Surrey BC local office

[Lolote]

Hi,

I was just told that my file went to the Surrey BC office. Anyone at this office with their timeline? I'd love to see what is to be expected as far as wait times

Thank you

 

[aamer43]

Received Application: 6th Dec 2013
In Process: 17th Feb 2014
AOR Date: 10th March 2014
Local Office: Surrey

 

[Albert77]

Hi,

Application submitted May 31 2013
Application received Aug 6 2013
Application process started Oct 15 2013
Transferred to Surrey office Mar 31 2014

Nothing after this...waiting and waiting...

 

[Lolote]

For me it is:

Received - Feb 28, 2014
In Process - April 8, 2014
Transfered to Surrey Office - May 16, 2014

 

[anne_dsaint]

You could check our timelines here:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiV2llr71HikdDV3bmtyQ0ZiWUwzOXhEX3lTRG5qdUE&usp=drive_web#gid=3

 

[moby786]

surrey is the worst office.

waiting since applied Jan 2013, and still no news.

its very depressing

 

[Lolote]

What is your timeline like?

surrey is the worst office.

waiting since applied Jan 2013, and still no news.

its very depressing

 

[moby786]

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What is your timeline like?

Timeline

Received 31 Jan 2013
AOR 2nd April 2013
Received line disappeared in October some time
Still no news....

so sad when all the others back east applied after and have all got their papers.

 

[Lolote]

When did they start processing it?

Timeline

Received 31 Jan 2013
AOR 2nd April 2013
Received line disappeared in October some time
Still no news....

so sad when all the others back east applied after and have all got their papers.

 

[jckdry]

I think surrey is slowest office in country, maybe because many immigrants and long backup.
We should ask MP to speed it up like other offices in country.
MIne is in process since june 2013 - in process since 13 months now.
looking at timeline of other people looks like it will be another 9 to 10 months.
meanwhile renewing pr card is extra expense
As had it been another office i would be citizen for long with canadian passport and I wouldn't have to renew pr card.
Being in surrey office is too frustrating

 

[aamer43]

I think surrey is slowest office in country, maybe because many immigrants and long backup.
We should ask MP to speed it up like other offices in country.
MIne is in process since june 2013 - in process since 13 months now.
looking at timeline of other people looks like it will be another 9 to 10 months.
meanwhile renewing pr card is extra expense
As had it been another office i would be citizen for long with canadian passport and I wouldn't have to renew pr card.
Being in surrey office is too frustrating

I completely agree, this issue needs to be escalated with MP

 

[moby786]

Surrey is the pits!!! From what I heard in the media, Surrey office has only a single judge and correct me if I am wrong but Surrey has one of the quickest growing immigrant populations in BC, if not Canada

 

[aamer43]

Just wanted to clarify one thing, lot of applicants from Surrey/Langley area are under the impression that their local office is Vancouver which is not correct. These are two different local offices and their local office will be Surrey which is based on the "Home Address".

 

[aamer43]

Just curious, Is there anyone who applied in 2013 from Surrey, BC and got the test invitation.

 

[cit_izen]

hi everyone,
So I finally received my test date for August 22 ...and I got this test date on 14th august..letter issued on 12th AUgust. In the letter it says provide all the documents you submitted at time of applying for citizenship. When I see the doc checklist (it has stuff like meeting requirement for English etc.). This completely threw me off...as I have been in Canada for 12 years..studied here etc. What alternate do I have? Also, what kind of questions do they ask on interview? Any response will be appreciated. Thank you