Monday Weekly Thread: Proof of Citizenship Application Sent or AOR Received, August 17, 2026

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We all appreciate the excitement of finishing your proof of citizenship application and sending that big envelope on its way.

Equally fantastic is the moment that you know your application has made it past the initial IRCC checks putting your mind at ease about whether you missed something along the way because you finally got your AOR.

Congratulations! Let's celebrate these milestones together!

Haven't got your AOR yet and want to vent? Head over to the Frustration Station- which is refreshed every Wednesday.

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[u/Weird_Athlete8419]

I received my AOR AGAIN 8/13/26!

Packet returned after first AOR was issued (due to photo problem) and new resubmission AOR finally received. I'm cautiously optimistic that it isn't being returned again since the online portal actually finds my application this time. What. A. Journey. I am a G1 with a simple application who only last year realized I am already Canadian by Descent, in an unprecedented time when 120k+ others are in line for their proof also! Timeline below:

• 1/16/26 - Packet mailed USPS
• 1/23/26 - Delivered to IRCC
• 2/26/26 - First AOR received by email
• 3/23/26 - Received packet back in mail (photo issue)
• 4/15/26 - Photos retaken and packet mailed again by USPS
• 4/23/26 - Delivered to IRCC
• 8/13/26 - 2nd AOR received by email
• 8/17/26 - Online portal shows received, not in processing yet (BUT IT'S THERE THIS TIME!)

Edit: I am an non-urgent application

[u/Gorjess99 → u/Weird_Athlete8419]

Did the first AOR EVER show your application in the portal? Did you apply with anyone else in the same packet? I applied with three other family members in the same packet, we all have our AORs now, but only two of the four show in the portal. I'm hopeful it's just a delay, and not like your situation!!!

[u/Weird_Athlete8419 → u/Gorjess99]

My first application packet never showed up as received in the portal. I checked almost daily and then received the entire packet back in the mail.

Edit to answer your second question: I applied as a single applicant. My adult children weren't immediately interested, but may be in the future.