The digital application process is open to all interested parties aged 18 and above. The digital application process reduces paperwork and makes the citizenship application process fast and hassle-free. The paper-based application process made work easier, but a significant backlog of paper-based applications still exists. As such, IRCC chose to also embrace the digital process.
Digital or Paper-Based, Which’s Better for You?
Based on the recent IRCC memo’s recommendation, the organization holds that the first-in-first-out principle must be adhered to for all applicants, implying that old paper applications should be of great priority. However, new digital applications have to get priority to prevent backlog buildup. The 2021 year received 5,000 applications, which was lower than the targeted 245 000 decisions within the time frame. As such, decision-making wasn’t a great concern during this period.
In June 2022, the platform had 413 00 applications in its grant inventory, and IRCC has done its best in processing 80% of the new applications on the platform. It has thus cleared the backlog under the new service standards.
How is the IRCC Plan Improving Their Quest To Meet the Current Goals?
The IRCC is working hard to reach its target of processing citizenship for at least 300 000 people. The IRCC has hired an estimated 1000 employees to assist the organization in its plan to accomplish the set goals. The entity also plans to expand its reach to Canadian citizenship, and its plan seeks to include minors aged 18.
