October 2024 - Citizenship Applications

[nitinmall]

Does anyone know that Trudeau's resignation will affect our Citizenship processing?

 

[Saoob]

Don’t think so, any change needs a bill by parliament, which will take long time if so.

 

[Jo1984]

Does anyone know that Trudeau's resignation will affect our Citizenship processing?

No, it will be business as usual. Nothing related to application processing has actually changed.

 

[EstherNnnanna]

Does anyone know that Trudeau's resignation will affect our Citizenship processing?

This is a very good question and I’m also wondering the exact same thing my understanding from the PM’s resignation is that the parliament will also be suspended until March 24 when a new party leader and hence PM will be chosen. I know the oath of Canada citizenship is not sworn / affirmed to the PM but how possible is it for IRCC to carry on with citizenship ceremonies without a PM? Would they wait till March? Does this mean there’ll be backlogs of applications? I have a lot of questions tbh and I’m very much eager to see how things would turn out as a result of this development

 

[usmm]

This is a very good question and I’m also wondering the exact same thing my understanding from the PM’s resignation is that the parliament will also be suspended until March 24 when a new party leader and hence PM will be chosen. I know the oath of Canada citizenship is not sworn / affirmed to the PM but how possible is it for IRCC to carry on with citizenship ceremonies without a PM? Would they wait till March? Does this mean there’ll be backlogs of applications? I have a lot of questions tbh and I’m very much eager to see how things would turn out as a result of this development

i have same question but i think govermant officer work normal only when the election happen MP PM change work who work on IRCC REVENUE canada still same or its fine
what i understand

 

[JaxT]

Does anyone know that Trudeau's resignation will affect our Citizenship processing?

Such events do create some uncertainty but I wouldn’t worry too much about it. IRCC has its own guidelines. Take an example of a response from ChatGPT on this-

The shutdown of Canada’s Parliament does not necessarily mean that immigration files will stop being processed. Immigration applications and decisions are handled by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), which operates independently of Parliament’s legislative activities.

Here’s what to expect during a parliamentary shutdown:
1. IRCC Operations Continue: IRCC staff and officers will likely continue processing immigration applications, including work permits, study permits, permanent residency, and citizenship applications. Parliamentary activities, such as debates or new legislation, do not directly impact ongoing administrative functions.
2. Policy or Legislative Changes Delayed: If any changes to immigration policy require parliamentary approval or debate, those could be delayed. For example, adjustments to immigration quotas, new programs, or reforms requiring legislation would have to wait until Parliament resumes.
3. Potential Indirect Delays: If the political uncertainty or the transition of leadership affects overall government operations or funding priorities, it could indirectly slow down administrative processes, but this is speculative.


For now, applicants can expect IRCC to continue normal operations unless specific announcements suggest otherwise. Keep an eye on official updates from the Canadian government for any changes.

 

[rbhattacharya]

Same here, most Oct applicants test done and BG in process, let’s hope see some progress this week.

Some lucky guys like me are still waiting for some update I guess! No update after AOR since 10/22. All the best to all of you!

 

[rbhattacharya]

Jo1984, Did you try to call? I tried but never could reach them. Will try again. Let's hope new year bring some good update for us.

 

[Jo1984]

Jo1984, Did you try to call? I tried but never could reach them. Will try again. Let's hope new year bring some good update for us.

Not tried yet, will give it some more time. Let me know if you get through? Let's keep each other updated.

 

[Kalid.hamid]

Hello Everyone,

I submitted my application on October 23rd, and received the AOR on November 07. The last update on my tracker was November 09, and everything has been under progress since then. I am starting to get concerned, is this normal ?


Thank you so much

 

[Major2710]

Submitted 25th
AOR 7th nov
No update since file tracking was 9th Nov

there seems to a batch of us whose files have not been worked on … I am blaming the holidays for my peace of mind but your not alone

 

[Kalid.hamid]

Submitted 25th
AOR 7th nov
No update since file tracking was 9th Nov

there seems to a batch of us whose files have not been worked on … I am blaming the holidays for my peace of mind but your not alone

I guess you're right! Let's hope that they are back on business today, and hopefully get an update within this week. I am tired of constantly checking the tracker! Thanks for the response and all the best to all of us

 

[arpittp]

Hi All

UPDATE: Oath taken today. Now officially a Canadian citizen.

Type: Online application
Location: Toronto
Physical Presence Days: 1395
Application: Single
Appication submitted: 05 October, 2024
AOR: 15 October, 2024
Test Scheduled: 08 Nov 2024 - 07 Dec 2024
Everything got completed by Dec 10.
Oath ceremony completed today January 6 2025.

 

[Cayman]

Type: Online application
Location: Quebec
Office: Montreal
Physical Presence Days: 1338
Application: Single
Application sent: Oct 19, 2024
AOR: October 30, 2024
Tracker: November 4, 2024
Test Update: November 12, 2024
Test Scheduled: Nov 15,2024 - Dec 14, 2024
Fingerprint Requested: Nov 15, 2024
Fingerprint submitted: Nov 16, 2024
Test Taken: Nov 17, 2024
Test Marked Completed: Nov 20, 2024
Ghost Update: Nov 22, 2024

Any updates on the tracker?

 

[jingal4u]

Location: Ottawa
App. Type: Single
Physical Presence Days: 1500+
App Sent: Oct 22, 2024
App Delivered: Oct 22, 2024
AOR: Nov 7, 2024
Ghost Update: Jan 2, 2025
Background Completed: Jan 7, 2025
Test Update:
Test Scheduled: