October 2021 - Citizenship Applications

[Wacky1.nash]

I took my test on June 17 and it was marked as complete on June 19. Just received an update on my tracker today.

 

[Wacky1.nash]

The oath is completed and reflected on the portal on June 7th.

Applied Oct 24, 2021
AOR: Jan 17, 2022
Oath: June 5th Virtually
Waiting for Certificate: Mailed on June 6th as per email confirmation from the SCR office.

Thank you so much forum members especially @Wacky1.nash @johnjkjk

Congratulations, my Friend!

 

[Jaz999]

I took my test on June 17 and it was marked as complete on June 19. Just received an update on my tracker today.

LPP completed 14 April still waiting Oath

 

[IndianBos]

We completed our interview on 22nd June and where asked to provide additional documents - Arrival/Departure history from the US and FBI clearance certificate for our time spent there.

The wait continues.

 

[Wacky1.nash]

We completed our interview on 22nd June and where asked to provide additional documents - Arrival/Departure history from the US and FBI clearance certificate for our time spent there.

The wait continues.

Was this time spent in US after you applied for citizenship? Also do you live in the US?

 

[IndianBos]

Was this time spent in US after you applied for citizenship? Also do you live in the US?

It was for time spent in the US. In the 5 years prior to applying for citizenship, I spent 2 years in the US.
I live in Canada now.

 

[Wacky1.nash]

It was for time spent in the US. In the 5 years prior to applying for citizenship, I spent 2 years in the US.
I live in Canada now.

Thanks for clarifying.

 

[lila777]

We completed our interview on 22nd June and where asked to provide additional documents - Arrival/Departure history from the US and FBI clearance certificate for our time spent there.

The wait continues.

Did they send you a separate request or asked verbally?
I kind of have a similar situation, and I never got a proper request.

 

[IndianBos]

Did they send you a separate request or asked verbally?
I kind of have a similar situation, and I never got a proper request.

We had an interview, was told verbally and was sent an email the same day requesting to submit it within 30 days.

 

[lila777]

We had an interview, was told verbally and was sent an email the same day requesting to submit it within 30 days.

Damn, I had an interview and was told they're gonna request a bunch of documents. And now, a month later, a complete silence. I even sent them 2 emails to the same address from where they invited me asking when are they gonna tell me exactly and in what format they need. Don't know what to do.

I was also in states and other places for almost 3 years.

 

[5Kent]

Damn, I had an interview and was told they're gonna request a bunch of documents. And now, a month later, a complete silence. I even sent them 2 emails to the same address from where they invited me asking when are they gonna tell me exactly and in what format they need. Don't know what to do.

I was also in states and other places for almost 3 years.

I've always wondered HOW they decided whom they wanted to interview and whom not.

 

[lila777]

I've always wondered HOW they decided whom they wanted to interview and whom not.

I think it's probably random. My friend, who never left Canada for the past 5 years, was interviewed too (in Scarborough).

 

[Wacky1.nash]

I think it's probably random. My friend, who never left Canada for the past 5 years, was interviewed too (in Scarborough).

Was your friend self employed?
From what I hear that is another reason for being called to interview. When the employment history is not straight forward it could lead to an interview. This is because a stable reputable job is evidence that the person was indeed in Canada, whereas when someone is self employed it is easier to faked presence in Canada.

Third reason I hear is if anything was found suspicious from the virtual test footage - person’s look not matching the photo in the ID, suspicions of cheating etc.

I personally don’t think the interview is random.

 

[IndianBos]

Was your friend self employed?
From what I hear that is another reason for being called to interview. When the employment history is not straight forward it could lead to an interview. This is because a stable reputable job is evidence that the person was indeed in Canada, whereas when someone is self employed it is easier to faked presence in Canada.

Third reason I hear is if anything was found suspicious from the virtual test footage - person’s look not matching the photo in the ID, suspicions of cheating etc.

I personally don’t think the interview is random.

I think the interview is completely random. Prior to covid, every candidate was interviewed. They stopped the interviews during covid and are now bringing it back slowly.
Employment history has nothing to do with Citizenship, you can have a job or be a business owner, or just sit at home after winning a lottery.

 

[Amy83]

Hello everyone,
I have just gotten the update for the Oath ceremony July 21st
We are travelling on July 15th for 5 weeks, we have been saving for this trip for over 2 years. Unfortunately we can't postpone as we will lose a lot of money and the logistics are impossible.
Has anyone postponed the Oath? How did you do that?Do they set the new date immediately?
My processing office is Scarborough.
Its the last thing I want to do after waiting for so long. Im also worried our file gets pushed down the pile
Here is my timeline:

Application type: Family (4), Paper
Application Delivered: October 1, 2021
AOR: October 19th 2021
Background: Jan 12, 2022
Test invite received: Aug 5, 2022
Test taken: Aug 22, 2022
Interview Scheduled: Jan 19, 2023 (Scarborough)
Prohibitions: May 3, 2023
Language: May 3, 2023
Physical Presence: June 26, 2023
Oath Scheduled:July 21st, 2023