January 2023 - Citizenship Applications

[OSHammat]

Great news! I passed the background verification! Language, Physical Presence, and Prohibitions still In Progress.

Type: Online application
Location: Woodstock, ON
Physical Presence Days: 1222
Application: Single
Application submitted: Jan 15, 2023
AOR: Jan 30, 2023
Tracker active: Feb 1, 2023 (In Progress)
Ghost Update: Mar 2, 2023
Fingerprints Requested: Mar 3, 2023
Fingerprints Provided: Mar 4, 2023
Ghost Update: Mar 7, 2023
Test Invitation: Mar 8, 2023
Test window: March 10, 2023 and March 30, 2023
Ghost Update: Mar 9, 2023
Test taken: Mar 10, 2023
Test completed: Mar 13, 2023 (updated in tracker on Mar 15, 2023)
Background verification completed: Mar 20, 2023 (updated in tracker on Mar 22, 2023)

Hello, a quick question, my tracker was updated this morning with "Fingerprints required", yet to receive the instructions email, so, is it Service Canada where I will be submitting my fingerprints? Thanks for your help!

 

[northern sunshine]

Hello, a quick question, my tracker was updated this morning with "Fingerprints required", yet to receive the instructions email, so, is it Service Canada where I will be submitting my fingerprints? Thanks for your help!

You should get your email soon! My instructions said to use either local police, RCMP, or one of the services approved by RCMP for fingerprinting. I chose one of the approved services, because I work during all working hours for the local police and RCMP, whereas I was able to do my fingerprints on a Saturday with the service I used.

 

[benali]

You should get your email soon! My instructions said to use either local police, RCMP, or one of the services approved by RCMP for fingerprinting. I chose one of the approved services, because I work during all working hours for the local police and RCMP, whereas I was able to do my fingerprints on a Saturday with the service I used.

I got the same update but I haven't received the instructions email. how long does it take to get the email?

 

[Humitnrxjz]

You should get your email soon! My instructions said to use either local police, RCMP, or one of the services approved by RCMP for fingerprinting. I chose one of the approved services, because I work during all working hours for the local police and RCMP, whereas I was able to do my fingerprints on a Saturday with the service I used.

My status was updated today saying that they sent me email 22 march for fingerprint but never received the one?

 

[YoussefZaky]

Type: Online application
Location: Montreal
Physical Presence Days: 1111
Application: Single
Application submitted: 19 Jan, 2023
AOR: 01 Feb, 2023
Citizenship Test Invite: March 10 (Between 24 March and 13 April)
Citizenship Test Done: March 24 (Passed)

Note: BG still in progress.

Please update.

 

[OSHammat]

You should get your email soon! My instructions said to use either local police, RCMP, or one of the services approved by RCMP for fingerprinting. I chose one of the approved services, because I work during all working hours for the local police and RCMP, whereas I was able to do my fingerprints on a Saturday with the service I used.

Sounds great, thank you very much, appreciated

 

[OSHammat]

My status was updated today saying that they sent me email 22 march for fingerprint but never received the one?

Yeah, the exact same for me, it says 22nd, but nothing received yet.

 

[Dr. Walden]

Did the test on 23 March at 9:30 PM (Pacific time) - 24th of March Eastern Time - 20 out of 20.

 

[RandomUser514]

Did the test on 23 March at 9:30 PM (Pacific time) - 24th of March Eastern Time - 20 out of 20.

Congrats ! Well done.

 

[Besttee]

Hey, a friend of mine got his AOR today and he sent his paper application in the 1st week of Feb as well (probably same date) Give it until end of next week, I think you should get your AOR.

Okay. Thank you for the word of encouragement.

 

[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)

Processing Office: Scarborough
Test invite: March 17, Updated on Tracker, March 21
Test window: March 24 to April 13
Test taken: March 24, 2023. 20/20

Over 3 days, I listened to Discover Canada 2x sped up while following along with book, did YT video with 414 Qs, apnatoronto, Toronto library and Richmond library practice questions. Probably overkill but Qs definitely helped me better with retention. The test is not hard or tricky as long as you prep

 

[li-kowa]

Did the test on 23 March at 9:30 PM (Pacific time) - 24th of March Eastern Time - 20 out of 20.

I was just thinking about you and the test, and I said let me check if you already did yours. I am glad passed the test with a 20. excellent! Congratulations!!!

 

[Dr. Walden]

I was just thinking about you and the test, and I said let me check if you already did yours. I am glad passed the test with a 20. excellent! Congratulations!!!

Thanks! Honestly, there were a couple of questions when I was not sure and just went with my intuition. I was not expecting 20 out of 20. Actually, my biggest concern was the camera. I worry my ID image was a bit grainy (not blurry.) Will see, I guess. Overall, I am satisfied with the experience

 

[li-kowa]

Thanks! Honestly, there were a couple of questions when I was not sure and just went with my intuition. I was not expecting 20 out of 20. Actually, my biggest concern was the camera. I worry my ID image was a bit grainy (not blurry.) Will see, I guess. Overall, I am satisfied with the experience

I am glad its over; from what I have read here, they may ask for a scanned copy of your ID if they have concerns, I also had a torrid time taking the picture of the ID. Mine was not sharp. but you have done it. That's what is important. One less thing to worry about

 

[rashi1101]

Hello there,
I do have a question since I am going to create an account to apply online.
Do they ask you travel history for 5 years or 4 years? Secondly, do we have a time to submit the application once I create the account?