# Waiting more than 36 Months

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/waiting-more-than-36-months/3777>\
**Category:** Citizenship\
**Created:** [October 11, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/waiting-more-than-36-months/3777 "2015-10-11T16:47:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![lomy123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/df705f/32.png) [@lomy123](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/lomy123)\
**Post date:** [October 11, 2015, 4:47pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/waiting-more-than-36-months/3777/1 "2015-10-11T16:47:36Z")

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My application received in Nov 2011.  
untill know not receive the Oth .

When CIC gives us a decision on our applications.  
I want to particpate as Canadian citizen.Its frustrated to wait and no one can know untill when we have to wait.  
I dont understand what is the latest time to give the decision.can any one help .

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2015, 10:52am UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/waiting-more-than-36-months/3777/2 "2015-10-13T10:52:37Z")

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

It is difficult for us to give you a definitive response regarding how long it will take.

According to the [CIC Website](http://www.cic.gc.ca),

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> If your application is non-routine, it will take longer to process. The current typical processing time for non-routine applications is 36 months. Some will be processed faster than this.
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> If your case is taking longer than the time shown and you need more information, please contact the Call Centre.

You may want to contact the the [Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)](http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/call.asp) Call Centre directly.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)

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**Author:** ![lomy123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/df705f/32.png) [@lomy123](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/lomy123)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/waiting-more-than-36-months/3777/3 "2015-10-15T18:34:06Z")

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Thank you Anna. Please can you provide the steps of the processing for non routine applications to know what is next, When we will expect a decision regarding our applications .what is the maximum time for RQ in Ottawa.

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2015, 6:22pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/waiting-more-than-36-months/3777/4 "2015-10-22T18:22:16Z")

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Hello,

You are welcome.

We can appreciate you would be concerned about how long these additional requests will take.

Unfortunately, it is difficult for us to provide a definitive response.

However, we hope that others who have gone through a similar process can share their timelines and experiences with you.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)