June 2024 - Citizenship Applications

[xyft7]

Update.

Citizenship ceremony: In Progress August 23, 2024 (Appeared today, August 27, 2024)
Oath Ceremony: September 4, 2024

 

[Sweet jesus]

Hey guys. I made the test a few days ago (passed), but today, I received this email:



I'm not sure why the test is invalidated. Should I worry about this? Will the next test be an oral one/interview?

It will most likely be in person test .

 

[maverick1982]

Update.

Citizenship ceremony: In Progress August 23, 2024 (Appeared today, August 27, 2024)
Oath Ceremony: September 4, 2024

Updated. @hssrp what should be the decision made ecas date? Please correct if i made any mistake. I put oath letter date as Aug 23 and Oath ceremony as Sep 04. Thanks

 

[PajamaPenguin]

spreadsheet updated

@hssrp you've added that in the Test interview date column. It should be in Test complete column. Right?

 

[maverick1982]

@hssrp you've added that in the Test interview date column. It should be in Test complete column. Right?

Changed, When was your actual test? Sorry if repeating

 

[DSL2011]

That maybe a reason but cant say 100 percent. When taking test, everything else should be closed. No tab, pdf or even notepad. I'll let others pitch in. Can you check the webcam resolution? When one takes the picture of the Id, does it show on the screen so we can take a clear picture? Maybe during the test your face was blurred? Did you do a webcam check by calling a friend to make sure it is clear?

As a bit of a tech person myself, I’d add a splash of color:
1. Ensure your camera is working properly, and keep your face centered and in focus throughout the test.
2. Maintain your gaze on the screen—avoid looking around.
3. Stay silent during the test. While IRCC cannot hear you, any visible movement of your mouth could raise suspicion.
4. Carefully read the questions about yourself without speaking aloud.
5. Close all other applications, leaving only your browser (Chrome on Windows or Safari on Mac) open with the test landing page. While the system can’t detect background apps, it will notice if you switch focus to another app or tab.
6. Minimize mouse movement and follow the test interface carefully with your cursor.
7. Disable any VPN connections before starting the test.
8. Remain at your workstation until the test is fully completed.

 

[samn89371]

@RegalCalico My test got updated to completed today. Activity shows Aug 23, so seems like its just took a while to show up on my tracker. You will see it soon

 

[PajamaPenguin]

Changed, When was your actual test? Sorry if repeating

I got the test invite email on Jul 30, 2024. I took the test on Aug 26, 2024

 

[maverick1982]

I got the test invite email on Jul 30, 2024. I took the test on Aug 26, 2024

Updated. Wow, same day they marked complete!

 

[Faisalkhan555]

My AOR was June 14, and I took the test on August 5. The status was updated to "Completed" on August 13, but there has been no progress since then. I called IRCC and was informed that the security screening was completed on July 30, and the criminality check is in progress with the RCMP. However, I have not received any fingerprint requests or updates since then. Is this normal? How long does it usually take for the background check to be updated to "Completed"? At this stage, would it be advisable to request GCMS notes?

 

[hssrp]

Updated. @hssrp what should be the decision made ecas date? Please correct if i made any mistake. I put oath letter date as Aug 23 and Oath ceremony as Sep 04. Thanks

Updated the spreadsheet.
The date it is updated in the tracker is the 'Decision made date'
The date we get the Oath Invite email is the 'Oath Letter Date'
The date of the ceremony is the 'Oath ceremony date'

 

[hssrp]

Updated. Wow, same day they marked complete!

They did not, he has a confusion on the spreadsheet column names.
@PajamaPenguin - the date you gave the test is the 'Test interview date' in the spreadsheet.
The 'test completed date' is the date it is marked as completed in the tracker. Please let us know when it is updated in the tracker.

I've updated the spreadsheet.

 

[hssrp]

That maybe a reason but cant say 100 percent. When taking test, everything else should be closed. No tab, pdf or even notepad. I'll let others pitch in. Can you check the webcam resolution? When one takes the picture of the Id, does it show on the screen so we can take a clear picture? Maybe during the test your face was blurred? Did you do a webcam check by calling a friend to make sure it is clear?

As long as we do not switch to any other tab 'during' the test, it is not a problem.

It is most likely a connection issue or webcam issue or if he was not fully visible in the camera all through the test or someone else came in the frame during the test.

 

[hssrp]

My AOR was June 14, and I took the test on August 5. The status was updated to "Completed" on August 13, but there has been no progress since then. I called IRCC and was informed that the security screening was completed on July 30, and the criminality check is in progress with the RCMP. However, I have not received any fingerprint requests or updates since then. Is this normal? How long does it usually take for the background check to be updated to "Completed"? At this stage, would it be advisable to request GCMS notes?

You will most likely get a FP request to clear criminality. They send the request in batches so you would get it soon.

 

[maverick1982]

As long as we do not switch to any other tab 'during' the test, it is not a problem.

It is most likely a connection issue or webcam issue or if he was not fully visible in the camera all through the test or someone else came in the frame during the test.

Thanks. In the beginning , do we get to see ourself in the monitor? That would help to adjust. Im thinking of just keeping my hands up closed and near chest and only click when i answer and do next.