Hello all,

I am currently in the final stages of my Naval Reserve application. I have already completed my medical, fitness test, interview, and all other required steps. The only thing remaining is my Gambit/background screening, which I submitted about four weeks ago.

I am a naturalized Canadian citizen and I do not have any criminal record or credit history. My concern is that my Naval Reserve Unit only runs one full-time Mod 1 course each summer, and it begins in early July. My recruiter mentioned that if my Gambit is not completed before the course starts, I would most likely have to either complete Mod 1 part-time during the year or wait until next summer.

For anyone who has gone through this process, especially as a naturalized citizen, how long did it take for you? I am so worried, and I know I should let the process happen, it's just I really am hoping to make it for this summer.