Separating file due to family member failing exam

Good morning ALL,

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arhuomam wrote: Good morning ALL, I did the citizenship exam together with my partner, I passed but my partner failed. I am thinking of separating my file since we applied together as one file because I am not sure how long it will take my partner to pass the exam and get ready. Anyone here knows how long it takes for Calgary office to separate my file and if they will approve the request or there any chance of them rejecting the request and asking to stick with my partner situation. Thank you very much Have a nice day

Here is what CIC says in Operational Bulletin http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2013/ob530A.asp

File Splitting

Split successful family files immediately after the test is failed at first attempt unless the applicant(s) are proceeding to hearing on the same day and are successful. This is an exception to instructions found in OB 529-A in order to avoid further delays to remaining family members who are part of the same file and can proceed to ceremony if application(s) is approved. However, local offices must still ensure there are no security concerns before initiating a file split.

Also

Knowledge Only Cases

The decision to split a file will be made once the results of the second test are known. See OB 530-A for retesting procedures.

    Before meeting with the clients, check for minor applications on file. If there are minor applications on the file, check to see if parentage was established only to the client who will require a second written test. If so, see Additional Procedure – Verifying Parentage, below. Otherwise, proceed with step 2.
    Meet with the clients to communicate results and inform the affected clients that they will have an opportunity to rewrite their test. If they pass that test, no further action will be necessary. If they do not pass that second test, they will require a hearing with a judge.
    Inform clients who passed their test and language assessment that, since their case is now ready for a decision, CIC will split the file to allow these family members to proceed through the rest of the process immediately, rather than waiting for the hearing of other family member(s) to be completed. CIC will do this automatically when and if the affected client does not pass the second test, unless the family requests to remain together as a family unit during processing. If applicable, explain how the minor children on file will be affected by the file split (i.e. either they will also be split from the file or they will remain with the parent who requires a hearing).
        If the clients do not wish to split their file, have them complete the Request to Maintain File form to confirm their choice.
        Explain that the decision to split or not split the file will be made once the results of their family member(s)' second test is known. If the family members pass the second test, the file will not be split and all will proceed to final stage. If they fail, CIC would split the file.