October 11th 2017 - Citizenship Applicants under 3/5 rule

[Ontario150]

I'm in Toronto, IP since 21st Dec, no updates so far. I know it's slow, but didn't expect this slow... Is this normal for Toronto?

Same here! I have been IP since Dec 12. I hope I will have a test invite by next week or by the time 60% of Oct 2017 application got test invite!!

 

[Hoom1979]

Hi,

I don't receive any mail from CIC, and just got my invitation by email. Do I need to contact CIC?

 

[razerblade]

Hi,

I don't receive any mail from CIC, and just got my invitation by email. Do I need to contact CIC?

No, if you got the invitation by email, then you won't receive another one by mail. Just print out the pdf and take it with you to the test.

 

[hangincanada]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ANY PROGRESS SINCE THE TEST ON FEB 13. ORDERED ATIP ON MONDAY. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE ATIP REPORT VIA EMAIL?

 

[ersar]

guys anyone from OCT still waiting for IP? my application was delivered on oct13 but nothing yet. is there anything I can do like calling? I am really frustrated.why this system is so unfair???

 

[razerblade]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR ANY PROGRESS SINCE THE TEST ON FEB 13. ORDERED ATIP ON MONDAY. HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO RECEIVE THE ATIP REPORT VIA EMAIL?

30 days minimum. Sometimes longer. Your background check must still be in progress. Remember the notes are snapped typically a day after you submit the request for GCMS.

 

[razerblade]

guys anyone from OCT still waiting for IP? my application was delivered on oct13 but nothing yet. is there anything I can do like calling? I am really frustrated.why this system is so unfair???

Did you get AOR yet ? AOR -> Acknowledgement of Receipt. Status changes to IP 2-6 weeks after AOR typically.

 

[hangincanada]

30 days minimum. Sometimes longer. Your background check must still be in progress. Remember the notes are snapped typically a day after you submit the request for GCMS.

thanks for reply. Any idea how long the background check will take? the officer did not mention that during the interview.

 

[Ontario150]

guys anyone from OCT still waiting for IP? my application was delivered on oct13 but nothing yet. is there anything I can do like calling? I am really frustrated.why this system is so unfair???

I think that you should call them.

 

[ersar]

Did you get AOR yet ? AOR -> Acknowledgement of Receipt. Status changes to IP 2-6 weeks after AOR typically.

thanks. Yes i got AOR but nothing after

 

[razerblade]

thanks for reply. Any idea how long the background check will take? the officer did not mention that during the interview.

No one can tell you how long it would take, not even the officer. Background check consists of Security and Criminality checks, which are not performed by IRCC directly. Security checks are done by CSIS, while criminality checks are done by RCMP. It depends from case-to-case and person-to-person on how long it takes.

RCMP is very quick, but CSIS can take a while.

 

[razerblade]

thanks. Yes i got AOR but nothing after

There were a few other cases here on the forum where the application was still stuck in Sydney. I would suggest that you try calling the call center and inquiring. If you're lucky, you'll be connected to a helpful agent willing to look at your file.

 

[ersar]

I think that you should call them.

what number should I call?

 

[razerblade]

what number should I call?

How do I contact IRCC?
Call the IRCC Call Centre (1-888-242-2100), from within Canada only, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm local time, except for statutory holidays). To speak to an agent, navigate through the automated messages by pressing 3-4-1-0. Prepare to wait on hold for some time. Try calling early in the morning or use a speakerphone.

 

[hangincanada]

No one can tell you how long it would take, not even the officer. Background check consists of Security and Criminality checks, which are not performed by IRCC directly. Security checks are done by CSIS, while criminality checks are done by RCMP. It depends from case-to-case and person-to-person on how long it takes.

RCMP is very quick, but CSIS can take a while.

Thanks again. look forward to the report for any clues.