Hi All,
Here is a little about my background in Canada
-Arrived in 1996 (Graduated High School, College, University, have lived about half of my life here)
-Granted PR status 2008
-Applied for citizenship in May 2010
After a full year with no news from CIC in May 2011 I received a letter telling me to go to the Calgary office to write the test.
In June 2011 I went to write the test, that day I got really nervous and for some unbelievable reason I couldn't remember anything and did not pass the test. I called for months trying to find out why I have not received any letters, in November 2011 I lined up at the Calgary office and the man working there finally told me that I failed the test and now I have to meet a Judge... he mentioned that it take about 8-12 months to set up the appointment (start from the time I wrote the exam- June 2011).
So as of right now June 2011 I have called the CIC number and was told it takes about 19 Months from the time of the exam, which means I have to wait until January 2013 (Almost 3 years after I sent the application)
I am 100% responsible for not passing the test, that day was probably one of the worst days of my life, but bottom line I didn't pass.
I want to get my citizenship so bad, since I have been living here and call this country 'Home'... as of right now I have to passed on job opportunities since I am not Canadian and makes life extremely hard for me and my family.
Also I have tried to contact Rob Anders (my MP) only to get rude responses from his staff, I have tried to do everything to help my citizenship process and right now I feel completely be up by a system that only look at a test score.
The process of becoming a Canadian Citizen was meant to be a joyful time in my life instead is has become an unfortunate and sad event to get through!
Here is a little about my background in Canada
-Arrived in 1996 (Graduated High School, College, University, have lived about half of my life here)
-Granted PR status 2008
-Applied for citizenship in May 2010
After a full year with no news from CIC in May 2011 I received a letter telling me to go to the Calgary office to write the test.
In June 2011 I went to write the test, that day I got really nervous and for some unbelievable reason I couldn't remember anything and did not pass the test. I called for months trying to find out why I have not received any letters, in November 2011 I lined up at the Calgary office and the man working there finally told me that I failed the test and now I have to meet a Judge... he mentioned that it take about 8-12 months to set up the appointment (start from the time I wrote the exam- June 2011).
So as of right now June 2011 I have called the CIC number and was told it takes about 19 Months from the time of the exam, which means I have to wait until January 2013 (Almost 3 years after I sent the application)
I am 100% responsible for not passing the test, that day was probably one of the worst days of my life, but bottom line I didn't pass.
I want to get my citizenship so bad, since I have been living here and call this country 'Home'... as of right now I have to passed on job opportunities since I am not Canadian and makes life extremely hard for me and my family.
Also I have tried to contact Rob Anders (my MP) only to get rude responses from his staff, I have tried to do everything to help my citizenship process and right now I feel completely be up by a system that only look at a test score.
The process of becoming a Canadian Citizen was meant to be a joyful time in my life instead is has become an unfortunate and sad event to get through!