Checking processing times

• What are processing times?
• How long will it take to process my application?
• When does my processing time start?
• Why do some application processing times change and others do not?
• What is the difference between processing times and service standards?
• How are processing times calculated?
• What is a complete application package?
• How can I avoid delays or refusals in processing my application?
• How long will the adoption process take?
• Where can I find out the status of my citizenship application and the processing time?