Second fingerprint request for Canadian citizenship after 18 months — has this happened to anyone
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for people who have been in a similar situation.
My husband submitted his Canadian citizenship application in November 2024 and gave his fingerprints in February 2025. His citizenship test and background check were completed a long time ago, but his application has been stuck for almost two years. Some other requirements, including language, are still pending.
About a week ago, he contacted IRCC to ask for an update on his application.
Today, he received a new request to submit his fingerprints again, even though he already did them in February 2025 — so there is an 18-month gap between the two fingerprint requests.
Has anyone here experienced the same thing?
Did IRCC ask you for fingerprints a second time after more than a year?
How long did it take for your application to move forward after you submitted them again?
Did you eventually receive your citizenship?
We would really appreciate hearing from anyone who went through something similar. We’re trying to understand whether this is a normal part of the process or if it can mean that additional background checks are required.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! 🙏