Vancouver 2009/2010 applicants
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Topic: Vancouver 2009/2010 applicants
Posted By: happytaz
Subject: Vancouver 2009/2010 applicants
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2009 at 9:23pm
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Hi everyone, This is a thread for people who applied in 2009 from Vancouver. Please share your timeline. Application sent from Vancouver : April 7, 2009 (after 1100.50 days of residency)
E-cas updated as "received" : September 21, 2009 ACK received on : October 22, 2009 (date on the letter is September 17, 2009) E-cas updated as "in process" : October 30, 2009 |
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Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 08 Dec 2009 at 12:56am
It seems that I'm the only one in Vancouver or Lower mainland ?  |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 09 Dec 2009 at 11:20pm
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Update on my application : Application sent from Vancouver : April 7, 2009 (after 1100.50 days of residency) Application received by CIC (mail) : April 15, 2009 E-cas updated as "received" : September 21, 2009 ACK received on : October 22, 2009 (date on the letter is September 17, 2009) E-cas updated as "in process" : October 30, 2009 CIC started processing my application on : October 29, 2009 E-cas updated as "transferred" : December 9, 2009 Application actual date of transfer : December 7 ,2009 Do you think I will get my test before March 1st ?  ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2010 at 4:23pm
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Hi,
I'm still waiting
for my test. It's been exactly a month since my application was transferred to
CIC Vancouver.
I'm not complaining
but I just want to give you guys a head's up. Hopefully CIC will update my
e-cas soon and give me the test before March 15th.
Good luck everyone
!
------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2010 at 6:40pm
| There's already a forum for vancouver office...check it out. |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2010 at 6:45pm
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Thanks. I check that thread sometimes. There is also a Vancouver 2008/2009 but I have created this thread to cover the application that will be completed this year. I'm the only one so far ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 12:29am
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Hi Ladies & gentlemen,
Since there are not a lot of Vancouver applicants on this forum it's hard to estimate how fast the Vancouver office is. My application was transfered on December 7,2009. Any guess of when I will take the test ? March, May, June 2010, 2012,2054 (if I'm still alive) ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 11:06am
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You will surely know the your test btw Feb ending or early march.
Normally 3months after transfer to local office in Vancouver.
Relax! and keep reading the test booklet.
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Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 11:43am
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Hello Blknw, Thanks for your answer. I have started reading "a look at Canada" but I might have to study "Discover Canada". I don't know which test I will take so I prefer to wait for my test invitation to really study hard. ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: Lupo
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 12:02pm
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My status as of today: e-cas online status - as of Jan 15, 2010: Client Application Status: In process ========================================================================
We received your application for Canadian citizenship (grant of citizenship) on May 7, 2009.
We sent you a letter acknowledging receipt of your application(s), and a study book called http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/look/index.asp - A Look at Canada on May 7, 2009. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.
We started processing your application on November 4, 2009.
Your file was transferred to the Vancouver Citizenship office on
December 9, 2009. The Vancouver Citizenship office will contact you if
additional information is required. The Vancouver Citizenship office
will contact you regarding your citizenship test once all the necessary
checks on your file are complete. ======================================================================== |
Posted By: ubcer
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 6:01pm
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Guys, it looks like I'm a month ahead of you two but still waiting to receive the invitation for the test. Let's hope the Olympics won't screw us too much... Received: Apr 1, 2009 Started processing: Oct 6, 2009 Transferred to Vancouver: Nov 10, 2009 ------------- Recieved: 1/Apr/2009. Started: 6/Oct/2009. Transferred to Vancouver: 10/Nov/2009. Test: 09/Apr/2010. Oath: 04/Jun/2010. |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 16 Jan 2010 at 9:07pm
Ubcer, By "received" do you mean delivered to CIC Sidney or ecas updated as "received".
I really think the Olympics will screw everything up. The CIC agents will most likely take some days off to see events or will be volunteers ....  ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
ubcer wrote:Posted By: ubcer
Date Posted: 17 Jan 2010 at 3:00pm
Well, it says
but I only received that letter in September. Nor did I get the brochure. ------------- Recieved: 1/Apr/2009. Started: 6/Oct/2009. Transferred to Vancouver: 10/Nov/2009. Test: 09/Apr/2010. Oath: 04/Jun/2010. |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 1:31am
When did you mail your application ? ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: Lupo
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 1:09pm
Do you really believe the test will be for somebody on February 2010?, I really don't think so, the best shot will be March 2010 and over. My guess...  |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 18 Jan 2010 at 4:35pm
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I hope so but it only gives us 6 weeks before the end of February. CIC Vancouver is maybe late on updating our e-cas. We might have a
nice surprise this week.
------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 12:35am
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Hello Vancouverites ! Any news ? test invitation ? Oath ceremony ? ..........  ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: canvis2006
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 12:38am
Why are you in a hurry to be the guinea pig of the new test in march?  lol |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2010 at 12:47am
If CIC reads all my complains I will certainly be one of the guinea pig ! I just want the all process to be over. I would like to travel in Quebec & Ontario but I can't plan anything because of the test and oath ceremony. After all the new booklet name is "Discover Canada". I would love to but CIC is preventing me for doing it  ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: Lupo
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 12:36pm
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Today my wife got the new booklet "Discover Canada", but nothing for me!!!!. Why not? I have no ideea.
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Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 1:58pm
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They might send the booklet per client ID and not per applications. I'm sure you will receive it shortly. Otherwise do you have any new about your test ? ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: Lupo
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 2:18pm
Absolutely nothing new. I have two friends(family) who got the new book in mailbox yesterday ( same time line like me, same Vancouver CIC office), Today my wife received the book I checked my online status nothing changed , I checked my wife online status the same like mine. When we got first acknowledgment letter from Sydney we got Both books in the same envelope. Vancouver office process separately the applications?, I mean it is possible to have the test in a day totally different my wife gets her test? |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 3:47pm
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Hi,
I'm sure Vancouver will process both applications together. However I don't have the knowledge to tell if you will take the test the same day as your wife. Other members should be able to answer that question. You might want to contact CIC sometimes next week and ask if you will also receive a copy of the new booklet. ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: canvis2006
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 9:11pm
| I think both would have test on same day....if they were sent together.. |
Posted By: Lupo
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 12:02pm
| I just got in mailbox the new booklet "Discover Canada". |
Posted By: sayo_2006
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 1:52pm
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Hi I am a new member from Vancouver I sent my application in march/2009 sadly they return it in august 2009 becuase I screwed up some dates  I sent my application in September 2009 and I haven't heard from them since then!!Anyways guys do you know how long the whole application takes to finish becuase I have travel plans to go to Europe with my friend in summer but I don't think I will have it by that time :( any help would be appreciated |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 2:24pm
Hi Sayo, Could you please tell us when exactly in September you sent your application? It has been almost 10 months since I sent my application. I have not taken my test yet but I suspect that it will be in March (11 months after sending my application). However no one knows what will be the processing time in the next few months. It could be shorter thanks to the new application form or longer if CIC cannot get ride of the backlogs. I hope my answer will help you making a decision. I'm sure that more members will also share their point of view. ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: canvis2006
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 3:11pm
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sayo, did you ask CPC Sydney to open your application quickly the 2nd time since you already waited the 5 months before? Why should an applicant wait 6 months again for application check, etc! |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 5:47pm
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Hi, I just called CIC Sydney to ask them a specific question. I also took the opportunity to ask for an update. My application is perfectly normal so everything is going smoothly. I was so happy until she told me that I should receive the test invitation letter within 2-3 months.  The CIC agent was very nice & polite .... but I definitively don't like her answer. I hope she is wrong ! ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: Lupo
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 5:53pm
Hmmm, it is way too much... , It is possible to be a mistake since you spoke with CIC Sidney instead of CIC Vancouver!
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Posted By: Tine
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 5:59pm
| CIC Victoria is even worse... a bunch of us had their file transferred in August 2009 and we are just getting our letters for tests in February 2010... |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 6:01pm
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I hope it is a mistake but the ton of her voice sounded like she was sure of herself ! If she is right we will take the test 4-5 months after the transfer to the Vancouver office. CIC Vancouver might be off during the Olympics. I don't know if CIC Sydney can really have access to the local offices information. ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 6:03pm
It's a shame. 7 months between the transfer and the test invitation letter. I wonder what the can possibly do during 7 months ! ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: sayo_2006
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 7:52pm
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Hey Happytaz and Canvis...thank you for your answers; I sent my application again on September 14 and yes I tried to call but it is impossible to get through that freaking line; every time I waited and waited so long that I eventually gave up. Anyways my European dreams this summer is most likely going down the drain according to the time line you guys gave. The Canadian Citizenship process is so slow and bad, I have to wait 5 month to get an answer to only say that I have put March as 3 in my application instead of 4; wait another 5 month to reopen my corrected application again. It is simply unfair. Well it seems there is nothing I can do for now, wait and see, this coming summer is going to be another boring one stock in Vancouver....gosh can't wait to be free with Canadian Passport. |
Posted By: edmotonresident
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 1:32am
I really feel sorry for what happened to you, but please explain, what wa sthe exact problem? you mentioned that there was a date error, have you dated your application as March 3 instead of 4?
Is there any other document along your application that had been dated diferently?
Please explain the date error further..
Thnx. ------------- "Canada, where good people live" |
Posted By: maple
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 1:53am
| i know someone who signed application on a different date than his minor kid so cic returned the application asking main applicant and minor in same application should sign on same date. the applicant corrected the date issue but called cic asking he should not have to wait 5 months again for application to be opened. He told me cic agreed to his request. |
Posted By: edmotonresident
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 2:11am
So, CIC officer was right when returned the 2 seperate applications to be dated and submitted in the same envelop and on same date.
But again, what was your issue exactly in regard to the date error? ------------- "Canada, where good people live" |
Posted By: sayo_2006
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 4:15pm
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Yes my issue was that the date I signed and date the application as 06/03/2009 but it was actually in march so I should have put 06/04/2009. The error here was a month difference because I thought that march=03rd month of the year instead of march=04th; so the application was returned and I was asked to do everything all over again including changing all the dates to current date that was September 10 2009. (I didn't need to pay the fee again though) Stupid error I know!! So that was the error that I needed to correct but now I try to call these guys but I can never get through their busy lines!! any advice guys? I appreciate any help |
Posted By: maple
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2010 at 4:40pm
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My friend who made error is asking his son to sign on a different date than him, called CIC and it was agreed a) he should not have to pay fees again b) he should not have to wait another 5 months for his application to be opened Only then, he sent out the application. In your case, it seems you already have sent out the application, without talking to CIC. Will CIC give you a 5 month break, is questionable?. But still you can call them, made them aware of the situation and with your receipt number or ID number on application, they might put you in Sept applicants line. |
Posted By: Lupo
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2010 at 11:37am
Really I'm confused now, March it is the 3th month of the year and April it is the 4th month of the year.  |
Posted By: sayo_2006
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2010 at 2:37pm
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yeah sorry I put march as 04... freaking march I always confuse it.... |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2010 at 6:30pm
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Hi Vancouver, Do you have any update ! It's been almost 2 months ans still no update on my e-cas for the test. Also, did anyone else get confirmation that CIC is closing for the Olympics ? ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: canvis2006
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2010 at 6:32pm
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Happytaz, Have you called CIC lately to inquire the status of your application. Give CIC a call to see maybe they can give an update.... |
Posted By: shan
Date Posted: 04 Feb 2010 at 11:53pm
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I tried calling CIC multiple times in this week system message say's they can;t tranfer to agent , please try to call later ...
CIC Recived Feb02,2009
Transfered Vancouver - Sept 16th 2009
Test Date letter sent on Nov 4th 2009
Test attended on Dec 1st, 2009
since no update, I am leaving out of country in end of march to end of april. i would like to inform this to cic but they are not reachable.
I don't know what to do. please any advice?
thanks
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Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 5:56am
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Shan we received test notification and did the test same day. Nov 4 2009 and
Dec 1 test day.
I believe the Oath might be toward ending of March/April 2010...with the little research i conducted myself.
November test taker should be taking Oath this month,if not because of the Olympics games.
Well, you can still make it,if CIC Vancouver is going to give Oath to more than 80pp per ceremony they normally do in March to November test takers.
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Posted By: Lupo
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 1:33pm
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I tried recently to check my online application status but I got an error, it seems they change somenthing to serve us better...
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Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 05 Feb 2010 at 2:06pm
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Hi
everyone,
I just called CIC (Call
centre in Sidney) about CIC Vancouver closing during the Olympics. Sadly for us
it is not a rumor.
CIC Vancouver is
closed from Janyuary 29th to March
19th therefore the employees will not be working on applications, no tests or oath ceremonies will be scheduled.
It is outrageous
! At least we know that
we can start studying "Discover Canada"
------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: canvis2006
Date Posted: 06 Feb 2010 at 11:20am
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How can they just close a local office? What is the reason? Somebody should complain to the minister.... |
Posted By: shan
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 4:06pm
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they close the offices because of no snow for the games...in vancouver,bc. now they have to play games on rocks. sounds funny. they will introduce breathing & pissing tax in bc soon.. -:) god help us.
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Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2010 at 6:11pm
The agent told me " CIC Vancouver is closed because of the Olympic games". That's it. I don't know the reasons behind this and I don't understand why the government cannot offer the same services during the Olympics. The big mystery is : How CIC Vancouver is going to catch-up after almost 2 months of inactivity. ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: mrstaycation
Date Posted: 09 Feb 2010 at 2:41am
The prime minister shut down the hall parliament. What do you expect? Complaining to Minister Jason Kenney won't change anything. He's probably behind this decision. You have the right to be pissed off, though if this can bring you some solace: Here in Montreal even without Olympic games we still have longer waiting time.
------------- <font color=RED><strong>Proud and privileged to be a Canadian citizen</strong></font> |
Posted By: anywho
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 3:50am
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Called the Sidney office this week and indeed it is the case. The Vancouver office will be closed during the Olympics, though the operator did not know when the office would open again. I am still wishfully hoping it would just be for the duration of the regular Olympics which would be Feb 28. here are the dates for the Olympics: Olympic Winter Games: February 12 to 28, 2010 Paralympic Winter Games: March 12 to 21, 2010 If somebody gets the chance to call them again and grab more information, I would appreciate hearing more about it. Cause honestly the closing dates of Jan 29-March 19 is absurd. So what happened to the lost two weeks prior to the commencement of the Olympics and to the 2 weeks between the two Olympics for that matter. |
Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 10 Feb 2010 at 11:17am
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anywho. Can u kindly give your timeline?
I had confirmed with CIC,Vancouver office will be closed from Jan 29th - March 19.
It really annoying though,but what can we do.
Waiting for Oath...done test since DEC 1, 2009.
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Posted By: arthur
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2010 at 10:00am
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Acknowledging of Receipt date:Nov.6,2008 IP start date:April.6,2009
Transfeering to local office date(Vancouver):May 1,2009
Test date:July 29,2009
Oath date:Mar 8,2010
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Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2010 at 11:08am
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Arthur,why does your Oath took so long? do u have RQ?
How did u got the Oath notice? I've u got it in the mail.
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Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2010 at 11:26am
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So happy to inform you guys....will be citizen on March 8,i just called CIC agent on the phone.
My application was sent on Jan 19,2009,Received Jan 26, processing July 09,
Transfer to Vancouver local office August 24, Test date Dec 1,2009
OATH!!!!!!!!! MARCH 8,2009
I wish everyone best of luck,this forum really helped me a lot and keeps my nerve due to tension.
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Posted By: shan
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2010 at 2:35pm
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Good news, i got my oath date march 9th 2010
Test finished = dec 1st 2009
Test date Recived = Nov 4th 2009
File Transfer Vancouver = Sept 16th 2009
Application Recived on = Feb 2nd 2009
Application Sent and signed on = Jan 31st, 2009
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Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2010 at 2:50pm
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Shan,i knew we took the test same day...u can travel as you planned end of March.
I'm so excited!.
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Posted By: arthur
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2010 at 6:56pm
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Blknw,
No RQ.Just wait,wait and wait!longer than you expected!
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Posted By: nobee
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 7:42pm
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Got the pink letter: * Received your application ... : February 9, 2009. * Oath (Italian Culture Center, Vancouver) : March 09, 2010 |
Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 8:10pm
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See u there March 9....taking Oath same day,my test was earlier though
Dec 1,2009.
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Posted By: nobee
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 8:19pm
hmm your earlier post indicates that your Oath is on March 8th? |
Posted By: emilgue
Date Posted: 15 Feb 2010 at 10:26pm
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somehow my letter is yellow...:) Application received Feb 19th 2009 Started processing Jul 27th 2009 Transferred to local office (Vancouver) Sept 25th 2009 Test Jan 5th 2010 Oath Mar 9th 2010 (at the Italian Cultural Centre) |
Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 16 Feb 2010 at 10:48pm
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nobee,sorry March 8 was a mistake...i got to knw its gonna be March 9 when i checked my online
status and Oath letter.
I was so happy when Cic agent told me bout my oath,thought i heard 8th.
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Posted By: Tommy201020102010
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2010 at 7:19am
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Guys ..lucky you to hear you did your test on dec 2009 / Jan 2010 and you going for the Oath on 8th March. I did my test on 28 Oct 2009 in Vancouver and still nothing heard about my Oath yet!! I know a large ceremonies happening between 8~11 March in Vancouver .. I don't know if i will be one of them yet. any body did the test on the same day with me and still waiting for oath?
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Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2010 at 6:35pm
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Hi everyone ! It's been a while since I wrote on this forum. Obviously there is nothing new with my application because of the Olympics. I just wanted to say hi. I hope that everyone is enjoying the Olympics. I have never seen Vancouver so alive ! Is there any psychic on this forum who is able to estimate when April applicants will have their tests ? See you in March or April or May ...... who knows ! ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: edmotonresident
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2010 at 6:46pm
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Hey happytaz,
WB, it's been long time, how's vancouver, busy right?
Hope you get good news soon. ------------- "Canada, where good people live" |
Posted By: canvis2006
Date Posted: 18 Feb 2010 at 6:58pm
| and start studying Discover Canada! :p |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2010 at 12:02am
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Yes Vancouver is very busy ! There are so many things to see. I have been to several pavilions : Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba. I'm studying for my test !!!! I went to several concerts. I'm going to see the "Cowboy fringants" on Sunday after my hockey game. Time is flying ......which is good. I don't have the time to think about my citizenship. Good luck everyone ! ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: edmotonresident
Date Posted: 19 Feb 2010 at 12:08am
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I want to learn from you happytaz, you really found the best way to ignore this waiting game fever...
It's a busy schedule, hope you enjoyed it  ------------- "Canada, where good people live" |
Posted By: vancouver2
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 6:05pm
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Hi guys, It seems that this thread is dead. I will try my best to get Vancouverites to participate more in this thread :D (otherwise I will start a fresh thread). Anyway, have all Jan09 (or Feb09) applicants from Vancouver got their oath dates? |
Posted By: canvis2006
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 7:21pm
| happytaz any updates for us? |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2010 at 9:54pm
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Hi, The thread is dead because all the CIC Metro Vancouver offices are closed until March 19th Nothing new but I called CIC Sidney last week. I asked if by any chance CIC Vancouver would be open before March 19th. The nice lady told me that " No, we have confirmation that it will be closed until March 19th". She also told me that they don't know yet how they are going to catch up after 2 months and half of vacation ... whoops I meant inactivity. I can't wait for March 19th but I know that it doesn't mean I will receive my test date right the way. ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: CoffeeMate
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2010 at 12:37am
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Hey Guys, I was also told that they were closed until March 19th by CIC. However, I landed at Vancouver CIC office yesterday (March 3rd). They were open. It was for Permanent Residency. |
Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2010 at 9:32am
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Citizenship office in Vancouver office location is different front Cic immigration office
located @ Horny.
Two diff., functions...Citizenship office @ expo bolvd is the one that was closed till March 19.
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Posted By: CoffeeMate
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2010 at 10:55am
| Went to CIC location at 877 Expo BLvd, Suite 200. They were open on March 3rd. I too was told they would be closed because of the Olympics, so I was surprised when I received my landing letter for March 3rd. There were at least 30 people there for landing too. The Vancouver Paralympic does not start until March 12, so maybe they decided to continue some service until then. The road was still closed off when I went there. |
Posted By: vancouver2
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2010 at 4:22pm
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Yes happytaz, any updates for us?
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Posted By: vancouver2
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2010 at 4:38pm
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Does anyone know who is the last (most recent) known person (from Vancouver) who got his/her oath? I want to know who the progress of CIC Vancouver's office. |
Posted By: ubcer
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2010 at 11:39am
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Good news (for me anyways) guys! My "application status" has been updated online that a notice was sent on March 3 to appear for the citizenship test on April 9. Looks like they are not all on vacation after all.... ------------- Recieved: 1/Apr/2009. Started: 6/Oct/2009. Transferred to Vancouver: 10/Nov/2009. Test: 09/Apr/2010. Oath: 04/Jun/2010. |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2010 at 12:51pm
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Ubcer, Thanks a lot for sharing this fantastic news. My application was transferred to Vancouver 1 month after you so I might have the test scheduled around May 9th ! ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: Edwa
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2010 at 6:23pm
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Hello all Vancouver 2009/2010 applicants, I was wondering how you feel about the closure of the normal functions of the Vancouver CIC Offices due to the Winter Olympics, regardless of whether or not the Offices are actually physically open. Let's face it. Vancouver is already one of the slower or the slowest areas in processing. On top of that, now they stop working on the applications because of the sports events. Yes, they are big, but whatever the reason, that kind of inactivity or near-inactivity is NOT fair, because it does affect so badly in so terrible ways. It is not like a couple of weeks, which perhaps can be considered kind of reasonable given the special circumstances. The fact is, it is almost 2 MONTHS! And we all know what this means to us!
I still can't believe what has been happening. In fact, I hope they are wrong. I really do. But what the CIC Call Centre agents (Telephone: 1-888-242-2100) say can't be wrong, can it? Again, I really do hope they are wrong about this totally ridiculous, crazy suspension or reduction of government services in one particular area for such a significant amount of time, even when it is already bad.
Different people have different reasons to want to get C. citizenship, but there is only one goal and thread that bring all of us together here. We truly, truly, truly want to get it (this stressful, exhausting process) over with as soon as possible, don't we?
Any information, updates, or thoughts? Have a great one!
Best Wishes,
E
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Posted By: Edwa
Date Posted: 07 Mar 2010 at 6:32pm
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Hello all Vancouver 2009/2010 applicants, I was wondering how you feel about the closure of the normal functions of the Vancouver CIC Offices due to the Winter Olympics, regardless of whether or not the Offices are actually physically open. Let's face it. Vancouver is already one of the slower or the slowest areas in processing. On top of that, now they stop working on the applications because of the sports events. Yes, they are big, but whatever the reason, that kind of inactivity or near-inactivity is NOT fair, because it does affect so badly in so terrible ways. It is not like a couple of weeks, which perhaps can be considered kind of reasonable given the special circumstances. The fact is, it is almost 2 MONTHS! And we all know what this means to us!
I still can't believe what has been happening. In fact, I hope they are wrong. I really do. But what the CIC Call Centre agents (Telephone: 1-888-242-2100) say can't be wrong, can it? Again, I really do hope they are wrong about this totally ridiculous, crazy suspension or reduction of government services in one particular area for such a significant amount of time, even when it is already bad.
Different people have different reasons to want to get C. citizenship, but there is only one goal and thread that bring all of us together here. We truly, truly, truly want to get it (this stressful, exhausting process) over with as soon as possible, don't we?
Any information, updates, or thoughts? Have a great one!
Best Wishes,
E
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Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010 at 12:08am
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Edwa,was your timeline. |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 11 Mar 2010 at 5:57pm
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Hello Vancouver, Any update this week ? Test, oath or anything that would prove that CIC is back to work ?  ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: Edwa
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2010 at 12:38am
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As far as the processing time of C. citizenship goes, it is so full of mysteries, so serious inconsistencies, and so huge and wild discrepancies/variances. Interestingly, in many cases people who applied in June 2009, and even in late June, are getting notified of their citizenship test. Even more interesting, many of those who applied in May or June 2009 are done with the oath ceremony and are already C. citizens, while so many who applied in March or April 2009 or even before are still waiting for the test schedule to be made. It takes only a little bit of browse around the relevent threads to see how true this is. How to explain all of this? Depends on the area? Depends on the case? Are those "real" reasons, or just so CONVENIENT... ? As someone in the Forum put it, the whole system is so F~....
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Posted By: Edwa
Date Posted: 12 Mar 2010 at 12:39am
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As far as the processing time of C. citizenship goes, it is so full of mysteries, so serious inconsistencies, and so huge and wild discrepancies/variances. Interestingly, in many cases people who applied in June 2009, and even in late June, are getting notified of their citizenship test. Even more interesting, many of those who applied in May or June 2009 are done with the oath ceremony and are already C. citizens, while so many who applied in March or April 2009 or even before are still waiting for the test schedule to be made. It takes only a little bit of browse around the relevent threads to see how true this is. How to explain all of this? Depends on the area? Depends on the case? Are those "real" reasons, or just so CONVENIENT... ? As someone in the Forum put it, the whole system is so F~....
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Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2010 at 11:20am
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Hi people from Vancouver Metro. Our dear CIC friends are going back to work on Monday ! But in the mean time I would like to know if any update occurred this week? Thanks ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: Tommy201020102010
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2010 at 8:02pm
| still waiting for my oath!! its 4 1/2 months now since I wrote my test?! |
Posted By: Edwa
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2010 at 8:51pm
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4.5 months? UNBELIEVABLE!!! Isn't it the final steps (test - oath) that are supposed to take the shortest time, normally one or two months at longest? What the hell is wrong with Vancouver CIC? What's the real reason for this RIDICULOUS delay in Vancouver?
By the way, does anybody know their phone number, I mean Vancouver CIC, not the Call Center (1-888---)?
Also, is it OK to visit Vancouver CIC in person? Anyone has tried for whatever reason?
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Posted By: blknw
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2010 at 8:56pm
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What date did u wrote your test? I applied in Jan 2009,start processing in July 09,Transfer Aug 24,09
Test Dec 1 and Oath March 09,2010.
I noticed many people that took test by Dec took oath March 09.
I've already applied for passport, waiting 4 it in the mail.
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Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2010 at 10:29pm
Edwa, On April 7th it will be 4 months since my application was transferred to Vancouver. It will also be exactly a year since I sent my application.... still I don't know when I will get my test. I expect the Oath waiting time to be even worst. The Olympic games have really screwed up the Vancouver timeline. I really think that Vancouver and Montreal are the slowest offices in Canada. The backlog will get worst and worst if CIC Vancouver doesn't add more test dates and Oath ceremonies. But do they care .... I doubt it. I don't have CIC Vancouver phone # but I would be more than happy to give them a call. You can try to go in person but I doubt that they will release specific information. If you decide to go please let us know the outcome. courage ! ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: mrstaycation
Date Posted: 18 Mar 2010 at 11:50pm
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Hi Happytaz Montreal and Calgary are the worst... my super exploding waiting time is not that unusual here. There's a legion of cursed applicants here and in Calgary local CIC. If this can bring you some solace, know that even there's been the Olympic games backlog there, you still in a better place... 
------------- <font color=RED><strong>Proud and privileged to be a Canadian citizen</strong></font> |
Posted By: happytaz
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2010 at 12:12am
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Mrstacation, I bet you that in 6 months we will realize that Vancouver is as worst as Montreal & Calgary. At least Montreal & Calgary offices were opened the past 2 months. Oath and test dates were scheduled, some RQ were processed .... Vancouver applicants will notice the timeline "damages"very soon. ------------- Sent: April 7 2009 | Received: September 21 2009 |In Process: October 29 2009 | Transferred: December 7 2009 | Test : April 22 2010| Oath : July 1 2010 |
Posted By: Edwa
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2010 at 12:13am
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happytaz, I'll see what I can.
I am even considering moving to one of the "faster" cities within BC. It may sound kind of crazy, I mean, to move just to get c. earlier. But in Vancouver it is so TERRIBLE! Even worse, it will probably get worse and worse, as you said.
Despite that, one of the things that holds me back is the concern that it may actually delay even more than when I stay in Vancouver. They say moving always delays the process... Otherwise, I will probably put it into action....
Any thoughts?
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Posted By: mrstaycation
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2010 at 1:12am
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Hi Edwa Changing address once the application processing is started is one of the reasons given by CIC to explain long processing timelines. It could turn to be worst than leaving the application on its regular course. Unless someone has to relocate for other reasons, I won't recommend such move.
------------- <font color=RED><strong>Proud and privileged to be a Canadian citizen</strong></font> |
Posted By: mrstaycation
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2010 at 2:31am
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Hi everyone In addition to providing the new test based on Discover Canada http://www.v-soul.com/onlinetest/ - http://www.v-soul.com/onlinetest/ , this site has a database of timelines: http://www.v-soul.com/casedb/view.html - http://www.v-soul.com/casedb/view.html The least I can do is to share my timeline there as well, by the same token I urge you to do the same. ------------- <font color=RED><strong>Proud and privileged to be a Canadian citizen</strong></font> |
Posted By: Tommy201020102010
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2010 at 2:41pm
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Edwa-Blknw I had my test done on 28th Oct 2009, and nothing heard from them
since then. However I was asked to complete R.Q with the supporting documents
and I submitted them on my test date as they requested (apporx 500 pages proof
of residency I provided). Perhaps this have slowed down the process of my case but
it's getting really ridiculous cause nothing wrong with my required time in Canada,
the only reason I had to receive that dam RQ I think cause I went 5 times in
and out of the country during the first 3 years. Every time I call CIC they
tell me my file is supper great and it’s a matter of time to schedule my oath...
it’s really frustrating and am kinda giving up of this citizenship now. Anybody received RQ during this period and been called for the
Oath Recently? Please share your experience if you have one..Thanks |
Posted By: canvis2006
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2010 at 12:49am
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Tommy, Hope you get your oath soon. Good Luck and keep us posted. Did CIC tell you the reason for RQ? |
Posted By: Edwa
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2010 at 5:18am
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happytaz, I have noticed that your file started to be processed in October 2009 and was transferred to Vancouver in December 2009. Oh my.., Considering the timeline, it does make a whole lot of sense to be upset!!! Did they request you for the damn RQ or something? Otherwise, it is HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted By: Tommy201020102010
Date Posted: 24 Mar 2010 at 10:42am
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Canvis, Thanks for your wishes.. not sure why I got it and didn't buzzer to ask at that time. Tommy
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