Hi Hurry49,
I had my interview last Thursday, 10 Nov and found my status was updated to "Decision Made" this morning. Very quick, I think.
Questions were "When did you start at current company", "How long did you work for old company", "How did you make a living during unemployment", "Why didn't your wife/son apply for citizenship together" and more serious questions about trips, etc.
My wife and son applied separately since they wanted to become Canadian before I fulfilled the requirement. I got a job after unemployment for 8 months, but had no problem since my wife got a job.
One difficulty I had was that there was a record of entry one day before I actually get out of Canada for a trip to my home country. I had no idea because it was not true. She asked me if I had any trip itinerary to support, but company booked it I had only paper for flight with nothing left now. I finally recalled my memory that my original fly-out was the day of the record of entry, but the flight was overbooked and the airline gave me hotel and some allowance. I guess I had to technically re-enter Canada. I was worried after interview since she said they may request further documents, but no worry now!
Looks your settlement(Job, family...) and desire to live in Canada are very important. The most important thing is to be sure that you have very accurate record of absence in your application and supporting documents if possible. I saw the record they got from government, looks there is no record when you get out of Canada or when you drive to/from US. You'd be better to keep any supporting documents.
Thanks.
Office: Edmonton
App Sent: Sept 16
App Delivered: Sept 19
AOR Received: Oct 3
In Process: Oct 6
Test Invite: Oct 25(ECAS)
Test Date: Nov 10
Decision Made: Nov 14
Oath Invite:
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