September 2014 Citizenship Application
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Under the Bulletins and Manuals, here's the link for Citizenship processing (it is a bit roundabout how you go about finding it)
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/cit/grant/adult.asp
Under "Learn more About" click the last tab "Clearances" which will give you this text:
Applicant must pass all clearances: Immigration, criminality (RCMP) and security (CSIS).
The CPC-S initiates all clearances. Validity for clearances is as indicated below.
Immigration: one year
Criminality: 18 months
Security: four years
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/cit/grant/adult.asp
Under "Learn more About" click the last tab "Clearances" which will give you this text:
Applicant must pass all clearances: Immigration, criminality (RCMP) and security (CSIS).
The CPC-S initiates all clearances. Validity for clearances is as indicated below.
Immigration: one year
Criminality: 18 months
Security: four years
Thanks a lot us2yow, this was very helpful. I never saw this section on the CIC site. In that case can anyone who ordered ATIP tell me what the CSIS status said on yours? I am trying to understand what may be wrong with my case. Also, any idea on the rest of my questions?us2yow said:
Thanks desigirl. This means I still am not able to understand what caused the RQ. They matched the residence calculation and placed passed for that too. Same for language. What did they find a doubt on?desigirltoronto84 said:
Note that GCMS does not include CO officer internal remarks. You never know what may or may not have triggered RQ. Also, it is also very CO dependent. Do you have tons of travel in the past year? If you work for a US company that might be a trigger too. Also, at what time during the process was this ATIP request generated ?garian4u said:
So today I had my test, passed 20/20, 
There were some true false questions, and rest multiple choice. I read the book two times and practiced some online tests. Good luck to everyone who are preparing for the test.
In the interview, she checked my passport pages and told me I'll be receiving a pink slip which will be the invitation for oath, in 4-6 Months!!!
She said everything on my file looks fine and complete.
Just a recap:
applied--Sept 9th
Application received-- Sept 15th
AOR received in mail--December 12th (after calling CIC two times)
Processing Started-- January 6th
File transferred to Scarborough office--January 22nd
Test invite received-- 2nd March (Yellow slip)
Test date -- 9th March.
There were some true false questions, and rest multiple choice. I read the book two times and practiced some online tests. Good luck to everyone who are preparing for the test.
In the interview, she checked my passport pages and told me I'll be receiving a pink slip which will be the invitation for oath, in 4-6 Months!!!
She said everything on my file looks fine and complete.
Just a recap:
applied--Sept 9th
Application received-- Sept 15th
AOR received in mail--December 12th (after calling CIC two times)
Processing Started-- January 6th
File transferred to Scarborough office--January 22nd
Test invite received-- 2nd March (Yellow slip)
Test date -- 9th March.
Congrats!!bkhan37 said:So today I had my test, passed 20/20,
There were some true false questions, and rest multiple choice. I read the book two times and practiced some online tests. Good luck to everyone who are preparing for the test.
In the interview, she checked my passport pages and told me I'll be receiving a pink slip which will be the invitation for oath, in 4-6 Months!!!
She said everything on my file looks fine and complete.
Just a recap:
applied--Sept 9th
Application received-- Sept 15th
AOR received in mail--December 12th (after calling CIC two times)
Processing Started-- January 6th
File transferred to Scarborough office--January 22nd
Test invite received-- 2nd March (Yellow slip)
Test date -- 9th March.
Why the gap between test and oath is increasing? a few months ago people got test invite in the spot for couple days after the test. then, letter in a month or two, and now, four to six months?
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=361&t=5
If you do not pass the written test, but you meet the other criteria for citizenship, we will schedule you for a second test. This second test will usually take place 4-8 weeks after your first test, but the delay may be longer. If you are not available to take the test on that date, you must let CIC know.
If you do not pass the second test, we will send you a notice telling you to appear for a hearing with a citizenship officer. During this hearing, the citizenship officer may assess whether you meet all the requirements for citizenship. During an oral interview, the citizenship officer may:
test your knowledge of Canada and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship;
ask questions about your residency in Canada; and/or
assess if you have adequate knowledge of English or French.
If you are asked to attend an interview, but applied for citizenship with your family by sending your applications in the same envelope, your application will be processed separately from your family's unless you want them to be processed together.
If you do not pass the written test, but you meet the other criteria for citizenship, we will schedule you for a second test. This second test will usually take place 4-8 weeks after your first test, but the delay may be longer. If you are not available to take the test on that date, you must let CIC know.
If you do not pass the second test, we will send you a notice telling you to appear for a hearing with a citizenship officer. During this hearing, the citizenship officer may assess whether you meet all the requirements for citizenship. During an oral interview, the citizenship officer may:
test your knowledge of Canada and the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship;
ask questions about your residency in Canada; and/or
assess if you have adequate knowledge of English or French.
If you are asked to attend an interview, but applied for citizenship with your family by sending your applications in the same envelope, your application will be processed separately from your family's unless you want them to be processed together.
maryafar said:
Congrats ...
bkhan37 said:So today I had my test, passed 20/20,
There were some true false questions, and rest multiple choice. I read the book two times and practiced some online tests. Good luck to everyone who are preparing for the test.
In the interview, she checked my passport pages and told me I'll be receiving a pink slip which will be the invitation for oath, in 4-6 Months!!!
She said everything on my file looks fine and complete.
Just a recap:
applied--Sept 9th
Application received-- Sept 15th
AOR received in mail--December 12th (after calling CIC two times)
Processing Started-- January 6th
File transferred to Scarborough office--January 22nd
Test invite received-- 2nd March (Yellow slip)
Test date -- 9th March.