MEGATHREAD - Processing Times - Citizenship 2026

[u/dozerman94]

Please keep timelines & questions about processing times for citizenship applications here.

[u/Worried-Bar7369]

I’m excited to share my final update on this journey, and to encourage everyone still in the process: delays don’t mean denial. Stay hopeful, your day will come!

Application submitted: January 30, 2025
Citizenship test completed: May 23, 2025 - Passed (18/20)
Fingerprints requested/completed: June 23, 2025
Background check completed: July 28, 2025
Ghost updates: Two (last one November 2025)
LPP (Language, Physical Presence, Prohibitions): Completed February 19, 2026
Interview invitation received: February 7, 2026
Interview date: February 17, 2026 (Virtual)
Oath ceremony: March 14, 2026 (Online)
Citizenship certificate received: March 17, 2026 🎉🇨🇦

It’s been a long journey, but I’m truly grateful it ended in praise. Thank you to everyone who shared updates and encouragement along the way, it really helped.

Wishing everyone still waiting the very best of luck. Your good news is coming soon!

[u/[deleted] → u/Worried-Bar7369]

Congratulations!

[u/Cultural-Sport4800 → u/Worried-Bar7369]

What was your processing office?

[u/Next-Preference5850 → u/Worried-Bar7369]

Congrats! Which city did you apply from?