Just an update here that on April 17, I finally got the email invitation for the oath ceremony which is scheduled for May 2. YAAAY
Single applicant: I applied on Aug 1, 2024, AOR was received on Aug 23, 2024, citizenship test email was sent towards mid Sept and it was marked completed on Oct 1, 2024. I had an in person interview on Jan 7, 2025, and finally the oath email came on April 17, 2025 for May 2, 2025 ceremony in Vancouver office (in person).
It was quite tiring and stressful journey because I've been in Canada on various kind of Visas since 2013! So you can imagine how hard it was to wait just 8 months for the citizenship!
What I think had helped was that I made a phone call to IRCC when the portal was down which was on April 8, 2025. I kept the conversation light and only asked if there's a way to expedite since I had no update since Jan 7, 2025. Maybe the call nodge the application, mayne not but I'd like to think it did.
This group was very helpful in so many different way and I'm happy I found it.
I wish everyone best of luck in your journey and sending positive vibes your way. Good days will come