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According to the IRCC website, the total processing time for a routine application for citizenship varies (Please refer to the IRCC website to see current processing times). An application is considered routine if: | According to the IRCC website, the total processing time for a routine application for citizenship varies (Please refer to the IRCC website to see current processing times). An application is considered routine if: | ||
a) All the necessary documents and correct fees are received by IRCC, | :a) All the necessary documents and correct fees are received by IRCC, | ||
b) The applicant meets the residence requirement, | :b) The applicant meets the residence requirement, | ||
c) The applicant is not subject to any immigration, security or criminal prohibitions, | :c) The applicant is not subject to any immigration, security or criminal prohibitions, | ||
d) The applicant passes the citizenship test, and | :d) The applicant passes the citizenship test, and | ||
e) The applicant does not need a hearing with a citizenship judge. | :e) The applicant does not need a hearing with a citizenship judge. | ||
:'''NOTE:''' Due to COVID-19, IRCC processing times have increased, and there is limited capacity to process citizenship applications and provide processing timelines. | :'''NOTE:''' Due to COVID-19, IRCC processing times have increased, and there is limited capacity to process citizenship applications and provide processing timelines. |
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