not withdraw the application. That can take a year or even two. IRCC has no choice given the rights of applicants. So the choice, as you say, to "waste so much time for nothing," is entirely the applicant's choice to make.

There is no doubt: if short of meeting the physical presence requirement, best thing to do is withdraw the application.

Note: for someone whose application might involve other issues, a request to withdraw the application is not likely to stop IRCC from pursuing whatever other issue has been raised by the application.

 

[komalmonga123]

I have tried contacting IRCC by phone but the call never connects despite following all the IVR options.
However, I see many people mentioning that they spoke to an agent.
Please could someone advise how to contact IRCC by Webform and by phone?
Thank You

 

[Seym]

Webform : https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-...se-cas-eng.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Phone : well, keep trying, a lot of people call, you need to be patient or try your luck at different times.

 

[forw.jane]

I have tried contacting IRCC by phone but the call never connects despite following all the IVR options.
However, I see many people mentioning that they spoke to an agent.
Please could someone advise how to contact IRCC by Webform and by phone?
Thank You

Call try this - https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/posts/10523591/

Should help

 

[komalmonga123]

Thank You! Will give it a shot

 

[krish@india]

LargeLanguageModelBot So how many days did the withdrawl took after you applied ? And after how many days did you apply again ? Was your second application go smoothly and did you get citizenship in timely manner? How much months it took for the second application from AOR to Oath ? Pls share the details will help others who are in similar situation. Thanks ina advance

 

[LargeLanguageModelBot]

So how many days did the withdrawl took after you applied ? And after how many days did you apply again ? Was your second application go smoothly and did you get citizenship in timely manner?

For these three questions, please read the thread instead of tagging me.

How much months it took for the second application from AOR to Oath ?

Normal time, just very normal. It's some time between 3-5 months for me.

 

[FM123]

Hi all, I have a similar issue, I had applied for my citizenship before I was due and I have been advised to withdraw my application, mine is a little frustrating as I am done with every other stages of the application which includes writing the exam and doing my background check. The only incomplete stage is my physical presence, in this case if I re-apply do I have to go through the entire process again like take the exam and all that ?

Someone please help me I am truly troubled about this

 

[scylla]

Hi all, I have a similar issue, I had applied for my citizenship before I was due and I have been advised to withdraw my application, mine is a little frustrating as I am done with every other stages of the application which includes writing the exam and doing my background check. The only incomplete stage is my physical presence, in this case if I re-apply do I have to go through the entire process again like take the exam and all that ?

Someone please help me I am truly troubled about this

Are you saying you applied before meeting the residency requirements? If so, then yes, you need to withdraw and re-apply from scratch. There is zero chance your application will be approved. It is mandatory to meet the residency obligation of 1095 days on the day you submit the application. Yes, you will need to retake the test and go through the entire process again.