January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

[Cpwr]

@Cpwr

Type: Online application
Location: Richmond
Physical Presence Days: 1183
Application: Single
Application sent: Jan 12, 2023
Delivered: Jan 12, 2023
AOR: Jan 26, 2023
Tracker A/c created: Jan 28, 2023
Ghost update #1: Feb 28, 2023
Background Check: Feb 28, 2023 (reflected on tracker - Mar 2, 2023)
Ghost update #2: Mar 2, 2023

Amazing, probably next is test invite

 

[AFSHANKHATOON]

I logged into the ECAS tracker and it showed UPDATED : FEBRUARY 28, 2023 on the top of page but in the DETAILS OF YOUR APPLICATION STATUS and APPLICATION HISTORY sections, there was no change.

You mentioned you haven't received ghost updates by E-mail by yet you mention you got ghost updates, wondering how do you know or where do you see them if you don't get E-mails?

 

[shiremag]

does everyone need finger printing? whats the next step after AOR?

The finger printing done for IRCC every ten years is used for identity verification at the border by CBSA. It has nothing to do with the fingerprinting for Citizenship application to clear your Background check. You may be selected for a finger print if RCMP are unable to verify your criminal record with just your name, dob, and place of birth. Sometimes, you might be selected for Programme integrity/assurance reasons... If your Background check is already complete, you'll not need to submit finger prints

 

[Cpwr]

The finger printing done for IRCC every ten years is used for identity verification at the border by CBSA. It has nothing to do with the fingerprinting for Citizenship application to clear your Background check. You may be selected for a finger print or if RCMP are unable to verify your criminal record with just your name, dob, and place of birth. Sometimes, you might be selected for Programme integrity/assurance reasons... If your Background check is already complete, you'll not need to submit finger prints

Question: if you traveled to US ( after ) you applied for citizenship do you need to inform IRCC about that ?

 

[shiremag]

Question: if you traveled to US ( after ) you applied for citizenship do you need to inform IRCC about that ?

If you are going for a short trip, no need to inform. The official guidance by IRCC is anything longer than 2 weeks, you'll need to let them know. However, if you do, it may slow down your processing until you return...

See here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/after-apply-next-steps.html

While we process your application, contact us if any information on your application changes or if you

• change your address
• plan to leave Canada for more than 2 weeks in a row
• can’t check your application status online and the normal processing time for your application has passed
• are charged with a crime
• applied as part of a group, but now want to continue the application by yourself

Due to privacy laws, we can’t give information about your application to anyone unless you consent in writing. For example, if you have difficulty communicating in English or French, you need to provide consent for a family member to contact us about your application.

 

[Cpwr]

If you are going for a short trip, no need to inform. The official guidance by IRCC is anything longer than 2 weeks, you'll need to let them know. However, if you do, it may slow down your processing until you return...

See here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-citizenship/become-canadian-citizen/after-apply-next-steps.html

Clear enough thanks

 

[Chaabi]

Type: Online application
Location: NS
Application: Single
Application sent: Jan 1, 2023
AOR: Jan 17, 2023
Background check: Completed Feb 23, 2023
Test: Feb 23,2023 scheduled to be taken between Mar 17 - Apr 6

 

[Cpwr]

Type: Online application
Location: NS
Application: Single
Application sent: Jan 1, 2023
AOR: Jan 17, 2023
Background check: Completed Feb 23, 2023
Test: Feb 23,2023 scheduled to be taken between Mar 17 - Apr 6

Woww here we goooooo January applicants test invitation started we are on the fast track

 

[Jawad kz]

Type online application
Location: NS
APPLICANT SINGLE
AOR 9th Feb 2023
Submission 30th Jan 2023
Background completed 1st March 2023
When should I expect test ?

 

[li-kowa]

Type: Online application
Location: Airdrie AB
Physical Presence Days: 1278
Application: Family(2)
Application sent: January 7th, 2023
Delivered: January 7th, 2023
AOR: January 23rd, 2023
In process ECAS: January 25th, 2023.
Ghost update: March 1st, 2023
BG Check Completed: March 1st, 2023

 

[AFSHANKHATOON]

Type online application
Location: NS
APPLICANT SINGLE
AOR 9th Feb 2023
Submission 30th Jan 2023
Background completed 1st March 2023
When should I expect test ?

Looking at others, hopefully after a week. All the best !

 

[Ctv92]

Type: Online
Location: Toronto, ON
Application: Single
Submitted: Jan 4, 2023
AOR: Jan 19, 2023 (was not able to register online tracker until Feb 28)
GU March 1, 2023
Background completed: March 1, 2023 (updated today, March 2)

 

[Jamoon13]

Type: Online application
Location: Ontario
Physical Presence Days: 1100
Applicant: Single
Application sent: January 9, 2023
Delivered: January 9, 2023
AOR: January 24, 2023
Additional Information Required (Copy of expired passport): January 24, 2023
Additional Information Received by IRCC: January 25, 2023
Ghost update: March 1st, 2023
Background Check Completed: March 1, 2023, Reflected on March 2, 2023

 

[benali]

I see everyone talking about ghost updates, where do I find that? How do I know if I have a ghost update or no?

 

[sivabukka]

I see everyone talking about ghost updates, where do I find that? How do I know if I have a ghost update or no?

You will get to see at the top of you citizenship file as updated date. Basically when u login the updated date changes with few stars on your file saying you have new updates but nothing changes